Kings of Ulster
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The Kings of Ulster were of the Ulaid
, and up till about AD 450, ruled as over-kings of the ancient cóiced (portion, fifth) of Ulster
. Ptolemy
's map (compiled about AD 150 from many earlier sources) shows them as the Voluntii and adjacent Darini
. They were joined in the kingship by the later attested Cruithne
(who claimed to be the original Ulaid). In their prime they seem to have being direct rulers of what are now County Monaghan
, County Armagh
, County Down
, County Antrim
and much of County Louth
. The centre of the province was
held by the Airgíalla
, who were vassals of the Ulaid, and later the Uí Néill
. Ptolemy's map lists two tribes further west, the Vennikinii in County Donegal
and the Erpitianni along lower and upper Lough Erne
; both were probably subject to Ulaid rule.
However, in circa AD 325 the Ulaid capital of Emain Macha
was attacked and destroyed by the three Collas, who came from Connacht
. From that point onwards the Ulaid were slowly reduced to being mere kings of their homelands east of the upper and lower Bann
, which was Ulaid proper. Yet as late as 1080, King of Ulaid Aed Meranach Ua hEochada attempted to revive the fifth complete with Ulaid over-kingship. Because of such perseverance, the title Rí
Ulaid/King of Ulster was never held by any of Niall's descendants but they assumed it from 1364 (see Kings of Tir Eogain
). With the Norman invasion of Ireland
, the Earldom of Ulster was created in 1205.
After the 5th century western Ulster was dominated by the Kings of Ailech
of the Northern Uí Néill
, the Cenél nEógain
and Cenél Conaill
. Following the fall of Ulaid (eastern Ulster) in the early 13th century, the Gaelic Kings of Ulster came exclusively from the Cenél nEógain, the Kings of Tír Eógain
(Tyrone). These were the O'Neill dynasty
and the MacLochlainn
s, the latter surrendering their claim to the title in the mid 13th century. From then on all Gaelic Kings of Ulster have belonged to the O'Neill dynasty.
These were followed by the Earls of Ulster to 1333; and from 1364 to 1542 by the Kings of Tir Eogain
Ulaid
The Ulaid or Ulaidh were a people of early Ireland who gave their name to the modern province of Ulster...
, and up till about AD 450, ruled as over-kings of the ancient cóiced (portion, fifth) of Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. 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...
. 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 (compiled about AD 150 from many earlier sources) shows them as the Voluntii and adjacent Darini
Darini
The Darini were a people of ancient Ireland mentioned in Ptolemy's 2nd century Geography as living in south Antrim and north Down...
. They were joined in the kingship by the later attested Cruithne
Cruthin
The Cruthin were a people of early Ireland, who occupied parts of Counties Down, Antrim and Londonderry in the early medieval period....
(who claimed to be the original Ulaid). In their prime they seem to have being direct rulers of what are now County Monaghan
County Monaghan
County Monaghan is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Monaghan. Monaghan County Council is the local authority for the county...
, County Armagh
County Armagh
-History:Ancient Armagh was the territory of the Ulaid before the fourth century AD. It was ruled by the Red Branch, whose capital was Emain Macha near Armagh. The site, and subsequently the city, were named after the goddess Macha...
, County Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, County Antrim
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
and much of County Louth
County Louth
County Louth is a county of Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Louth. Louth County Council is the local authority for the county...
. The centre of the province was
held by the Airgíalla
Airgíalla
Airgíalla or Airgialla was the name of an Irish federation and Irish kingdom which first formed around the 7th century...
, who were vassals of the Ulaid, and later 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....
. Ptolemy's map lists two tribes further west, the Vennikinii in County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
and the Erpitianni along lower and upper Lough Erne
Lough Erne
Lough Erne, sometimes Loch Erne , is the name of two connected lakes in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The lakes are widened sections of the River Erne. The river begins by flowing north, and then curves west into the Atlantic. The southern lake is further up the river and so is named Upper...
; both were probably subject to Ulaid rule.
