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List Of Kings Of Uí Cheinnselaig
The Kings of Uí Cheinnselaig were a branch of the Laigin who came to dominate southern Leinster, known also as Laigin Desgabair. They were semi-independent of their overlords in the north of Leinster and sometimes provided rulers of all Leinster. Kings of Uí Cheinnselaig The following list is a partial list of kings of the Uí Cheinnselaig compiled from the king list in the ''Book of Leinster'' and records kept in the '' Annals of Ulster''. * Énnae Cennsalach * Crimthann mac Énnai (died 483) * ........ * Nath Í mac Crimthainn * Óengus mac Feidlimid * Fáelán Senchustul * Éogan Cáech mac Nath Í * Muiredach mac Óengusa * Fáelán mac Síláin * Echu mac Muiredaig * Forannán mac Máel Udir * .......... * Brandub mac Echach (died 605) * Rónán mac Colmáin (died 624) * Crundmáel Bolg Luatha mac Áedo (died 628) * Colgu Bolg Luatha mac Crundmaíl (died 647) * Crundmáel Erbuilc mac Rónáin (died 656) * Cummascach mac Rónáin (died 672) * Bran Ua Máele Dúin (die ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laigin
The Laigin, modern spelling Laighin (), were a Gaelic population group of early Ireland. They gave their name to the Kingdom of Leinster, which in the medieval era was known in Irish as ''Cóiced Laigen'', meaning "Fifth/province of the Leinstermen" (Modern Irish Cúige Laighean), where their descendants ruled till the 17th century. Their territory, located in south-east Ireland, is thought to have once extended from the River Shannon to the River Boyne. The surnames of those descended from the Laigin are still counted amongst the most numerous in Ireland. Etymology Laigin is a plural noun, indicating an ethnonym rather than a geographic term, but the Irish system of naming territories meant that an area tended to be named after an apical ancestor-figure even when the ruling dynasty had no links to that figure. The origin of their name is uncertain; however, it is traditionally assumed to derive from the Irish word ', meaning 'a spear'. Early texts use names ''Laigen'' and ''Gaile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cú Chongelt Mac Con Mella
Cú Chongelt mac Con Mella (died 724?) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster or Laigin Desgabair in what became Ireland. He was of the Sil Máeluidir ''sept'' of this branch of the Laigin, who were found in the later baronies of Shelmalier on the lower reaches of the Slaney River in southern County Wexford County Wexford ( ga, Contae Loch Garman) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the Southern Region. Named after the town of Wexford, it was based on the historic Gaelic territory of Hy Kinsella (''Uí Ceinns .... His last paternal ancestor to hold the kingship was Éogan Cáech mac Nath Í who lived in the early 6th century, of whom Cú Chongelt was a 5th generation descendant. Cú Chongelt was the great-grandson of Máel Odor mac Guairi, the eponymous founder of his ''sept''. Cú Chongelt succeeded to the throne on the death of his second cousin Bran Ua Máele Dúin at the Battle of Áth Buichet in 712 during infighti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathal Mac Dúnlainge
Cathal mac Dúnlainge (died 819) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He was of the Sil Máeluidir sept of this branch of the Laigin, who were found in the later baronies of Shelmalier on the lower reaches of the Slaney River in southern modern County Wexford. He ruled from 809 to 819. The Uí Dróna had been the dominant sept in Uí Cheinnselaig for much of the last half of the 8th century and the last member of the Sil Máeluidir sept to hold the throne had died in 770. Cathal acquired the throne after the death of his predecessor Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile (died 809) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna -the baronie ... of the Uí Dróna in 809. In 814 Cathal came into conflict with the Uí Dúnlainge over kings of Leinster under Muiredach mac Brain (died 818) in which t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cellach Tosach Mac Donngaile
Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile (died 809) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna -the baronies of Idrone in modern County Carlow. He was the son of Donngal mac Laidcnén (died 761) and succeeded his uncle Cairpre mac Laidcnén Cairpre mac Laidcnén (died 793) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna - the baronies of ... (died 793). He ruled from 793 to 809. The Uí Dróna had been the dominant sept in Uí Cheinnselaig for much of the last half of the 8th century. In 809 civil strife broke out among the Uí Cheinnselaig and Cellach was slain.''Annals of Ulster'', AU 809.2 He is called king of Ráith Étain (near Leighlinbridge, County Carlow), the seat of his sept. The Sil M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cairpre Mac Laidcnén
Cairpre mac Laidcnén (died 793) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna - the baronies of Idrone in modern County Carlow. His last paternal ancestor to hold the throne was his great great grandfather Crundmáel Erbuilc (died 655) He was the brother of Donngal mac Laidcnén (died 761) and Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén (died 769). He ruled from 778 to 793. In 780 warfare occurred between the Laigin and the high king Donnchad Midi. Caipre cooperated with the Leinster king Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin (died 785) of the Uí Dúnlainge but they were defeated at the Battle of Óchtar Ocha (at Kilcock, near Kildare). Donnchad pursued them with his adherents, and laid waste and burned their territory and churches. The battle has also been associated with a site near Kells and may have been a Laigin offensive that failed. In 782 Caipre seem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eterscél Mac Áeda
Eterscél mac Áeda (died 778) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He was of the Sil Chormaic sept and was the son of Áed mac Colggen (died 738), considered to be King of all Leinster. His uncle Sechnassach mac Colggen Sechnassach mac Colggen (died 746/747) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster or Laigin Desgabair. He was of the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin. His father Colcú mac Bressail (died 722) was called king of Ard Ladra ... (died 746/747) had also been a King of Uí Cheinnselaig. He ruled from 770 to 778. The Uí Cheinnselaig were involved in infighting in this period. Eterscél obtained the throne in 770 by defeating in battle his predecessor Cennselach mac Brain of the Sil Máeluidir sept, who was slain.''Annals of Ulster'' AU 770.7; Byrne, pg.157; Mac Niocaill, pg.130 Notes References * ''Annals of Ulster'' aaUniversity College Cork* Byrne, Francis John (2001), Irish Kings and High-Kings, Dublin: Four Courts Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cennselach Mac Brain
