Kings of Connacht
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The Kings of Connacht were rulers of the cóiced (variously translated as portion, fifth, province) 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
(the fifth of the Ol nEchmacht). Ptolemy
's map of c. 150 AD. does in fact list a people called the Nagnatae
as living in the west of Ireland. Some are of the opinion that Ptolemy's Map of Ireland may be based on cartography carried out as much as five hundred years before his time.
The Connachta were a group of dynasties who claimed descent from the three eldest sons of Eochaid Mugmedon
: Brion
, Ailill
and Fiachrae
. They took their collective name from their alleged descent from Conn Cétchathach
. Their younger brother, Niall Noigiallach was ancestor to the Uí Néill
.
The following is a list of kings of Connacht from the fifth to fifteenth centuries. Biographical details will follow.
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...
, which lies west of the River Shannon
River Shannon
The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland at . It divides the west of Ireland from the east and south . County Clare, being west of the Shannon but part of the province of Munster, is the major exception...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. 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
Cóiced Ol nEchmacht
-Etymology and extent:Cóiced Ol nEchmacht may be translated as the portion/fifth/province of the Ol nEchmacht, also called the Fir Ol nEchmacht . They were divided up into three main tribes: the Fir Craibe, or Fir na Criabe; the Tuatha Taiden; the Gamanraige...
(the fifth of the Ol nEchmacht). Ptolemy
Ptolemy
Claudius Ptolemy , was a Roman citizen of Egypt who wrote in Greek. He was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet of a single epigram in the Greek Anthology. He lived in Egypt under Roman rule, and is believed to have been born in the town of Ptolemais Hermiou in the...
's map of c. 150 AD. does in fact list a people called the Nagnatae
Nagnatae
The Nagnatae or Magnatae were a people of ancient Ireland, recorded in Ptolemy's 2nd century Geography as living in northern Connacht. Ptolemy also records a town, Nagnata or Magnata , in their territory, between the mouths of the rivers Ravius , thought to be the Roe, and Libnius , thought to...
as living in the west of Ireland. Some are of the opinion that Ptolemy's Map of Ireland may be based on cartography carried out as much as five hundred years before his time.
The Connachta were a group of dynasties who claimed descent from the three eldest sons of Eochaid Mugmedon
Eochaid Mugmedon
-Biography:According to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, Eochaid was a High King of Ireland, best known as the father of Niall of the Nine Hostages and ancestor of the Uí Néill and Connachta dynasties...
: Brion
Brion (Irish)
Brión , son of Eochaid Mugmedón, was a legendary and possibly historical Irish king, fl. 4th/5th century.-Biography:The older half-brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages and one of the three brothers whose descendants were known as the Connachta, Brión is said to have been king of Connacht....
, Ailill
Ailill
Ailill a popular male given name in medieval Ireland and may refer to:* Ailill mac Máta, legendary king of Connacht and husband of queen Medb* Ailill mac Slanuill, legendary High King of Ireland of the 12th century BC...
and Fiachrae
Fiachrae
Fiachrae was an Irish prince, the son of the high king Eochaid Mugmedón by his wife Mongfind, sister of Crimthann mac Fidaig. He was ancestor of the Uí Fiachrach dynasties of Connacht. He lived in the late 4th century....
. They took their collective name from their alleged descent from Conn Cétchathach
Conn of the Hundred Battles
Conn Cétchathach , son of Fedlimid Rechtmar, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland, and the ancestor of the Connachta, and, through his descendant Niall Noígiallach, the Uí Néill dynasties, which dominated Ireland in the early middle ages, and...
. Their younger brother, Niall Noigiallach was ancestor to the Uí Néill
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....
.
The following is a list of kings of Connacht from the fifth to fifteenth centuries. Biographical details will follow.
Pre-Historic Kings of Ol nEchmacht
- GenannGenannGenann , son of Dela , of the Fir Bolg was a legendary joint High King of Ireland with his brother Gann, succeeding their brother Rudraige. His wife was Cnucha....
