Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Cellaigh
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Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Cellaigh, 40th King
of Uí Maine and 7th Chief of the Name, died 1180.
sometime after his abduction by an army from Munster
in 1145. His succession meant the end of Síol Anmchadha
's brief independence and overlordship of Uí Maine, and its dynasty would henceforth be confined to their own homeland.
Conchobar is stated in all the genealogies as been the son of Diarmaid, who's immediate descent is uncertain but is given as the son or grandson of Tadhg Mór Ua Cellaigh
, who was killed at the Battle of Clontarf
in 1014. However, it may actually mean that he was the son or grandson of the Tadhg who was abducted in 1145.
says of him that "he built O'Kelly's Church at Clonmacnoise
, in the year 1167 … and is stated in some of the pedigrees to have built twelve churches in the territory of Moenmoy Máenmaige
." His epithet
probably refers to his been fostered, or at least raised, in the area, which is centered around Loughrea
.
iniated civil unreset in Connacht, from about 1177. The Uí Maine appeared to take advantage of this, which cumulated in the Battle of the Conors, which took place at an unknown location, possibly within Máenmaige, sometime in 1180.
The victor was King Ruaidrí son, Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair, who had a palace at Dun Lo (Ballinasloe). The Four Masters relate that Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Cellaigh was killed, along with "his son Teige (Teige Tailtenn Ua Cellaigh); his brother Dermot; Melaghlin, the son of Dermot O'Kelly; and Teige, the son of Teige O'Conor.
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of Uí Maine and 7th Chief of the Name, died 1180.
Origins
Conchobar Maenmaige is agreed in all sources to have been king for forty years, so it appears he succeeded Tadhg Ua CellaighTadhg Ua Cellaigh
Tadhg Ua Cellaigh, 39th King of Uí Maine and 6th Chief of the Name, abducted 1145.-References in the Annals:Tadhg and Uí Maine are mentioned infrequently in the annals, reflecting the kingdom's subordinate status within the kingdom of Connacht...
sometime after his abduction by an army from Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south 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 administrative and judicial purposes...
in 1145. His succession meant the end of Síol Anmchadha
Síol Anmchadha
Síol Anmchadha was a sub-kingdom or lordship of Hy-Many, and ruled by an off-shoot of the Ui Maine called the Síol Anmchadha , from whom the territory took its name....
's brief independence and overlordship of Uí Maine, and its dynasty would henceforth be confined to their own homeland.
Conchobar is stated in all the genealogies as been the son of Diarmaid, who's immediate descent is uncertain but is given as the son or grandson of Tadhg Mór Ua Cellaigh
Tadhg Mór Ua Cellaigh
-Background:Ua Cellaigh was the first King of Uí Maine to bear the surnmae Ua Cellaigh, derived from his grandfather, Ceallach mac Finnachta, who was in turn a sixth-generation descendant of Eoghan Finn, a descendant of the first king, Maine Mór...
, who was killed at the Battle of Clontarf
Battle of Clontarf
The Battle of Clontarf took place on 23 April 1014 between the forces of Brian Boru and the forces led by the King of Leinster, Máel Mórda mac Murchada: composed mainly of his own men, Viking mercenaries from Dublin and the Orkney Islands led by his cousin Sigtrygg, as well as the one rebellious...
in 1014. However, it may actually mean that he was the son or grandson of the Tadhg who was abducted in 1145.
Eccleiastical work
John O'DonovanJohn O'Donovan (scholar)
John O'Donovan , from Atateemore, in the parish of Kilcolumb, County Kilkenny, and educated at Hunt's Academy, Waterford, was an Irish language scholar from Ireland.-Life:...
says of him that "he built O'Kelly's Church at Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise
The monastery of Clonmacnoise is situated in County Offaly, Ireland on the River Shannon south of Athlone....
, in the year 1167 … and is stated in some of the pedigrees to have built twelve churches in the territory of Moenmoy Máenmaige
Máenmaige
Máenmaige was a originally a kingdom, later termed a trícha cét, and in Anglo-Norman times a cantred, which formed the barony of Loughrea.-Early historic rulers:It was first under the control of Ui Fhiachrach Fionn, and later by the Uí Maine...
." His epithet
Epithet
An epithet or byname is a descriptive term accompanying or occurring in place of a name and having entered common usage. It has various shades of meaning when applied to seemingly real or fictitious people, divinities, objects, and binomial nomenclature. It is also a descriptive title...
probably refers to his been fostered, or at least raised, in the area, which is centered around Loughrea
Loughrea
Loughrea is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains.The town expanded in recent years as it increasingly becomes a commuter town for the city of Galway.- Name :...
.
The Battle of the Conors
A decline in the power of Ruaidrí Ua ConchobairRuaidrí Ua Conchobair
Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair , often anglicised Rory O'Connor, reigned as King of Connacht from 1156 to 1186, and from 1166 to 1198 was the last High King before the Norman invasion of Ireland .Ruaidrí was one of over twenty sons of King...
iniated civil unreset in Connacht, from about 1177. The Uí Maine appeared to take advantage of this, which cumulated in the Battle of the Conors, which took place at an unknown location, possibly within Máenmaige, sometime in 1180.
The victor was King Ruaidrí son, Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair, who had a palace at Dun Lo (Ballinasloe). The Four Masters relate that Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Cellaigh was killed, along with "his son Teige (Teige Tailtenn Ua Cellaigh); his brother Dermot; Melaghlin, the son of Dermot O'Kelly; and Teige, the son of Teige O'Conor.
Descendants
Future kings of Ui Maine descended from Conchobar included:- Domnall Mór Ua CellaighDomnall Mór Ua CellaighDomnall Mór Ua Cellaigh, 42nd King of Uí Maine and 9th Chief of the Name, died 1221.-Reign:Domnall Mór's reign is one of the most of obscure of the High Medieval kings of Uí Maine...
, died 1121 - Conchobar Ó CellaighConchobar Ó CellaighConchobar Ó Cellaigh, 43rd King of Uí Maine and 10th Chief of the Name, died 1268.-Historical background:Uí Maine during his reign fell away from subordinate status to the Kings of Connacht and regained something of its former independence, but at the cost of encastellation and settlement under...
, died 1268 - Donnchad Muimnech Ó CellaighDonnchad Muimnech Ó CellaighDonnchad Muimnech Ó Cellaigh was King of Uí Maine and Chief of the Name.Uí Maine during his reign fell away from subordinate status to the Kings of Connacht and regained something of its former independence, but at the cost of encastellation and settlement under Richard Mór de Burgh and his son,...
, died 1307 - Gilbert Ó CellaighGilbert Ó CellaighGilbert Ó Cellaigh was King of Uí Maine and Chief of the Name.-References:* The Tribes and customs of bananas and Hy-Many, John O'Donovan, 1843* The Surnames of Ireland, Edward MacLysaght, Dublin, 1978....
, died 1322 - Tadhg Ó CellaighTadhg Ó Cellaigh-Background:Tadhg was one of five sons of Domhnall mac Conchobar mac Tadhg Taillten Ó Cellaigh, listed as"Gilbert, King of Hy-Many, David, Tadhg Mor of the Battle of Ath na Righ, and Conchobhar, King of Hy-Many, and Aedh...
, died 1316 - Tadgh Óg Ó CellaighTadgh Óg Ó CellaighTadgh Óg Ó Cellaigh was King of Uí Maine and Chief of the Name.-References:* The Tribes and customs of Hy-Many, John O'Donovan, 1843* The Surnames of Ireland, Edward MacLysaght, Dublin, 1978....
, died 1340 - Tadgh Ruadh Ó Cellaigh, died 1410