Cú Cherca mac Fáeláin
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Cú Cherca mac Fáeláin was a King of Osraige in modern County Kilkenny
. He was the son of Fáelán mac Crundmaíl (died 660), a previous king. The dynasty that ruled over Osraige in the early Christian period was known as the Dál Birn. He ruled from 693 to 712. The Irish annals mention only his death. His son Anmchad mac Con Cherca
(died circa 761) was also King of Osraige.
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
. He was the son of Fáelán mac Crundmaíl (died 660), a previous king. The dynasty that ruled over Osraige in the early Christian period was known as the Dál Birn. He ruled from 693 to 712. The Irish annals mention only his death. His son Anmchad mac Con Cherca
Anmchad mac Con Cherca
Anmchad mac Con Cherca was king of Osraige, a kingdom largely situated in modern County Kilkenny and forming part of the kingdom and province of Munster in south and south-west Ireland...
(died circa 761) was also King of Osraige.