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Dynasties and Territories of Connacht
The terms Uí Briúin and Uí Fiachrach refer to dynasts of the sons of Eochu Mugmedón, a fourth century 'high king' of Ireland. Eochu's son Bríon was the ancestor of the Uí Briúin, who along with the descendants of Eochu's son Fiachra Foltsnaithech, ancestor of the Uí Fiachrach, were to rule the province of Connacht for seven centuries. The Uí Briúin split into three main groups, the Uí Briúin Ai (O'Conor, ...) of east-central Connacht, the Uí Briúin Seola (O'Flaherty, ...) of southwest Connacht, and the Uí Briúin Bréifne (O'Rourke, O'Reilly, ...) of northeast Connacht. The Uí Fiachrach divided into two main branches, the Uí Fiachrach Aidne (O'Cleary, O'Heyne, O'Shaughnessy, ...) of southern Connacht, and the Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe (O'Dowd, ...) of northwest Connacht. One of Eochu Mugmedón's other sons was Niall [of the Nine Hostages], ancestor of the Uí Neill, whose descendants were to dominate the Irish high kingship over a similar extended period.
In the 9th-10th century, other noted territories in Connacht included Uí Maine (O'Kelly), Uí Maille (O'Malley), Luigne and Gailenga (O'Hara and O'Gara), Conmaicne Mara , Delbna , Uí Ailella , Cairbre (Sligo), Dartraige , Calraige , Sogaine , Conmaicne Réin (e.g. MacRannall), Conmaicne Cúile Tolad, and the Tri Tuathas .
Other groups and territories in the Connacht region included the Fir Chera, Ciarraige, Partraige, Corca Fhir Tri, Grecraige, Masraige, Corco Moga, Gamanraide, Fir Domnann, and Medraige.
The traditional boundaries of Connacht in this era included the Uí Fiachrach Aidne in the south, the river Shannon in the southeast, the Conmaicne Réin and Uí Briúin Bréifne in the northeast. Click here for a Physical Map of the Connacht region.
Connacht - General Information from the Annals.
- For 550, Duach Tenga Uma mac Feargusa (son of Fergus), rí Connacht (king of Connacht).
- For 556, Eochaid Tirmcharna ri Condacht.
- For 558/77, Aed mac Echach Tirmcharna rí Connacht.
- For 578/84, Mael cothad mac Foghartaigh, maic Cathail, rí Condacht.
- For 584/91, Aedh mac Fogartaigh rí Connacht, died.
- For 597, Uata, son of Aedh, son of Eochaidh Tirmcharna, King of Connaught, died.
- For 617, The battle of Ceann Gubha (or Ceann Bughbha) was gained by Raghallach, son of Uadach, over Colman, son of Cobhthach (the father of Guaire Aidhne), where Colman himself was slain.
- For 656, Raghallaigh mac Uadach, king of Connacht.
- For 680, Ceannfaeladh, son of Colgan, King of Connaught, was slain after the house in which he was taken.
- For 681, Dunchadh Muirisce, son of Maeldubh, King of Connaught, was slain.
- For 737, Aedh Balbh, son of Innreachtach, King of Connaught, died.
- Fro 738, Ceallach, son of Raghallach, King of Connaught, died.
- for 751, Fearghus, son of Ceallach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 768, Donnchadh, King of Connaught, died.
- For 772/74, Flathroi, son of Domhnall, King of Connaught, died.
- For 777, Artghal, son of Cathal, King of Connaught, took the pilgrim's staff, and went to Hi on his pilgrimage.
- For 779, The battle of Carn Conaill, in Aidhne, by Tibraide, son of Tadhg, King of Connaught, and the Ui Fiachrach were defeated.
- For 781, Tibraide, son of Tadhg, King of Connaught died.
- For 786, Ardghal, son of Cathal, King of Connaught, died at Ia Coluim Cille Iona, on his pilgrimage.
- For 810, Muirgheas, son of Tomaltach the father of Tadhg Mor, King of Connaught, King of Connaught, died.
- For 816, The battle of Rath Fhearadh by the chieftains of Ui Briuin, Diarmaid, son of Tomaltach, and Maelcothaigh, son of Fogartach, against the lord of Ui Maine, Cathal, son of Murchadh, in Dealbhna Nuadhat, between the Suca and the Sinnainn, where Cathal and many other nobles along with him were slain.
- For 832, Diarmaid, son of Tomaltach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 836, Cathal, son of Muirghius, son of Tomaltach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 842, Fearghus, son of Fothadh, King of Connaught, died.
- For 846, Finsneachta Luibnighe, son of Tomaltach, King of Connaught, and who was afterwards an anchorite, died.
- For 885, Aedh, son of Conchobhar, King of Connacht, was slain by the foreigners of Ath Cliath (Dublin).
- For 903, Cathal, mac Conchobhair, rí Connacht.
- For 1014, Tadhg an Eich Ghil mac Cathail mic Concobhair, lá righ Connacht.
- For 1046, Art Uallach h-Úa Ruairc, ri Condacht, was slain by the Cenel Chonaill.
- For 1051, Amhalgaidh, mac Cathail, tigherna Iarthair Connacht, do dhalladh lá h-Aodh Ua Conchobhair, tigherna Airthir Connacht.
- For 1075, Amhalghaidh, mac Cathail, tigherna Iarthair Connacht, died.
- For 1102, Domhnall, mac Tighernáin Ui Ruairc, rí Connacht & h-Ua Bríuin & Conmaicne.
- For 1110, Tairrdelbach mac Ruaidrí h-Úi Choncobair la rig Connacht.
- Also see Kings of Connacht .
Uí Briúin - The early genealogies have Brión, son of Eochu Mugmedón, as the progenitor of the Uí Briúin royal families of Connacht. From Brión descend the Uí Briúin of Connacht, including those of the Uí Briúin Ai, Uí Briúin Breifne and Uí Briúin Seola. The unrelated Uí Briúin Cualann were of the southern Dublin area of Leinster.
The Annals cite with general reference to the Uí Briúin:
- For 574, The killing of Aedh, son of Eochaidh Tirmcharna, by the Ui Briuin.
- For 649, Maenach, son of Baeithin, chief of Ui Briuin.
- For 665, Duibhinnreacht, son of Dunchadh, chief of Ui Briuin, died.
- For 749, The battle of Ard Naescan, between the Ui Briuin and Cinel Cairbre, wherein many were slain.
- For 752, The slaughter of Calraighe Luirg by the Ui Briuin.
- For 753, The battle of Druim Robhaich, which is called the battle of Breachmhagh, was fought between the Ui Fiachrach and Ui Briuin.
- For 761, The battle of Sruthair was fought between the Ui Briuin and Conmaicne, in which numbers of the Conmaicne were slain, as was Aedh Dubh, son of Toichleach. This battle was gained by Duibhinnreachtach, son of Cathal.
- For 770, The battle of Achadh Liag was fought between the Ui Briuin and Ui Maine, wherein the Ui Maine were defeated.
- For 796, M. Forggusa rí H. m-Briuin.
- For 807, The slaughter of Calraighe Luirg by the Ui Briuin.
- For 816, The battle of Rath Fhearadh by the chieftains of Ui Briuin, Diarmaid, son of Tomaltach, and Maelcothaigh, son of Fogartach, against the lord of Ui Maine, Cathal, son of Murchadh, in Dealbhna Nuadhat, between the Suca and the Sinnainn, where Cathal and many other nobles along with him were slain.
- For 846, Connmhach Mór m. Coscraigh rex Nepotum Briuin.
- For 848, Maelan, son of Cathmogha, lord of Ui Briuin of South Connaught, was slain by the foreigners.
- For 890, Cinneidigh, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui Briuin, was slain by the Fortuatha of Leinster.
- for 1066, Aedh H. Ruairc ri H. m-Briuin.
- for 1108, Domnall H. Ruairc ri H. m-Briuin.
Uí Briúin Ai - or "Teora Connacht" of Co. Roscommon. Noted chiefs of the Uí Briúin Ai in Roscommon, and kings of Connacht included the O'Conor sept, of the Sil Murray. The main branches of this sept were O'Conor Don, O'Conor Roe and O'Conor Sligo, these being descended from Conchobhar, King of Connacht (d. 970). In early medieval times, the four families ranking as royal lords under O'Conor [Don] included:
Ó Maoilbreannain (Mulrennan) of Clan Cathail , chief of Clanconnor (in Castlereagh barony)
Ó Roduibh (Mac Geraghty) of Clan Tomaltaigh and Siol Murray, chief of Muintir Roduiv (in Roscommon barony).
Ó Fionnachta (O'Finaghty or Finnerty) of Clan Murchadha , in the territory of Clanconway lying on both sides of the River Suck, in both Co. Roscommon and Galway.
Ó Flannagain (O'Flanagan), chief of the race of Cathal, the son of Muireadhach Muilleathan, seated between Mantua and Elphin.
Other principal septs subject to O'Conor in early times included those with military duties: MacBranan, MacDermot, MacDockry, O'Flinn and O'Hanly -- those with naval responsibility: O'Flaherty and O'Malley -- those with administrative function: O'Beirne and O'Teighe. The chief poets included O'Mulconry and the chief stewards included O'Flanagan and O'Kelly.
Of the same stock as O'Connor included the MacDermots of Moylurg, MacDonaghs of Corran (Tireril), MacManus of north Roscommon (Tír Tuathail, Kilronan parish) , Ó Roduibh (Mac Geraghty) of central Roscommon, Ó Fionnachta (O'Finaghty) of Sil Murray, Ó Flannagain (O'Flanagan), Mac Dail-re-Deachair (MacDockery) of Sil Murray, O'Beirne, ...
An early O'Conor genealogy of Uí Briúin Ai (and Síl Muredaich) of Connacht: (Rawlinson)
Ruaidri m. Toirrdelbaig m. Aeda m. Eogain m. Ruaidhri m. Aedha m. Cathail croibderg m. Tairdelbach m. Ruaidrí na saigi buidhi m. Áeda in ga bernaigh m. Thaidgc in eich gil m. Cathail m. Conchobuir (a quo O'Conor) m. Taidgc m. Cathail m. Conchobair m. Taidgcc [Mor] m. Muirgiusa m. Tomaltaig m. Murgaile m. Inrechtaich m. Muiredaich (a quo Síol Muiredhaigh) m. Muirgiusa [aka Fearghus] m. Rogallaich m. Fhuatach m. Áeda Abrat m. Echdach Tírmchárna m. Fergusa m. Muredaich Máil m. Éogain Srein m. Duach Galaich m. Briain (i.e. Brión, a quo Uí Briúin) m. Eochaid Mugmedón m. Muiredaich Thírig m. Fiachach Sraiptine m. Cairpri Liphechair m. Cormac macAirt m. Artt Óenfer m. Conn Cétchathach (of the Hundred Battles).
The Annals cite:
- For 645, Raghallach, mac [Fh]Uatach, rí Connacht, was slain by Maol Brighde, mac Mothlachain.
- For 700, Muireadhach of Magh Aei, King of Connaught, son of Fearghus, from whom are the Sil Muireadhaigh, died.
- For 703, Ceallach, son of Raghallach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 722, Domhnall, son of Ceallach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 730, Cathal, son of Muireadhach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 738, Ceallach, son of Raghallach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 751, Fearghus, son of Ceallach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 759, Fearghus, son of Ceallach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 763, Duibhinrecht, son of Cathal, King of Connaught, died.
- For 769, Tomaltach, mac Murgaile, tigherna Maighe h-Aí, died.
- For 774, Tomaltach mac Murghaile, king of Cruachna Ai, died.
- For 788, The law of St. Comman was promulgated by Aeldobhair, i.e. Abbot of Ros Commain Roscommon, and by Muirgheas, throughout the three divisions of Connaught.
- For 803, A hosting by Muirgheas, son of Tomaltach, with the Connaughtmen about him, to assist Conchobhar, son of Donnchadh, son of Domhnall, to destroy the men of Meath, and they arrived at Tir An Aenaigh.
- For 810, Muirgheas, son of Tomaltach, and the father of Tadhg Mor, King of Connaught, died.
- For 832, Diarmaid, son of Tomaltach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 836, Cathal, son of Muirghius, son of Tomaltach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 839, Murchadh, son of Aedh, King of Connaught, died.
- For 842, Fearghus, son of Fothadh, King of Connaught, died.
- For 846, Finsneachta Luibnighe, son of Tomaltach, King of Connaught, died.
- For 866, Conchobhar, son of Tadhg Mor, King of Connaught.
- For 879/82, Conchobhar, son of Tadhg (and this was Tadhg Mor, son of Muirgheas), King of the three divisions of Connaught, died
- For 882, Concobur m. Taidhg, king of Teora Connacht, died.
- For 885, Aedh, son of Conchobhar, King of Connacht, was slain.
- For 895/900, Tadhg, son of Conchobhar, King of the three divisions of Connaught, died
- For 900, Tadhgg m. Concobair, king of Teora Connacht, died.
- For 923, Cathal, mac Conchubhair, kinf of Teora Connacht, died.
- For 944, Domhnall, mac Maol Mhuaidh, tighearna Connacht, died.
- For 954, Tadhg na t-Tri t-Tor, mac Cathail, king of Connacht, died.
- For 971, Conchobhar, mac Taidhg an Tuir, king of Connacht, died. Cathal, mac Taidhg, became king of Connacht.
- For 1009, Cathal, mac Conchobhair, king of Connacht, died.
- For 1014, Tadhg an Eich Ghil, mac Cathail, mic Concobhair, king of Connacht.
- For 1030, Tadhg [an Eich Ghil] h-ua Conchobhair (O'Connor), king of Connacht, was slain.
- For 1054, Aodh [an Ghae Bherrnaigh] Ua Conchobhar, king of Connacht.
- For 1067, Ruaidhri [na Soidhe Buidhe] Ua Conchobhair, king of Connacht
- For 1118, Thoirrdhelbhach Ua c-Conchobhair, king of Connacht.
- For 1156, Toirrdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, king of Connacht, Midhe, Breifne, Mumhan, & Ereann, died.
- For 1157, Ruaidhri Ua c-Conchobhair, king of Connacht.
- Also see Kings of Connacht .
Síol Muiredhaigh - or "Síl Murray", of the Co. Roscommon area, was the territorial and dynastic name of the clans descended from Muireadhach Muilleathan of Magh Aei, King of Connaught, son of Fearghus, who died about 700 A.D. From Keatings Genealogies, some of the septs of Síl Murray included O Flannagain (O'Flanagan), O Maoilbhreanainn (O'Mulrennan), O Maoilmhoicheirghe (MacDockery?), O Birn (O'Beirne), O Fallamhain (O'Fallon), Mac Shamhradhain (MacGovern), O Coincheanainn (O'Concannon), Mac Oireachtaigh (MacGeraghty), Mac Diarmada (MacDermot), Mac Maghnusa (MacManus), O Gealbhuidhe (O'Gilboy?), and O Conchubhair (O'Conor). It should be noted that other genealogies place the septs of O'Fallon and O'Concannon as part of the Ui Maine of Connacht. The genealogies of MacFirbis mention O Lachtnain (O'Laughnan) of Siol Muireadhaigh.
