Fearghal mac Catharnach
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Fearghal mac Catharnach, Lord
of Loch Riach, died 821/823.
Fearghal was ruler of Loch Riach in what is now County Galway
. He appears to have been a son of Cathrannach mac Cathal
, described as of Maenmag
in the Annals of Ulster
upon his death in 801.
His obit
occurs twice in the Irish annals
, sub anno 821 and 823.
Loch Riach is a lake at the foot of the Sliabh Eachtaí, located in a territory then called Máenmaige
; its ruling dynasty
were the Ui Fiachrach Finn
.
In 802, The demolition of Loch Riach was undertaken by King
Muirgius mac Tommaltaig
of Connacht
.
A later lord of Loch Riach was Cormac mac Ceithearnach
(died 881).
The town of Loughrea
takes its name from Loch Riach.
Lord
Lord is a title with various meanings. It can denote a prince or a feudal superior . The title today is mostly used in connection with the peerage of the United Kingdom or its predecessor countries, although some users of the title do not themselves hold peerages, and use it 'by courtesy'...
of Loch Riach, died 821/823.
Fearghal was ruler of Loch Riach in what is now County Galway
County Galway
County Galway is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county...
. He appears to have been a son of Cathrannach mac Cathal
Cathrannach mac Cathal
Cathrannach mac Cathal, possible King of Máenmaige, died 801.In 801 the Annals of Ulster records the deaths of Cathrannach mac Cathal of Maenmag, and the anchorite Ninnid. Nothing further appears to be known of Cathrannach...
, described as of Maenmag
Máenmaige
Máenmaige was a originally a kingdom, later termed a trícha cét, and in Anglo-Norman times a cantred, which formed the barony of Loughrea.-Early historic rulers:It was first under the control of Ui Fhiachrach Fionn, and later by the Uí Maine...
in the Annals of Ulster
Annals of Ulster
The Annals of Ulster are annals of medieval Ireland. The entries span the years between AD 431 to AD 1540. The entries up to AD 1489 were compiled in the late 15th century by the scribe Ruaidhrí Ó Luinín, under his patron Cathal Óg Mac Maghnusa on the island of Belle Isle on Lough Erne in the...
upon his death in 801.
His obit
Obituary
An obituary is a news article that reports the recent death of a person, typically along with an account of the person's life and information about the upcoming funeral. In large cities and larger newspapers, obituaries are written only for people considered significant...
occurs twice in the Irish annals
Irish annals
A number of Irish annals were compiled up to and shortly after the end of Gaelic Ireland in the 17th century.Annals were originally a means by which monks determined the yearly chronology of feast days...
, sub anno 821 and 823.
Loch Riach is a lake at the foot of the Sliabh Eachtaí, located in a territory then called Máenmaige
Máenmaige
Máenmaige was a originally a kingdom, later termed a trícha cét, and in Anglo-Norman times a cantred, which formed the barony of Loughrea.-Early historic rulers:It was first under the control of Ui Fhiachrach Fionn, and later by the Uí Maine...
; its ruling dynasty
Dynasty
A dynasty is a sequence of rulers considered members of the same family. Historians traditionally consider many sovereign states' history within a framework of successive dynasties, e.g., China, Ancient Egypt and the Persian Empire...
were the Ui Fiachrach Finn
Ui Fiachrach Finn
Ui Fiachrach Finn was a territory located in Máenmaige in what is now central County Galway.It was home to the families of Ó Maolalaidh and Ó Neachtain. By the 15th century the Ó Maolalaidh's had been expelled and settled north of Tuam, while the Ó Neachtain's had been forced to relocate in the...
.
In 802, The demolition of Loch Riach was undertaken by King
King
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Muirgius mac Tommaltaig
Muirgius mac Tommaltaig
Muirgius mac Tommaltaig was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the great-grandson of Indrechtach mac Muiredaig Muillethan , a previous king. The death of his father Tommaltach mac Murgail is recorded in the annals where he is called king of Mag nAi. Muirgius...
of Connacht
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west 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...
.
A later lord of Loch Riach was Cormac mac Ceithearnach
Cormac mac Ceithearnach
-Biography:Cormac is described as the prior of Terryglass and Clonfert, "and the second lord who was over Loch Riach at that time."Loch Riach is a lake at the foot of the Sliabh Eachtaí, located in a territory then called Máenmaige; its ruleing dynasty were the Ui Fiachrach Finn...
(died 881).
The town of Loughrea
Loughrea
Loughrea is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains.The town expanded in recent years as it increasingly becomes a commuter town for the city of Galway.- Name :...
takes its name from Loch Riach.
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