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Érainn
The Iverni (, ') were a people of early Ireland first mentioned in Ptolemy's 2nd century ''Geography'' as living in the extreme south-west of the island. He also locates a "city" called Ivernis (, ') in their territory, and observes that this settlement has the same name as the island as a whole, Ivernia (, '). It was probably once the name given to all the peoples of Ireland, but by Ptolemy's time had a more restricted usage applicable to the inhabitants of the south-west. These Iverni can be identified linguistically with the Érainn (Éraind, Érnai, Érna), a people attested in Munster and elsewhere in the early Middle Ages. The prehistoric Érainn royal dynasties are sometimes referred to as the Dáirine. Etymology The name Iverni has been derived from Archaic Irish ''*Īwernī'' meaning "folk of ''*Īweriū'' " (the island of Ireland). This is in turn derived from Proto-Celtic *''Φīwerjon-'' and further from Proto-Indo-European *''piHwerjon-'' (the fertile land), whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingdom Of Munster
The Kingdom of Munster ( ga, RĂocht Mhumhain) was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland which existed in the south-west of the island from at least the 1st century BC until 1118. According to traditional Irish history found in the ''Annals of the Four Masters'', the kingdom originated as the territory of the ''Clanna Dedad'' (sometimes known as the Dáirine), an Érainn tribe of Irish Gaels. Some of the early kings were prominent in the Red Branch Cycle such as CĂş RoĂ and Conaire MĂłr. For a few centuries they were competitors for the High Kingship or Ireland, but ultimately lost out to the Connachta, descendants of Conn CĂ©tchathach. The kingdom had different borders and internal divisions at different times during its history. Major changes reshaped Munster in the 6th century, as the Corcu LoĂgde (ancestors of the ''Ă“ hEidirsceoil'') fell from power. Osraige which had been brought under the control of Munster for two centuries was retaken by the Dál Birn (ancestors of the '' Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osraige
Osraige (Old Irish) or Osraighe (Classical Irish), OsraĂ (Modern Irish), anglicized as Ossory, was a medieval Irish kingdom comprising what is now County Kilkenny and western County Laois, corresponding to the Diocese of Ossory. The home of the Osraige people, it existed from around the first century until the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. It was ruled by the Dál Birn dynasty, whose medieval descendants assumed the surname Mac Giolla Phádraig. According to tradition, Osraige was founded by Ă“engus Osrithe in the 1st century and was originally within the province of Leinster. In the 5th century, the Corcu LoĂgde of Munster displaced the Dál Birn and brought Osraige under Munster's direct control. The Dál Birn returned to power in the 7th century, though Osraige remained nominally part of Munster until 859, when it achieved formal independence under the powerful king Cerball mac DĂşnlainge. Osraige's rulers remained major players in Irish politics for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulaid
Ulaid (Old Irish, ) or Ulaidh (Modern Irish, ) was a Gaelic over-kingdom in north-eastern Ireland during the Middle Ages made up of a confederation of dynastic groups. Alternative names include Ulidia, which is the Latin form of Ulaid, and in Cóiced, Irish for "the Fifth". The king of Ulaid was called the '' rà Ulad'' or ''rà in Chóicid''. Ulaid also refers to a people of early Ireland, and it is from them that the province of Ulster derives its name. Some of the dynasties in the over-kingdom claimed descent from the Ulaid, but others are cited as being of Cruithin descent. In historical documents, the term Ulaid was used to refer to the population group of which the Dál Fiatach was the ruling dynasty. As such, the title ''Rà Ulad'' held two meanings: over-king of Ulaid and king of the Ulaid, as in the Dál Fiatach. The Ulaid feature prominently in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. According to legend, the ancient territory of Ulaid spanned the whole of the modern pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corcu LoĂgde