An early Síol Muiredhaigh genealogy of Connacht: (Rawlinson)
Muirgiusa m. Tomaltaig m. Murgaile m. Inrechtaich m. Muiredaich (a quo Síol Muiredhaigh) m. Muirgiusa [aka Fearghus] m. Rogallaich m. Fhuatach m. Áeda Abrat m. Echdach Tírmchárna m. Fergusa m. Muredaich Máil m. Éogain Srein m. Duach Galaich m. Briain (i.e. Brión, a quo Uí Briúin) m. Eochaid Mugmedón m. Muiredaich Thírig m. Fiachach Sraiptine m. Cairpri Liphechair m. Cormac macAirt m. Artt Óenfer m. Conn Cétchathach (of the Hundred Battles).
The Annals cite:
- For 1059, Tomaltach Ua Maoil Bhrenainn, tigherna Shil Muireadhaigh, died.
- For 1093, Aodh, mac Cathail Uí Conchobhair, tigherna Shíl Muiredhaigh.
- For 1097, Tadhg, mac Ruaidhri Ui Chonchobhair (.i. brathair Toirrdhealbhaigh Mhóir), tigherna Sil Muiredhaigh.
- For 1098, Flaithbhertach Ua Flaithbhertaigh, tigherna Síl Muireadhaigh & Iarthair Connacht.
- For 1135, Conchobhar, mac Toirrdhealbhaigh Uí Conchobhair, tigherna Síol Muiredhaigh.
- For 1225, Donn Oge Mageraghty, royal Chieftain of Sil-Murray.
- For 1227, An army was led by Geoffrey Mares de Marisco and Turlough, the son of Roderic O'Conor, into Moynai, erected a castle at Rindown and took the hostages of the Sil-Murray.
- For 1231, Duinnin O'Mulconry, Ollave (chief poet) of the race of Muireadhach Muilleathan (the Sil-Murray), died.
- For 1249, Torlough, son of Hugh, who was son of Cathal Crovderg, was left in charge of Sil Murray.
- For 1263, An army was led by Mac William Burke against Felim O'Conor and his son. He reached Roscommon, and the Sil-Murray fled before him into the north of Connaught; and the English had no preys to seize upon on that occasion.
- For 1278, Tomaltagh Mageraghty, Royal Chieftain of Sil-Murray, was slain by the people of the Tuathas.
- For 1288, An army was led by Manus, the son of Conor Roe O'Conor, against the Sil-Murray; and he obtained sway over them and took their hostages.
- For 1309, Hugh, the son of Owen, son of Rory, son of Hugh, son of Cathal Crovderg, King of Connaught, and worthy heir to the monarchy of Ireland, was slain by Hugh Breifneach, the son of Cathal O'Conor, at Coill-an-clochain, together with many of the chiefs of his people about him. The Sil-Murray then conferred the lordship upon Rory,the son of Cathal O'Conor.
Uí Briúin Bréifne - or "Airthir Connacht", centered in counties Leitrim and Cavan. Noted chiefs in this area included O'Rourke, lords of Bréifne, and O'Reilly, lords of Muinter Maelmordha, from the race of Aedh Finn (Hugh the fair) who died about 611 AD.
An early O'Rourke genealogy of Uí Briúin Bréifne of Connacht: (Rawlinson)
Sean Ferghal m. Airtt m. Ruarc m. Tigernáin m. Ceallachain m. Cernaich m. Dubh Dothra m. Donchaidh m. Bretha m. Cremthainn m. Scandlain m. Aedh Fionn m. Feargna m. Fergusa m. Muredaich Máil m. Éogain Srein m. Duach Galaich m. Briain (i.e. Brión) m. Eochaid Mugmedón m. Muiredaich Thírig m. Fiachach Sraiptine m. Cairpri Liphechair m. Cormac macAirt m. Artt Óenfer m. Conn Cétchathach (of the Hundred Battles).
- For 895, Ruarc (ancestor of O'Rourke), son of Tighearnan, lord of Breifne.
- For 964, [Sean] Fearghal ua Ruairc, king of Connacht, was slain by Domhnall mac Conghalaigh.
- For 1014, Raghallach (ancestor of O'Reilly), reputedly killed at the Battle of Clontarf.
- For 1046, Art Ua Ruairc, king of Connacht, was slain by the Chenel Conaill.
- For 1102, Domhnall, mac Tighernáin Ui Ruairc, lord of Breifne, & Conmaicne & Connacht,
- For 1161, Godfraid, great grandson of Raghallach, was killed in a battle near Kells, Co Meath, by Melaghin O'Rourke.
- For 1162, Cathal mac Gofradha Ua Raghallaigh (O'Reilly), tigherna Muintire Maoil Mhórda.
Uí Briúin Seóla - in the territory of "Iarthair Connacht" in Co. Galway. O'Flaherty, descendants of Flaithbheartach, were chiefs of this sept which settled east of Lough Corrib, County Galway by the middle of the 8th century. By the early 13th century they were driven to the Connemara peninsula of Galway where they held sway for 400 years.
An early genealogy of Uí Flaitbertaigh: (Book of Ballymote)
Aedh m. Domnaill m. Muircertaigh m. Ruaidri m. Aedha m. Ruaidri m. Medaigh moir m. Maelculaird m. Flaitbertaig (a quo Ui Flaitbertaig) m. Uromhain m. Murcadha (a quo Muinter Murcadha) m. Maenaigh m. Flaithnia m. Fhianghalach m. Floind rodhba m. Amhalga earchoraigh m. Cinnfhaeladh m. Colgon (a quo Ui Colgon) m. Aedha m. Seanaigh m. Duac Tenga Uma m. Fergusa m. Muiredaig Mail m. Eogain sreim m. Duac galaig m. Briain m. Echach Mudhmedon
The Annals cite:
- For 752, Donn, son of Cumasgach, lord of the southern Ui Briuin, died.
- Fro 908/12, Cleirchein, mac Murchadha, tighearna Ua m-Briuin Seola, died.
- For 945, Aurchath m. Murcadha, ri Iarthair Connacht.
- For 961, M. Ercadha, ri H. m-Briuin Sheola, died.
- For 994, Mael Cairerdha, king of Úa Briuin Sheola, was killed.
- Fro 1034, Muiredhach Ua Flaithbhertaigh, chief of Ua Briuin Seóla, died
- For 1037, Cathal mac Ruaidrí, rí Iarthair Connacht.
- For 1043, Cathal mac Ruaidhrí, rí Iarthair Connacht.
- For 1051, Amalgaidh mac Cathail maic Ruaidhri, rí Iarthair Connacht.
- For 1059, Cathal mac Tigernain ri Iartair Conacht.
- For 1062, Ruaidri H. Flaitbertaigh, ri Iarthair Connacht.
- For 1079, Aedh h-Úa Flaithbertaig, rí Iarthair Connacht.
- For 1091, Aedha m. Ruaidri ri Iarthair Conacht, died.
- For 1098, Flaithbertach H. Flaithbertaigh ri Iarthair Connach.
- For 1121, Muiredach h-Úa Flaithbertaigh, rí Iarthair Connacht, died.
- For 1178, Aedh h-Úa Flaithbertaig, rí Iarthuir Connacht, died at n-Enach Dúin.
Clann Cosgraigh
Mac Aedha (Mac Hugh, also called Hughes) was chief of Clan Cosgraigh, a district on the eastern side of Lough Corrib in Galway, where they were chiefs of the barony of Clare. They are cited by McLysaght of the same stock as O Fhlaithbheartaigh (O'Flaherty) of western Connacht. MacFirbis' Book of Genealogies mentions Cloinne Cosgraigh in connection with the Cenél Dubáin , with territory from Glas Uair to Tamhnacha in Connacht, west of the river Suck. Their lands were acquired by the Síl Shenchan according to the same source.
Note: There were other Clann Cosgraighs in Ireland. For example the Clann Cosgraigh (O'Coskry, Coskerry, Cosgrave) of Benntraige, on the plain of west county Wexford.
The Annals cite:
- M1170, Ruaidhri Mac Aedha, lord of Clann-Cosgraigh, died on his pilgrimage at Tuaim-da-ghualann.
Uí Ailella - their ancient territory is described in southeast Co. Sligo, which included the baronies of Tirerril and part of Corran. The early tribe of the Calraighi Mora are also cited early in Corran. The name Uí Ailella apparently comes from an ancient reference, that of Ailill, son of Eochuid Mugmedón, a quo Úi Ailella Connacht. Their territory is referenced as Uí Ailella, Tir Ailella, Tir Oilella, and finally corrupted into Tirerril. Very little information seems available on the early lords of Uí Ailella, and it is not until the 13th century that we find reference to the notable families of the area, i.e. those of the Ui Briuin. This includes the MacDonnchadha (MacDonagh) and their higher ranked cousins the MacDiarmada (MacDermot) of clann Mhaoil Ruanaidh. The O'Floinn (O'Flynns) were noted as chiefs of Síol Maoil Ruanaidh in co. Roscommon, in the 12th through 14th centuries.
The Mac Donagh surname originates from Donnchadh, son of Tomaltach na cairge (of the rock) ua Mac Diarmata, who was King of Moylurg 1197-1207. They later split into two groups, one based with one based in Colloney and Ballindoon (Tirerril), and the other in Ballymote (Corran). The MacDonaghs were vassals of the MacDermots until some time in the 15th Century when they came under the lordship of O'Donnell and O'Conor Sligo.
An early genealogy of Clann Donnchada: (Book of Ballymote)
Tomaltach m. Taidhg m. Tomaltaig m. Muirghiusa m. Donnchaid (a quo Clann Donnchada) m. Tomaltaigh m. Concobair m. Diarmada (a quo Mac Diarmada) m. Taidhg m. Maelruanaid m. Taidhg m. Muircertaigh m. Maelruanaid moir (a quo Clann Maelruanaid).
The Annals cite for Ui Aillela, et al:
- For 546, Ailbe Senchua Ua n-Ailello, died.
- For 753, The battle of Lorg between the Ui Ailella and the Gailenga.
- For 785, The battle of Ath Rois was gained by the Ui Ailella over the Luighni, in which Dubh Dathuath, son of Ailill or of Flaithgusa, lord of the Three Tribes, was slain.
- For 792, The battle of Ard Maicc Rimi in which the Uí Ailella were overthrown and Conchobor and Airechtach grandsons of Cathal fell. Cathmug son of Flaithbertach, king of Cairpre, and Cormac son of Dub dá Crích, king of Breifne, also fell.
- For 1024, Domnall h-úa h-Egra, rí in Coraind mortuus est.
- For 1248, Fagartach O Dobailein ( O'Devlin) Lord of Corran in the county of Sligo, died.
- For 1272, Maurice, son of Donnchadh [Ua Maelruanaigh] lord of Tir-Oilella.
- For 1318, Tomaltach Mac Donnchada, tigerna Tiri hOilella.
- For 1333, Tomaltach Mac Donnchada, Lord of Tir Ailella, died (again?).
- For 1339, Tadhg Mac Donnchaidh, king of Tir-Oilella, was expelled by Concobur Mac Diarmata, [namely] by his own lord and by his own kinsman and Fergal, son of Tomaltach Mac Diarmata, took Tir-Oilella after him.
- For 1340, Concubar Mac Diarmata, king of Magh-Luirg and Airteach and Tir-Oilella and Tir-Tuathail and the Renna and the seven towns of Clann-Cathail.
- For 1349, Maurice Mac Donough, Chief of Corran, a man full of intelligence and hospitality, died.
- For 1359, Brian Mac Donnchaidh, royal heir of Tir-Oilella, was slain.
- For 1383, Tadhg Mac Donnchaidh, king of Tir-Oilella, died.
- For 1406, Mailruanaigh, son of Tadhg Mac Donnchaidh, namely, king of Tir-Oilella, died this year.
- For 1409, Conchobhar Mac Donnchaidh, king of Tir-Oilella.
- For 1441, Conchobar son of Tadc Mac Donnchada, king of Ui Ailella, died.
- For 1453, Brian son of Conchobar Mac Donnchada, full-king of Ui Ailella and the Coran, died
- For 1463, Tadc son of Tomaltach Mor Mac Donnchada, half-king of Ui Ailella, died.
- For 1467, Mac Donnchadha of Tir-Oilella., i.e. Ruaidhri, son of Conchobhar Mac Donnchadha, died.
- For 1470, Brian, the son of Teige Mac Donagh, Lord of Ath-Cliath-an-Chorainn (i.e. of Ballymote).
- For 1470, Mac Donnchaidh of the Corann, i.e. Brian son of Tadhg, was killed by Mac Donnchaidh of Tir-Oilella, i.e. Tadhg son of Brian.
- For 1495, Mac Donnchadha of Tir-Oilella, i.e. Tadhg, the son of Brian, son of Conchobhar, was killed by O'Domhnaill.
- For 1511, Mac Donnchadha of Tir-Oilella, i.e. John, son of Tadhg, son of Brian Mac Donnchadha, died in his own fortress in Baile-an-duin. Ferghal, the son of Tadhg, son of Brian, i.e. the royal heir of Ui-Oilella, was slain the same year by the sons of Ruaidhri Mac Diarmada.
- For 1524, Mac Donnchadha of Tir-Oilella, i.e. Ruaidhri, son of Tomaltach, son of Brian, died; and a great war occurred amongst the Clann-Donnchadha regarding the sovereignty of the country; and Cormac, son of Tadhg, son of Brian, was made Mac Donnchadha.
- For 1552, A great war broke out between O'Conchobhair i.e. Ruaidhri, son of Felim, son of Maghnus, and the son of O'Conchobhair, i.e. Domhnall, the son of Tadhg, son of Cathal Og; and the Clann-Maelruanaidh were in two divisions, opposed to one another, with this. Sil-Conchobhair, viz., Mac Diarmada and his sons, and Mac Donnchadha of Tir-Oilella, were with O'Conchobhair (i.e. with Domhnall), and the sons of Eoghan Mac Diarmada, and Mac Donnchadha of the Corann, with O'Conchobhair; and it is not possible to calculate or over-reckon what was destroyed in that war.
- For 1577, Baile-an-muta (Ballymote) was taken by Saxons in treachery; and Mac Donnchadha was captured by them there, i.e. Aedh, son of Cairbre, son of Tadhg, the lord of the place itself, and Cormac, son of Tadhg-an-triubhais i.e. Mac Donnchadha of Tir-Oilella.
