Áed Muinderg
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Áed mac Flaithbertaig called Áed Muinderg, was a chief of the Cenél Conaill
of the northern Uí Néill
. He was the son of the high king Flaithbertach mac Loingsig
(died 765). His byname Muinderg means "red-necked".
His father Flaithbertach was the last Cenél Conaill high king of Ireland. He was deposed or abdicated in 734 in favor of the rival northern Ui Neill family, the Cenél nEógain
, led by Áed Allán
(died 743). His father later died as a monk at Armagh in 765.
Áed Allán was defeated and slain in the battle at Seredmag by Domnall Midi
(died 763) of the Clann Cholmáin
branch of the southern Ui Neill in 743. Domnall may have appointed Áed Muinderg as his deputy in the north and he is styled "King of the North" (Rí
in Tuaiscert) in the Irish annals
. As such his rule in the north lasted from 743 to 747.
His brothers Loingsech mac Flaithbertaig
(died 754) and Murchad mac Flaithbertaig
(died 767) were simply called chiefs of the Cenél Conaill. His son Domnall mac Áeda Muindeirg
(died 804) was also called King of the North in the annals.
Cenél Conaill
The Cenél Conaill is the name of the "kindred" or descendants of Conall Gulban, son of Niall Noígiallach defined by oral and recorded history. They were also known in Scotland as the Kindred of Saint Columba....
of the northern Uí Néill
Uí Néill
The Uí Néill are Irish and Scottish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noigiallach , an historical King of Tara who died about 405....
. He was the son of the high king Flaithbertach mac Loingsig
Flaithbertach mac Loingsig
Flaithbertach mac Loingsig was a High King of Ireland. He was a member of the Cenél Conaill, a branch of the northern Uí Néill. He was the son of Loingsech mac Óengusso , a previous high king...
(died 765). His byname Muinderg means "red-necked".
His father Flaithbertach was the last Cenél Conaill high king of Ireland. He was deposed or abdicated in 734 in favor of the rival northern Ui Neill family, the Cenél nEógain
Cenél nEógain
Cenél nEóġain is the name of the "kindred" or descendants of Eógan mac Néill , son of Niall Noígiallach who founded the kingdom of Tír Eoghain in the 5th century...
, led by Áed Allán
Áed Allán
Áed Allán was an 8th century Irish king of Ailech and High King of Ireland. Áed Allán was the son of Fergal mac Máele Dúin and a member of the Cenél nEógain, a branch of the Northern Uí Néill....
(died 743). His father later died as a monk at Armagh in 765.
Áed Allán was defeated and slain in the battle at Seredmag by Domnall Midi
Domnall Midi
Domhnall Mac Murchada , called Domnall Midi , was High King of Ireland. He belonged to the Clann Cholmáin branch of the Uí Néill...
(died 763) of the Clann Cholmáin
Clann Cholmáin
Clann Cholmáin is the name of the dynasty descended from Colmán Mór , son of Diarmait mac Cerbaill. Part of the Southern Uí Néill — they were the kings of Mide — they traced their descent to Niall Noígiallach and his son Conall Cremthainne.Related dynasties descended through Conall...
branch of the southern Ui Neill in 743. Domnall may have appointed Áed Muinderg as his deputy in the north and he is styled "King of the North" (Rí
Rí
Rí, or very commonly ríg , is an ancient Gaelic word meaning "King". It is used in historical texts referring to the Irish and Scottish kings and those of similar rank. While the modern Irish word is exactly the same, in modern Scottish it is Rìgh, apparently derived from the genitive. The word...
in Tuaiscert) in the Irish annals
Irish annals
A number of Irish annals were compiled up to and shortly after the end of Gaelic Ireland in the 17th century.Annals were originally a means by which monks determined the yearly chronology of feast days...
. As such his rule in the north lasted from 743 to 747.
His brothers Loingsech mac Flaithbertaig
Loingsech mac Flaithbertaig
Loingsech mac Flaithbertaig was a chief of the Cenél Conaill of the northern Uí Néill in modern County Donegal. He was the son of the high king Flaithbertach mac Loingsig who abdicated in 734 and retired to the monastery at Armagh....
(died 754) and Murchad mac Flaithbertaig
Murchad mac Flaithbertaig
Murchad mac Flaithbertaig was a chief of the Cenél Conaill of the northern Uí Néill in modern County Donegal. He was the son of the high king Flaithbertach mac Loingsig who abdicated in 734 and retired to the monastery at Armagh.....
(died 767) were simply called chiefs of the Cenél Conaill. His son Domnall mac Áeda Muindeirg
Domnall mac Áeda Muindeirg
Domnall mac Áeda Muindeirg was a chief of the Cenél Conaill of the northern Uí Néill in modern County Donegal and sometimes styled "King of the North". He was the son of Áed Muinderg and grandson of the high king Flaithbertach mac Loingsig .During the eighth century the Cenél Conaill vied with...
(died 804) was also called King of the North in the annals.