The Corcu LoĂgde (Corcu LĂłegde, Corco Luigde, Corca Laoighdhe, Laidhe), meaning Gens of the Calf Goddess, also called the SĂl Lugdach meic Itha, were a kingdom centred in West County Cork who descended from the proto-historical rulers of Munster, the Dáirine, of whom they were the central royal sept. They took their name from Lugaid LoĂgde "Lugaid of the Calf Goddess", a King of Tara and High King of Ireland, son of the great Dáire Doimthech (a quo Dáirine). A descendant of Lugaid LoĂgde, and their most famous ancestor, is the legendary Lugaid Mac Con, who is listed in the Old Irish ''Baile Chuinn ChĂ©tchathaig''. Closest kin to the Corcu LoĂgde were the Dál Fiatach princes of the Ulaid. Overview The Corcu LoĂgde were the rulers of Munster, and likely of territories beyond the province, until the early 7th century AD, when their ancient alliance with the Kingdom of Osraige fell apart as the EĂłganachta rose to power. Many peoples formerly subject to the Corcu LoĂgd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dál Fiatach
Dál Fiatach was a Gaelic Ireland, Gaelic dynastic-grouping and the name of their territory in the north-east of Ireland during the Middle Ages. It was part of the over-kingdom of Ulaid, and they were its main ruling dynasty for most of Ulaid's history. Their territory lay in eastern County Down. Their capital was DĂşn Lethglaise (Downpatrick) and from the 9th century their main religious site was Bangor Abbey. Description The Dál Fiatach are claimed as being descended from Fiatach Finn, Fiatach Finn mac Dáire, a legendary King of Ulaid and High King of Ireland, and are thought to be related to both the Voluntii and Darini of Ptolemy's ''Geographia (Ptolemy), Geographia''. They are also perhaps more directly related to the pre-historic Dáirine, and the later Corcu LoĂgde of Munster. Kinship with the Osraige is also supported, and more distantly with the Dál Riata. The Ulaid, of which the Dál Fiatach at times were the ruling dynasty, are further associated with the so-call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corcu Duibne
The Corcu Duibne, which means "seed or tribe of Duibhne" (the name of a goddess), was a notable kingdom in prehistoric and medieval County Kerry, Ireland which included the Dingle Peninsula, the Iveragh Peninsula and connecting lands. The tribe belonged to the Érainn and claimed descent from the legendary Conaire MĂłr, possibly making them distant cousins of such far off kingdoms as Dál Riata in Ulster and Scotland, as well as the closer MĂşscraige and Corcu Baiscind. All the tribes belonged to the SĂl Conairi of legend and ultimately traced their descent from the Clanna Dedad. Septs and relations with other kingdoms The ruling Irish clans of the Corcu Duibne were O'Shea, O'Falvey, and O'Connell. Noted creators of ogham inscriptions, with over one third of all Irish inscriptions found in their region, the existence of the Corcu Duibne is attested as early as the 5th century. These tell us they claimed descent from a female ancestor DOVINIA. The Iron Age mountaintop fort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corcu Baiscinn
The Corcu Baiscind were an early Érainn people or kingdom of what is now southern County Clare in Munster. They descended from Cairpre BaschaĂn, son of Conaire CĂłem, a High King of Ireland. Closely related were the MĂşscraige and Corcu Duibne, both of Munster, and also the Dál Riata of Ulster and Scotland, all belonging to the SĂl Conairi of legend. A more distant ancestor was the legendary monarch Conaire MĂłr, son of EterscĂ©l, son of ĂŤar, son of Dedu mac Sin. Corcu Baiscind was eventually absorbed into the Kingdom of Thomond under the Dál gCais. Among their septs were O'Baskin, MacDermot and O'Donnell/MacDonnell. by Dennis Walsh The MacMahon family of the Dál gCais, after their conquest of the area became Lords of Corcu Baiscind. Annalistic references ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MĂşscraige
The MĂşscraighe (older spelling: MĂşsgraige) were an important Érainn people of Munster, descending from Cairpre MĂşsc, son of Conaire CĂłem, a High King of Ireland. Closely related were the Corcu Duibne, Corcu Baiscind, both of Munster, and also the Dál Riata of Ulster and Scotland, all being referred to as the SĂl Conairi in Irish and Scottish legends. A more distant ancestor was the legendary monarch Conaire MĂłr, son of EterscĂ©l, son of ĂŤar, son of Dedu mac Sin. While the MĂşscraige petty kingdoms were scattered throughout the province of Munster, the largest were centred on the present baronies of Muskerry (West and East) in central Cork. The tribes or septs were pre-EĂłganachta, that is before the 6th century. At this time, the territory of ''MĂşscraige Mittaine'' did not extend south of the River Lee (although the river bisects the current baronies). A pedigree of the chieftains of the tribe may be found in the Book of Leinster.Book of Leinster, Dublin, TCD, MS 1339 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