Uí Fiachrach - The main septs of this clan group included those of the Uí Fiachrach Aidne and the Uí Fiachrach Muaide (below). Uí Fiachrach septs included Ó Colmáin (O'Colman) and Ó Beolláin (O'Boland), both in the barony of Tireragh, Co. Sligo; Ó Géaráin (O'Gerane), noted in Erris, Co. Mayo;
General Information from the Annals.
- For 603, Mael Cothaid, lord of Ui Fiachrach, in fugam euersus est.
- For 735, Airectach, son of Dunchad Mursce, lord of Ui Fiachrach.
- For 787, Maelbreasail, son of Aedh, son of Crichan, lord of Ui Fiachrach, died.
- For 812, Cathal, son of Ailell, lord of Ui Fiachrach, died.
- For 985, Fearghal mac Lorcain, rí Cenéoil Fiachrach, was slain by the Connachta.
Uí Fiachrach Aidne - or "Deiscirt Connacht", of southern Co. Galway, whose territorial boundaries are said to be co-extensive with the Diocese of Kilmacduagh, in the baronies of Kiltartan and part of Dunkellin. Septs included Ó hEidhin (O'Heyne), Ó Cleireach (O'Cleary), Ó Seachnasach (O'Shaughnessy), Ó Cathail (O'Cahill), Mac Giolla Ceallaigh (Kilkelly), ...
The Cenél Guaire of Ui Fiachrach Aidhne included Ó hEidhin, Ó Cleireach, et al. Ó Cleireach (O'Clery) is noted in the Annals as chiefs of Aidhne up through the 10th century. Ó hEidhin (O'Heyne, Hynes) was styled prince of Ui Fiachra Aidhne, the name taken from Eidin, a 10th century chief. They later are said to have shared the lordship of Aidne with their kinsmen, the Ó Seachnasach. O'Donovan's Tribes of Ui Fiachrach describes the extent of Aidhne as bounded on the north by O'Flaherty's country, on the southeast by Moenmoy (i.e. Maonmagh), on the south and southwest by Cenel Fearmaic in Thomond, and on the west by the Burren and Galway Bay.
The Cenél Aedha of Ui Fiachrach Aidhne included Ó Seachnasaigh and Ó Cathail, who are described as a branch of the descendants of Eoghan Aidhne by Tribes of Ui Fiachrach. The Cenél Aedha [na hEchtge] territory is described, by O'Donovan, as the eastern half of the diocese of Kilmacduagh, centered Kinelea in the southeast half of the barony of Kiltarton, in co. Galway. By the 13th century the O Seachnasaigh were said to have supplanted their kinsmen, the Ó Cleireach and Ó Cathail, as a principal sept of the Uí Fiachrach Aidne (McLysaght).
In Tribes of Ui Fiachrach, O'Donovan cites the tribes that inhabited Aidne before the Ui Fiachrach, viz., Ciarraige, Oga Beathra, Tradraige Dubrois, and Caonraige Aird Aidhne.
An early genealogy of the Uí Fiachrach Aidne: (Rawlinson B502)
Gilla Cellaich m. Comaltáin m. Máel Chéir m. Máel Fábaill m. Cléirich m. Cétadaich m. Cummascaich m. Cathmoga m. Torptha m. Fergaile m. Arttgaile m. Guaire Aidne m. Colmáin m. Cobthaigh m. Gabráin m. Conaill m. Éogain m. Nath Í m. Fiachach m. Echach Mugmedóin.
Early genealogies of the Uí Fiachrach Aidne: (Book of Ballymote)
Gilla Ceallaigh mac Comaltan (otait .H. Comaltan) mc. Mailchorma mc. Mailabhaill mc. Cleirig mc. Eidean mc. Cethedaigh (a quo .H. Ciacadaidh) mc. Cumascaigh mc. Catmodha mc. Torpa mc. Ferghail mc. Artghail mc. Guaire Aidhne mc. Colman mc. Cobthaigh mc. Goibnend mc. Conaill mc. Eoghain mc. Echach mc. Dathi (aka Nath Í) mc. Fiacrach.
Scandlan mc. Ferghail mc. Mailchiaran mc. Caisene mc. Mailtuile mc. Timile mc. Noibilia mc. Cano mc. Nad Setna mc. Garbhan mc. Totain mc. Branan mc. Briain leithderg mc. Murchada mc. Cernaigh mc. Aeda mc. Artghail mc. Guaire mc. Colman et supra
Gillananaem mc. Gillacellaig mc. Aedha mc. Gillananaem mc. Conghaela mc. Mailabaill mc. Floind mc. Eidin mc. Clerich mc. Cetadhaigh mc. Cumascaigh mc. Cathmhogha mc. Torpa mc. Ferghail mc. Artghail mc. Guaire mc. Colman et supra
The Annals cite:
- M531, The battle of Claenloch, in Cinel-Aedh, by Goibhneann, chief of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, where Maine, son of Cearbhall, was killed, in defending the hostages of Ui-Maine of Connaught.
- C538, Goibnenn mac Conaill, rí Ua Fiachrach Aidne, was victor in the battle of Claenloch, in which Maine, son of Cerbhall, was slain, defending the hostages of the Ui Maine of Connacht.
- M617, The battle of Ceann Gubha (or Ceann Bughbha) was gained by Raghallach, son of Uadach, over Colman, son of Cobhthach (the father of Guaire Aidhne), where Colman himself was slain.
- For 622, Columhan, king of Connacht was slain by Rogallach mac Uatach of the Uí Briuin at the battle of Cenn Bugo (Cambo, Co. Roscommon).
- For 655, Guaire Aidhne, son of Colman, king of Connacht.
- M662, Guaire (i.e. Aidhne), son of Colman, King of Connaught, died.
- CS663, Guaire of Aidne, king of Connacht, died and was buried in Cluain moccu Nóis.
- CS668, Muirchertach Nár, king of Connacht, i.e. the son of Guaire dies.
- M694, Fearghal Aidhne, King of Connaught, died; he was the son of Guaire Aidhne.
- CS696, Fergal son of Ardgal son of Guaire of Aidne i.e. king of Connacht dies.
- M763, Conchubhar, son of Cumasgach, lord of Aidhne, died.
- M767, Art, son of Flaitnia, chief of Aidhne, was slain.
- U769, Conchobor son of Cumascach, king of Aidne, died.
- U772, Art son of Flaithnia, king of Aidne, were killed.
- For 810, Anluan son of Conchobar, king of Aidne, died.
- For 820, Cleireach mac Ceadach O'Fiachrach, king of Fiachrach Aidne.
- M822, Tighearnach, son of Cathmogha, lord of Aidhne, died.
- CS873, Uathmarán son of Brócán, king of Uí Fhiachrach Aidne, rested.
- M871, Uathmharan, son of Brocan, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, died.
- M887, Maol Fabhaill mac Cléirigh, tighearna Aidhne, died.
- CS891, Mael Fabaill son of Cléirech, king of Aidne, rested.
- AF908, Éiden, king of Aidne, was in exile in Munster...
- M916, Tighearnach ua Cléirigh, tighearna Aidhne, died.
- CS918, Tigernach grandson of Cléirech, king of Aidne, died.
- M920, Maol Mic Duaich, tighearna Aidhne, was slain.
- CS922, Mael son of Duí, king of Aidne, was killed by foreigners.
- M937, Domhnall, son of Lorcan, lord of Aidhne, died at Cluain-mic-Nois.
- M938, Aralt, grandson of Imhar, i.e. the son of Sitric, lord of the foreigners of Luimneach, was killed in Connaught by the Caenraighi of Aidhne.
- CS939, Domnall son of Lorcán, king of Aidne, rested in Cluain moccu Nóis.
- For 952, Flann H. Cleirigh ri Deiscirt Connacht.
- M964, A victory was gained by Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, i.e. lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, and by Maelseachlainn, son of Arcda, over Fearghal Ua Ruairc, where seven hundred were lost,
- M976, Comaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, died.
- For 988, Muireadhach Ua Cleirigh, lord of Aidhne, died.
- For 993, Ruaidhrí mac Coscraigh, rí Desceirt Connacht.
- CS998/1000, Diarmait son of Dúnadach, king of Síl Anmchada, was killed by the son of Comaltán i.e. king of Aidne.
- M1003, Gillaceallaigh, son of Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Ui-Fiachrach, fell.
- M1013, Maelruanaidh na Paidre Ua hEidhin, lord of Aidhne,
- CS1025, Comaltán, king of the Uí Fiachrach of Aidne, was killed.
- M1025, The grandson of Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Ui-Fiachrach Aidhne, died.
- CS1047, Ua Eidin, king of Uí Fhiachrach Aidne, rested.
- CS1048, Mael Fabaill ua Eidhin, king of Uí Fhiachrach Aidne, rested.
- T1121, Aed h-Úa hEdhin, rí h-Úa Fiachrach Aidne, was killed.
- CS1125, The two sons of Aineisleis ua Eidhin i.e. Flann and the Gilla Ruadh, two kings of Uí Fhiachrach Aidne, were treacherously killed by Conchobor ua Flaithbertaigh at Bun Gaillimhe.
- M1147, Gillamochoinni Ua Cathail, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, was killed by the grandson of Domhnall Ua Conchobhair.
- M1153, Gillacheallaigh Ua hEidhin, lord of Aidhne, died.
- M1154, Donnchadh Ua Cathail, lord of Cinel-Aedha-na-hEchtghe, was slain.
- M1179, Melaghlin Reagh O'Shaughnessy, Lord of half the territory of Kinelea, was killed by the son of Donough O'Cahill.
- M1180, Maurice O'Heyne, Lord of Hy-Fiacrach-Aidhne, was killed by the men of Munster.
- M1222, Gilla Mochoinni O'Cahill, Lord of Kinelea (Cenel-Aedha) East and West, was slain by Shaughnessy, the son of Gilla-na-naev O'Shaughnessy, after having been betrayed by his own people.
- M1224, Gilla na-naev Crom the Stooped O'Shaughnessy, Lord of the Western half of Kinelea of Echtge, died.
- C1253, Eogan O hEdin, king of the Ui Fiachrach [Aidne], died.
- C1340, Eogan O hEdin, king of the Ui Fiachrach Aidne, was killed by his own followers.
- C1403, Muirchertach Garb O Sechnusaig, eligible prince of the Ui Fiachrach Aidne, was killed by the Ui Maine.
- M1588, Owen Manntagh, the son of Edmond, son of Flann, son of Conor O'Heyne, Lord of Hy-Fiachrach-Aidhne, died
Uí Eachach Muaidhe - the Ui Eachach Muaide (aka Ui Eathach Muidhe) are noted in the Book of Ballymote to have a similar ancestry as the Ui Fiachrach Aidne, that is, in descent from Echach mc. Dathi (aka Nath Í) mc. Fiacrach (a quo Ui Fiachrach). The genealogist O'Hart cites Hy-Eachach Muaidhe as a a district extending along the western bank of the river "Moy," between Ballina and Killala, in co. Mayo. He also cites O'Maolfoghmair, anglicised "Milford", and O'Maolbrennain, anglicised " Mulrennin," as chiefs of Hy-Eachach Muaidhe.
In Tribes of Ui Fiachrach (ed. O'Donovan), it mentions the Clann Laoghaire of Ui Eathach Muaidhe which sprung from Eochaidh's son, Laoghaire; who were comprised of the Ui Creadhchen (Criadhchen), Ui Leanain, and Ui Flaitile (Laitile). The same source mentions Ui Ethach Muaidhe extending from "Ros Serce, in Bredach, in Ui Amalgaidh, to Fionnchaluin and to Fearsad Tresi." Other septs of Ui Eathach Muaidhe included by O'Donovan were the Ui Broduibh, Ui Cremthannáin, Ui Creachain, Ui Dorchaide and Ui Gormiallaigh (ruling families of Partraighe), Ui Maoilaichen and Ui Maoilbreanainn (branches of Ui Fiachrach), and Ui Maelfoghmhair (of Killala),
The Annals cite:
- M1151, Ua Maelfoghmhair, Bishop of Ui-Amhalghadha and Ui-Fiachrach-Muaidhe, died.
- LC1192, Taithlech O'Dubhda, king of Uí-Amhalghaidh and Uí-Fiachrach-Muaidhe, was killed by the two sons of his own son.
- 1224, Mael Isu son of the bishop O Mailfagmair, parson of Ui Fiachrach [Muaide] and Ui Amalgaid and bishop designate, was killed by the son of Donnchad O Dubda, after he had been sharing his food and fireside in his own house; and this, the slaying of a bishop of that race, is a deed which no other O Dubda had ever done before.
Uí Fiachrach Muaide (or Muirisce) - or "Tuaiscirt Connacht", 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.
A chief sept included Ó Dubhda (O'Dowd), princes at Carn Amalgaidh, near Killala, Co. Mayo. The Ó Caithniadh (O'Canny) sept were noted as chiefs of Erris before being displaced by the Barretts in the 13th century. Other septs also included Ó Cadhain (O'Coyne), Ó Cearnaigh (O'Carney) of Moynulla and Balla, Ó Toghda (O'Towey) of Bredagh, Ó Gaibhtheachain (O'Gaughan) of Calry, the Ó Muireadhaigh (Murrays) of Lagan, and the Ó Lachtna of the two Bacs and of Glenn Nemthinne in Tir-Amhalgaidh [Tirawley], Ui Dubhagain and Clann Firbisigh of the tribes of the two Baic and of Glenn.
Tir Amalgaidh, or Ui Amalgada, was another name for the barony of Tirawly, co. Mayo, where Ó Dubhda was chief. Iorruis was another name for the barony of Erris. Branches of the Ui Amhalgaidh included the Cenél Fedhlimidh Iorruis, the Cenél Aengusa and the Cenél Muireadaigh mic Fergusa. In Tribes of Ui Fiachrach, O'Donovan makes note of the Cenél Fedhlimidh Iorruis la huib Amhalgaidh, comprising the families of Ó Ceallachain, Ó Caithniadh, Mac Coinin, Ó Muimhnecaháin, Mag Fhionain, Ó Gearadhain, Ó Conbóirne. In the same source, the Cenél Aengusa la huib Amhalgaidh comprised the families of Ó Muireadhaigh of the Lacan (or an Lagán), and Ó Radubháin of Gleann an chairn, and the people of Lucht Dúna Finne (Doonfeeny), i.e., Ó Cuinn, Meg Ódhráin, Ó Comhdhan, Ó Duibhlearga, Ó Bearga, Ó Blighe, Ó Duanma or Duanmaigh. It was the Clann Muireadaigh mic Fergusa (e.g. Ó Lachtna, Ó Maelruaidh, and Mac Firbisigh) that held the cantreds of Bac and Glenn Nemhthinne and the half cantred of Bredach according to the Book of Lecan.
