Dubhchobhlaigh
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Dubhchobhlaigh, aka Dubh Cobhlaigh is an Irish language
female
forename.
Dubhchobhlaigh was a Gaelic
-Irish
forename first used by members of the royal
dynasty
of Connacht
. It was borne by upwards of twenty notable
Gaelic women between the 10th and 16th centuries in Ireland.
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
female
Female
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forename.
Dubhchobhlaigh was a Gaelic
Gaels
The Gaels or Goidels are speakers of one of the Goidelic Celtic languages: Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. Goidelic speech originated in Ireland and subsequently spread to western and northern Scotland and the Isle of Man....
-Irish
Irish people
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forename first used by members of the royal
Monarchy
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dynasty
Dynasty
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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...
. It was borne by upwards of twenty notable
Notable
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Gaelic women between the 10th and 16th centuries in Ireland.
Bearers of the Name
- Dub Chablaigh ingen CathalDub Chablaigh ingen Cathal-Background:Dubh Chablaigh was a daughter of King Cathal mac Conchobar mac Taidg of Connacht, who died in 1010. Her mother's identity is uncertain. Her brothers and half-brothers were Tadg in Eich Gil, Brian, Conchobor, In Cléirech, and Tadhg Díreach....
, Empress of the Irish, died 1009. - Dubh Chablaigh ingen ÁedDubh Chablaigh ingen Áed-Background:Dubh Chablaigh was a daughter of King Áed in Gai Bernaig of Connacht . Her siblings included Cú Chonnacht, Tadg Murchad Liathnach , Cathal , Niall Odar -Background:Dubh Chablaigh was a daughter of King Áed in Gai Bernaig of Connacht (died 1067). Her siblings included Cú Chonnacht,...
, daughter of King Áed in Gai BernaigÁed in Gai BernaigÁed Ua Conchobair or Áed in Gai Bernaig, King of Connacht, reigned 1046–1067.King Art of Connaught was slain by the Cinel-Conaill in 1046, "the second year after his having plundered Cluain-mic-Nois."...
, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of MunsterMunsterMunster 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...
, died 1088. - Dubhchobhlaigh ingen Gillai Patraic, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of Osraighe, died 1095. - Dub Coblaig Ní Briain, PrincessPrincessPrincess is the feminine form of prince . Most often, the term has been used for the consort of a prince, or his daughters....
of ThomondThomondThomond The region of Ireland associated with the name Thomond is County Clare, County Limerick and north County Tipperary; effectively most of north Munster. The name is used by a variety of establishments and organisations located in , or associated with the region...
, died 1095 - Dubhchobhlaigh inghen Diarmada, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of IrelandIrelandIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, died 1097. - Dubhchobhlaigh Bean Ua hEaghraDubhchobhlaigh Bean Ua hEaghraDubhchobhlaigh Bean Ua hEaghra, aka Dubhchobhlaigh Ní Conchobair, Queen of Luighne Connacht, died 1131.-Family background:Dubhchobhlaigh was the only recorded daughter of King Ruaidrí na Saide Buide of Connacht, who ruled the kingdom from 1087 till his mutilation and deposition in 1092...
, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of Luighne ConnachtLuighne ConnachtLuighne Connacht was a territory located in north-central Connacht, on the boarders of what is now County Mayo and County Sligo.-Origin:The Luighne were a people, originally found in Brega, south of Kells in what is now County Meath. The baronys of Lune in Meath, and Leyney in Sligo, were called...
, died 1131. - Dub Coblaigh Ní Conchobhair, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of Cenél ConaillCenél ConaillThe 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....
, drowned 1153. - Dubhcobhlach Ní Maíl Ruanaid, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of ConnachtConnachtConnacht , 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...
, died 1168. - Dubcobhlaigh Ní Ruairc, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of IrelandIrelandIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, died 1181. - Dubhcobhlaigh Níc Diarmata, died 1231.
- Dubhcobhlaigh Bean Uí Birn, died 1340/43.
- Dubhcoblaigh Ní Raighillaigh, died 1367.
- Dubhcoblaigh Ní Raghnaill, died 1378.
- Dubh Choblaigh Ní Diarmata, died 1381.
- Dubhcobhlaigh Ní Conchobair Failghe, died 1381.
- Dub Choblaigh Níc Uidhir, died 1444.
- Dubhcoblaigh Bean Mac Diarmada Rúaid, died 1532.
External links
- http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005B/
- http://childsfamily.com/reunion/PS82/PS82_199.HTM
- http://www.medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Dubchoblaig.shtml