Dubhchobhlaigh Bean Ua hEaghra
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Dubhchobhlaigh Bean Ua hEaghra, aka Dubhchobhlaigh Ní Conchobair, Queen
of Luighne Connacht
, died 1131.
of Connacht, who ruled the kingdom from 1087 till his mutilation and deposition in 1092. Her mother's name is uncertain, though Ruaidri had at least four wives.
Her brothers and half-brothers were Niall (died 1093), Tadc
(died 1097), Conchobar (died 1103), Domnall Ua Conchobair (died 1116) and Tairrdelbach (1088–1156), three of whom ruled as Kings of Connacht
. Her youngest brother, Tairrdelbach, would become King of Ireland
.
is uncertain. The two most likely candidates are Taichleach Ua hEaghra, who was King
of Luighne Connacht
upon his death in 1095, and an unnamed An Ua hEaghra who was king at the time of his death in 1128. The latter's successor, Murchadh Ua hEaghra (murdered in 1134) can be eliminated as his wife was a niece of Dubhchobhlaigh by her brother, Tairrdelbach.
record her death sub anno 1131 - "Dubhchobhlaigh, daughter of Ruaidhri na Soighe Buidhe Ua Conchobhair, lady of Luighne, died." However, because of uncertainty over her husband's identity, and Gaelic
Polygyny
, her children are unknown (see Family tree, Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus
).
Ruaidrí na Saide Buide Ua Conchobair (died 1118)
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Niall Tadc Conchobar Domnall Dubhchobhlaigh, d. 1131. Tairrdelbach, 1088-1156.
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Cathal Aed |
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| Ruaidri,
Domnall d. 1151.
d. 1153.
appears to have originated within the Ui Briuin
. Dubhchobhlaigh's gr-gr-gr-gr grandaunt was Dub Chablaig ingen Cathal (died 1009), while her aunt was Dubh Chablaigh ingen Áed
(died 1088). Later bearers of the name included her niece, Dub Coblaigh Ní Conchobhair (died 1153), along with her kinswoman and nephew's wife, Dubhcobhlach Ní Maíl Ruanaid (died 1168).
Queen regnant
A queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of Luighne Connacht
Luighne Connacht
Luighne Connacht was a territory located in north-central Connacht, on the boarders of what is now County Mayo and County Sligo.-Origin:The Luighne were a people, originally found in Brega, south of Kells in what is now County Meath. The baronys of Lune in Meath, and Leyney in Sligo, were called...
, died 1131.
Family background
Dubhchobhlaigh was the only recorded daughter of King Ruaidrí na Saide BuideRuaidrí na Saide Buide
Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair , called Ruaidrí na Saide Buide was King of Connacht, perhaps twice.-Background:...
of Connacht, who ruled the kingdom from 1087 till his mutilation and deposition in 1092. Her mother's name is uncertain, though Ruaidri had at least four wives.
Her brothers and half-brothers were Niall (died 1093), Tadc
Tadg mac Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair
Tadg mac Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair was King of Connacht.Tadg was a senior son of Ruaidrí na Saide Buide, who was deposed in 1092 by Flaithbertaigh Ua Flaithbertaigh. The succession became confused, with O'Hynes of Aidhne been made king by Ua Flaithbertaigh...
(died 1097), Conchobar (died 1103), Domnall Ua Conchobair (died 1116) and Tairrdelbach (1088–1156), three of whom ruled as Kings of Connacht
Kings of Connacht
The Kings of Connacht were rulers of the cóiced of Connacht, which lies west of the River Shannon, Ireland. However, the name only became applied to it in the early medieval era, being named after The Connachta.The old name for the province was Cóiced Ol nEchmacht . Ptolemy's map of c. 150 AD...
. Her youngest brother, Tairrdelbach, would become King of Ireland
High King of Ireland
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.
Wife of Ua hEaghra
The identity of Dubhchobhlagh's husbandHusband
A husband is a male participant in a marriage. The rights and obligations of the husband regarding his spouse and others, and his status in the community and in law, vary between cultures and has varied over time...
is uncertain. The two most likely candidates are Taichleach Ua hEaghra, who was King
King
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of Luighne Connacht
Luighne Connacht
Luighne Connacht was a territory located in north-central Connacht, on the boarders of what is now County Mayo and County Sligo.-Origin:The Luighne were a people, originally found in Brega, south of Kells in what is now County Meath. The baronys of Lune in Meath, and Leyney in Sligo, were called...
upon his death in 1095, and an unnamed An Ua hEaghra who was king at the time of his death in 1128. The latter's successor, Murchadh Ua hEaghra (murdered in 1134) can be eliminated as his wife was a niece of Dubhchobhlaigh by her brother, Tairrdelbach.
Annalistic reference
The Annals of the Four MastersAnnals of the Four Masters
The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland or the Annals of the Four Masters are a chronicle of medieval Irish history...
record her death sub anno 1131 - "Dubhchobhlaigh, daughter of Ruaidhri na Soighe Buidhe Ua Conchobhair, lady of Luighne, died." However, because of uncertainty over her husband's identity, and Gaelic
Gaels
The Gaels or Goidels are speakers of one of the Goidelic Celtic languages: Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. Goidelic speech originated in Ireland and subsequently spread to western and northern Scotland and the Isle of Man....
Polygyny
Polygyny
Polygyny is a form of marriage in which a man has two or more wives at the same time. In countries where the practice is illegal, the man is referred to as a bigamist or a polygamist...
, her children are unknown (see Family tree, Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus
Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus
Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus, eponym and ancestor of the clan Ó hEaghra, King of Luighne Connacht, died 928.-Ancestry:Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus was a member of the Gailenga people of north Connacht. They were originally from the kingdom of Brega on the east coast of Ireland...
).
Family tree
Ruaidrí na Saide Buide Ua Conchobair (died 1118)
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Niall Tadc Conchobar Domnall Dubhchobhlaigh, d. 1131. Tairrdelbach, 1088-1156.
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| | Domnall
Cathal Aed |
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| Ruaidri,
Domnall d. 1151.
d. 1153.
Others of the name
The forename DubhchobhlaighDubhchobhlaigh
Dubhchobhlaigh, aka Dubh Cobhlaigh is an Irish language female forename.Dubhchobhlaigh was a Gaelic-Irish forename first used by members of the royal dynasty of Connacht...
appears to have originated within the Ui Briuin
Uí Briúin
The Uí Briúin were an Irish kin-group. Their eponymous apical ancestor was Brion, son of Eochaid Mugmedon and Mongfind, and an elder half brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages. They formed part of the Connachta, along with the Uí Fiachrach and Uí Ailello, putative descendants of Eochaid Mugmedon's...
. Dubhchobhlaigh's gr-gr-gr-gr grandaunt was Dub Chablaig ingen Cathal (died 1009), while her aunt was Dubh Chablaigh ingen Áed
Dubh Chablaigh ingen Áed
-Background:Dubh Chablaigh was a daughter of King Áed in Gai Bernaig of Connacht . Her siblings included Cú Chonnacht, Tadg Murchad Liathnach , Cathal , Niall Odar -Background:Dubh Chablaigh was a daughter of King Áed in Gai Bernaig of Connacht (died 1067). Her siblings included Cú Chonnacht,...
(died 1088). Later bearers of the name included her niece, Dub Coblaigh Ní Conchobhair (died 1153), along with her kinswoman and nephew's wife, Dubhcobhlach Ní Maíl Ruanaid (died 1168).
External links
- http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005B/