An early genealogy of the Uí Fiachrach Muaide: (Book of Ballymote)
Ruaidri m. Domnaill m. Briain m. Taighligh m. Maelruanaid m. Dondcaidh m. Aedha m. Taighligh m. Aedha m. Muircertaig m. Aedha m. Taichligh m. Neill m. Maileclainn m. Maelruanaid m. Aedha m. Ceallaig m. Dubhda m. Condmaigh m. Duindcathaid m. Cathail m. Aililla m. Dunchada m. Tibraide m. Mailiduin m. Ealghaich m. Nath Í (aka Dathi) mc. Fiachrach.
An early genealogy of Uí Fiachrach Muaide: (Leabhar Donn)
Emand m. in Cosnmaig m. Briain m. Taithlig m. Maleruanaid m. Dondchada m. Aeda m. Taithlig m. Aeda m. Muircertaig m. Aeda m. Taithlig m. Neill m. Mailechlainn m. Maleruanaid m. Aeda m. Cellaig m. Dubda m. Conmuige m. Duindchathaig m. Cathail m. Aililla m. Tibraide m. Maile duin m. Fiachrach Elgann m. Dathi mc. Fiacrach.
An early genealogy of Cenél Aengusa of Ui Amalgada: (Book of Ballymote)
Conaill mc. Finain mc. Conaill mc. Feradhaigh (a quo Cenel Feradhaigh) mc. Cormaic mc. Aenghusa mc. Amalghaidh mc. Fiacrach.
An early genealogy of Cenél Fedhlimidh of Ui Amalgada: (Book of Ballymote)
Rechtabhrat m. Aildeabhair m. Laigind m. Fhuiline m. Dimai m. Rosa m. Feidlimidh m. Amhalghadha m. Fiachrach.
The Annals cite:
- For 449, Amhalghaidh, son of Fiachra, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhion, died. From him Tir-Amhalghaidh (Tirawley, Co. Mayo) is named.
- For 598, The battle of Eachros, in Muirisc, by Colman, chief of Cinel Cairbre, against Maelcothaigh, chief of Cinel Fiachrach, of Muirisc; and the battle was gained over Maelcothaigh.
- For 681/82, Dunchadh Muirisce, son of Maeldubh, King of Connaught, was slain.
- For 705/07, Inreachtach, son of Dunchadh Muirisce, King of the tripartite Connaught, was slain Conall Meann, chief of Cinel Cairbre, among others.
- For 730, Airechtach, grandson of Dunchadh Muirsce, chief of Ui Fiachrach, died.
- For 735, Airechtach h-ua Dunchadha Muirsce, rí d'Ib Fiachrach Muaidhe, and Cathal mac Muiredhaigh, rí Connacht, died.
- For 782,The slaughter of the Ui-Briuin-Umhail by the Ui-Fiachrach-Muirisce (Tireragh), and many of them were slain, together with their chief, Flathghal, son of Flannabhrath.
- For 811/16, A victory was gained by Diarmaid, son of Tomaltach, over the Ui Fiachrach Muirisce.
- For 981/84, Aodh ua Dubhda, tigherna Tuaisgeirt Condacht, died.
- For 1005, Maelruanaidh, son of Aedh Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Muirisge, died.
- For 1059, Aedhuar Ua Dubhda, tigherna Ua n-Amhalghadha, was slain at/by Chenél Féisin.
- For 1096, Muirchertach .i. An Cullach Ua Dubhda, tigherna Ua n-Amhalgadha, was slain at/by Chenél Féisin.
- For 1096, Muirchertach h-Úa Dubda, rí h-Úa n-Amalgaidh & h-Úa Fiachrach & Chera tre thangnacht a suis occisus est.
- For 1125/26, Domnall Find h-Úa Dubda, rí O n-Amalgaidh & O Fiachrach & Cera.
- For 1128, mac Aodha Uí Dúbhda, tigherna Ua n-Amhalghadha.
- For 1135, Amhlaibh, mac Domhnaill Fhinn Uí Dhubhda, tigherna Ua n-Amhalghadha, was slain by the h-Uibh Fiachrach an Tuaisceirt.
- For 1136, Mac Domhnaill Uí Dhúbhda, tigherna Ua n-Amhalghadha, was slain.
- For 1143, Aodh, mac Muirchertagh Uí Dhúbhda, tigherna Ua Fiachrach an Tuaisceirt & h-Ua n-Amhalghadha, died.
- For 1151, Ua Maol Foghmhair, bishop of Ua n-Amhalghadha, & Ua f-Fiachrach Muaidhe.
- For 1162, An Cosnomhaidh h-Ua Dubhda, tigherna Ua n-Amhalgadha, as slain by his own tribe.
- For 1180, Hugh O'Caithniadh, Lord of Erris, was treacherously slain by O'Callaghan at Kilcommon.
- For 1192, Taichleach h-Ua Dubhda, ri h-Ua n-Amhalghaidh & h-Ua Fhiacrach Muaidhi, was slain.
- For 1415, Ruaidri mac Domnaill h. Dubda, rex h. Fiachrach Muaide.
Fir Ceara - or Chera or Cera, a branch of the [northern] Ui Fiachrach centered in the barony of Cara, modern county Mayo. Ua Coigligh and Ua Cearnaigh (of Tuath Mhuaighe Fhiondalbha) were noted as septs in this region, their territory named Moynulla and Balla. MacFirbis in his Book of Genealogies describes the Sil Fiachrach comprising the Fir Cheara, Ui Fiacrach Aidhne alias Cénel Guaire, Cineal Aodha na hEchtghe, and Coill Ua Ffiacrach. O'Donovan adds Ui Amhalgaidh Iorruis &c. to this list.
One of the fragmentary Irish annals mentions a Móenach Cera, king of Fir Cera Uí Fiachrach. In Tribes of Ui Fiachrach, and other sources, Cera was the residence of some of the early Christian kings of Connaught, i.e Eoghan Beal, Ailell Ionbhanna, Aodh a Crunmhaol.
In O'Hart's Pedigrees, perhaps taken from O'Dugan's Topographical Poem, he mentions O'Muiredhaigh or O'Murray as a chief of Ceara, as well as a chief of Lagan, a district in the northern part of the barony of Tirawley, in Mayo. He also mentions O'Gormog (modernized O'Gorman) as another chief in Carra.
From an entry in the Irish Annals an early genealogy appears as: Earc (Mac Erca), son of Ailill Molt, son of Dathi (Nathi), son of Fiachraidh, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhon.
An early genealogy of Uí Fiachrach Tuaiscirt: (Rawlinson)
Cú Chothaid m. Móenaich m. Dúnchada m. Flaind Rodba m. Máel Dúin m. Faílbe m. Máel h-Umai m. Feradaich m. Rossa m. Maine m. Meic Ercc m. Fiachrach m. Echdach.
An early Ui Fiachrach genealogy: (Book of Ballymote)
Cu Cothaid mc. Maenaig cera mc. Dunchaidh mc. Floind rodhba mc. Mailiduin mc. Fhaille mc. Mailumha m. Feradhaigh m. Rosa daimdighu mc. Maine muinbricc mc. Eirc Caelbuidhe mc. Fiacrach foltsnáithech mc. Ethach muigmedoin.
The Annals cite:
- U482, The battle of Ochae i.e. won by Lugaid son of Laegaire and by Muirchertach Mac Erca, in which Ailill Molt fell.
- CS543, The battle of Tortan gained by the Lagenians, in which fell Mac Erca (from whom are the Fir Cera), son of Ailill Molt, son of Dathi.
- U543, The battle of Slicech, in which Eógan Bél, king of Connacht, fell. Forgus and Domnall, two sons of Mac Erca, were victors, ...
- M544, The battle of Cuil Conaire, in Ceara, was fought by Fearghus and Domhnall, two sons of Muircheartach mac Earca, against Ailill Inbhanda, King of Connaught, and Aedh Fortamhail; and Ailill and Aedh were slain.
- T547, Cath Tortan ria Laigníu, in quo cecidit Mac Eacra maic Ailello Muilt, a quo Fir Chera.
- U548, The battle of Tortu won by the Laigin in which Mac Erca son of Ailill Molt fell.
- M544, The battle of Cuil Conaire, in Ceara, was fought by Fearghus and Domhnall, two sons of Muircheartach mac Earca, against Ailill Inbhanda, King of Connaught, and Aedh Fortamhail; and Ailill and Aedh were slain.
- U550, The battle of Cúil Conaire in Cera, in which Ailill Inbanda, i.e. king of Connacht and Aed Fortobol, i.e. his brother, fell. Forgus and Domnall, i.e. two sons of Muirchertach Mac Erca, were victors.
- AI1032, Ua Fogartaig, king of the men of Cera, died.
- M1063, The cave of Alla Gerc, in Ceara, was demolished by the Conmhaicni, against the people of Ua Conchobhair (Aedh), and eight score persons and the jewels of Connaught were carried off from thence.
- CS1093, Gilla na nIngen ua Cobthaigh, king of Umaill, superior of Achadh Fabair, was killed by the men of Cera.
- MCB1238, Castles were built in Muinntear Mhurchadha, in Conmhaicne Cúile, and in Ceara.
Uí Máine - see Ui Maine.
Uí hMaill - Co. Mayo, the country all around Clew Bay (Umallia, the "Owles"), now known as the baronies of Burrishoole and Murrisk, in co. Mayo. The sept of Ó Máille (O'Malley) were chiefs in this region. Umhall Uachtarach (Upper Owel) was a former name of the Barony of Murrisk; Umall Íochtrach (Lower Owel) was a former name for the barony of Burrishoole. The two baronies were referred to as 'Umhall Ui Mhaille' (territory of the O'Malleys) or the Two Owels.
It is claimed by some that the O'Malley's derived their descent not from Brion, the great ancestor of the Connaught kings, but from his brother Orbsen.
Note: Not to be confused with
An early genealogy of Uí Máille: (Book of Ballymote)
Domnall ruadh mc. Briain mc. Muiredaigh mc. Domnail find m. Muireadaigh m. Dubdarra m. Muireadaigh m. Duibdhara m. Muireadaigh m. Duibhdhara m. Flandabrad m. Sheachnasaigh m. Maille m. Muiredhaigh m. Cumasgaig m. Aengusa m. Shecnasaig m. Tuatail m. Airmedaig m. Conaill oirisin m. Briain m. Echach Muidhmhedon.
An alternate early genealogy of hI Maille: (Leabhar Donn)
Domnall Ruad m. Briain m. Domnaill m. Muiredaig m. Domnaill find m. Muiredaig m. Duibdara m. Muiredaig m. Duibdara m. Muiredaig m. Duibdara m. Flannabrad m. Sechnusaig m. Maille m. Conaill m. Coscraid m. Flannabrad m. Cumascaig m. Aengusa m. Sechnusaig m. Echach sine m. Tuathail m. Armedaig m. Conaill airisin m. Briain m. Echach Muigmedoin.
The Annals cite:
- For 779/84, Aedhghal, lord of Umhall, died.
- For 782, The slaughter of the Ui Briuin Umhaill, by the Ui Fiachrach Muirisce; and many of them were slain, together with their chief, Flathghal, son of Flannabhrath.
- U787, A slaughter of the Uí Briúin of Umall by the Uí Fhiachrach of Muirisc, in which all the nobles, including king Flaithgal son of Flannabra, fell.
- For 807, A slaughter was made of the foreigners by the men of Umhall.
- U813, The slaughter at Umall by the heathens in which fell Coscrach son of Flannabra and Dúnadach, king of Umall.
- CS849, Niall son of Cinaed, king of Umall, dies.
- CS1094, Gilla na nIngen ua Cobthaigh, king of Umaill, superior of Achadh Fabair, was killed by the men of Cera.
- M1123, Tadhg Ua Maille, lord of Umhall, was drowned with his ship at Ara.
- For 1176, Donnell O'Malley, Lord of Umallia (the Owles), in the county of Mayo, died.
- For 1583, A great army was led by the people of Sir Nicholas Malby, and the sons of the Earl of Clanrickard, Ulick and John, into Iochtar-Tire and Umhall-Ui-Mhaille, and took a countless number of cattle spoils on that occasion, and also burned and totally destroyed Cathair-na-Mart.
Cenél Cairpre [Mor] - (Uí Cairpri) - northern Co. Sligo and northeast Co. Leitrim. The territory of Cairbre, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, around the 6th century extended from the Drowes west to the Owenmore river in Ballysadare. Duncarbry (Dun Chairbre- Cairbre's Fort) - later a McClancy fort - marks the border of Cairbre's territory on the Drowes, while the Barony of Carbury in North Sligo today reminds us also of where he ruled. Noted chiefs of Cenél Cairpre included O'Mulclohy (Ó Maolchloiche), a name which was later mistranslated to Stone. Cairbre's descendants are said to have also settled in Grandard in the county of Longford. Also see Cairbre Gabra, of co. Longford; and Uí Cairpri Laigen, of co. Kildare.
An early Cairpri Mor genealogy: (Rawlinson)
h-Uallgarg m. Máel Ruanaid m. Máel Fábaill m. Ciardai m. Máel Bennachtai m. Écneicháin m. Dúnchada m. Arttgaile m. Donngaile m. Loingsich m. Lóegaire m. Con Gamna m. Moínaich m. Fiangusa m. Congaile m. Máel Dúin m. Scandláin m. Roitich m. Ainmerech m. Cormaicc m. Cairpri m. Néill Noígiallaig.
The annals cite for the general terms Cairpre, Coirpri, et al. :
- For 485, The first battle of Granairet. Coirpre, son of Niall Naígiallach, was victor.
- For 491, The battle of Taillten was gained over the Lagenians by Coirpre, son of Niall.
- For 495, The second battle of Granairet. Eochu son of Coirpre son of Ailill son of Dúnlang son of Énna Niad was victor.
- For 544, Tuathal Maelgarbh, son of Cormac Caech, son of Coirpre, son of Niall, King of Temhair, died.
- For 598, Colman, chief of Cinel Cairbre was victor at the battle of Eachros in Muirisc, against Maelcothaigh, chief of Cinel Fiachrach, of Muirisc.
- For 649, Oengusa Bronbachlae, regis Ceniuil Coirpri, died.
- For 665 Maelduin, son of Scannal, chief of Cinel Coirbre died; (Sligo?)
- For 669, Dubhduin, chief of Cinel Cairbre slays Seachnasach, son of Blathmac, the king of Tara (Cairbre of co. Longford?)
- For 678, Conall Oirgneach, chief of Cinel Cairbre, was slain.
