Conall mac Máele Dúib
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Conall mac Máele Dúib, died 629
) 14th King of the Uí Maine.
In his time the Uí Maine were allied and subject to the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne
, a branch of the Connachta
. They were ruled at this time by Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin
(died 663
) who ruled at the height of their power. Guaire attacked Munster but was defeated at the Battle of Carn Feradaig (Carhernarry, County Limerick) by the Munster king Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib
(died 639
). Conall was slain fighting on Guaire's side in this battle.
629
Year 629 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 629 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Persian and Byzantine Empires :* September –...
) 14th King of the Uí Maine.
In his time the Uí Maine were allied and subject to the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne
Uí Fiachrach Aidhne
Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:...
, a branch of the Connachta
Connachta
The Connachta are a group of medieval Irish dynasties who claimed descent from the legendary High King Conn Cétchathach...
. They were ruled at this time by Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin
Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin
Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin was a king of Connacht. A member of the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne and son of king Colmán mac Cobthaig . Guiare ruled at the height of Ui Fiachrach Aidne power in south Connacht.-Early reign:...
(died 663
663
Year 663 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 663 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Byzantine Empire :* Byzantine Emperor Constans II...
) who ruled at the height of their power. Guaire attacked Munster but was defeated at the Battle of Carn Feradaig (Carhernarry, County Limerick) by the Munster king Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib
Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib
Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib was a King of Munster from the Eóganacht Chaisil branch of the Eoganachta. He succeeded Cathal mac Áedo Flaind Chathrach of the Glendamnach branch in 628. He was the younger brother of a previous king Fíngen mac Áedo Duib...
(died 639
639
Year 639 was a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 639 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Europe :* Clovis II succeeds Dagobert I as king of the...
). Conall was slain fighting on Guaire's side in this battle.