Airechtach ua Dunchadh Muirsce
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Airechtach ua Dunchadh Muirsce, King of Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe
, died 730.
Airechtach was a grandson of Dúnchad Muirisci
. However, unlike his grandfather he never became King of Connacht
.
730. Airechtach, grandson of Dunchadh Muirsce, chief of Ui Fiachrach, died.
Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe
Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe were a branch of the Ui Fiachrach dynasty of the Connachta. They were centered in the Moy River valley of Co. Mayo. The Uí Fiachrach Muaide territory at its widest reach included the baronies of Erris and Tirawley in Co. Mayo, and the barony of Tireragh in Co. Sligo...
, died 730.
Airechtach was a grandson of Dúnchad Muirisci
Dúnchad Muirisci
Dúnchad Muirisci mac Tipraite was a King of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach branch of the Connachta. He was of the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe sept based along the River Moy. This line was descended from Fiachnae, a brother of Ailill Molt ....
. However, unlike his grandfather he never became King 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...
.
730. Airechtach, grandson of Dunchadh Muirsce, chief of Ui Fiachrach, died.
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