- For 681, Fearghus, son of Maelduin, chief of Cinel Cairbre. was slain at the battle of Corann (Sligo?).
- For 696, Muirghius, son of Maelduin, Lord of Cinel Cairbre, died. (Sligo?)
- For 706, Concobar mac Maili Duín rí Cenéoil Cairpri died. (Sligo?)
- For 707 and again for 722 Conall Mend is cited as rí Ceneoil Cairpri (Sligo?).
- For 744, Mac Cuanach the Wise one of the Cinel Cairbre, died.
- For 747 and 752, Flaithbheartach, son of Conall Meann, chief of Cinel Cairbre (Sligo?).
- For 752, Death of Conaing grandson of Dub Dúin, king of Cenél Cairpri of Tethba. (Cairbre of co. Longford)
- For 757 the Cinel Cairbre defeat the Luigne at the battle of Caille Taidbig.
- For 771, Cathal, son of Conall Minn, lord of Cairbre Mor, died (Sligo?).
- For 787, The battle of Ard Mic Rime was fought also by Muirgheas, son of Tomaltach, against the Ui nAilella, wherein were slain ... Cathmugh, son of Flaithbheartach, lord of Cairbre, ... (Sligo?).
- For 779, Cú Gamna, son of Naeinneanaigh, lord of Cinel Cairbre, died.
- For 787, Cathmugh, son of Flaithbheartach, lord of Cairbre was slain.
- For 813, Laegaire son of Cú Gamna, king of Cenél Cairpri, dies.
- For 871, Dunadhach, son of Raghallach, lord of Cinel Cairbre Mor, died. (Sligo?)
- For 954, Ua Ruairc inflicted a great slaughter on the Cairpre and Tethba, and ua Ciardai, king of Cairpri, fell.
- For 976 Ferghal mac Foghartaig is cited as ríg Cairpre Moíre. (Sligo?)
- For 1030, Donncadh, rí Cairpre, was slain by the Uib Fiachrach Muirsce.
- For 1032, Murchadh, mac Searraigh, tigerna Coirpre Móiri, died.
- For 1045 Glún Iaraind h-Ua Cleirchen, ri h-Ua Cairpri;
- For 1105, Maol Ruanaidh Ua Bilraighe, tigherna Ua Cairpre;
Calraige - The territory of the Calraighi Móra included parts of eastern Co. Sligo and northwestern Co. Leitrim. Ó hInnreachtaigh were hereditary cheiftains of the Calraighe of Corann. The chiefs of the Calraighe of Loch Gile, along Lough Gill on the Sligo/Leitrim border, included O'Finn, Ó and Cearbhaill (O'Carroll), and remembered in the name of the parish of Calry, barony of Carbury, co. Sligo. The Calraighi Luirg are noted in the Onomasticon Goedelicum in the area of Moylurg, northern co. Roscommon. O'Drean was hereditary chieftain of Calraighe Luirg.
The septs of Ó Mailfhina, Ó Gaibhtheacháin (O'Gaughan), and Ó Floinn are mentioned as chiefs of Calraighe of Magh hEileag, aka Calraige of Maige Muirisc in the barony of Tirawley, Co. Mayo. Their near neighbors included the Calraige of Cuil Cearna, aka Cúli Cernadán, or Coolcarney, represented by Ó Scingin and Ó Rothlain, an area on the border of counties Mayo and Sligo. The term Calraighe Trí Maige appear to apply to the Calraigi groups of this region of Connacht.
A common claim of the various Calraighe septs is to their ancestor, Lugaidh Cal, son of Dáire mac Íréil Glúnmáir mac Conaill Cernaich.
Note: Calraighe, or Calry, is a term used in the midland region of Ireland as well. The Calraige (of Tethba) in western Westmeath and northern Offaly included the Mac Amhalghaidh (MacAwley) clan. The Calraighe an Chaluidh, of Brí Leith, and of Breaghmhaine are noted in this region of the old territory of Tethba. For further reference, see Calraighe of Midhe.
The Annals cite for all Calraige territories:
- M704, Oissene of Freamhainn Frewin, son of Gallust, Abbot of Cluain Mic Nois, died. He was of the tribe of Calraighe Teathbha.
- For 752, Destruction of the Calraige of Lorg by the Uí Briúin.
- For 777, A slaughter of the Calraige by the Uí Fhiachrach.
- M781, Snedriaghail, Abbot of Cluain Mic Nois, one of the Calraighe of Aelmhagh.
- For 787, Cathmugh, lord of Calraighe, died.
- For 807, The slaughter of Calraighe Luirg by the Ui Briuin.
- For 943, Aireachtach, mac Anbhith, chief of Calraighe, was slain.
- For 1045, Amalgaid son of Flann, king of Calraige, died of an unidentified disease within three days of inflicting a forced billetting on Cluain moccu Nóis. (Westmeath).
- For 1052, A slaughter was made of the Calraighi, together with their lord, i.e. Mac-Aireachtaigh, by the Conmhaicni, through the miracle of Ciaran.
- For 1056, Odhar mac Flaind, chief of Calraighe, was slain.
- For 1081, Mac Amalghada h-Úi Flaind, taisech Callraighi, was slain.
- For 1081, Giolla Siadnata mac Amhalghadha, mic Flainn, tigherna Calraighe (Westmeath).
- For 1103, Cionaodh, mac Mic Amhalghadha, lord of Calraighe an Chalaidh. (Westmeath).
- CS1107, The defeat of Áth Clagan inflicted by east Tebtha, in which Cinaed grandson of Amalgaidh, chief of Calraige, was killed.
- For 1105, Niall mac Mic Riabhaigh (MacGreevy or MacIlrea?), tigherna Callraighe, died. (Connacht?)
- For 1144, Cionaedh, mac Mic Amhalgadha, toiseach Calraighe, was slain by Flann Mac Amhalghadha (Westmeath).
- For 1149, Callraighi do argaín o Shil Ronan & a n-índarba a Condachtaib a cinaidh Gilla Ulltan maic maic Carrgamna.
- U1050, Cluain Moccu Nóis was thrice plundered in one period of three months, once by the Síl Anmchada and twice by the Calraige with the Sinnaig.
- For 1152, Cathal, son of Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, royal heir of Connaught, was killed by the son of Cronn-Luachra Ua Coscrachain, and by the Calraighi of Corann, i.e. the Callraighi-mora.
- For 1178, Flann, the son of Mac Awley, chief of Calry, was killed by Melaghlin Beg O'Melaghlin (Westmeath).
- M1180, Auliffe O'Toghda, Chief of Bredagh, was killed by O'Gaughan, Chief of Moy-heleag.
- For 1187, Aireaghtagh Mac Awley, Chief of Calry, died (Westmeath).
- For 1208, Auliffe O'Rothlain, Chief of Calry of Coolcarney, was slain by O'Moran. (of Cuil Cearna)
- For 1251, Flaithbertach Ua Cerbaill, chief of Calraige, was slain by Art macAirt Ua Ruairc (Sligo/Leitrim).
- For 1252, Gilla Isa O Cerbaill, chieftain of the Calry of Drumcliff, died (Sligo/Leitrim).
- For 1269, Flaherty O'Maelfina, Chief of half the territory of Calry of Moy-heleog, was slain by Gaughan, Chief of the other half.
- For 1265, Muiredach O Cerbaill, chieftain of Calry, died (Sligo/Leitrim).
- For 1326, Muircertach, son of Domnall, son of Tadhg Ua Concobuir, lord of Cairpre and Calraighi, select son of the sons of kings, died (Sligo?).
- For 1346, A war broke out between O'Rourke, i.e. Ualgarg, and Rory, the son of Cathal O'Conor; and an engagement took place between them in Calry-Lough-Gill, in which O'Rourke was routed (Sligo/Leitrim).
- MC1392, This epidemic struck down Amhlaoibh son of Amhlaoibh Mac Amhalghadha, chieftain of Calraighe, so that his death was expected, but he made a successful recovery (Westmeath).
- MC1402, Incursions were made by some of the Dillons, the family of Conchobhar Ó Fearghail, and Muinntear Mhaoil Shionna on Calraighe. They killed Brian Mac Amhalghadha, only son of Amhlaoibh Mac Amhalghadha, chieftain of Calraighe, the best chieftain of a single territory in his time; and more the pity! (Westmeath).
- For 1408, Amlaib Mag Amalgada, chieftain of Calry, died and was buried at Athlone (Westmeath).
- For 1441, Conchobar Riabach Mag Amalgaid, chieftain of Calry, died (Westmeath).
- M1444, John, the son of Brian, son of Edmond O'Farrell, and eight others along with him, were slain by John O'Farrell and the sons of Donnell O'Farrell on the mountain called Sliabh-Calraighe-Bri-leith. (Longford/Westmeath)
- For 1527, Auliffe Oge Duv Magawley, Chief of Calry, fell by the Clann-Colman. (Westmeath).
Conmaicne of Connacht - The Conmaicne were of the older tribes of Connacht. Their lineage is claimed from Conmac, a descendant of Queen Medhbh and Fergus MacRoigh.
The Conmaicne Mara were found in western Galway (e.g. barony of Ballinahinch) and gave their name to modern Connemara.
The territory of Conmaicne Cuile Toladh, centered in Kilmaine barony, County Mayo, was mentioned in the prehistory of Ireland as the battle place of the last Firbolg king of Ireland (quoted at circa 1900 B.C. in the Annals), that is of Eochaidh, son of Erc, who was killed by the invading Tuath de Danaan. In O'Hart's Pedigrees he mentions the name O'Talcharaln, as a chief of Conmaicne Cuile, apparently taking this information from O'Dugan's Topographical Poem.
Another group were referred to as the Conmaicne Críchi Meic Eircce in (Fir Ceara) Ui Fiachrach. Their descent is given through Traech mac Causcraid, or Fráech mac Cúscraigh, depending on source.
The Conmaicne of Magh Réin were found in northwest Connacht (southern Co. Leitrim) in the territory of Bréifne. The Conmaicne Réin were chiefly divided among three clan groupings - Muintir Eolais, Cenel Luachain and Muintir Cearbhallain. Of particular note was the powerful Muintir Anghaile (O'Farrell of Annaly, co. Longford) who are also claimed to descend from the Conmaicne Réin.
The Conmaicne Mide la Cuirccne (of Quirene) were found outside of Connacht, at Cuircne, in the territory of Mide, and were also referred in conjunction with the Conmaicne Bec of the barony of Kilkenny West, co. Westmeath.
An early genealogy is given as: (Rawlinson)
Cúmscrach (aka Cumascrach) m. Cécht m. Eircc m. Erccdail m. Duib m. Ma Druaid m. Nertai m. Fhernertai m. Cécht m. h-Uisli m. Béirre m. Beidbi m. Luigdech m. Conmaic (a quo Conmaicne) m. Oirbsen Máir (a quo Loch n-Oirbsen).
The early genealogy continues by citing three sons of Cúmscrach, i.e. Fráech (a quo Conmaicne Críchi Meic Eircce), Finer (a quo Conmaicne Réin in Bréifne), and Findchóem (a quo Conmaicne Cúile Talad). It also cites a descendant named Copchass (a quo Conmaicne Mide la Cuirccne).
Conmaicne Cuile Tolad, descended from from Cairid (a quo Síl Cárida), son of Findcaem, son of Cumascrach. One of the septs is described as Cenél Enda, descended from Enna, son of Cairid, son of Findchaemh, son of Cumscrach.
Conmaicne Críchi Meic Eircce - In the Book of Fenagh are described the "3 Conmaicnes", named from three sons of Fraech, son of Cumscrach, i.e. Dubán and Lugna and Cass. They included Cenél Lughna, Cenél cCais and Cenél Dubháin, the latter cited as Conmaicne Dúna Móir in the barony of Dunmore, co. Galway).
Conmaicne - General Information from the Annals,
- M663, Baetan Mac Ua Cormaic, Abbot of Cluain Mic Nois, died. He was of the sept of Conmaicne Mara.
- For 680 A.D., Ulcha Dearg (Redbeard) Ua Caillidhe, one of the Conmaicne Cuile, was the person that killed Ceannfaeladh, son of Colgan, King of Connaught.
- For 761, The battle of Sruthair was fought between the Ui Briuin and Conmaicne, in which numbers of the Conmaicne were slain, as was Aedh Dubh, son of Toichleach. This battle was gained by Duibhinnreachtach, son of Cathal.
- M923, Tomrar, son of Tomralt, was slain by the Conmaicni-mara.
- AI1016, Death of Muiredach son of Cadla, king of Conmaicne Mara.
- AI1107, The grandson of Cú Brodnai of Fir Manach was treacherously slain by the Conmaicne.
- CS1110, The defeat of Rass inflicted by Tairdelbach son of Ruaidrí, king of Connacht, and by the Síl Muiredaigh on the Conmaicne in Mag Aí, and many of the Conmaicne were slaughtered there including the son of Cú Caille ua Fergaíl and the son of Gilla na Naem ua Fergail and Duarcán son of Dubdara ua Eolais and many others.
- AI1128, A great slaughter of the men of Tethba and of the Conmaicne by Magnus, son of Mac Lochlainn.
- M1139, Ua Cadhla, i.e. Aedh, lord of Conmhaicne-mara, was killed by Donnchadh, son of Tadhg, one of his own people.
- For 1159, mac Gilla Fhínnen Ui Rotaigh & mac Suibne h-Ui Ghalan & mac Con Buidhe h-Ui Thormadan & mac Aedha na n-Amus, airri Conmaicne.
- LC1196, Great depredations were committed by him O'Flaithbhertaigh in Conmaicne-mara, and in Umhall.
- C1266, Tiaquin Castle was broken down this same year and the whole of Conmaicne laid waste.
- C1373, The Parson's son Mac Feorais was killed by Toirrdelbach Ruad O Conchobair with one sword-stroke in Conmaicne Duna Moir, they having fallen on him treacherously as he was coming out of Conmaicne Cuile...
- For 1503, Theobald, the son of Walter Burke (of Norman origin), Lord of Conmaicne-Cuile-Toladh in the county of Mayo, head of the humanity and hospitality of the English of Connaught, died at an advanced age.
Conmaicne Mara - or Connemara in western Co. Galway. O'Queally (or O'Kealy) is cited as a chief in Conmaicne Mara prior to the arrival of the O'Flahertys in the 13th century.
The Annals cite:
- For 663, Baetan Mac Ua Cormaic, Abbot of Cluain Mic Nois, died. He was of the sept of Conmaicne Mara.
- For 923, Tomrar, mac Tomralt, was slain by the Conmaicnibh Mara.
- For 1139, Aedh h-Úa Cadhla, rí Conmaicne Mara, was slain by Donnchadh mac Taidhg.
