Conall mac Máele Dúib, died 629, ) 14th King of the

Uí Maine U or u, is the twenty-first and sixth-to-last letter and fifth vowel letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''u'' (pro ...

. In his time the Uí Maine were allied and subject to the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne, a branch of the

Connachta The Connachta are a group of medieval Irish dynasties who claimed descent from the legendary High King Conn Cétchathach (Conn of the Hundred Battles). The modern western province of Connacht (Irish ''Cúige Chonnacht'', province, literally "f ...

. They were ruled at this time by Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin (died 663) who ruled at the height of their power. Guaire attacked Munster but was defeated at the Battle of Carn Feradaig (Carhernarry, County Limerick) by the Munster king Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib (died 639). Conall was slain fighting on Guaire's side in this battle.''Annals of Ulster'', AU 627.2; ''Annals of Tigernach'', AT 628.3

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* ''Annals of Ulster'' a
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* ''Annals of Tigernach'' a

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of McCarthy's synchronisms at Trinity College Dublin. * Byrne, Francis John (2001), Irish Kings and High-Kings, Dublin: Four Courts Press, People from County Galway People from County Roscommon 629 deaths 7th-century Irish monarchs Year of birth unknown Kings of Uí Maine {{Ireland-royal-stub