Emain Macha
]Navan Fort – known in Old Irish as Eṁaın Ṁacha and in Modern Irish as Eamhain Mhacha – is an ancient monument in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. According to Irish legend, it was one of the major power centers of pre-Christian Ireland...
was attacked and destroyed by the three Collas, who came from 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...
. From that point onwards the Ulaid were slowly reduced to being mere kings of their homelands east of the upper and lower Bann
River Bann
The River Bann is the longest river in Northern Ireland, the total length being 80 miles . The river winds its way from the south east corner of Northern Ireland to the north west coast, pausing in the middle to widen into the enormous Lough Neagh...
, which was Ulaid proper. Yet as late as 1080, King of Ulaid Aed Meranach Ua hEochada attempted to revive the fifth complete with Ulaid over-kingship. Because of such perseverance, the title Rí
Rí
Rí, or very commonly ríg , is an ancient Gaelic word meaning "King". It is used in historical texts referring to the Irish and Scottish kings and those of similar rank. While the modern Irish word is exactly the same, in modern Scottish it is Rìgh, apparently derived from the genitive. The word...
Ulaid/King of Ulster was never held by any of Niall's descendants but they assumed it from 1364 (see Kings of Tir Eogain
Kings of Tir Eogain
This article lists the Kings of Tír Eoghain or Tyrone from 1185 to 1616. They are listed from their date of accession to date of death, unless otherwise stated....
). With the Norman invasion of Ireland
Norman Invasion of Ireland
The Norman invasion of Ireland was a two-stage process, which began on 1 May 1169 when a force of loosely associated Norman knights landed near Bannow, County Wexford...
, the Earldom of Ulster was created in 1205.
After the 5th century western Ulster was dominated by the Kings of Ailech
Kings of Ailech
The Kings of Ailech belonged to the northern Uí Néill and took their name from the Grianán of Ailech , a hillfort on top of Greenan Mountain in modern County Donegal...
of the Northern 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 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...
and 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....
. Following the fall of Ulaid (eastern Ulster) in the early 13th century, the Gaelic Kings of Ulster came exclusively from the Cenél nEógain, the Kings of Tír Eógain
Kings of Tir Eogain
This article lists the Kings of Tír Eoghain or Tyrone from 1185 to 1616. They are listed from their date of accession to date of death, unless otherwise stated....
(Tyrone). These were the O'Neill dynasty
O'Neill dynasty
The O'Neill dynasty is a group of families that have held prominent positions and titles throughout European history. The O'Neills take their name from Niall Glúndub, an early 10th century High King of Ireland from the Cenél nEógain...
and the MacLochlainn
McLoughlin
McLoughlin is a Gaelic-Irish surname.-Origins:McLoughlin - is the Modern English form of the surnames for two different, but distantly related septs, both of considerable importance to Irish history. 'Mc' is an abbreviation of 'Mac' meaning 'son'/ 'son of'...
s, the latter surrendering their claim to the title in the mid 13th century. From then on all Gaelic Kings of Ulster have belonged to the O'Neill dynasty.
Legendary kings
- Eber Donn
- Cimbáeth
- Macha Mong RuadMachaMacha is the name of a goddess and several other characters in Irish mythology.Macha can also mean:*The LÉ Macha , a ship in the Irish Naval Service, named for the goddess*The Macha crater in Russia, less than 7000 years old...
- Fergus mac LétiFergus mac LétiFergus mac Léti was, according to Irish legend and traditional history, a king of Ulster...
- Congal Cláiringnech
- Ross Ruad
- Eochaid SálbuideEochaid SálbuideEochaid Sálbuide was king of Ulster prior to the events of the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. His daughter was Ness. He died at the Battle of Leitir Ruadh, fighting on the side of the High King of Ireland, Fachtna Fáthach, against Eochaid Feidlech, who defeated and deposed him as High King. He...
- Fergus mac RóichFergus mac RóichFergus mac Róich is a character of the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology...
- Conchobar mac NessaConchobar mac NessaConchobar mac Nessa was the king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. He ruled from Emain Macha .-Birth:...
