Blathmac mac Máele Cobo
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Blathmac mac Máele Cobo was a Dal Fiatach
king of Ulaid
. He was the son of Máel Cobo mac Fiachnai
(died 647). He ruled from 647 to 670.
The Dal Fiatach dominated the kingship of Ulster from 637 to 674. Family strife was a common theme among the dynasty at this time. His father was slain or killed by Blathmac's cousin Congal Cennfota mac Dúnchada
(died 674) in 647. The Irish annals mention Blathmac's death as king prior to Congal's with that title so it can be assumed that Blathmac acquired the title despite Congal's killing of his father.
In 668 the Battle of Fertas (near Belfast
) was fought between the Ulaid (Dal Fiatach) and the Cruithne
(or Dal nAraide) and Cathussach mac Luirgéne, their king, was defeated and slain.
Blathmac had seven sons including Bécc Bairrche mac Blathmaic
(died 718), a king of Ulaid.
Dál Fiatach
The Dál Fiatach were a group of related dynasties located in eastern Ulster in the Early Christian and Early Medieval periods of the history of Ireland.-Description:...
king of Ulaid
Ulaid
The Ulaid or Ulaidh were a people of early Ireland who gave their name to the modern province of Ulster...
. He was the son of Máel Cobo mac Fiachnai
Máel Cobo mac Fiachnai
Máel Cobo mac Fiachnai was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid. He was the son of Fiachnae mac Demmáin and half-brother of Dúnchad mac Fiachnai , previous kings. He ruled from circa 644-647....
(died 647). He ruled from 647 to 670.
The Dal Fiatach dominated the kingship of Ulster from 637 to 674. Family strife was a common theme among the dynasty at this time. His father was slain or killed by Blathmac's cousin Congal Cennfota mac Dúnchada
Congal Cennfota mac Dúnchada
Congal Cennfota mac Dúnchada was a Dal Fiatach king of Ulaid. He was the son of Dúnchad mac Fiachnai , a previous king. He ruled from 670 to 674. His nickname Cennfota means "Long-headed"....
(died 674) in 647. The Irish annals mention Blathmac's death as king prior to Congal's with that title so it can be assumed that Blathmac acquired the title despite Congal's killing of his father.
In 668 the Battle of Fertas (near Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
) was fought between the Ulaid (Dal Fiatach) and the Cruithne
Cruthin
The Cruthin were a people of early Ireland, who occupied parts of Counties Down, Antrim and Londonderry in the early medieval period....
(or Dal nAraide) and Cathussach mac Luirgéne, their king, was defeated and slain.
Blathmac had seven sons including Bécc Bairrche mac Blathmaic
Bécc Bairrche mac Blathmaic
Bécc Bairrche mac Blathmaic was king of Ulaid from 692 to 707 from the Dal Fiatach clan. He was the son of Blathmac mac Máel Cobha , a previous king. His byname Bairrche refers to the region of the Mourne Mountains in south County Down...
(died 718), a king of Ulaid.