Indrechtach mac Dúnchado
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Indrechtach mac Dúnchado Muirisci (died 707) was a King of Connacht
from the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe
branch of the Connachta
. He was the son of a previous king Dúnchad Muirisci
mac Tipraite (died 683). He reigned from 705 to 707.
His predecessor Cellach mac Rogallaig
(died 705) had defeated an attempt by the northern Ui Neill
to assert their supremacy at the Battle of Corann in 703. In revenge the northern Ui Neill under Fergal mac Máele Dúin
of the Cenél nEógain
; Fergal mac Loingsig of the Cenél Conaill
; and Conall Menn of the Cenél Coirpri defeated and slew Indrechtach in 707. The Annals of Tigernach refer to Indrechtach as "king of the Three Connachta" which indicated the beginnings of a true provincial over-kingship in hostility to Ui Neill pretensions.
Indrechtach's son Ailill Medraige mac Indrechtaig
(died 764) was also a King of Connaught.
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...
from the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe
Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe
Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe were a branch of the Ui Fiachrach dynasty of the Connachta. They were centered in the Moy River valley of Co. Mayo. The Uí Fiachrach Muaide territory at its widest reach included the baronies of Erris and Tirawley in Co. Mayo, and the barony of Tireragh in Co. Sligo...
branch of the Connachta
Connachta
The Connachta are a group of medieval Irish dynasties who claimed descent from the legendary High King Conn Cétchathach...
. He was the son of a previous king Dúnchad Muirisci
Dúnchad Muirisci
Dúnchad Muirisci mac Tipraite was a King of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach branch of the Connachta. He was of the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe sept based along the River Moy. This line was descended from Fiachnae, a brother of Ailill Molt ....
mac Tipraite (died 683). He reigned from 705 to 707.
His predecessor Cellach mac Rogallaig
Cellach mac Rogallaig
Cellach mac Rogallaig was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Rogallach mac Uatach , a previous king. He succeeded his nephew Muiredach Muillethan mac Fergusso as king in 702.He reigned from 702 to 705. The king lists in this period vary in their...
(died 705) had defeated an attempt by the northern Ui Neill
Uí Néill
The Uí Néill are Irish and Scottish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noigiallach , an historical King of Tara who died about 405....
to assert their supremacy at the Battle of Corann in 703. In revenge the northern Ui Neill under Fergal mac Máele Dúin
Fergal mac Máele Dúin
Fergal mac Máele Dúin was High King of Ireland. Fergal belonged to the Cenél nEógain sept of the northern Uí Néill. He was the son of Máel Dúin mac Máele Fithrich , a King of Ailech, and great grandson of the high king Áed Uaridnach...
of the Cenél nEógain
Cenél nEógain
Cenél nEóġain is the name of the "kindred" or descendants of Eógan mac Néill , son of Niall Noígiallach who founded the kingdom of Tír Eoghain in the 5th century...
; Fergal mac Loingsig of the Cenél Conaill
Cenél Conaill
The Cenél Conaill is the name of the "kindred" or descendants of Conall Gulban, son of Niall Noígiallach defined by oral and recorded history. They were also known in Scotland as the Kindred of Saint Columba....
; and Conall Menn of the Cenél Coirpri defeated and slew Indrechtach in 707. The Annals of Tigernach refer to Indrechtach as "king of the Three Connachta" which indicated the beginnings of a true provincial over-kingship in hostility to Ui Neill pretensions.
Indrechtach's son Ailill Medraige mac Indrechtaig
Ailill Medraige mac Indrechtaig
Ailill Medraige mac Indrechtaig was a King of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Indrechtach mac Dúnchado Muirisci , a previous king and grandson of Dúnchad Muirisci mac Tipraite...
(died 764) was also a King of Connaught.