- CúscraidCúscraidCúscraid, known by the epithet Mend Macha , is a son of Conchobar mac Nessa in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.When he first took arms he led a foray against Connacht...
mac Conchobar - Fíatach FinnFiatach FinnFiatach Finn mac Dáire, a distant descedant of Óengus Tuirmech Temrach, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a king of the Ulaid, later a High King of Ireland, and the eponymous ancestor of the early Medieval Ulster dynasty of the Dál Fiatach...
- ÉllimÉllimElim, son of Conrai, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland.The Lebor Gabála Érenn says he overthrew the previous High King Fíachu Finnolach in an uprising of aithech-tuatha or "subject peoples"...
mac Conrach - Mal mac RochrideMal mac RochrideMal, son of Rochraide, a descendant of the legendary hero Conall Cernach, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a king of the Ulaid and later a High King of Ireland...
- Tipraiti TireachTipraiti TireachTipraiti Tireach spelled with numerous different variations such as Tibraite, Tipraite, Tiobraide, Thilbruidhe and Tiobradhe, was a legendary King of Ulster according to the Annals of the Four Masters. The Annals also describes Tipraiti Tireach as the founder of Dál nAraidi...
- Áengus Goibnenn mac Fergus Gallen mheic Tibraide Tirech
- Fergus DubdétachFergus DubdétachFergus Dubdétach was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a king of the Ulaid who was briefly High King of Ireland. He took the High Kingship after his predecessor, Lugaid mac Con, was expelled from Tara by Cormac mac Airt and killed in Munster by Cormac's poet Ferches mac...
- Aengus Finn mac Fergus Dubdétach
- Lugaid Lorc mac Áengus Finn
- Dub mac Fomor mheic Airgetmar
- Fiachu Araide mac Áengus Goibnenn mheic Fergus Gallen
- Fedlimid mac Cas mheic Fiachu Araide
- Imchad mac Fedlimid
- Ros mac Imchad
- Cronn Badruí mac Eochaid mheic Lugaid mac Ros mac Imchad
- Fergus Foga mac Fraechar Foirtriun
- CáelbadCáelbadCáelbad , a descendant of the legendary hero Conall Cernach, was a king of Ulster who became High King of Ireland in the 4th century. He gained the High Kingship by overthrowing Muiredach Tirech, but only lasted a year before he was overthrown by Muiredach's son Eochaid Mugmedon. He married Céindi...
mac Cronn Badruí - Saran mac Cáelbad
Historic Kings
- Forga mac Dallán mheic Dubthach mac Mianach mac of Lugaid Lorc d. 465?
- Muiredach MuindergMuiredach MuindergMuiredach Muinderg mac Forggo was a king of Ulaid from the Dal Fiatach. He was the son of Forgg mac Dalláin.. His sobriquet means red-necked....
mac Forga mac Dallan 465-489 - Eochaid mac Muiredaig MuindergEochaid mac Muiredaig MuindergEochaid mac Muiredaig Muinderg was a king of Ulaid from the Dal Fiatach. He was the son of Muiredach Muinderg mac Forggo . His death date is given in the Annals of Tigernach in 509 This annal gives him a reign of 489–509....
489-509 - Cairell mac Muiredaig MuindergCairell mac Muiredaig MuindergCairell mac Muiredaig Muinderg also Cairell Coscrach was a king of Ulaid from the Dal Fiatach. He was the son of Muiredach Muinderg mac Forggo and brother of Eochaid mac Muiredaig Muinderg , previous kings....
509-532 - Eochaid mac CondlaiEochaid mac CondlaiEochaid mac Condlai was a king of Ulaid from the Dal nAraide. He was the son of Condlae mac Cóelbad, also a king of Dal nAraide and grandson of the high king and King of Ulster Cáelbad mac Crond Ba Druí...
mac Caolbad 532-553 - Fergnae mac Oengusso IbdaigFergnae mac Oengusso IbdaigFergnae mac Óengusso Ibdaig was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid. He was the nephew of Muiredach Muinderg mac Forgo and grandson of Forga mac Dallán, previous kings....
