Cillíne mac Forannáin
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Cillíne mac Forannáin was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly
. He was the great grandson of a brother (Máel Uma) of Áed Rón mac Cathail
(died 604), a previous king.
He is listed as king in the Book of Leinster king list and is also mentioned in a poem in the genealogies about the royal fort at Rathangan, County Kildare. His exact reign dates are uncertain. Though listed after Ailill mac Áedo Róin
(died 639) in the king list; the poem mentions a king named Conaing between their reigns.
He was slain in internal conflict among the Uí Failge at the Battle of Cúil Corra. He was apparently succeeded by a certain Máel Dúin. Eventually his nephew Fland Dá Chongal
became king.
County Offaly
County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Offaly County Council is...
. He was the great grandson of a brother (Máel Uma) of Áed Rón mac Cathail
Áed Rón mac Cathail
Áed Rón mac Cathail was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly. He was the grandson of Bruidge mac Nath Í , a previous king....
(died 604), a previous king.
He is listed as king in the Book of Leinster king list and is also mentioned in a poem in the genealogies about the royal fort at Rathangan, County Kildare. His exact reign dates are uncertain. Though listed after Ailill mac Áedo Róin
Ailill mac Áedo Róin
Ailill mac Áedo Róin was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly. He was the son of Áed Rón mac Cathail , a previous king....
(died 639) in the king list; the poem mentions a king named Conaing between their reigns.
He was slain in internal conflict among the Uí Failge at the Battle of Cúil Corra. He was apparently succeeded by a certain Máel Dúin. Eventually his nephew Fland Dá Chongal
Fland Dá Chongal
Fland Dá Chongal or Flann Ua Congaile was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly.Fland is not mentioned in the annals of Ireland but appears in king lists and genealogies...
became king.