Eóganacht Glendamnach
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Eóganacht Glendamnach were a branch of the Eóganachta
, the ruling dynasty of Munster
during the 5th-10th centuries. They took their name from Glendamnach (Glanworth, County Cork). They were descended from Óengus mac Nad Froích
(died 489), the first Christian King of Munster through his son Eochaid mac Óengusa
(died 522) and grandson Crimthann Srem mac Echado
(died circa 542). Kings of Cashel and Munster from the Eóganacht Glendamnach were:
King lists for the 6th century give a virtual monopoly to the Glendamnach branch, but those based on the Laud Synchronisms were probably written at Cloyne
in the mid 8th century, a monastery favorable to the Glendamnach branch. The Eóganacht Glendanmach were considered part of the inner circle of Eoganachta dynasties which included the Chaisil and Áine. These three branches rotated the kingship of Munster in the 7th and much of the 8th centuries. The last king from this branch died in 821. Their later ruling sept were the Ó Caiomh (O'Keeffes).
Eóganachta
The Eóganachta or Eoghanachta were an Irish dynasty centred around Cashel which dominated southern Ireland from the 6/7th to the 10th centuries, and following that, in a restricted form, the Kingdom of Desmond, and its offshoot Carbery, well into the 16th century...
, the ruling dynasty of Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes...
during the 5th-10th centuries. They took their name from Glendamnach (Glanworth, County Cork). They were descended from Óengus mac Nad Froích
Óengus mac Nad Froích
Óengus mac Nad Froích was an Eoganachta and the first Christian king of Munster. He was the son of Nad Froich mac Cuirc by Faochan, a British lady...
(died 489), the first Christian King of Munster through his son Eochaid mac Óengusa
Eochaid mac Óengusa
Eochaid mac Óengusa was a King of Munster from the ruling Eoganachta dynasty. He was the son of Óengus mac Nad Froích , the first Christian king of Munster.The chronology of the 6th century Munster kings is confusing in the sources...
(died 522) and grandson Crimthann Srem mac Echado
Crimthann Srem mac Echado
Crimthann Srem mac Echado or Crimthann Feimin was a King of Munster from the Eoganachta dynasty in the early 6th century. He was the son of Eochaid mac Óengusa and grandson of the first Christian king of Munster, Óengus mac Nad Froích .The Annals of Tigernach record his succession to his father...
(died circa 542). Kings of Cashel and Munster from the Eóganacht Glendamnach were:
- Coirpre Cromm mac CrimthainnCoirpre Cromm mac CrimthainnCoirpre Cromm mac Crimthainn was a King of Munster from the Eóganacht Glendamnach sept of the ruling Eoganachta dynasty. This branch was centered at Glanworth, County Cork. He was the son of Crimthann Srem mac Echado ....
, d. 577 - Cathal mac ÁedoCathal mac ÁedoCathal mac Áedo Flaind Chathrach was a King of Cashel in Munster from the Glendamnach sept of the Eoganachta. He was the son of Áed Fland Cathrach and grandson of Coirpre Cromm mac Crimthainn a previous king of Cashel...
, d. 627 - Cathal Cú-cen-máthairCathal Cú-cen-máthairCathal Cú-cen-máthair mac Cathaíl , often known as Cú-cen-máthair, was an Irish King of Munster from around 661 until his death. He was a son of Cathal mac Áedo Flaind Chathrach and belonged to the Glendamnach sept of the Eóganachta dynasty...
, d. 665 - Finguine mac CathailFinguine mac CathailFinguine mac Cathail Con-cen-máthair was a King of Munster from the Glendamnach branch of the Eoganachta. He was the son of Cathal Cú-cen-máthair mac Cathaíl . He succeeded Colgú mac Faílbe Flaind in 678....
, d. 696 - Ailill mac CathailAilill mac CathailAilill mac Cathail Con-cen-máthair was a King of Munster from the Glendamnach branch of the Eoganachta. He was the son of Cathal Cú-cen-máthair mac Cathaíl and brother of his predecessor Finguine mac Cathail Con-cen-máthair Ailill mac Cathail Con-cen-máthair (died 701) was a King of Munster from...
, d. 701 - Cathal mac FinguineCathal mac FinguineCathal mac Finguine was an Irish King of Munster or Cashel, and effectively High King of Ireland as well. He belonged to the Eóganacht Glendamnach sept of the dominant Eóganachta kin-group whose members dominated Munster from the 7th century to the 10th...
, d. 742 - Artrí mac CathailArtrí mac CathailArtrí mac Cathail was a King of Munster from the Glendamnach branch of the Eoganachta. He was the son of Cathal mac Finguine , a previous king. He reigned from 793 to 820....
, d. 821
King lists for the 6th century give a virtual monopoly to the Glendamnach branch, but those based on the Laud Synchronisms were probably written at Cloyne
Cloyne
Cloyne is a small town to the south-east of the town of Midleton in eastern County Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. It is also a see city of the Anglican Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, while also giving its name to a Roman Catholic diocese...
in the mid 8th century, a monastery favorable to the Glendamnach branch. The Eóganacht Glendanmach were considered part of the inner circle of Eoganachta dynasties which included the Chaisil and Áine. These three branches rotated the kingship of Munster in the 7th and much of the 8th centuries. The last king from this branch died in 821. Their later ruling sept were the Ó Caiomh (O'Keeffes).