Congalach Cnogba, High King of Ireland1
M, #150121, d. 956
Last Edited=9 Jul 2005
Congalach Cnogba, High King of Ireland was the son of Máel Mithig (?).2 He died in 956.1
He was a member of the House of Síl nÁedo Sláine.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Congalach Cnogba of Ireland in 944.1
He was a member of the House of Síl nÁedo Sláine.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Congalach Cnogba of Ireland in 944.1
Citations
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
- [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 281. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
Muircheartach na Cochall, King of Ailech1
M, #150122, d. 943
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
Muircheartach na Cochall, King of Ailech was the son of Niall Glúndub, High King of Ireland and Gormfhlaith (?).2,3 He married Flann (?), daughter of Donnchadh (?) High King of Ireland.1 He married Dubhdara (?), daughter of Ceallach, King of Ossory, in 941.1 He died in 943.4
KING OF AILECH 938–43.1 Frequently defeated the Norsemen based on Dublin, also carried war into the Norse-occupied Hebrides 941.1 Had established ascendancy over all Ireland on behalf of his father-in-law the HIGH KING by 941.1 He was also known as Muirchertach rigdoamna Érenn (?).2 ‘of the Leather Cloaks.1'
KING OF AILECH 938–43.1 Frequently defeated the Norsemen based on Dublin, also carried war into the Norse-occupied Hebrides 941.1 Had established ascendancy over all Ireland on behalf of his father-in-law the HIGH KING by 941.1 He was also known as Muirchertach rigdoamna Érenn (?).2 ‘of the Leather Cloaks.1'
Children of Muircheartach na Cochall, King of Ailech and Flann (?)
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3004. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 284. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
Domnall ua Néill, High King of Ireland1
M, #150123, d. 980
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
Domnall ua Néill, High King of Ireland was the son of Muircheartach na Cochall, King of Ailech and Flann (?).1,2 He married Mor (?), daughter of Tadhg ‘of the Three Towers' (?) King of Connaught.3 He died in 980.1
Ua Neill or ‘grands of Niall.3' First of his family so styled, perhaps establishing this later surname as a quasi-title in the period 944–56 when to be grandson of NIALL Glundubh meant to be heir to the high-kingship despite the usurpation of CONGALACH, KING OF BREGA), Ardmacha.3 He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Domnall ua Néill of Ireland in 956.1
Ua Neill or ‘grands of Niall.3' First of his family so styled, perhaps establishing this later surname as a quasi-title in the period 944–56 when to be grandson of NIALL Glundubh meant to be heir to the high-kingship despite the usurpation of CONGALACH, KING OF BREGA), Ardmacha.3 He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Domnall ua Néill of Ireland in 956.1
Children of Domnall ua Néill, High King of Ireland and Mor (?)
Citations
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003). Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 2, page 3004.
- [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 284. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
Domnall (?)1
M, #150124, d. 952
Last Edited=20 May 2008
Child of Domnall (?)
Citations
- [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 284. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
Máel Sechnaill II, High King of Ireland1
M, #150125, d. 1022
Last Edited=9 Jul 2005
Máel Sechnaill II, High King of Ireland was the son of Domnall (?).1 He died in 1022.1
He was a member of the House of Clann Cholmáin.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Máel Sechnaill II of Ireland in 980.1 He was deposed as High King of Ireland in 1002.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Máel Sechnaill II of Ireland in 1014.1
He was a member of the House of Clann Cholmáin.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Máel Sechnaill II of Ireland in 980.1 He was deposed as High King of Ireland in 1002.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Máel Sechnaill II of Ireland in 1014.1
Citations
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
Muiredach (?)1
M, #150126
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
Children of Muiredach (?)
Citations
- [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 284. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003). Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Lochlainn (?)1
M, #150127
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
Child of Lochlainn (?)
- Ardgar, King of Ailech+2 d. 1064
Citations
- [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 284. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3004. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Ardgar, King of Ailech1
M, #150128, d. 1064
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
Ardgar, King of Ailech was the son of Lochlainn (?).2 He died in 1064.3
In 1051 having previously held the local Kingship of Tulach Og and 1054–61.1 In 1061 KING OF AILECH.1
In 1051 having previously held the local Kingship of Tulach Og and 1054–61.1 In 1061 KING OF AILECH.1
Children of Ardgar, King of Ailech
- Domnall ua Lochlainn, High King of Ireland+2 d. 1121
- Muirdach (?)3 d. 1129
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3004. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
- [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 284. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
Domnall ua Lochlainn, High King of Ireland1
M, #150129, d. 1121
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
Domnall ua Lochlainn, High King of Ireland was the son of Ardgar, King of Ailech.1 He died in 1121.1
He gained the title of King Domnall ua Lochlainn of Ailech.1 HIGH KING OF IRELAND.2 He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Domnall ua Lochlainn of Ireland in 1119.1 In 1119 (an unknown value).2 In 1241 ancestor of the Mac LOCHLAINN Kings of the CENEL EOGHAINN (the last of whom, DOMNALL, was killed at the hands of Brian O'Neill (see below) , together with ten of his immediate family and all the other CENEL EOGHAIN Chieftains who opposed O'Neill).2
He gained the title of King Domnall ua Lochlainn of Ailech.1 HIGH KING OF IRELAND.2 He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Domnall ua Lochlainn of Ireland in 1119.1 In 1119 (an unknown value).2 In 1241 ancestor of the Mac LOCHLAINN Kings of the CENEL EOGHAINN (the last of whom, DOMNALL, was killed at the hands of Brian O'Neill (see below) , together with ten of his immediate family and all the other CENEL EOGHAIN Chieftains who opposed O'Neill).2
Children of Domnall ua Lochlainn, High King of Ireland
- Niall (?)+1 d. 1129
- Conchobar (?)3 d. 1136
Citations
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3004. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 284. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
Tairrdelbach II ua Conchobair, High King of Ireland1
M, #150130, d. 1156
Last Edited=9 Jul 2005
Tairrdelbach II ua Conchobair, High King of Ireland died in 1156.1
He gained the title of King Tairrdelbach II of Connacht.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Tairrdelbach II of Ireland in 1121.1
He gained the title of King Tairrdelbach II of Connacht.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Tairrdelbach II of Ireland in 1121.1
Child of Tairrdelbach II ua Conchobair, High King of Ireland
- Ruiadrí, High King of Ireland1 d. 1198
Citations
- [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 76. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.