- Conrac Cas
- Eochaid FeidlechEochaid FeidlechEochu or Eochaid Feidlech , son of Finn, was, according to medieval Irish legends and historical traditions, a High King of Ireland. He is best known as the father of the legendary queen Medb of Connacht....
- Eochaidh Allat
- Tinni mac Conri
- MedbMedbMedb – Middle Irish: Meḋḃ, Meaḋḃ; early modern Irish: Meadhbh ; reformed modern Irish Méabh, Medbh; sometimes Anglicised Maeve, Maev or Maive – is queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology...
, Queen of Connacht - MedbMedbMedb – Middle Irish: Meḋḃ, Meaḋḃ; early modern Irish: Meadhbh ; reformed modern Irish Méabh, Medbh; sometimes Anglicised Maeve, Maev or Maive – is queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology...
and Ailill mac MátaAilill mac MátaAilill mac Máta is the king of the Connachta and the husband of queen Medb in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. He rules from Cruachan .-Family background, marriage and offspring:... - Maine Aithreamhail mac Ailill Máta
- Sanbh Sithcheann mac Ceat mac Magha
- Cairbre mac Maine Aithreamhail
- Eochaidh Fionn
- Aodh mac Cu Odhar
- Eochaidh mac Cairbre
- Aonghus Fionn mac Domhnall
- Cormac Ulfhada
- Aonghus Feirt mac Aonghus Fionn
- Connall Cruchain mac Aonghus Feirt
- Fearadach mac Connal Cruchain
- Forghus Fiansa
- Forghus Fiansa and Art mac Conn
- Ceidghin Cruchain mac Connall Cruchain
- Aodh mac Eochaidh
- Aodh Alainn mac Eochaidh Baicidh
- Nia Mór mac Lughna
- Lughaidh mac Lughna Fear Tri
- Aodh Caomh mac Garadh Glundubh
- Coinne mac Fear Tri
- Muireadh Tireach mac Fiachra Sraibrintne
- Eochaid MugmedonEochaid Mugmedon-Biography:According to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, Eochaid was a High King of Ireland, best known as the father of Niall of the Nine Hostages and ancestor of the Uí Néill and Connachta dynasties...
- Niall Noigiallach/Niall of the Nine HostagesNiall of the Nine HostagesNiall Noígíallach , or in English, Niall of the Nine Hostages, son of Eochaid Mugmedón, was an Irish king, the eponymous ancestor of the Uí Néill kindred who dominated Ireland from the 6th century to the 10th century...
, died c.450/455.
Early historic kings
| King | Clan Clan A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if lineage details are unknown, clan members may be organized around a founding member or apical ancestor. The kinship-based bonds may be symbolical, whereby the clan shares a "stipulated" common ancestor that is a... sept Sept (social) A sept is an English word for a division of a family, especially a division of a clan. The word might have its origin from Latin saeptum "enclosure, fold", or it can be an alteration of sect.The term is found in both Ireland and Scotland... |
Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgaid mac Fiachrae Amalgaid mac Fiachrae Amalgaid mac Fiachrae was a King of Connacht of the Ui Fiachrach sept. He was the son of Fiachrae mac Echach Mugmedóin and grandson of the high king Eochaid Mugmedón .... |
Uí Fiachrach Uí Fiachrach The Uí Fiachrach were a dynasty who originated in, and whose descendants later ruled, the coicead or fifth of Connacht at different times from the mid-first millennium onwards. They claimed descent from Fiachrae, an older half-brother of Niall Noigiallach or Niall of the Nine Hostages... |
406–440 |
| Nath Í Nath Í Nath Í, an early Irish personal name for males, may refer to:*Nath Í mac Fiachrach, 5th-century legendary king of Connacht*Nath Í of Cúl Fothirbe, saint of the Dál Messin Corb of Leinster... |
Uí Fiachrach Uí Fiachrach The Uí Fiachrach were a dynasty who originated in, and whose descendants later ruled, the coicead or fifth of Connacht at different times from the mid-first millennium onwards. They claimed descent from Fiachrae, an older half-brother of Niall Noigiallach or Niall of the Nine Hostages... |
440–445 |
| Ailill Molt Ailill Molt Ailill mac Nath Í , called Ailill Molt, is included in most lists of the High Kings of Ireland and is also called King of Connacht. His cognomen, molt, means "ram" but its origin is unknown.... |
Uí Fiachrach Uí Fiachrach The Uí Fiachrach were a dynasty who originated in, and whose descendants later ruled, the coicead or fifth of Connacht at different times from the mid-first millennium onwards. They claimed descent from Fiachrae, an older half-brother of Niall Noigiallach or Niall of the Nine Hostages... |
445–482 |
| Dauí Tenga Uma Dauí Tenga Uma Dauí Tenga Uma mac Briúin was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta.-Biography:He was the son of the ancestor of this branch Brión and grandson of the high-king Echu Mugmedón. He appears to be the same person as Dauí Galach mentioned in the genealogies... |
Uí Briúin 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... |
482–500 |
| Eógan Bél Eógan Bél Eógan Bél mac Cellaig was a king of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach branch of the Connachta. He was the grandson of the high king Ailill Molt. His reign began sometime after 500.... |