Conmaicne Cúile Talad - centered in the barony of Kilmaine in southern county Mayo. Lough Corrib in county Galway, also referred to as Loch Oirbsen, was named for an ancestor of the Conmaicne, that is Oirbsen Máir.
An early Conmaicne Cúile Talad genealogy: (Rawlinson)
Máel Brénaind Dall m. Échtgaile m. Móicáin m. Findsciatha m. Forsada m. Congein m. Congeith m. Cuanscríne m. Cáirthind m. Etnai m. Caíreda m. Findcháem m. Cúscraid m. Cécht m. Eircc m. Erccdail m. Duib m. Ma Druaid m. Nertai m. Fhernertai m. Cécht m. h-Uisli m. Béirre m. Beidbi m. Luigdech m. Conmaic (a quo Conmaicne) m. Oirbsen Máir (a quo Loch n-Oirbsen ar ba Mag n-Oirbsen) m. Fhechín Déin m. Ségdae m. Caithre m. Altae m. Ogomain m. Fidchuire m. Dailbre m. Iona m. Calassaich m. Mochta m. Mesomain m. Moga Dóet m. Fergusa m. Rosa
Conmaicne Réin - part of Breifne in southern Co. Leitrim. The Conmaicne Réin were chiefly divided among three clan groupings - Muintir Eolais (e.g. MacRannall, Reynolds), Cenel Luachain (e.g. MacDorcy) and Muintir Cearbhallain (e.g. O'Mulvey). The early genealogies cite 'Finer' as the son of Cúscraid macCécht as, a quo Conmaicne Réin of Bréifne. They further cite Cairpre [of the] Conmaicnib Réin, that is Carpre mac Ailella (?Carpri Filed, son of Ailella Máir, in descent from Dáire Barraich mac Cathaír). The O'Rourkes were over-lords in this area for many centuries.
The Annals cite:
- For 1065, Duarcán, mac Maoil Mhiadhaigh Uí Eolusa, toiseach Muintire Eolais.
- For 1078, Domnall mac Tigernain h-Úi Ruairc, rí Conmaicne.
- For 1085, Muiredhach mac Duibh, toisech Muintire Eolais.
- For 1087, Airt Uí Ruairc, tigherna Conmaicne & Breifne.
- For 1087, Muiredhach mac Duibh, toiseach Muinntire h-Eolais.
- For 1101, Donnchadh, mac Airt Uí Ruairc, rí h-Úa m-Briuin & Conmaicne, died.
- For 1102, Domhnall, mac Tighernáin Ui Ruairc, rí Connacht & h-Ua Bríuin & Conmaicne.
- For 1125, Tigernan h-Úa Ruairc, rí h-Úa m-Briuin & Conmaicne.
- For 1139, Ferghal, mac Raghnaill, mic Muiredhaigh, taoiseach Muintire h-Eolais was slain by Tigernan h-Úa Ruairc.
- For 1150, Conchobhar Mac Raghnaill, tigherna Muintire h-Eolais.
- For 1167, Conn Ua Maoil Mhiadhaigh, toiseach Muintire h-Eolais.
- For 1169, Raghnall Ua Maoil Mhiadhaigh, toiseach Muintire Eolais.
- For 1171, Tigernan h-Ua Ruairc, ri Breifne & Conmaicne.
- For 1171, Aedh h-Ua Ruairc, rí Machaire Gaileng & ridomna h-Ua Briuin & Conmaicne.
- For 1179, Melaghlin O'Mulvey, Chief of Muintir-Eolais, died.
- For 1179, Raghnall, mac Mic Raghnaill, toiseach Maintiri h-Eolais.
- For 1196, The chiefs of Muintir-Eolais were treacherously slain by the son of Cathal O'Rourke. Murray Mac Rannall, surnamed the Gillaroe, Chief of Muintir-Eolais, was slain by the son of Manus O'Conor, at the instigation of the son of Cathal O'Rourke, who had procured the deaths of the above-mentioned chiefs.
Dartraige For further reference, see the Dartraige of Breifne.
Luigne and Gailenga - Counties Sligo and Mayo. The chiefs of Luigne (barony of Leyney in Co. Sligo) and Gailenga (barony of Gallen in Co. Mayo) included O'Hara (Ó hEaghra) and O'Gara (Ó Gadhra), who often alternated as lords. The Luigne-Gailenga territory comprised the Diocese of Achonry, which would have also included part of the barony of Costello. Also review Corca Fhir Trí for further reference to this region. By the 12th century the O'Garas were lords of the territory of south Luighne, anciently referred to as Gailenga, which was referred to at that time as Sliabh Lugha. The O'Hara's retained the name Luighne for their territory to the north. The O'Garas were expelled into Cuil-Ui-Fionn (barony of Coolavin, Co. Sligo) by the MacSurtains (the Anglo-Norman Jordan family), and became lords of Coolavin, under the MacDermot clan.
Geoffrey Keating cites an ancient genealogy for Luigne and Gailenga thus, "Tadhg son of Cian, son of Oilill Olom, had two sons, namely, Connla and Cormac Gaileang. From Iomchaidh son of Connla comes O Cearbhaill, and from Fionnachta son of Connla comes O Meachair. From Cormac Gaileang son of Tadhg, son of Cian, comes O Eadhra and O Gadhra and O Conchubhair Ciannachta. The following are the territories they acquired, namely: Gaileanga, east and west; Ciannachta, south and north; Luighne, east and west."
The Book of Ballymote notes the 3 Luigni of Connacht descend from Fland Laigni, son of Cormac Gaileng.
Other groups of Gaileng and Luigni are noted in Mide and Brega, and the same are referenced at this web site on the Breifne page.
An early Gailengg genealogy: (Rawlinson)
Léocán m. Laidgneáin m. Máeláin m. Éicnich m. Dúnchada m. Cináeda m. Léocáin m. Donngaile m. Conchobair m. Moínaich m. Máel Mórda m. Adamra m. Dechraich m. Dergscáil m. Leae nó oe m. Cormaicc [Gaileang] m. Taidg m. Céin m. Ailella Auluimm.
An early Luigni Connacht genealogy: (Rawlinson)
Diarmait m. Fínnachta m. Cobthaich m. Máel Dúin m. Cind Fáelad m. Taiccthich m. Cind Fáelad m. Diarmata m. Findbairr m. Brénaind m. Nad Fróech m. h-Idin m. h-Idchuir m. Niad Chuirp m. Luí (a quo Luigni) m. Cornáin m. Taidgc m. Céin m. Ailella Auluimm.
The Annals cite:
- For 785, The battle of Ath Rois was gained by the Ui Ailella over the Luighni, in which Dubh Dathuath, son of Flaithghius, lord of the Three Tribes, was slain.
- Ffor 805, Tadhg and Flaithnia, two sons of Muirgheas, son of Tomaltach, were slain by the Luighni; and Luighne (Leyny) was laid waste by Muirgheas, in revenge of them.
- For 846, Tuathchar, son of Cobhthach, lord of Luighne, died. (Mide?)
- For 879, Finshnechta mac Maele Corcrai, lord of Luigne Connacht, died.
- For 885, Dobhailen, son of Gormghus, lord of Luighne Connacht, died. He was of the tribe of Corca Firthri, and from him the Ui Dobhailen (O'Dolan) are descended.
- For 920, Uathmarán, mac Dobhailéin, chief of Luighne Connacht, died.
- For 926, Eaghra mac Poprigh, a namesake for the Ó hEaghra (O'Hara), was tighearna (lord) of Luighne Connacht.
- For 928, Muirchertach mac Eaghra was tighearna of Luighne.
- For 964, Toichleach ua n-Gadhra was tighearna of Luighne Deisceirt.
- For 989, Conchobar mac Domnaill rí Luigne Connacht, died.
- For 993, Conghalach, mac Laidhgnen, .i. ua Gadhra, tigherna Gaileng.
- For 1023, Domhnall Ua h-Eaghra was tigherna of Luighne Connacht.
- For 1059, Duarcán Ua h-Eaghra was tigherna of Teóra Sloinnte Luighne and Ruaidrí h-Ua Gadhra was rígdomna of Luigne.
- For 1095, Taichleach Ua h-Eaghra was tigherna of Luighne, was slain by the tribes of the Conmaicne, that is Cenél c-Cais, Cenél Dubháin, & Cenel Lughna.
- For 1155, Aodh Ua h-Eaghra was tigherna of Luighne.
- For 1157, Ruaidhri Ua h-Eaghra was tigherna of Luighne.
- For 1181, Donn Sleibhe O Gadhra was ri (king) of Sleibe Lughu, died.
- For 1227, Donslevy O'Gara, Lord of Sliabh Lugha, was slain by Gillaroe, his own brother's son, ...
- For 1256, Rory O'Gara, Lord of Sliabh Lugha in the County Mayo, was slain by David, son of Richard Cuisin...
- For 1285, Rory O'Gara, Lord of Sliabh-Lugha, was slain by Mac Feorais Bermingham on Lough O'Gara.
Masraige - part of Breifne in northwest Co. Cavan, named for an early people of Magh Slecht. The sept of MacGovern or Magauran (Mag Shamhradhain) were cited as chiefs in the barony of Tullyhaw (Teallach Eochaidh) in northwest Co. Cavan. The MacTiernan or MacKeirnan (Mac T[h]ighearnáin) sept are noted in the nearby barony of Tullyhunco (Tellach Donnchadha).
The Annals cite:
- for 1231, Gilla-Isa Magauran, Lord of Tealach Eachdhach, died.
- For 1258, Brian Mag Samradan, chief of Tellaig Echach, was slain.
- For 1298, Brian Breaghach (the Bregian) Magauran, Chief of Teallach-Eachdhacih (Tullyhaw), was slain by Hugh Breitneach O'Conor, and the Clann-Murtough.
- For 1303, Manus Magauran, Chief of Teallach Eachdhach (Tullyhaw), in the county of Cavan, and Niall Mac Gillafinnen, cried.
- For 1343, Thomas Magauran, chief of Teallach Eachdhach (Tullyhaw), died.
- For 1362, Niall Magauran, Chief of Teallach Eachdhach (Tullyhaw), died.
- For 1398, Farrell Magauran, Chief of Teallach Eachdhach (Tullyhaw), a man of lavish hospitality towards the literati, died.
- For 1495, Magauran (Felim, the son of Thomas, son of Brian Breaghach), Chief of Teallach-Eachdhach (Tullyhaw), was drowned in Loch-Crannoige of Caill-an- mhuillinn; and Donnell Bearnagh, his brother, took his place.
Information on the Delbna and the Sogain is located at the Ui Maine page.
Clan Tomaltaigh - The namesake for the clan may have been Tomaltach, an 8th century ancestor of the Siol Murray kings of Connaught. The MacGeraghty (originally Ó Roduibh) sept were chiefs of Muintir Ródhuibh, and of Clan Tomaltiagh situated in the barony of Roscommon, County Roscommon. The Kilkenny Journal of Archaeology describes Clann Tomaltiagh centered in the parish of Baslick, near Ballintubber, co. Roscommon. Up to the 13th century, Mac Aireachtiagh (MacGeraghty) was head of one of the four royal chiefdoms of Siol Murray under the O'Conors, until some were driven into counties Mayo and Sligo by the encroachment of the Normans (e.g. Burkes).
The Annals cite:
- For 1088, Cú Sionna, mac Murchadha Uidhir (Muirchertaigh), toiseach Cloinne Tomaltaigh.
- For 1133, Amhlaoibh mac mic Aireachtaigh Uí Ródhuibh, taoiseach Cloinne Tomaltaigh,
- For 1143, Murcadh mac maic Aireachtaigh Húi Raduib mentioned in the annals for this year.
- For 1148, Mac Airechtaigh h-Úi Raduib was slain.
- For 1153, Muirghius mac maic Murchadha Uidhir (Muirchertaigh), ard-taisech Clainde Tomaltaigh. died.
- For 1153, Donn Cathaigh, mac Aireachtaigh Uí Rodhuibh, died.
- For 1176, Derbfhorgaill, daughter of Fiachra h-Úi Flaind, wife of Aeda h-Úi Raduib, died.
- For 1181, Gilchreest, the son of Mageraghty O'Rodiv, was slain.
- For 1190, Areaghtagh O'Rodiv, as well as Conor and Auliffe the two sons of Hugh Mageraghty, were drowned in a storm on Lough Ree in the vessel of Cathal Crovderg O'Conor.
- For 1216, Tomaltagh, the son of Hugh, who was the son of Oireaghtagh O'Rodiv, was slain by Donnell, the son of Hugh Mac Dermot.
- For 1224, Donncahy, the son of Aireaghtagh O'Rodiv, Chief of Clann-Tomalty, died on his pilgrimage, at Toberpatrick.
- For 1225, O'Neill mustered a great force at the request of Donn Oge Mageraghty, royal Chieftain of Sil-Murray, who wanted to be revenged of O'Conor (i.e. Hugh), for having deprived him (Mageraghty) of his lands, and marched into Connaught to assist the sons of Roderic, viz., Turlough and Hugh.
- For 1230, An army was led by the son of William Burke into Connaught, and desolated a large portion of that country, and Donn Oge Mageraghty and many others, were slain.
- For 1241, Sitric Mageraghty, Chief of Clann-Tomalty, died.
- For 1256, Flann Mageraghty, chief, was slain by the O'Reillys at the Battle of Moy Slecht.
- For 1260, Manus, the son of Hugh Mageraghty, was slain by Donnell O'Flahiff. Sitric Mac Shanly was slain at Athlone by Donncahy Mageraghty and Tomaltagh Mageraghty.
- For 1266, Donncahy, son of Donn Oge Mageraghty, were blinded by Hugh O'Conor.
- For 1268, Manus Mageraghty, Chief of Clann-Tomalty, died.
- For 1274, Hugh, son of Cathal Dall, the son of Hugh, son of Cathal Crovderg (O'Conor), was made king by the Connacians; and his reign was not long, for he had been but one fortnight in the government, when he was slain by Mageraghty (Tomaltagh) and O'Beirne.
- For 1278, Tomaltagh Mageraghty, Royal Chieftain of Sil-Murray, was slain by the people of the Tuathas.
- For 1287, Melaghlin, son of Tomaltagh Mageraghty, was slain by Turlough, the son of Owen O'Conor, to avenge the desertion of his (Turlough's) father by the aforementioned Tomaltagh.
- For 1348, Melaghlin Mageraghty, Chief of Muinter Rodiv, died.
Corco Achlann - along with Cenel Dobtha (or Doohy Hanley) and Tir Briuin na Sinna comprised the Three Tuathas area of northern co. Roscommon. The territory lay between the River Owenure and the River Scramogue, both of which flow into the River Shannon. Mac Branáin (MacBranan), an Uí Briuin sept, were noted chiefs of Corca Achlann cited in the annals from 1159 to 1488. Ó Maoil Mhicil (O'Mulvihil) is noted of the same stock as MacBranan, and also cited as chiefs of Corca Sheachlainn, or Corcachlann. The territory is described in Colgan's Trias Thaumaturga between Tiroilell and Mons Bagna, and also described in O'Flaherty's Ogygia between Tír Ailello (Tirerrill) on the north and Sliabh Bagna (Slievebaune, in east co. Roscommon) on the south.
The Corco Ochlann, or Cenel Maic Ercae, are mentioned in a late 7th century text by Tírechán. The later Vita Tripartita says of them, "The race of Macc Ercae is the mightiest and firmest among the Connachta, but they do not rule like over-kings." Some historians believe the Corco Achlann acquired a spurious Uí Briúin Connacht pedigree as they later became known as the Uí Briúin Sinna, named for their territory along the river Shannon.
The Annals cite:
- For 1088, mac Giolla Criost, mic Echtighern, toiseach Corcu Achlann.
- For 1126, Branán mac Giolla Críost, taoiseach Corca Achlann, died.
- For 1150, Diarmaid Mac Branáin, tigherna Corc' Achlann.
- For 1159, Branán Mac Branáin, toisech Corco Achlann.
- For 1159, Branan, mac Gilla Crist Mic Branan, king of Corco Achlann.
- For 1256, Ragnall Mac Branan toisech Corca Athclann, died.
- For 1295, Conn Mac Branan taisech Corca Athclann, was slain.
- For 1328, Conchobar Mac Branan adbar taisig Corca Athchlann do marbad la Muintir Angaili.
- For 1377, Dermot Bacagh Mac Branan, Chief of Corcachlann, died.
- For 1396, Conn Mac Branan, Chief of Corcachlann, was slain.
- For 1401, Cormac Mac Branan, Chief of Corco-achlann, was treacherously slain by his own kinsman, i.e. Conor, the son of John Mac Branan, &c.
- For 1410, Teige, the son of William, son of Conor Mac Branan, Chief of Corco-Achlann, died on Allhallows Day in his own house at Coille-mor-Cluana-Seancha, after Extreme Unction and praiseworthy Penance, and was interred in the Friars' monastery at Roscommon, in the tomb of his father and grandfather.
Uí Briúin na Sionna - O'Monaghan, descendants of O'Manachain of 866 AD, were chiefs of this sept in the barony of Ballintober, Co. Roscommon, until the year 1249. This was one of three districts in a region of North Roscommon known as the Tri Tuathas (three countries) stretching from Lanesboro in the south to Jamestown in the north; on the bank of the Shannan (na Sinna). The O'Beirne sept, allied with the MacDermotts, displaced the O'Monaghans at that time when the territory, called "Tir Briuin na Sinnan", was between Elphin and Gorestown on the Co. Roscommon side of the Shannon.
The Annals cite:
- For 866, Mannachán, tighearna Ua m-Briúin na Sionna, was slain.
- For 1145, Donn Ua Mannacháin, tigherna Ua m-Briúin na Sionna
- For 1159, Muiredhach Ua Mannacháin, tigherna Ua m-Briúin na Sionna.
- For 1196, Iodnaidhe O'Monahan, Lord of Hy-Briuin na-Sinna.
- For 1232, The church of Kilmore, in Hy-Briuin na-Sinna, was consecrated by Donough O'Conor, Bishop of Elphin; and canons were appointed in the same town by Conn O'Flanagan, who was Prior there.
- For 1249, Teige O'Monahan, Lord of Hy-Briuin-na-Sinna, died on the 6th day of June, and was buried at Kilmore-na-Sinna.
- For 1268, Donn, son of Teige O'Monahan, was slain, together with ten of his people, by Teige O'Flanagan and Gilchreest O'Beirne.
- For 1311, Donnell O'Beirne, Chief of Tir Briuin, died.
- For 1342, Donough O'Beirne, Chief of Tir-Briuin-na-Sinna.
- For 1369, Donough O'Beirne, Chief of Tir-Briuin, died.
- For 1382, Some of the chiefs of Connaught were taken prisoners by Rory O'Conor, at a meeting of his own, namely, O'Hanly, O'Beirne, and Mac Keherny, because he had obtained intelligence that they were forming a friendship with the grandsons of Felim against him.
- For 1406, Teige, son of Donough O'Beirne, Chief of Tir-Briuin-na-Sinna, died.
- For 1415, Tomaltagh, the son of Teige O'Beirne, was slain by Farrell, the son of Dermot Mac Rannall, in a nocturnal attack at Cluain Sithe, in Baile Ella, in the house of Mac an-Donnanaigh; and the daughter of Loughlin O'Hanly was burned there also, on the sixth of the Ides of January.
- For 1428, Cormac O'Beirne, Chief of Tir-Briuin, died.
- For 1451, The three sons of Melaghlin O'Beirne, Teige, William, and Donough, were slain at Cluain Creamha, within the space of one hour, by the descendants of Melaghlin Mag-Rannall and Donnell, the son of Brian O'Beirne.
- For 1459, O'Beirne (Brian), Chief of Tir-Briuin, died.
- For 1465, Melaghlin O'Beirne, Chief of Tir-Briuin-na-Sinna, and his young son, the Gilla-Duv (Melaghlin was his real name), were slain and burned by their own kinsmen and tribe, on the Sunday before Allhallowtide; and Melaghlin's other son, Carbry O'Beirne, was killed by one discharge of an arrow at Bearnach Balbh, by the same people, in the same month.
- For 1492, A depredation was committed by Owen O'Rourke in the territory of Hy- Briuin-na-Sinna, and he slew the son of O'Beirne (Cathal, the son of Murtough, who was son of Teige, son of Cormac).
Cenel Dobtha - Cenel Dofa or Doohy Hanly, comprised one of the Three Tuathas of northern Roscommon, was held by the Ó hAinle (O'Hanly) sept who were chiefs of Cenel Dobtha. In O'Donovan's comments in Topographical Poems of O'Dugan and O'Heerin, he notes notes Cenel Doffa mic Aengusa, now Doohy-Hanly in Roscommon, comprising the parishes of Kilglass, Termonbarry, Cloontuskert and the east half of the parish of Lissonuffy.
The Annals cite:
- For 1133, Mac an Lestair Uí Ainlighi, taoisech Ceneil Dobhtha.
- For 1151, Giolla Coimhdhe, mac Mic an Lestair Ui Ainlighi, taoisech Cenel Dobhtha.
- For 1286, Domnall h. hAnlige, chief of Ceneoil Dobtha.
- For 1297, Manus O'Hanly, Chief of Kinel-Dofa, died.
- For 1358, Conchobar h. hAnligi chief of Ceneoil Dobtha meic Aengusa.
- For 1358, Conor O'Hanly, Chief of the Race of Dofa, son of Aengus, died, after gaining victory over the world and the Devil.
- For 1383, Ivor O'Hanly, heir to the chieftainship of Kinel-Dofa, was slain by his own tribe.
- For 1396, The victory of Creag was gained by O'Conor Roe and his kinsmen over O'Conor Don, Hugh O'Conor, Conn Mac Branan, and Hugh O'Hanly, Chief of Kinel-Dofa. In the conflict were slain Con Mac Branan, Chief of Corcachlann, John O'Teige, the son of John O'Hanly, and many others besides.
- For 1405, Aed h. hAnlide, chief of Ceneoil Dobtha meic Aengais.
- For 1405, Hugh O'Hanly, Chief of Kinel-Dofa, died, and was interred in Cluain Coirpthe.
- For 1408, Conor, the son of Ivor O'Hanly, was slain by the people of Corco-Achlann and the Kinel-Dofa themselves, on the bog of Cluain na-g-Cailleach, on Lá na-m-Bruach-n-Dubh (and that was a hard day to the sons of Ivor O'Hanly, and to Cathal Duv O'Conor), and was interred at Roscommon.
- For 1415, Lochlainn h. Anligi, chief of Ceneoil Dobtha.
- For 1437, Lochlainn h. Anligi, chief of Ceneoil Dobtha.
- For 1439, Mailechlainn h. Anlide, chief of Ceneoil Dobtha.
- For 1452, Gilla-na-naev, the son of Hugh O'Hanly, Lord of Kinel-Dofa, died at Cluain Coirpthe, where he had been blind for a long time, after having resigned his lordship.
- For 1452, Loughlin Oge O'Hanly, Chief of Kinel-Dofa, was treacherously slain in the crannog of Lough Leise by the son of Murrough, son of Gilla-na-naev O'Hanly, and the son of Owney, son of Gilla-na-naev, having been betrayed to them by his own people, namely, by Donnell Carragh O'Maelbrighde, and his son, and by Thomas, the son of Gilla-Crossagh O'Maelbrighde. Rory Boy, the son of Gilla-na-naev, was then elected Chieftain; and he hanged, for their evil deeds, these three stewards of his own people, who had acted treacherously towards Loughlin.
- For 1482, Dermot, the son of Loughlin Oge O'Hanly, heir to the chieftainship of Kinel-Dofa, was treacherously slain by his kinsmen, the descendants of Gilla-na-naev O'Hanly, in violation of a treaty entered into before the relics of Connaught, and of the guarantees of some of its chieftains. Rory Boy O'Hanly, Chief of Kinel-Dofa, died at a venerable old age; and Teige, his kinsman, took his place.
- For 1492, O'Hanly, i.e. Gilla-na-naev, the son of Donnell, Chief of Kinel-Dofa, was slain by his own tribe.
- For 1495, Manus, the son of Owen Roe Mac Manus of Tir-Tuathail-Maoilgairbh, and Murtough, the son of Owny O'Hanly, Chief of the race of Dofa, the son of Aengus, died; and Donnell, the son of Rory Boy, assumed the chieftainship in his place.
Clann Cathail and Clan Connor - Ó Maoilbreannain (Mulrennan) is noted as a sept of Clan Cathail, chief of Clanconnor (in Castlereagh barony). Ó Flannágain (O'Flanagan) is listed as a chief of Clan Cathail, with territory between Mantua and Elphin. Ó Mughróin (O'Moran) is cited as a chief of Clann Cathail, as head of a powerful family seated at Ballintober in Co. Roscommon. Ó Mughráin (O'Moran) is noted early in Co. Galway as chief of Criffon, in the barony of Killian, Roscommon and part of the barony of Ballymoe, Galway.
Clann Cathail is named from Cathal, the son of Muireadhach Muilleathan, who lived in the late 7th/8th century. O'Donovan describes the territory of Clann Cathail (the O Flanagan of Mag n-Aoi in Roscommon) comprising the parishes of Kilmacumshy, Kilcorkey, Shankill, and parts of the parishes of Creeve and Elphin. This was on the borders of the baronies of Roscommon, Castlereagh and Frenchpark.
The Annals cite:
- U735, Cathal son of Muiredach from whom is descended Clann Chathail of Mag Aí, king of Connacht, died.
- For 907/912, Muiredhach, mac Mughróin, tighearna Cloinne Cathail, died.
- For 1022, Donnchadh, toisech Cloinne Cathail, died.
- For 1088, Giolla Coirpthe, mac Cathail Uí Mughróin, toiseach Cloinne Cathail, was slain.
- For 1097, Tadhg, mac Ruaidhri Ui Chonchobhair, tigherna Sil Muiredhaigh, was slain by the Cloinn Choncobhair, i.e. mac Con Luachra Uí Maoil Bhrénainn
- For 1111, Cathal mac Cathail Uí Mughróin, toiseach Cloinne Cathail, died.
- For 1145, Murchadh Ua Maoil Bhrénainn, taoseach Cloinne Conchobhair.
- CS1145, Donn ua Mannacháin, king of Uí Briúin Sinna, and Murchad ua Maílbrénainn, chief of Clann Conchobuir, and his wife, fell by the Uí Briúin of Bréifne in an attack on an encampment.
- For 1150, Muireadhach Ua Flannagáin, taíseach Cloinne Cathail, died.
- For 1162, Cathal, mac mic Cathail Uí Mughróin, toiseach Cloinne Cathail, frí ré, died.
- For 1165, Giolla Criost Ua Maoil Brénainn, taoiseach Cloinne Concobhair, died.
- LC1189, Murchadh O'Flannagain, dux of Clann-Cathail, mortuus est.
- LC1193, Aedh O'Maelbhrenainn, dux of Clann-Conchobhair, occisus est.
- M1193, Hugh O'Mulrenin, Chief of Clann-Conor, was slain by the English of Dublin.
- LC1208, Flaithbhertach O'Flannacain, chief of Clann-Cathail.
- C1231, Flaithbertach O Flannacain, chieftain of Clann Chathail, died on pilgrimage in the monastery of Boyle, having taken the Cross.
- C1289, Tadc O Flannacain, chieftain of the Clann Chathail, rested.
- C1293, Muirchertach O Flannacain, chieftain of Clann Chathail meic Muiredaig, died.
- C1294, Maelsechlainn O Flannacain, chieftain of Clann Chathail, was killed by Cathal son of Tadc Mac Diarmata in the town of Sligo this year.
- C1325, Diarmait O Mailbrenainn, king-chieftain of Clann Conchobair, died.
- C1329, Tomaltach Mac Diarmata raided Diarmait O Flannacain, chieftain of the Clann Chathail.
- C1336, Diarmait O Flannacain, chieftain of the Clann Chathail, died.
- C1336, Toirrdelbach O Conchobair, king of Connacht, collected all the trains of the Tuatha, Clann Chathail, Clann Conchobair and Moylurg at Airtech, after which he captured and destroyed the Great Castle of Mac Goisdelb.
- LC1377, Jeffrey O'Flannagain [Sefraid O Flannacain], chieftain of Clann-Cathail, mortuus est.
- C1474, Diarmait son of Conchobar son of Sefraid [O Flannacain], chieftain of Clann Chathail, died on the Friday before the feast of Michael.
Partraige , or Partry, was an area in County Mayo, roughly west and north of Lough Mask, around the barony of Carra and containing the Partry Mountains. Septs said to originate in this area includeÓ Cadhain (O'Coyne), Ó Dorchaidhe (O'Dorcey or Darcy), Ó Goirmghialla, (O'Gormley), Ó Ciaragain (O'Kerrigan) and Ó Tighearnaigh (O'Tierney). In Leabhar na gCeart, as well as O'Flaherty's Ogygia, claims they were a Damnonian tribe which held Partrige Cera in the barony of Kilmaine; and Partrige Locha, in which are Cong and the field of the first battle of Moytura; and Partrige which extends from Sliabh Patraig to Loch Orbsen or Loch Corrib.
