Conall mac Máele Dúib

Conall mac Máele Dúib, died 629, )[1] 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.[2]

Preceded by
Aedh Buidhe
King of Uí Maine
600/604629
Succeeded by
Marcán mac Tommáin

Notes

  1. all dates per The Chronology of the Irish Annals, Daniel P. McCarthy
  2. Annals of Ulster, AU 627.2; Annals of Tigernach, AT 628.3

References

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