Uí Fiachrach Uí Fiachrach The Uí Fiachrach were a dynasty who originated in, and whose descendants later ruled, the coicead or fifth of Connacht at different times from the mid-first millennium onwards. They claimed descent from Fiachrae, an older half-brother of Niall Noigiallach or Niall of the Nine Hostages... |
500–542 |
| Ailill Inbanda Ailill Inbanda Ailill Inbanda mac Eógain was a king of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach branch of the Connachta. He was the son and successor of Eógan Bél, who was slain by the northern Ui Neill in 542. His nickname Inbanda means "womanish" or effeminate or it could mean "the vigorous" which is more likely .His... |
Uí Fiachrach Uí Fiachrach The Uí Fiachrach were a dynasty who originated in, and whose descendants later ruled, the coicead or fifth of Connacht at different times from the mid-first millennium onwards. They claimed descent from Fiachrae, an older half-brother of Niall Noigiallach or Niall of the Nine Hostages... |
542–549 |
| Echu Tirmcharna mac Fergu Echu Tirmcharna Echu Tirmcharna mac Fergusso was a king of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. Genealogically he is mentioned as the great-great grandson of Dauí Tenga Uma a previous king. Prof. Byrne believes that the early Uí Briúin genealogies are fabricated however. His place in the king... |
Uí Briúin 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... |
549–556 |
| Áed mac Echach Tirmcharna Áed mac Echach Áed mac Echach Tirmcharna was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Echu Tirmcharna mac Fergusso . He came to the throne in the year 557 and ruled till 575.... |
Uí Briúin 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... |
556–575 |
| Uatu mac Áedo mac Echach Uatu mac Áedo Uatu mac Áedo was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Áed mac Echach Tirmcharna .. The kinglists place his reign after his father which would put his succession in the year in 575. Prof... |
Uí Briúin 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... |
575–600 |
| Colmán mac Cobthaig Colmán mac Cobthaig Colmán mac Cobthaig was a king of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach branch of the Connachta. He was the first king of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne branch. This branch was descended from Eochu, the brother of Ailill Molt... |
Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:... |
600–622 |
| Rogallach mac Uatach Rogallach mac Uatach Rogallach mac Uatach was a king of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Uatu mac Áedo , a previous king. He acquired the throne of Connacht after defeating the previous king Colmán mac Cobthaig of the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne, who was slain at the Battle of Cennbag... |
Uí Briúin 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... |
622–649 |
| Loingsech mac Colmáin Loingsech mac Colmáin Loingsech mac Colmáin was a king of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach branch of the Connachta. He was of the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne sept this branch and was the son of Colmán mac Cobthaig.... |
Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:... |
649–655 |
| Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin was a king of Connacht. A member of the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne and son of king Colmán mac Cobthaig . Guiare ruled at the height of Ui Fiachrach Aidne power in south Connacht.-Early reign:... |
Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:... |
655–663 |
| Cenn Fáelad mac Colgan Cenn Fáelad mac Colgan Cenn Fáelad mac Colgan was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was of the branch which developed into the Uí Briúin Seóla, who were centred around Tuam in modern County Galway... |
Uí Briúin Seóla 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... |
663–682 |
| Dúnchad Muirisci mac Tipraite 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 .... |
Uí 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... |
682–683 |
| Fergal Aidne mac Artgaile mac Guaire Fergal Aidne mac Artgaile Fergal Aidne mac Artgaile was a King of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne branch of the Connachta. He was the grandson of Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin , the hero of many Irish sagas, and was the last member of this branch to hold the overlordship of Connacht.The kinglists have misplaced his reign... |
Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:... |
683–696 |
| Muiredach Muillethan mac Fergusso mac Rogallaig Muiredach Muillethan Muiredach Muillethan mac Fergusso was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the grandson of Rogallach mac Uatach , a previous king. He belonged to the Uí Briúin Ai sept... |
