Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail
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Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail (died 768) was a King of Connacht
from the Uí Briúin
branch of the Connachta
. He was the son of Cathal mac Muiredaig
Muillethan (died 735), a previous king. He was of the Síl Cathail sept of the Ui Briun and ruled from 764 to 768.
In 766, Dub-Indrecht inflicted a crushing defeat on the Conmaicne
Cúile Tolad at the Battle of Sruthair (Shrule
, County Mayo
) and their king Áed Dub, son of Taichlech, fell. This was part of the Ui Briun expansion to the west.
His grandson, Fergus mac Fothaid
(died 843), was a later king of Connacht.
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
from the Uí Briúin
Uí Briúin
The Uí Briúin were an Irish kin-group. Their eponymous apical ancestor was Brion, son of Eochaid Mugmedon and Mongfind, and an elder half brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages. They formed part of the Connachta, along with the Uí Fiachrach and Uí Ailello, putative descendants of Eochaid Mugmedon's...
branch of the Connachta
Connachta
The Connachta are a group of medieval Irish dynasties who claimed descent from the legendary High King Conn Cétchathach...
. He was the son of Cathal mac Muiredaig
Cathal mac Muiredaig
Cathal mac Muiredaig Muillethan was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Muiredach Muillethan mac Fergusso , a previous king and brother of Indrechtach mac Muiredaig Muillethan . He was of the Síl Muiredaig sept of the Uí Briúin...
Muillethan (died 735), a previous king. He was of the Síl Cathail sept of the Ui Briun and ruled from 764 to 768.
In 766, Dub-Indrecht inflicted a crushing defeat on the Conmaicne
Conmaicne
The Conmhaicne or Conmaicne were an ancient tribal grouping that were divided into a number of distinct branches that were found scattered around Ireland in the early medieval period. They settled in Connacht, where they gave their name to several territories....
Cúile Tolad at the Battle of Sruthair (Shrule
Shrule
Shrule is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. The boundary between Mayo and County Galway lies on the edge of the village. The Black River divides Shrule between Galway and Mayo....
, County Mayo
County Mayo
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...
) and their king Áed Dub, son of Taichlech, fell. This was part of the Ui Briun expansion to the west.
His grandson, Fergus mac Fothaid
Fergus mac Fothaid
Fergus mac Fothaid was a King of Connacht from the Uí Briúin branch of the Connachta. He reigned from 840-843.He was of the Síl Cathail sept and grandson of Dub-Indrecht mac Cathail , a previous king...
(died 843), was a later king of Connacht.