553-557 - Demmán mac CairellDemmán mac CairellDemmán mac Cairill was king of the Dal Fiatach, and high-king of Ulaid. He was the son of Cairell mac Muiredaig Muinderg , a previous Ulster king and brother of Báetán mac Cairill . He ruled the Dal Fiatach and Ulaid from 557 to 572.According to the genealogies, he was fostered by a certain...
557-572 - Báetán mac CairillBáetán mac CairillBáetán mac Cairill, , was king of the Dál Fiatach, and high-king of Ulaid, from circa 572 until his death. He was the son of Cairell mac Muiredaig Muinderg and brother of Demmán mac Cairill , previous Kings of Ulaid...
572-581 - Áed Dub mac SuibniÁed Dub mac SuibniÁed Dub mac Suibni was an Irish king of the Cruthin of Dál nAraidi . He may have been king of the Ulaid.Áed Dub — Black Áed — killed the last pagan High King of Ireland, Diarmait mac Cerbaill. Tradition has Diarmaid die a mythic threefold death, and some version make Áed Diarmaid's...
(died 588) - Fiachnae mac BáetáinFiachnae mac BáetáinFiachnae mac Báetáin , also called Fiachnae Lurgan or Fiachnae Find, was king of the Dál nAraidi and high-king of the Ulaid in the early 7th century. He was a son of Báetán mac Echdach and brother of Fiachra Cáech Fiachnae mac Báetáin (died 626), also called Fiachnae Lurgan or Fiachnae Find, was...
(Fiachnae Lurgan) 588-626 - Fiachnae mac DemmáinFiachnae mac DemmáinFiachnae mac Demmáin was King of Ulaid from 626 to 627. Sometimes called Fiachnae Dubtuinne. He was a member of the Dal Fiatach and nephew of Baetan mac Cairill of Ulaid. He was the son of Demmán mac Cairell...
626-627 - Congal CáechCongal CáechCongal Cáech was a king of the Cruithne of Dál nAraidi, in modern Ulster, from around 626 to 637. He was king of Ulster from 627-637 and, according to some sources, High King of Ireland.-Sources:...
(Congal mac Sgánnail) 627-637 - Dúnchad mac FiachnaiDúnchad mac FiachnaiDúnchad mac Fiachnai was King of Ulaid from the Dal Fiatach dynasty. He was the son of Fiachnae mac Demmáin , a previous king. He ruled from 637-circa 644....
(died circa 644) - Máel Cobo mac FiachnaiMáel Cobo mac FiachnaiMáel Cobo mac Fiachnai was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid. He was the son of Fiachnae mac Demmáin and half-brother of Dúnchad mac Fiachnai , previous kings. He ruled from circa 644-647....
(d. 647) - Blathmac mac Máele CoboBlathmac mac Máele CoboBlathmac mac Máele Cobo was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid. He was the son of Máel Cobo mac Fiachnai . He ruled from 647 to 670....
(d. 670) - Congal Cennfota mac DúnchadaCongal Cennfota mac DúnchadaCongal Cennfota mac Dúnchada was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid. He was the son of Dúnchad mac Fiachnai , a previous king. He ruled from 670 to 674. His nickname Cennfota means "Long-headed"....
(d. 674) - Fergus mac ÁedáinFergus mac ÁedáinFergus mac Áedáin was king of Ulaid from 674. He belonged to a branch of the Dal nAraide known as the Uí Echach Cobo in the west part of county Down. They were distinct from the main branch located in County Antrim who were known as Kings of the...
674-692 - Bécc Bairrche mac BlathmaicBécc Bairrche mac BlathmaicBécc Bairrche mac Blathmaic was king of Ulaid from 692 to 707 from the Dal Fiatach clan. He was the son of Blathmac mac Máel Cobha , a previous king. His byname Bairrche refers to the region of the Mourne Mountains in south County Down...
692-707 - Cú Chuarán mac Dúngail EilniCú Chuarán mac Dúngail EilniCú Chuarán mac Dúngaile was a Dal nAraide king of Ulaid. He was the son of Dúngal Eilni mac Scandail and brother of Ailill mac Dúngaile Eilni , previous Kings of Dál nAraidi...
