Cathussach mac Ailello
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Cathussach mac Ailello was a Dal nAraide king of Ulaid
(Ulster). He was the son of Ailill mac Dúngaile Eilni
(died 690), a previous King of Dál nAraidi and nephew of Cú Chuarán mac Dúngail Eilni
(died 708), a previous king of Ulaid. He ruled from 735-749. He belonged to a branch of this family settled in Mag nEinli, a plain between the Bann and Bush in County Antrim.
It is uncertain at what date he acquired the kingship of Dal nAraide. The death of Dub dá Inber mac Congalaig as King of Cruithne ( the title used for them at this time in the annals) is recorded in 727. Indrechtach mac Lethlobair
(died 741) is also listed before Cathussach in the king lists but it is possible he resigned the kingship to Indrechtach upon becoming King of Ulaid in 735.
Cathussach was killed at Ráith Beithech (Rathveagh, modern County Antrim) probably in the interest of the rival Dal Fiatach
who retook the kingship of Ulaid.
Neither the Annals of Tigernach nor the Annals of Ulster give him the title King of Ulaid at his death notice but instead refer to him as King of the Cruithne. Professor Byrne believes that there may have been an interregnum in Ulaid between 735-750. This would give a possible reign for Cathussach over the Dal nAraide from 741-749 if this were true and would explain his placing in the king lists of the Cruithne.
His son Cináed Ciarrge mac Cathussaig
(died 776) was also King of Dal nAraide.
Ulaid
The Ulaid or Ulaidh were a people of early Ireland who gave their name to the modern province of Ulster...
(Ulster). He was the son of Ailill mac Dúngaile Eilni
Ailill mac Dúngaile Eilni
Aillil mac Dúngaile Eilni was a Dal nAraide king of the Cruithne. He was the son of Dúngal Eilni mac Scandail , a previous king. He ruled from 682-690....
(died 690), a previous King of Dál nAraidi and nephew of Cú Chuarán mac Dúngail Eilni
Cú Chuarán mac Dúngail Eilni
Cú Chuarán mac Dúngaile was a Dal nAraide king of Ulaid. He was the son of Dúngal Eilni mac Scandail and brother of Ailill mac Dúngaile Eilni , previous Kings of Dál nAraidi...
(died 708), a previous king of Ulaid. He ruled from 735-749. He belonged to a branch of this family settled in Mag nEinli, a plain between the Bann and Bush in County Antrim.
It is uncertain at what date he acquired the kingship of Dal nAraide. The death of Dub dá Inber mac Congalaig as King of Cruithne ( the title used for them at this time in the annals) is recorded in 727. Indrechtach mac Lethlobair
Indrechtach mac Lethlobair
Indrechtach mac Lethlobair was a Dal nAraide king of the Cruithne in Ulaid . He was the son of Lethlobar mac Echach , a previous king. He belonged to the main ruling dynasty of the Dal nAraide known as the Uí Chóelbad based in Mag Line, east of Antrim town in modern county Antrim.It is uncertain...
(died 741) is also listed before Cathussach in the king lists but it is possible he resigned the kingship to Indrechtach upon becoming King of Ulaid in 735.
Cathussach was killed at Ráith Beithech (Rathveagh, modern County Antrim) probably in the interest of the rival Dal Fiatach
Dál Fiatach
The Dál Fiatach were a group of related dynasties located in eastern Ulster in the Early Christian and Early Medieval periods of the history of Ireland.-Description:...
who retook the kingship of Ulaid.
Neither the Annals of Tigernach nor the Annals of Ulster give him the title King of Ulaid at his death notice but instead refer to him as King of the Cruithne. Professor Byrne believes that there may have been an interregnum in Ulaid between 735-750. This would give a possible reign for Cathussach over the Dal nAraide from 741-749 if this were true and would explain his placing in the king lists of the Cruithne.
His son Cináed Ciarrge mac Cathussaig
Cináed Ciarrge mac Cathussaig
Cináed Ciarrge mac Cathussaig was a Dal nAraide king in Ulaid . He was the son of Cathussach mac Ailello , a previous king and possible King of all Ulaid. He belonged to the Eilne branch of the family...
(died 776) was also King of Dal nAraide.