Uí Briúin Ai 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... |
696–702 |
| Cellach mac Rogallach mac Uatach 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... |
Uí Briúin 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... |
702–705 |
| Indrechtach mac Dúnchado Muirisci Indrechtach mac Dúnchado Indrechtach mac Dúnchado Muirisci 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 . He reigned from 705 to 707.... |
Uí 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... |
705–707 |
| Indrechtach mac Muiredaig Muillethan Indrechtach mac Muiredaig Indrechtach mac Muiredaig Muillethan was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Muiredach Muillethan mac Fergusso , a previous king. He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the Uí Briúin.... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
707–723 |
| Domnall mac Cellaig mac Rogallach Domnall mac Cellaig Domnall mac Cellaig was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son ofCellach mac Rogallaig , a previous king. The sept of Ui Briun he belonged to was the Síl Cellaig of Loch Cime.... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cellaig 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... |
723–728 |
| Cathal mac Muiredaig Muillethan Cathal mac Muiredaig Cathal mac Muiredaig Muillethan was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Muiredach Muillethan mac Fergusso , a previous king and brother of Indrechtach mac Muiredaig Muillethan . He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the Uí Briúin... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cellaig 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... |
728–735 |
| Áed Balb mac Indrechtaig Áed Balb mac Indrechtaig Áed Balb mac Indrechtaig was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Indrechtach mac Muiredaig Muillethan , a previous king. He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the Uí Briúin. His sobriquet Balb means "Stammerer".Aed is mentioned as king in both the... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cellaig 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... |
735–742 |
| Forggus mac Cellaig Forggus mac Cellaig Forggus mac Cellaig was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Cellach mac Rogallaig , a previous king and brother of Domnall mac Cellaig . The sept of Uí Briúin Ai he belonged to was the Síl Cellaig of Loch Cime named for his father... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cellaig 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... |
742–756 |
| Ailill Medraige mac Indrechtaig mac Dúnchado Muirisci 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... |
Uí 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... |
756–764 |
| Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Cathal mac Muiredaig Muillethan , a previous king... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cathail 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... |
764–768 |
| Donn Cothaid mac Cathail Donn Cothaid mac Cathail Donn Cothaid mac Cathail, King of Connacht, died 773.Donn Cothaid was a King of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe branch of the Connachta. He was the great-grandson of Dúnchad Muirisci mac Tipraite... |
Uí 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... |
768–773 |
| Flaithrí mac Domnaill Flaithrí mac Domnaill Flaithrí mac Domnaill was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Domnall mac Cellaig, a previous king. The sept of Ui Briun he belonged to was the Síl Cellaig of Loch Cime. He reigned from 773-777.... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cellaig 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... |
773–777 |
| Artgal mac Cathail Artgal mac Cathail Artgal mac Cathail was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Cathal mac Muiredaig Muillethan , a previous king and brother of Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cathail 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... |
777–782 |
| Tipraite mac Taidg | Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
782–786 |
| Cináed mac Artgail Cináed mac Artgail Cináed mac Artgaile was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Artgal mac Cathail , a previous king. He was of the Síl Cathail sept of the Ui Briun.... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cathail 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... |
786–792 |
| Colla mac Fergusso Colla mac Fergusso Colla mac Fergusso was a possible King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Forggus mac Cellaig , a previous king... |
Uí Briúin Síl Cellaig 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... |
792–796 |
| 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... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
796–815 |
