Forbassach Ua Congaile
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Forbassach Ua Congaile was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly
.
The king lists in the Book of Leinster give him a reign of three years giving a possible reign of 711
–714
. He was related to his predecessor Fland Dá Chongal
but the exact relationship is unclear. The Uí Failge had a traditional hostility to the rulers of Uisnech. In 714 he took advantage of the attack by the Síl nÁedo Sláine
on Murchad Midi
of Uisnech
to attack Meath. However, he was defeated and slain by the men of Meath at the Battle of Garbsalach.
The descendants of Fland Dá Chongal known as the Uí Flaind dominated the kingship after his death.
County Offaly
County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Offaly County Council is...
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The king lists in the Book of Leinster give him a reign of three years giving a possible reign of 711
711
Year 711 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 711 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Europe :* April 30 – Ummayad troops led by...
–714
714
Year 714 was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 714 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Asia :* February 28 – An earthquake strikes...
. He was related to his predecessor Fland Dá Chongal
Fland Dá Chongal
Fland Dá Chongal or Flann Ua Congaile was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly.Fland is not mentioned in the annals of Ireland but appears in king lists and genealogies...
but the exact relationship is unclear. The Uí Failge had a traditional hostility to the rulers of Uisnech. In 714 he took advantage of the attack by the Síl nÁedo Sláine
Síl nÁedo Sláine
Síl nÁedo Sláine is the name of the descendants of Áed Sláine , son of Diarmait mac Cerbaill. Part of the Southern Uí Néill—they were the kings of Brega—they claimed descent from Niall Noígiallach and his son Conall Cremthainne....
on Murchad Midi
Murchad Midi
Murchad mac Diarmato , called Murchad Midi , was an Irish king. One of four or more sons of Diarmait Dian, he succeeded his father as King of Uisnech at the latter's death in 689....
of Uisnech
Uisnech
The Hill of Uisneach, or Ushnagh, also Uisnech , formerly regarded as the centre of Ireland, is a historical site in County Westmeath . The 182 metre hill lies on the north side of the R390 road, 8 km east of the village of Ballymore, beside the village of Loughanavally...
to attack Meath. However, he was defeated and slain by the men of Meath at the Battle of Garbsalach.
The descendants of Fland Dá Chongal known as the Uí Flaind dominated the kingship after his death.