Aedh Dall Ua Conchobair
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Aedh Dall Ua Conchobair, Prince
of Connacht
, died 1194.
Aedh was the eldest child of King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (1088–1156). His mother's identity is uncertain - Tairrdelbach had six wives - but his full brothers were Tadhg Alainn (died 1143 or 1144) and Abbot
Máel Ísa
of Roscommon
(died 1223).
Despite his seniority, Aedh's half-brother, Conchobair Ua Conchobair
was favoured by their father. In 1135, during a political low-point in Tairrdelbach's career, Aedh, in concert with his half-brother Ruaidrí
, staged a rebellion.
Their attempt failed. Ruaidrí was protected by the Archbishop
of Connacht
, but Aedh, together with his confederate Uada Ua Con Ceanainn, was blinded by Conchobair, and Dairmait Ua Mail Ruanaid.
He died in 1194. He was the father or uncle of Tommaltach Ua Conchobair
, Archbishop of Armagh
1180 to 1201.
Prince
Prince is a general term for a ruler, monarch or member of a monarch's or former monarch's family, and is a hereditary title in the nobility of some European states. The feminine equivalent is a princess...
of Connacht
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
, died 1194.
Aedh was the eldest child of King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (1088–1156). His mother's identity is uncertain - Tairrdelbach had six wives - but his full brothers were Tadhg Alainn (died 1143 or 1144) and Abbot
Abbot
The word abbot, meaning father, is a title given to the head of a monastery in various traditions, including Christianity. The office may also be given as an honorary title to a clergyman who is not actually the head of a monastery...
Máel Ísa
Máel Ísa
Mael Isa Ua Conchobair, Prince of Connacht and Abbot of Roscommon, died 1223.-Family background:Mael Isa was a son of King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair of Connacht by one of his six wives....
of Roscommon
Roscommon
Roscommon is the county town of County Roscommon in Ireland. Its population at the 2006 census stood at 5,017 . The town is located near the junctions of the N60, N61 and N63 roads.-History:...
(died 1223).
Despite his seniority, Aedh's half-brother, Conchobair Ua Conchobair
Conchobair Ua Conchobair
Conchobair Ua Conchobair , served as Tánaiste of Connacht, fl. 1126–1144.-Background:Conchobair was one of over twenty sons sired by Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair, and his first chosen heir.-King of Dublin:1126...
was favoured by their father. In 1135, during a political low-point in Tairrdelbach's career, Aedh, in concert with his half-brother Ruaidrí
Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair
Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair , often anglicised Rory O'Connor, reigned as King of Connacht from 1156 to 1186, and from 1166 to 1198 was the last High King before the Norman invasion of Ireland .Ruaidrí was one of over twenty sons of King...
, staged a rebellion.
Their attempt failed. Ruaidrí was protected by the Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
of Connacht
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
, but Aedh, together with his confederate Uada Ua Con Ceanainn, was blinded by Conchobair, and Dairmait Ua Mail Ruanaid.
He died in 1194. He was the father or uncle of Tommaltach Ua Conchobair
Tommaltach Ua Conchobair
Tommaltach Ua Conchobair, bishop of Elphin and archbishop of Armagh, lived from c. 1150-1201.-Family background:Ua Conchobair was a grandson of King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair of Connacht via his son, Aed...
, Archbishop of Armagh
Archbishop of Armagh
The Archbishop of Armagh is the title of the presiding ecclesiastical figure of each of the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland in the region around Armagh in Northern Ireland...
1180 to 1201.
Annalistic references
- 1136. Aedh, son of Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair was blinded by Toirdhealbhach himself.
- 1194.Hugh Dall (the Blind), the son of Turlough O'Conor, died. (from the Annals of the Four MastersAnnals of the Four MastersThe Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland or the Annals of the Four Masters are a chronicle of medieval Irish history...
)
- 1136. Aedh, son of Toirdhelbhach Ua Conchobhair, was blinded by his own brother. (from the Annals of Lough CéAnnals of Lough CéThe Annals of Loch Cé cover events, mainly in Connacht and its neighbouring regions, from 1014 to 1590. It takes its name from Lough Cé in the kingdom of Moylurg - now north County Roscommon - which was the centre of power of the Clan MacDermot...