| Diarmait mac Tommaltaig Diarmait mac Tommaltaig Diarmait 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. He succeeded... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
815–833 |
| Cathal mac Muirgiussa Cathal mac Muirgiussa Cathal mac Muirgiussa was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Muirgius mac Tommaltaig , a previous king. He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the Uí Briúin... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
833–839 |
| Murchad mac Áedo Murchad mac Áedo Murchad mac Áedo was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He reigned from 839-840.He was of the Síl Cathail sept and great grandson of the founder of this sept Cathal mac Muiredaig . His grandfather Fogartach mac Cathail had been a claimant to the Connacht throne... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
839–840 |
| Fergus mac Fothaid Fergus mac Fothaid Fergus mac Fothaid was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He reigned from 840-843.He was of the Síl Cathail sept and grandson of Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail , a previous king... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
840–843 |
| Finsnechta mac Tommaltaig | Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
843–848 |
| Mugron mac Máel Cothaid | Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
848–872 |
| Conchobar mac Taidg Mór Conchobar mac Taidg Mór Conchobar mac Taidg Mór was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the grandson of Muirgius mac Tommaltaig , a previous king. His father Tadg Mór had been slain fighting in Muirgius' wars versus the minor tribes of Connacht. He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
872–882 |
| Áed mac Conchobair Áed mac Conchobair Áed mac Conchobair was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Conchobar mac Taidg Mór , the previous king and was the first of his three sons to rule in succession. He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the Uí Briúin. He ruled from 882-888.Áed's reign was... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
882–888 |
| Tadg mac Conchobair Tadg mac Conchobair Tadg mac Conchobair was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Conchobar mac Taidg Mór , a previous king, the second of his three sons to rule in succession, succeeding his brother Áed mac Conchobair . He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the Uí Briúin... |
Uí Briúin Síl Muiredaig 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... |
888–900 |
High medieval era
- Cathal mac ConchobairCathal mac Conchobair-Family background:Cathal was the third son of Conchobar mac Taidg Mór to rule Connacht, following his older brother Áed mac Conchobair and youngest brother Tadg mac Conchobair. There may have been a fourth brother, Máel Cluiche mac Conchobair, who died in battle in 913.They belonged to the Síl...
, 900900Year 900 was a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.- Asia :* April 21 – Namwaran and his children, Lady Angkatan and Bukah, are granted pardon by the Datu of Tondo, as represented Jayadewa, Lord Minister of Pila, which released them of all their debts as inscribed in the...
-925925Year 925 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar.- Europe :* Alfonso IV the Monk becomes king of Leon....
. - Tadg mac CathailTadg mac Cathail-References:* Leabhar na nGenealach, Dublin, 2004–2005* Annals of the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan, Dublin, 1856* Annals of Lough Ce, ed. W.M. Hennessey, London, 1871....
, 925925Year 925 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar.- Europe :* Alfonso IV the Monk becomes king of Leon....
-956956Year 956 was a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.- Events :* The Great Lighthouse at Alexandria was damaged by an earthquake.- Deaths :...
. - Fergal Ua RuaircFergal Ua Ruairc-References:* Leabhar na nGenealach, Dublin, 2004-2005* Annals of the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan, Dublin, 1856* Annals of Lough Ce, ed. W.M. Hennessey, London, 1871....
, 956956Year 956 was a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.- Events :* The Great Lighthouse at Alexandria was damaged by an earthquake.- Deaths :...
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. - Conchobar mac TadgConchobar mac TadgConchobar mac Tadg, King of Connacht 967–973; progenitor of the O Connor family of Connacht. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the first to be known by that surname.Brother of Máel Ruanaid Mór mac Tadg, ancestor of the Kings of Moylurg....
, 967967Year 967 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.-Africa:* The Fatimid general Gawhar al-Siqilli launches a new victorious campaign in the West of the Magrib.- Europe :...
-973973Year 973 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar.- Europe :* Edgar of England is crowned king by Saint Dunstan.* Otto II becomes Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany....
