Artgal mac Cathail
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Artgal mac Cathail was a King of Connacht
from the Uí Briúin
branch of the Connachta
. He was the son of Cathal mac Muiredaig
Muillethan (died 735), a previous king and brother of Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail
(died 768). He was of the Síl Cathail sept of the Ui Briun and ruled from 777 to 782.
In 777 The Ui Fiachrach
who are from now on excluded from the throne slaughtered the Calraige. In 778 Artgal slaughtered the Ui Maine at the Battle of Mag Dairben.
In 780 the third enforcement of the law of Saint Commán of Roscommon
and the abbot Áedán was imposed on the three Connachta. Artgal abdicated in 782 and went on a pilgrimage to Iona
the following year where he died in 791.
His son Cináed mac Artgail
(died 792) was also a 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...
from the Uí Briúin
Uí Briúin
The Uí Briúin were an Irish kin-group. Their eponymous apical ancestor was Brion, son of Eochaid Mugmedon and Mongfind, and an elder half brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages. They formed part of the Connachta, along with the Uí Fiachrach and Uí Ailello, putative descendants of Eochaid Mugmedon's...
branch of the Connachta
Connachta
The Connachta are a group of medieval Irish dynasties who claimed descent from the legendary High King Conn Cétchathach...
. He was the son of Cathal mac Muiredaig
Cathal mac Muiredaig
Cathal mac Muiredaig Muillethan was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Muiredach Muillethan mac Fergusso , a previous king and brother of Indrechtach mac Muiredaig Muillethan . He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the Uí Briúin...
Muillethan (died 735), a previous king and brother of Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail
Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail
Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Cathal mac Muiredaig Muillethan , a previous king...
(died 768). He was of the Síl Cathail sept of the Ui Briun and ruled from 777 to 782.
In 777 The Ui Fiachrach
Uí Fiachrach
The Uí Fiachrach were a dynasty who originated in, and whose descendants later ruled, the coicead or fifth of Connacht at different times from the mid-first millennium onwards. They claimed descent from Fiachrae, an older half-brother of Niall Noigiallach or Niall of the Nine Hostages...
who are from now on excluded from the throne slaughtered the Calraige. In 778 Artgal slaughtered the Ui Maine at the Battle of Mag Dairben.
In 780 the third enforcement of the law of Saint Commán 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:...
and the abbot Áedán was imposed on the three Connachta. Artgal abdicated in 782 and went on a pilgrimage to Iona
Iona
Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Irish monasticism for four centuries and is today renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and a place for retreats...
the following year where he died in 791.
His son Cináed mac Artgail
Cináed mac Artgail
Cináed mac Artgaile was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Artgal mac Cathail , a previous king. He was of the Síl Cathail sept of the Ui Briun....
(died 792) was also a king of Connacht.