Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe
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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. This branch of the Ui Fiachrach was descended from Fiachnae, a brother of Ailill Molt
(died 484), high king of Ireland. Later their chief sept was the Ó Dubhda (O'Dowd
), princes at Carn Amalgaidh, near Killala, Co. Mayo.
They provided some Kings of Connacht
, including:
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...
dynasty of the Connachta
Connachta
The Connachta are a group of medieval Irish dynasties who claimed descent from the legendary High King Conn Cétchathach...
. 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
Erris
Erris is a barony in northwestern County Mayo in Ireland consisting of over , much of which is mountainous blanket bog. It has extensive sea coasts along its west and north boundaries. The main towns are Belmullet and Bangor Erris. The name Erris derives from the Irish 'Iar Ros' meaning 'western...
and Tirawley in Co. Mayo, and the barony of Tireragh in Co. Sligo. This branch of the Ui Fiachrach was descended from Fiachnae, a brother of 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....
(died 484), high king of Ireland. Later their chief sept was the Ó Dubhda (O'Dowd
O'Dowd
O'Dowd is an uncommon Irish surname. Many modern variants of the O'Dowd surname exist. The prefix has been widely retained, O'Dowd being more usual than Dowd. Other modern variants are Dawdy, Dowdy, O'Dowda and Dowds, with Doody and Duddy, found around Killarney, where a branch of the Connacht...
), princes at Carn Amalgaidh, near Killala, Co. Mayo.
They provided some Kings of Connacht
Kings of Connacht
The Kings of Connacht were rulers of the cóiced 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 . Ptolemy's map of c. 150 AD...
, including:
- Dúnchad MuirisciDúnchad MuirisciDúnchad 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(d.683) - Indrechtach mac DúnchadoIndrechtach mac DúnchadoIndrechtach 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....
Muirisci(d.707) - Ailill Medraige mac IndrechtaigAilill Medraige mac IndrechtaigAilill 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...
(d.764) - Donn Cothaid mac CathailDonn Cothaid mac CathailDonn 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...
(d.773)