. - Cathal mac TadgCathal mac TadgCathal mac Tadg was King of Connacht, 973.Cathal only briefly succeeded his brother. Murchadh Glunillar ua Flaithbheartach, King of Aileach, invaded Connacht and gave battle to Cathal at Ceis Corran...
, d. 973973Year 973 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar.- Europe :* Edgar of England is crowned king by Saint Dunstan.* Otto II becomes Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany....
. - Cathal mac Conchobar mac TaidgCathal mac Conchobar mac Taidg-Family tree: Cathal mac Conchobar mac Taidg, d. 1010. | |__________________________________________________________________________________________________...
, 973973Year 973 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar.- Europe :* Edgar of England is crowned king by Saint Dunstan.* Otto II becomes Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany....
-1010. - Tadg in Eich GilTadg in Eich Gil-Family tree: Cathal mac Conchobar mac Taidg, d. 1010. | |__________________________________________________________________________________________________...
, 1010-1030. - Art Uallach Ua RuaircArt Uallach Ua Ruairc-References:* Leabhar na nGenealach, Dublin, 2004-2005* Annals of the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan, Dublin, 1856* Annals of Lough Ce, ed. W.M. Hennessey, London, 1871....
, 1030-1046. - Áed in Gai BernaigÁed in Gai BernaigÁed Ua Conchobair or Áed in Gai Bernaig, King of Connacht, reigned 1046–1067.King Art of Connaught was slain by the Cinel-Conaill in 1046, "the second year after his having plundered Cluain-mic-Nois."...
, 1046-1067. - Áed Ua RuaircÁed Ua Ruairc-References:* Leabhar na nGenealach, Dublin, 2004-2005* Annals of the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan, Dublin, 1856* Annals of Lough Ce, ed. W.M. Hennessey, London, 1871....
, 1067-1087. - Ruaidrí na Saide BuideRuaidrí na Saide BuideRuaidrí Ua Conchobair , called Ruaidrí na Saide Buide was King of Connacht, perhaps twice.-Background:...
, 1087-1092; deposed. - Flaithbertaigh Ua FlaithbertaighFlaithbertaigh Ua Flaithbertaigh-Biography:Flaithbertaigh was third or fourth chief of the Muintir Murchada since their expulsion from Uí Briúin Seóla by the Ua Conchobair kings of Connacht...
, d. 1098. - Tadg mac Ruaidrí Ua ConchobairTadg mac Ruaidrí Ua ConchobairTadg 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...
, d. 1097. - Domnall Ua RuaircDomnall Ua Ruairc-References:* Leabhar na nGenealach, Dublin, 2004–2005* Annals of the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan, Dublin, 1856* Annals of Lough Ce, ed. W.M. Hennessey, London, 1871....
, d. 1102. - Domnall Ua ConchobairDomnall Ua ConchobairDomnall mac Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair was King of Connacht.Domnall was the second son of Ruaidrí na Saide Buide to assume the kingship. He deposed Domnall mac Tigernáin Ua Ruairc, been assisted by aid of Muirchertach Ua Briain, who was his father Ruaidrí's brother-in-law...
, 1102-1106; deposed. - Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair, 1106-1156.
- Ruaidrí Ua ConchobairRuaidrí Ua ConchobairRuaidrí Ua Conchobair , often anglicised Rory O'Connor, reigned as King of Connacht from 1156 to 1186, and from 1166 to 1198 was the last High King before the Norman invasion of Ireland .Ruaidrí was one of over twenty sons of King...
1156-1186; deposed. - Conchobar Máenmaige Ua ConchobhairConchobar Maenmaige Ua ConchobhairConchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair, son of High King of Ireland Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, was King of Connacht from 1183 to 1189. He was a military commander and opponent of the Norman invasion of Ireland.-Early life:...
, 1186-1189 - Cathal Carragh Ua Conchobhair, 1190-1202
- Cathal Crobderg Ua Conchobair, 1202-1224
- Aedh Ua Conchobair, 1224-1228
- Aedh mac Ruaidri Ua ConchobairAedh mac Ruaidri Ua ConchobairAedh mac Ruaidri Ua Conchobair was King of Connacht from 1228 to 1233.Extracts from the Annals of Connact concerning Aedh:"Vast war arose between Aed and Toirrdelbach, the two sons of Ruaidri O Conchobair, after the death of Aed mac Cathail Chrodbeirg, for the younger did not yield respect to the...
