Cathrannach mac Cathal, possible

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of Máenmaige, died 801. In 801 the

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records the deaths of ''Cathrannach mac Cathal of Maenmag, and the anchorite Ninnid.'' Nothing further appears to be known of Cathrannach. His death occurred at a time of conflict between the kingdoms of

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and

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for control of Maenmaige, with Uí Maine eventually incorporating the kingdom into theirs.

External links

* http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005A/

References

* ''Medieval Ireland: Territorial, Political and Economic Divisions'', Paul MacCotter, Four Courts Press, 2008, pp. 140–141. 9th-century Irish monarchs Nobility from County Galway 801 deaths Year of birth unknown {{ireland-noble-stub