Cian mac Máelmuaid
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Cian mac Máelmuaid was a son of Máel Muad mac Brain
, who was twice King of Munster. Cian's father had been killed by Brian Boru
at the Battle of Belach Lechta
. He was a member of Uí Echach Muman or Eóganacht Raithlind
.
Cian became a close ally of Brian, allegedly marrying his daughter Sadb, according to late traditions.
Máel Muad mac Brain
Máel Muad mac Brain , commonly anglicised Molloy, was King of Munster, first possibly from 959 or alternatively 963 to around 970, when he may have been deposed by Mathgamain mac Cennétig of the Dál gCais, and then again from 976, following his putting to death of the latter, until his own death...
, who was twice King of Munster. Cian's father had been killed by Brian Boru
Brian Boru
Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig, , , was an Irish king who ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill. Building on the achievements of his father, Cennétig mac Lorcain, and especially his elder brother, Mathgamain, Brian first made himself King of Munster, then subjugated...
at the Battle of Belach Lechta
Battle of Belach Lechta
The Battle of Belach Lechta or Bealach Leachta was an important battle fought in 978 in Munster between Máel Muad mac Brain, King of Munster, and Brian Bóruma, younger brother of Mathgamain mac Cennétig and future High King of Ireland...
. He was a member of Uí Echach Muman or Eóganacht Raithlind
Eóganacht Raithlind
Eóganacht Raithlind or Uí Echach Muman are a branch of the Eóganachta, the ruling dynasty of Munster during the 5th-10th centuries. They took their name from Raithlinn or Raithleann described around the area of Bandon, in the same area...
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Cian became a close ally of Brian, allegedly marrying his daughter Sadb, according to late traditions.