, 1228-1233 - Felim mac Cathal Crobderg Ua ConchobairFelim mac Cathal Crobderg Ua ConchobairFeidlim Ua Conchobair was a King of Connacht in Ireland.A daughter, Fionnuala Ní Conchobair died in 1301 as abbess of Kilcreevanty, Clonfert.-References:...
, 1233-1256
Later kings
- Aedh Ó Conchobair, 1256-1274
- Aedh Muimhnech Ó Conchobair, 1274-1280
- Cathal Ó Conchobair, 1280-1288.
- Maghnus Ó Conchobair, 1288-1293
- Aedh Ó Conchobair, 1293-1309
- Ruaidri Ó Conchobair, 1309-1310
- Fedlim Ó Conchobair, 1310-1316.
- Rory na-bhFeadh Ó Conchobair, 1316-1317.
- Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair, first reign 1317-1318
- Cathal mac Domhnall Ó Conchobair, 1318-1324
- Toirdelbach Ó Conchobair, second reign, 1324-1350
- Aedh mac Aedh Breifneach Ó Conchobair, 1342; died 1345.
- Aedh mac Tairdelbach Ó Conchobair
- Ruaidri mac Tairdelbach Ó Conchobair, 1368-1384
- Cathal mac Ruaidri Ó ConchobairCathal mac Ruaidri Ó ConchobairCathal mac Ruaidri Ó Conchobair .Following the death ofno single member of the Ó Conchobair dynasty was able to assume overall control of the three main clan septs. The ascension of Cathal as king of all the Connachta is uncertain, though F.X. Martin assigns it to 1426...
, 1426-1439 - Toirdhealbhach Óg Donn Ó ConchobairToirdhealbhach Óg Donn Ó ConchobairCathal mac Ruaidri Ó Conchobair, died 14 May 1461.Few single members of the Ó Conchobair dynasty were able to assume overall control of the three main clan septs after the 1380s...
, d. 9 December 1406 - Cathal mac Ruaidhri Ó Conchobair, d. 19 March 1439
- Aodh mac Toirdhealbhaigh Óg Ó Conchobair, d.15 May 1461
- Feidhlimidh Geangcach Ó Conchobair, d. 1474; last de factoDe factoDe facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...
King of Connacht.
See also
- O'Conor DonO'Conor DonThe Ó Conchubhair Donn is the hereditary Prince and Chief of the Name of the Royal Family of Connacht, the Clan Ó Conchubhair.-Overview:...
- O Connor Roe
- O Connor SligoO Connor SligoÓ Conchobhair Sligigh , Gaelic-Irish family and Chief of the Name.The Ó Conchobhair Sligigh were a branch of the Ó Conchobhair Kings of Connacht....
- Clan Muircheartaigh Uí ConchobhairClan Muircheartaigh Uí ConchobhairThe Clan Muircheartaigh Uí Conchobhair were descendants of Irish High-King Toirdelbach Ua Conchobair, via his son, Muircheartach Muimhneach . They have been defined by Katherine Simms as:...
- Irish KingsIrish kingsThis page serves as an index of lists of kings of the Gaelic kingdoms of Ireland of the Early Medieval period.*List of High Kings of Ireland*Kings of Ailech*Kings of Airgíalla*Kings of Brega*Kings of Breifne*Kings of Connacht*Kings of Dál nAraidi...
- Annals of the Four MastersAnnals of the Four MastersThe Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland or the Annals of the Four Masters are a chronicle of medieval Irish history...
Sources
- Annals of the Four Masters, 1990 edition.
- The Annals of Connacht, A. Martin Freeman, 1944.
- Irish Kings and High Kings, Francis John Byrne, 1973.
- Leabhar Mor Genealach, Dubhaltach MacFhirbhisigh, ed. O'Muralie, 2004.