Domnall Donn (died 696) was king of
Dál Riata (modern western
Scotland). He was a son of
Conall Crandomna.
His death is reported by the
Annals of Ulster
The ''Annals of Ulster'' ( ga, Annála Uladh) are annals of medieval Ireland. The entries span the years from 431 AD to 1540 AD. The entries up to 1489 AD were compiled in the late 15th century by the scribe Ruaidhrí Ó Luinín, ...
, but without mention of a title. He is among the kings named by the
Duan Albanach, following his father and
Dúnchad mac Conaing, which assigns him an improbable reign of 13 years. He may have been co-ruler with his brother
Máel Dúin mac Conaill
Máel Dúin mac Conaill (died 688) was a king in Dál Riata (modern western Scotland).
He was the son of Conall Crandomna. His death is reported by the Annals of Ulster, but without mention of a title. He is among the kings named by the Duan Alban ...
, or have reigned for 3 years rather than 13, making his rule 693–696 approximately.
If he was king of Dál Riata, rather than only of the
Cenél nGabráin of
Kintyre, he was followed by
Ferchar Fota of the
Cenél Loairn. The next king of the Cenél nGabráin known is
Eochaid mac Domangairt.
References
*
Anderson, Alan Orr, ''Early Sources of Scottish History A.D 500–1286'', volume 1. Reprinted with corrections. Paul Watkins, Stamford, 1990.
*
Bannerman, John, ''Studies in the History of Dalriada.'' Scottish Academic Press, Edinburgh, 1974.
External links
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7th-century births
696 deaths
Kings of Dál Riata
7th-century Irish monarchs
7th-century Scottish monarchs
7th-century Scottish people