Cennselach mac Brain (died 770) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He was of the Sil Máeluidir sept of this branch of the Laigin, who were found in the later baronies of Shelmalier on the lower reaches of the Slaney River in southern modern County Wexford. He was the son of Bran Ua Máele Dúin (died 712), a previous king. He ruled from 769 to 770. The Uí Cheinnselaig were involved in infighting at this time. The Sil Máeluidir sept had not held the throne since 727. In 769, Cennselach defeated his predecessor Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén, who was slain, at the Battle of Ferns. Cennselach, himself, was defeated and slain in battle in 770 by his successor Eterscél mac Áeda Eterscél mac Áeda (died 778) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He was of the Sil Chormaic sept and was the son of Áed mac Colggen (died 738), considered to be King of all Leinster. His uncle Sechnassach mac Colggen Sechna ... (died 778).''Annals of Ulster'' AU 770 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dub Calgaid Mac Laidcnén
Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén (died 769) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna -the baronies of Idrone in modern County Carlow. His last paternal ancestor to hold the throne was his great great grandfather Crundmáel Erbuilc (died 655) He was the brother of Donngal mac Laidcnén (died 761). He ruled from 761 to 769. The Uí Cheinnselaig became involved in a period of infighting and in 769 Dub Calgaid was defeated and slain at the Battle of Ferns by his successor Cennselach mac Brain Cennselach mac Brain (died 770) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He was of the Sil Máeluidir sept of this branch of the Laigin, who were found in the later baronies of Shelmalier on the lower reaches of the Slaney River in s ... (died 770) of the Sil Máeluidir sept.''Annals of Ulster'', AU 769.2, Mac Niocaill pg.130 Notes R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donngal Mac Laidcnén
Donngal mac Laidcnén (died 761) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna -the baronies of Idrone in modern County Carlow. His last paternal ancestor to hold the throne was his great great grandfather Crundmáel Erbuilc (died 655) He ruled from 758 to 761. Donngal faced an attack by the Osraige under their king Anmchad mac Con Cherca. He suffered an initial defeat at Gowran in 759. In 761 Donngal was defeated and slain at the Battle of Belach Gabraín (pass of Gowran in east-central Osraige) versus the Osraige. He was succeeded by his brother Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén (died 769).''Book of Leinster'',''Rig Hua Cendselaig'' His son Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile (died 809) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sechnassach Mac Colggen
Sechnassach mac Colggen (died 746/747) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster or Laigin Desgabair. He was of the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin. His father Colcú mac Bressail (died 722) was called king of Ard Ladrann (near Gorey in County Wexford) at his death obit in the annals in 722 which mention that he was killed. Sechnassach was the great-great grandson of Crundmáel Erbuilc (died 655), a King of Leinster and brother of Áed mac Colggen (died 738), also King of Leinster. His brother had been slain at the Battle of Áth Senaig in 738 by the high king Áed Allán. After the crushing defeat at Áth Senaig, the Uí Dúnlainge dominated the kingship of Leinster for fully three centuries. He succeeded his brother as king and ruled from 738-746/ 747. Nothing is recorded of him in the annals other than his death.Annals of Ulster', AU 746.10, 747.4; ', AT 746.9, 747.5 His nephew Eterscél mac Áeda Eterscél mac Áeda (died 778) was a king of the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Áed Mac Colggen
Áed mac Colggen (died 738) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of Leinster. Some sources incorrectly make him joint king of Leinster with Bran Becc mac Murchado, but it appears that Áed was main ruler of Leinster in 738. His father Colcú mac Bressail (died 722) was called king of Ard Ladrann (near Gorey, Co.Wexford) at his death obit in the annals in 722 which mention that he was killed. He was the great-great grandson of Crundmáel Erbuilc (died 656), a King of Leinster, and was a member of the Sil Chormaic sept. Biography The date of his succession to the Uí Cheinnselaig throne cannot be dated with certainty. The annals record that the Ui Cheinnselaig king Laidcnén mac Con Mella was slain at the Battle of Maistiu (Mullaghmast in south County Kildare) in 727 by the Leinster king Dúnchad mac Murchado (died 728). The king lists in the ''Book of Leinster'', have him succeeded by Élothach mac Fáelchon who ruled for seven years before being slain by Áed mac Colggen at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Élothach Mac Fáelchon
Élothach mac Fáelchon (died c. 734) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He was the grandson of a previous king Fáelán mac Síláin and was a member of the Síl Fáelchán sept of this branch of the Laigin. Overview He is listed as the successor to Laidcnén mac Con Mella (died 727) in the king list in the ''Book of Leinster'' and given a reign of seven years which gives a possible date for his rule of 727-734.''Book of Leinster'', ''Rig Hua Cendselaig'' However, his successor Áed mac Colggen Áed mac Colggen (died 738) was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of Leinster. Some sources incorrectly make him joint Kings of Leinster, king of Leinster with Bran Becc mac Murchado, but it appears that Áed was main ruler of Leinster in 738. His fa ... (died 738) of the Sil Chormaic is active in the annals in 732 leading the forces of South Leinster versus Munster.''Annals of Ulster'' AU 732.12 Élothach was defeated and slain at the Battle of Oenbethi by his succes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |