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Maigh Seóla
Maigh Seóla (), also known as Hy Briuin Seola, was the territory that included land along the east shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. It was bounded to the east by the Uí Maine vassal kingdom of Soghain and extended roughly from what is now Clarinbridge in the south to Knockmaa Hill in the north. Its rulers belonged to the Uí Briúin Seóla and are sometimes found in the annals under the title "King of Uí Briúin" and "King of South Connacht". The earliest identifiable kings belonged to the line that became the Clann Cosgraigh. However in later times the line which would become the Muintir Murchada, under the O'Flaherty chiefs, monopolized the kingship. The Muintir Murchada were based at Loch Cime (later called Lough Hackett) until forced west of Lough Corrib during the de Burgo led English invasion of Connacht in the 13th century. According to the 17th-century historian Ruaidhrí Ó Flaithbheartaigh, Maigh Seóla was considered part of Iar Conna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Donn Mac Cumasgach
Donn mac Cumasgach was a king of Maigh Seóla who died in 752. He may be the earliest recorded ruler of Maigh Seóla, as he is referred to as ''King of the Uí Briúin of the South'' in the annals' obit. In the Leabhar na nGenealach, he is stated to be the great-grandson of Cenn Fáelad mac Colgan and the father of Coscrach Mór, the eponym of the Clann Cosgraigh. The Annals of Ulster place his killing ''sub anno'' 757, but do not name his killer. The king-list of Maigh Seóla is difficult to reassemble due to its royal line's sporadic annalistic appearances. However, Connmhach Mór mac Coscraigh—apparently Donn's grandson through the Coscrach Mór mac Duinn in the Leabhar na nGenealach line—is the next king of the region mentioned in the annals. Connmhach appears as the victor at the Battle of Drung in 836 and in his obit is described as "King of Uí Briúin", though he was himself also king of Hy Briuin Seola. References * ''West or H-Iar Connaught'' Ruaidhrí Ó Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amhalgaidh Mac Cathal
Amhalgaidh mac Cathal (died 1075) was King of Maigh Seóla and Iar Connacht. Biography Amhalgaidh was the son of the previous king, Cathal mac Ruaidhri, who appears to have died at Armagh in 1043. He was lord in 1051 when the annals state that: ''Amhalgaidh, son of Cathal, lord of West Connaught, was blinded by Aedh Ua Conchobhair, lord of East Connaught, after he had been held in captivity for the space of one year and upwards; after which he (Ua Conchobhair) fixed his residence in West Connaught.'' The Annals of Inisfallen state that in ''1048 Inis Locha Cime was sacked and razed by Ua Conchobuir, king of Connachta.'' From this point onwards, the Ua Conchobair kings of Connacht made their residence in Maigh Seola. While they still possessed lands on the east shores of Lough Corrib, the Muintir Murchada began to move into what is now known as Connemara. Amhalgaidh died in 1075. References * ''West or H-Iar Connaught'' Ruaidhrí Ó Flaithbheartaigh, 1684 (publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathal Mac Ruaidhri
Cathal mac Ruaidhri (died 1043) was King of Maigh Seóla/Iar Connacht. Biography Cathal was the great-grandson of Flaithbheartach mac Eimhin, the eponym of the Ua Flaithbertaig chiefs and fourth great-grandson of Murchadh mac Maenach, the namesake of the Muintir Murchada. The year after he became king, the annals record that "Cathal, son of Ruaidhri, lord of West Connaught, went on his pilgrimage to Ard-Macha (Armagh)." He appears to have died there in 1043. He was succeeded by his son, Amhalgaidh. References * ''West or H-Iar Connaught'' Ruaidhrí Ó Flaithbheartaigh, 1684 (published 1846, ed. James Hardiman James Hardiman (February 1782 – 13 November 1855), also known as Séamus Ó hArgadáin, was a librarian at Queen's College, Galway and an important historian. Hardiman is best remembered for his '' History of the Town and County of Galway'' (1 ...). * ''Origin of the Surname O'Flaherty'', Anthony Matthews, Dublin, 1968, p.40. * ''Irish Kings and High-Kings'', F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murchadh An Chapail Ua Flaithbheartaigh
Muireadhach ua Flaithbheartach, also known as Murchadh an Chapail Ua Flaithbheartaigh (died 1034-6), was King of Maigh Seóla. Biography The Annals of Inisfallen state ''1027 - Muiredach Ua Flaithbertaig besieged Cathal, son of Ruaidrí, on Inis Crema in Loch Oirbsen, and divided his land despite him.'' The Chronicon Scotorum states ''Muiredhach ua Flaitbertaigh king of the Ua mBriuin Sheola was treacherously killed.'' Muireadhach was a grandson of Flaithbheartach, hence his suffix, which would become the surname Ua/Ó Flaithbheartaigh/ O'Flaherty. The genealogies name his father as Maelcairearda; a person of this name died in 993, listed a king of Uí Briúin, but not explicitly as king of Uí Briúin ''Seóla''. He is listed as having three sons – Ruaidhrí of Lough Cimbe, Donagh Aluinn and Aedh. From Ruaidhrí and Donagh would descended the eastern and western Ó Flaithbheartaigh's of Connemara. See also * Ó Flaithbertaigh References * ''West or H-Iar Connaug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Mac Maelruanaidh
Brian mac Maelruanaidh (died 1003) was King of Maigh Seóla. Biography All that is known for certain of Brian is contained in his obit, dated 1003: ''Brian, son of Maelruanaidh, lord of West Connaught, was slain by his own people'' In that year, "the Ui-Fiachrach Aidhne aided by West Connaught fought a battle against the Uí Maine" and "the men of West Meath ... wherein fell Gillaceallaigh, son of Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Ui-Fiachrach; Conchobhar, son of Ubban; Ceannfaeladh, son of Ruaidhri, and many others. Finn, son of Marcan, Tanist of Ui-Maine, fell in the heat of the conflict." It is not known if this conflict had any role in Brian's assassination. Both the Muintir Murchada and Uí Fiachrach Aidhne were allied with Brian Boru, who was the son of a daughter of Urchadh mac Murchadh. References * ''West or H-Iar Connaught'' Ruaidhrí Ó Flaithbheartaigh, 1684 (published 1846, ed. James Hardiman). * ''Origin of the Surname O'Flaherty'', Anthony Matthews, Dubli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maelcairearda
Maelcairearda (died 993) was King of Uí Briúin Seóla. Biography There is uncertainty over the succession between Murchad mac Flann mac Glethneachan and Brian. A ''Maelcairearda'' King of Uí Briúin, is recorded in the annals as dying in 993 but this may refer to Uí Briúin proper, or indeed its offshoots. (Early kings of Uí Briúin Seóla were often described as kings of all Uí Briúin as well.) Ruaidhri mac Coscraigh of the Clann Cosgraigh appears in the Annals of Tighernach and Inisfallen ''sub anno'' 992 as king of Uí Briúin and South Connacht, when he is killed fighting the Corcu Modruad and Uí Fiachrach Aidhne, suggesting Ruaidhri is Maelcairearda's immediate predecessor. In the O'Flaherty genealogies, Maelcairearda is given as the father of Muireadhach ua Flaithbheartach (died 1034). A notable event took place on the crannog home of Muintir Murchada, at Lough Cimbe (now Lough Hackett) in 991: ''The wind sunk the island of Loch Cimbe suddenly, with its dreac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruaidhrí Mac Coscraigh
Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the /''Ruaidhrí'' and /''Ruaraidh'' and is common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas. for the given name "Rory". The meaning of the name is "red king", composed of ''ruadh'' ("red") and ''rígh'' ("king"). In Ireland and Scotland, it is generally seen as a masculine name and therefore rarely given to females. History An early use of the name in antiquity is in reference to Rudraige mac Sithrigi, a High King of Ireland who eventually spawned the Ulaid (indeed, this tribe are sometimes known as ''Clanna Rudhraighe''). Ruadrí mac Domnall was the grandfather of famous Scottish king Macbeth and the eponymous founder of ''Clann Ruaidrí'' ( House of Moray). Throughout the Middle Ages, the name was in use by various kings, such as Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin, Ruaidrí na Saide Buide and Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, the last High King of Ireland. As well as this, Ruairí Óg Ó Mórdha, the famous King of Laois ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murchad Mac Flann Mac Glethneachan
Murchad mac Flann mac Glethneachan () was King of Maigh Seóla. Biography All that is known of Murchad is contained in an entry in the Annals of the Four Masters, ''sub anno'' 973, the year Murchadh Glunillar ua Flaithbheartach, King of Aileach, invaded Connacht and gave battle to King Cathal mac Tadg at Ceis Corran. Cathal was killed as were some of his prime vassals - ''"Geibheannach, son of Aedh, lord of Ui-Maine; Tadhg, son of Muircheartach, chief of Ui-Diarmada; Murchadh, son of Flann, son of Glethneachan, chief of Clann-Murchadha; and Seirridh Ua Flaithbheartaigh, with a countless number along with them."'' Murchadh totally plundered Connaught afterwards, while Cathal was succeeded as King of Connacht by Cathal mac Conchobar mac Taidg. See also * Cathal mac Tadg, King of Connacht * Geibennach mac Aedha, King of Uí Maine References * ''West or H-Iar Connaught'' Ruaidhrí Ó Flaithbheartaigh Roderick O'Flaherty (; 1629–1718 or 1716) was an Irish historia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donnchadh Mac Urchadh
Donnchadh mac Urchadh (died 959) was the King of Maigh Seóla. Nothing certain seems to be known about Donnchadh, Although he is believed to have been an uncle of Brian Boru. He is not listed in the genealogies. References * ''West or H-Iar Connaught'' Ruaidhrí Ó Flaithbheartaigh, 1684 (published 1846, ed. James Hardiman James Hardiman (February 1782 – 13 November 1855), also known as Séamus Ó hArgadáin, was a librarian at Queen's College, Galway and an important historian. Hardiman is best remembered for his '' History of the Town and County of Galway'' (1 ...). * ''Origin of the Surname O'Flaherty'', Anthony Matthews, Dublin, 1968, p. 40. * ''Irish Kings and High-Kings'', Francis John Byrne (2001), Dublin: Four Courts Press, * ''Annals of Ulster'' aCELT: Corpus of Electronic TextsaUniversity College Cork* Byrne, Francis John (2001), Irish Kings and High-Kings, Dublin: Four Courts Press, Nobility from County Galway 959 deaths 10th-century Irish mona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urchadh Mac Murchadh
Urchadh mac Murchadh (also called Archad Dearg) (died 943) was King of Maigh Seóla.A Chorographical Description of West Or H-Iar Connaught: Written A.D. 1684 by Roderic O'Flaherty, page 365, https://archive.org/details/achorographical00oflgoog/page/n385 Biography Urchadh is one of the earliest attested kings of Uí Briúin Seóla, whose rulers also seem to have exercised some authority over Iar Connacht. His dynasty, the Muintir Murchada, took their name from his father, Murchadh mac Maenach. The Ó Flaithbertaigh family would later claim him as an ancestor. Family Urchadh had an elder brother called Urumhain or Earca. In addition to his son and successor, Donnchadh, he had three known daughters who achieved notable marriages: * Bé Binn inion Urchadh, married Cennétig mac Lorcáin, king of Thomond. * Creassa inion Urchadh, married Tadg mac Cathail, king of Connacht. * Caineach inion Urchadh, married a prince of the Síol Muireadaigh. Through his daughter Bé Binn, Urch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