707-708 - Áed RóinÁed RóinÁed Róin mac Bécce Bairrche was the Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He reigned from 708 to 735. He was the son of Bécc Bairrche mac Blathmaic, , a previous king of Ulaid who had abdicated in 707 to become a pilgrim....
mac Bécce Bairrche 708-735 - Cathussach mac AilelloCathussach mac AilelloCathussach mac Ailello was a Dal nAraide king of Ulaid . He was the son of Ailill mac Dúngaile Eilni , a previous King of Dál nAraidi and nephew of Cú Chuarán mac Dúngail Eilni , a previous king of Ulaid. He ruled from 735-749...
735-749 - Bressal mac Áedo RóinBressal mac Áedo RóinBressal mac Áedo Róin was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He reigned from 749 to 750. He was the son of Áed Róin , a previous king...
749-750 - Fiachnae mac Áedo RóinFiachnae mac Áedo RóinFiachnae mac Áedo Róin was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He reigned from 750 to 789. He was the son of Áed Róin and brother of Bressal mac Áedo Róin ,previous kings...
750-789 - Tommaltach mac IndrechtaigTommaltach mac IndrechtaigTommaltach mac Indrechtaig was a King of Dal nAraide in Ulaid and possible King of all Ulaid. He was the son of Indrechtach mac Lethlobair , a previous King of Dal nAraide. He ruled from 776 to 790 and as King of all Ulaid from 789 to 790...
789-790 - Eochaid mac FiachnaiEochaid mac FiachnaiEochaid mac Fiachnai was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the son of Fiachnae mac Áedo Róin , a previous king. He ruled from 790 to 810....
790-810 - Cairell mac FiachnaiCairell mac FiachnaiCairell mac Fiachnai was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the son of Fiachnae mac Áedo Róin , a previous king. He ruled from 810 to 819....
810-819 - Máel Bressail mac AililloMáel Bressail mac AililloMáel Bressail mac Ailello was a king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He belonged to a branch of the Dal nAraide known as the Uí Echach Cobo in the west part of county Down. He ruled as King of Ulaid from 819-825....
819-825 - Muiredach mac EochadaMuiredach mac EochadaMuiredach mac Eochada was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the son of Eochaid mac Fiachnai , a previous king. He ruled from 825-839....
825-839 - Matudán mac MuiredaigMatudán mac MuiredaigMatudán mac Muiredaig was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the son of Muiredach mac Eochada , the previous king. He ruled from 839-857.-Biography:His father had been killed by his own brother Áed...
839-857 - Lethlobar mac LoingsigLethlobar mac LoingsigLethlobar mac Loingsig was a Dál nAraidi king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the grandson of Tommaltach mac Indrechtaig, a previous king of Ulaid. He belonged to the main ruling dynasty of the Dal nAraide known as the Uí Chóelbad based in Mag Line, east of Antrim town in modern...
857-873 - Cathalán mac IndrechtaigCathalán mac IndrechtaigCathalán mac Indrechtaig was a Dál Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He belonged to a branch of the Dal Fiatach called the Leth Cathail centered in the Lecale barony of modern County Down...
857-871 - Ainbíth mac ÁedoAinbíth mac ÁedoAinbíth mac Áedo was a Dál Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the grandson of Eochaid mac Fiachnai , a previous king of Ulaid. He ruled from 873-882....
873-882 - Eochocán mac ÁedoEochocán mac ÁedoEochocán mac Áedo was a Dál Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the grandson of Eochaid mac Fiachnai , a previous king of Ulaid. He ruled from 882-883.His father Áed mac Eochada had died in 839...
882-883 - Airemón mac ÁedoAiremón mac ÁedoAiremón mac Áedo was a Dál Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the grandson of Eochaid mac Fiachnai , a previous king of Ulaid. He ruled from 882-886....
882-886 - Fiachnae mac AinbíthaFiachnae mac AinbíthaFiachnae mac Ainbítha or Fiachna mac Ainfítha was a Dál Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the son of Ainbíth mac Áedo ,a previous king of Ulaid...
886-886 - Bécc mac AiremóinBécc mac AiremóinBécc mac Airemóin or Bécc mac Éiremóin was a Dál Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the son of Airemón mac Áedo ,a previous king of Ulaid. He ruled from 886-893...
886-893 - Muiredach mac EochocáinMuiredach mac EochocáinMuiredach mac Eochocáin or Muiredach mac Eochucáin was a Dál Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He was the son of Eochocán mac Áedo ,a previous king of Ulaid...
893-895 - Máel Mocheirge mac IndrechtaigMáel Mocheirge mac IndrechtaigMáel Mocheirge mac Indrechtaig was a Dál Fiatach king of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He belonged to a branch of the Dal Fiatach called the Leth Cathail centered in the Lecale barony of modern County Down and was the brother of Cathalán mac Indrechtaig , a previous king...
893-896 - Aitíth mac LaigniAitíth mac LaigniAitíth mac Laigni was a King of Ulaid, which is now Ulster, Ireland. He belonged to a branch of the Dal nAraide known as the Uí Echach Cobo in the west part of county Down. He ruled as King of Ulaid from 896-98....
896-898 - Cenn Etig mac Lethlobair 896-900
- Áed mac Eochocáin 898-919
- Dubgall mac Áeda 919-925
- Loingsech mac Cinn Etig 925-932
- Eochaid mac Conaill 932-937
- Matudán mac Áeda 937-950
- Ardgal mac Matudáin 950-970
- Niall mac Áeda 970-971
- Áed mac Loingsig 971-972
- Eochaid mac Ardgail 972-1004
- Gilla Comgaill mac Ardgail 1004-1005
- Máel Ruanaid mac Ardgail 1005-1007
- Matudán mac Domnaill 1007-1007
- Dub Tuinne ("In Torc") mac Eochada 1007-1007
- Domnall mac Duibh Thuinne 1007-1007
- Niall mac Duib Thuinne 1007-1016
- Muiredach mac Matudáin 1007-1008
- Niall mac EochadaNiall mac EochadaNiall mac Eochada , was king of Ulaid from 1016.His father, Eochada mac Ardgair, died in 1004. His early military ventures were against members of his own sept, Dál Fiatach. He defeated a cousin in 1012 at the ‘battle of the Summits’ and in 1020 defeated and blinded Flaithbertach Ua EochadaIn 1022...
1016-1063 - Eochaid mac Néill meic Eochada ????-1062
- Donnchad Ua Mathgamna 1063-1065
- Cú Ulad Ua Flaithrí 1065-1071
- Lochlainn Ua Máel Ruanaid 1071-1071
- Donn Sléibe mac Eochada 1071-1078
- Áed Meranach Ua hEochada 1078-1080
- Goll na Gorta Ua Mathgamna 1080-1081
- Donn Sléibe mac Eochada 1081-1091
- Donnchad mac Duinn Sléibe 1091-1095
- Eochaid mac Duinn Sléibe 1095-1099
- Donnchad mac Duinn Sléibe 1099-1099
- Eochaid mac Duinn Sléibe 1099-1108
- Donnchad mac Duinn Sléibe 1108-1113
- Áed mac Duinn Sléibe 1113-1127
- Eochaid Ua Mathgamna 1113-1127
- Ragnall Ua hEochada 1127-1131
- Cú Ulad mac Conchobair Chisenaig Mac Duinn Sléibe 1131-1157
- Áed mac Con Ulad Mac Duinn Sléibe 1157-1158
- Eochaid mac Con Ulad Mac Duinn Sléibe 1158-1166
- Magnus mac Con Ulad Mac Duinn Sléibe 1166-1171
- Donn Sléibe mac Con Ulad Mac Duinn Sléibe 1171-1172
- Ruaidrí mac Con Ulad Mac Duinn Sléibe 1172-1201
These were followed by the Earls of Ulster to 1333; and from 1364 to 1542 by the Kings of Tir Eogain
Kings of Tir Eogain
This article lists the Kings of Tír Eoghain or Tyrone from 1185 to 1616. They are listed from their date of accession to date of death, unless otherwise stated....
Sources
- "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...
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