In Tribes of Ui Fiachrach, O'Donovan mentions the Ui Dorchaide and Ui Gormiallaigh as ruling families of Partraighe, and as branches of the Ui Echahc Muaidhe. O'Hart (Pedigrees) also mentions O'Gairmiallaigh or O'Garvaly, and O'Dorchaidhe or O'Dorchy, as chiefs of Partraigh or Partry.
The Annals cite for the terms Partry and Carra:
- For 1206, Hugh O'Goirmghialla, Lord of Partry in Carra, was slain by the men of Carra.
- For 1227, An army was led by Turlough O'Conor, and the English of Meath, into the West of Connaught. They proceeded thence into the country of Carra; they took hostages from the sons of Murtough, and Turlough obtained from them a number of fat beeves out of every cantred in their possession.
- For 1273, Flann O'Tierney, Lord of Carra, was slain by the O'Murrays in a dispute concerning the lordship of Carra, and through the power of Hugh, son of Felim O'Conor.
Fir Domnand - the men of (Irrus) Domnann in the northwest of modern county Mayo. They are speculated to be related to a tribe of Firbolgs, usually called Damnonii, situated in Leinster [Annals of Clonmacnois]. The tribes of Galion and Domnand, alias Laigin, as said in Táin bó Cualnge. Tuath Fer n-domnann is described in Cera (in Erris), in Ui Amalgada and in Ui Fiachra Tuaiscirt, in the Book of Ballymote and Book of Lecan. The Gamanrad lived in Irrus Domnann (about the barony of Erris in co. Mayo) according to the Táin Bó Fraich. The Book of Lecan notes Fir Domnand was located in the northwest of Mayo; in Crích Olnecmacht.
Note: The Celtic tribes of Damnonii and Dumnonii of Britain were located in Scotland and Cornwall, respectively.
The Grecraige (Graicraigi, or Gregraighe) - were noted as a Firbolg tribe that inhabited much of the western part of present day County Sligo between Loch Gara and the Ox mountains. The placename Foibhren is cited in the annals. The tribe of the Crecraige (Cregraigi) was said to settle about the barony of Coolavin, county Sligo, and in the adjacent part of county Roscommon. The Book of Lecan describes the Grecraige as an Aitheachthuath (unfree, or tribute-paying tribe) in Luigni Connacht, about Loch Deichead, the Corand, and in Bearnus Tiri Ailella as far as Mag Tuireadh.
The Annals cite for the term Graicrighe:
- CS665, Cuiméne, abbot of Cluain moccu Nóis his kin was of the Grecraige of Loch Teched fell asleep.
- U753, The slaughter of the Uí Ailella by the Grecraige.
- For 811, Foibhren, in the territory of Graicrighe, was burned and plundered, and numbers were slain there.
- U816, A battle was won over the Uí Fhiachrach of Muiresc by Diarmait son of Tomaltach, and Foibrén in the territory of Grecraige was burned and sacked, very many common people being killed there.
Corca Fhir Trí - Corca-Firthri, the people of the barony of Gallen (Gailenga), co. Mayo; and the baronies of Leyney (Luigne) and Corran in co. Sligo; as cited in Onomasticon Goedelicum. Citing from the annals, a sept referenced as Ui Dobhailen (O'Devlin or perhaps O'Dolan) is noted with connections to Luighne (Connacht) and the people of Corca Fir Thrí. MacLysaght states that O'Devlin is derived from the Irish O Doibhilin, a sept located in the barony of Corran, County Sligo, matching to the reference of Luighne and Gailenga in the Annals (below). He also notes the surname O'Dolan deriving from the Irish O Dobhailen, further noting this sept in Ui Maine country.
The Annals cite for the term Corco Fir Trí:
- For 885, Dobhailen, son of Gormghus, lord of Luighne Connacht, died. He was of the tribe of Corca Firthri, and from him the Ui Dobhailen are descended.
- For 920, Uathmarán, mac Dobhailéin, chief of Luighne Connacht, died.
- For 928, Maol Da Bhonna, son of Dobhailen, lord of Luighne, and Muircheartach, son of Eagra, lord of Luighne, were slain.
- For 944, Domhnall, son of Uathmharan, son of Dobhailen, lord of Corca-Firtri, died.
- CS946, Domnall son of Mael Muadh, king of the Luigne of Connacht, was killed by the son of Uathmurán son of Dobailén and the Corco Fir Trí.
- For 984, Diarmaid, son of Uathmharan, lord of Luighne, died.
- For 993, Fóghartach, mac Diarmada, mic Uathmaráin, tigherna Corca Fir Tri Connacht, do mharbhadh do Ghailengaibh Coraind.
- For 994, Fogartach mac Diarmuda, maic Uathmuran, rí Corco Tri Chonnacht, was slain by the Gailenga of Choraind (Corann).
- For 1031, Cusleibhe Ua Dobhailen [Cú sleibi h-úa Dobuilén], chief of Corca-Firtri, was treacherously slain.
- For 1035, Cú Sléibhe, mac Dobhrain, tigherna Corca Fir Trí, d'écc.
The Ciarraige Áei (Clann Ceithearnaigh) occupied an area near ancient Cruachu on the plain of Magh nAí in central co. Roscomon (near Castlereagh). To the northwest were the Ciarraige Airtig (aka Airtech) on the plain of Magh nAirtig in northwest co. Roscommon (parish of Tibohine). To the west, across the modern co. Mayo border, were the Ciarraige Locha na Áirne. They likely formed part of a single territory before being fragmented by the Ui Briuin Ai in the 8th and 9th centuries. The Corco Cullu, an aithech-thuath (unfree tribe) of the Ciarraige are described as a major population group in Mag nAí at the time of the Ui Briuin acendancy in the 7th century, one of them noted in the annals slaying Ragallach, son of Uatu, (Ui Briuin) king of Connacht in 648.
The sept known as Ó Céirín (O'Kieran, Kearns, Keherny) were in early times in possession of the greater part of the modern barony of Costello, eastern co. Mayo, anciently part of a territory known as Ciarraighe Locha na nÁirne, a.k.a. Ciarraige na nAirneadh, Ciarraige Uachtair, or Ciarraige Iartharach. They were also associated with the neighboring barony of Clanmorris.
The Ciarraige Aidne (sometimes given as or near Óga Beathra) were noted in the southern part of Connacht. They are mentioned in Tribes of Ui Fiachrach (ed. O'Donovan) as one of the tribes inhabiting Aidne before the Ui Fiachrach.
Their ancestry is claimed to originate with an individual named Ciar, who was a common ancestor, and namesake, for four tribal groups referred to as the Ciarraige Luachra, Ciarraige Cuirche, Ciarraige Áei, and Ciarraige Choinnend. The Book of Lecan provides the following Ciarraige names: Ciarraige Luachra, Ciarraige Chuirci, Ciarraige Aei, Ciarraige Choincind, Ciarraige Trimaige, Ciarraige Lacha are nAirnead, and Ciarraige Broengair.
The Annals cite for the Ciarraighe of Connacht:
- For 791, Duineachaidh Ua Daire, lord of Ciarraighe Aei, died.
- For 845, Connmhach, son of Cethernach, half chief of Ciarraighe, died.
- For 997, An army was led by Maelseachlainn into Connaught; and he plundered or burned Magh-Aei, and the son of the lord of Ciarraighe was lost by them.
- For 1155, Fiacha, son of Cethearnach Ua Ceirin, lord of Ciarraighe-Locha-na-nairneadh, died.
- For 1210, Donnchadh Cairbrech O'Briain, with his army, and Geoffroi Mareis, with his army of the Foreigners of Mumha, and Aedh, son of Ruaidhri O'Conchobhair, and the son of O'Flaithbhertaigh along with them, proceeded into Connacht..., from thence to Loch-na-nairne, in Ciarraighe, where they committed great depredations; and they were a fortnight, or nearly twenty nights, in Ciarraighe, and the Connachtmen before them.
- For 1224, Mathghamhain O'Ceirín, king of Ciarraige Locha na nAirne died this year.
- For 1266, Mahon, son of Kehernagh (O'Kerrin), Lord of Ciarraighe in the County of Mayo, was slain by the English.
- For 1266, Mathgamain son of Ceithernach (O Ceirin), king of Ciarraige, was killed by the Galls of Dunmore this year.
- For 1315, The eraghts of the Three Ciarraige were assembled with their flocks and herds, namely the Western Ciarraige, the Ciarraige of Mag nAi and the Ciarraige of Airtech.
- For 1315, Cormac Mac Ceithernaig (Mac Keherny), king of the Ciarraige fell,... along with Ruaidri, King of Connacht.
Moylurg, Airtech, and Tir Tuathail - Moylurg (Magh Luirg) was an area in the north of Co. Rosscommon roughly corresponding to the baronies of Boyle and Frenchpark. The descendants of Mhaoil Ruanaidh (brother of Conor, a quo O'Conor) held sway in this vicinity, as princes of Moylurg. They are first represented as Uí Mhaoil Ruanaidh and then as Mac Diarmata (MacDermot, et al). The influence of the Mac Dermots is reflected in the entries in the Annals (see below).
After being dispossessed of their ancestral lands, the MacDermotts were later to become princes of Coolavin, as successors to the O'Garas (of Gailenga), the former lords of Coolavin, co. Sligo.
Cited by Edward MacLysaght, the Mac Riabhaigh sept (e.g. MacGreevy) were lords of Moylurg until the early 13th Century, becoming tributary to the MacDermots. Fir Scéne, a tribe name of Mac Riabhaigh, whose chief seat was on Loch Cé before the McDermots seized it.
An early genealogy of Clann Maelruanaid, and the Mac Diarmada: (Book of Ballymote)
Aedh mac Concubair m. Tomaltaigh m. Maelruanaid m. Gilli crist m. Concobair m. Cormaic m. Tomaltaig m. Concobair m. Diarmada (A quo Mac Dermot) m. Taidg m. Maelruanaid m. Taidg m. Muircertaig m. Maelruanaid moir (a quo Clann Maelruanaid) m. Taidg an duir m. Cathail m. Concobair m. Taidg moir m. Muirgiusa m. Tomaltaigh m. Muirgaili m. Innrachtaigh m. Muiredaigh muillethain m. Ferghusa m. Ragallaigh m. Uadach m. Aedha m. Echach tirmcharna.
The Annals cite for Moylurg, et al:
- For 1105, Niall mac Mic Riabhaigh (MacGreevy or MacIlrea?), tigherna Callraighe, died.
- For 1124, Maol Sechlainn mac Taidhg, mic Maol Ruanaidh, tigherna Maighe Luirg was slain by the men of Breifne and by Tighearnán Ua Ruairc.
- For 1159, Diarmaid, mac Taidhg Ui Mhaoil Ruanaidh, tigherna Mhaighe Luircc.
- For 1159, Ghiolla Chriost, mac Taidhg Uí Mhaoil Ruanaidh, tigherna Muighe Luirg.
- For 1187, Muirghíus, mac Taidhg h-Ui Mhail Ruainigh, ri Mhuighe Luirg.
- For 1187, Duibhessa, daughter of Ruaidhri O'hEidhin, wife of Conchobhar Mac Diarmada, king of Magh-Luirg, died.
- For 1197, Conchobhar, son of Diarmaid, son of Tadhg O'Maelruanaidh, king of Magh-Luirg, died.
- For 1206, Tomaltagh, the son of Conor, son of Dermot, who was the son of Teige, Lord of Moylurg, Airtech, and Aicidheacht, and chief hero of the Clann-Mulrony, died.
- For 1244, Cormac son of Tomaltach Mac Diarmada of Clann Mhaoil Ruanaidh, king of Magh Luirg, Airteach, Tír Thuathail, and many of the Fortuatha Connacht, died this year.
- For 1265, Muirchertach son of Cathal son of Diarmait son of Tadc O Mailruanaid, king of Moylurg, died this year.
- For 1281, Tadc son of Cathal Mac Diarmata, king of Moylurg, renowned for bounty and valour and nobility, died.
- For 1287, Diarmait Midech son of Diarmait son of Muirgius son of Cathal Mac Diarmata, king of Moylurg, died.
- For 1294, Cathal son of Tadc Mac Diarmata, king of Moylurg, died.
- For 1297, Conchobar son of Taichlech son of Diarmait son of Conchobar son of Diarmait son of Tadc [Mac Diarmata], king of Moylurg and Airtech, senior kinsman and lord of all the Muinter Mailruanaid.
- For 1322, Maelruanaid mac Gilla Crist meic Conchobair meic Cormaic meic Tomaltaig na Carci Meic Diarmata, ri Mugi Luirg (Moylurg), died.
- For 1322, Maelruanaid Mac Diarmata, ri Moigi Luirc (Moylurg).
- For 1332, Tomaltach Mac nDiarmata, ri Muigi Luirc.
- For 1381, Teige Roe Mac Dermot Gall, who had the chieftainship of Airteach, was slain by the Clann-Costello.
- For 1393, Aodh Mac Diarmada, king of Magh Luirg, died.
- For 1404, Conchobhar Mac Diarmada, king of Magh Luirg, died, and Tadhg succeeded him.
- For 1405, Tadhg son of Aodh Mac Diarmada, king of Magh Luirg, was killed by Ó Conchobhair Donn, and Ruaidhrí succeeded him.
- For 1411, Ferghal Mac Maghnusa, lord of Tir-Tuathail, and his son Aedh, were slain
- For 1416, Tadc Oc son of Tadc Ruad Mac Diarmata Gall, lord of Airtech, died. Muirgius Caecus assumed the lordship of Airtech in succession to Tadc Oc.
- For 1343, Concubar Mac Diarmata, king of Magh-Luirg and Airteach and Tir-Oilella and Tir-Tuathail and the Renna and the seven towns of Clann-Cathail.
- For 1458, Tomaltach son of Conchobar Mac Diarmata, king of Moylurg, Airtech, the Coran, Tir Tuathail and a large part of Clann Chathaill.
- For 1465, Cormac Mac Diarmata Gall, lord of Airtech, died.
- For 1486, Rory, son of Rory Caech Mac Dermot, Lord of Moylurg, Airtech, and Tir-Tuathail, died.
- For 1499, Tadg Mac Diarmata, king of Moylurg, Airtech, Tir Thuathail and Clann Chathail, died.
- For 1568, Mac Diarmada died, i.e. Ruaidhri, the son of Tadhg, son of Ruaidhri Og, i.e. king of Magh-Luirg, and Airtech, and Tir-Tuathail, and chief lord over the whole territory of Clann-Maelruanaidh.
- For 1636, Brian Og, son of Brian, son of Ruaidhri, son of Tadhg, son of Ruaidhri Og, i.e., lord of Magh-Luirg, and Airtech, and Tir-Tuathail, died.
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