Mugrón mac Flainn
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Mugrón mac Flainn was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly
. He was one of the many sons of Fland Dá Chongal
, a previous king. He ruled from 770 to 782. He was the third of Fland's sons by Érenach, daughter of Murchad Midi
(died 715) of Uisnech
to hold the throne.
Mugrón aligned with Bran Ardchenn
mac Muiredaig (died 795), claimant to the Leinster
throne (who was also allied to the high king Donnchad Midi) versus the incumbent king Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin
(died 785). They were however defeated at the Battle of Curragh (near Kildare) and Mugrón was slain.
His sons Óengus mac Mugróin
(died 803) and Cináed mac Mugróin
(died 829) were Kings of the Uí Failge. Another son Colcu was ancestor Clann Colgcan in northern Offaly (centered in the barony of Lower Philipstown).
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...
. He was one of the many sons of 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...
, a previous king. He ruled from 770 to 782. He was the third of Fland's sons by Érenach, daughter of 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....
(died 715) 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 hold the throne.
Mugrón aligned with Bran Ardchenn
Bran Ardchenn
Bran Ardchenn mac Muiredaig was a King of Leinster of the Uí Muiredaig sept of the Uí Dúnlainge branch of the Laigin. He was the son of Muiredach mac Murchado , a previous king. This sept had their royal seat at Maistiu in South Kildare. He ruled from 785-795.Bran was a rival of Ruaidrí mac...
mac Muiredaig (died 795), claimant to the Leinster
Leinster
Leinster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the east of Ireland. It comprises the ancient Kingdoms of Mide, Osraige and Leinster. Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the historic fifths of Leinster and Mide gradually merged, mainly due to the impact of the Pale, which straddled...
throne (who was also allied to the high king Donnchad Midi) versus the incumbent king Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin
Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin
Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin was a King of Leinster of the Uí Fáeláin sept of the Uí Dúnlainge branch of the Laigin. He was the son of Fáelán mac Murchado , a previous king. This sept had their royal seat at Naas in the eastern part of the Liffey plain, Airthir Liphi...
(died 785). They were however defeated at the Battle of Curragh (near Kildare) and Mugrón was slain.
His sons Óengus mac Mugróin
Óengus mac Mugróin
Óengus mac Mugróin was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly. He was the son of Mugrón mac Flainn , a previous king. He ruled from 783 to 803....
(died 803) and Cináed mac Mugróin
Cináed mac Mugróin
Cináed mac Mugróin was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly. He was the son of Mugrón mac Flainn , a previous king. He ruled from 806 to 826....
(died 829) were Kings of the Uí Failge. Another son Colcu was ancestor Clann Colgcan in northern Offaly (centered in the barony of Lower Philipstown).