Fergus mac Fogartaig
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Fergus mac Fogartaig (or Fergal) was King of South Brega
of the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore of the Síl nÁedo Sláine
branch of the southern Ui Neill
. He was the son of the high king Fogartach mac Néill
(died 724). He ruled from 738 to 751.
The annals do not mention any events regarding him other than his death obit. His death obit, though, in the Annals of Ulster has significance as the first time the title King of Southern Brega (regis Deisceird Breg) is used.
His sons included Máel Dúin mac Fergusa
(died 785) and Cernach mac Fergusa
(died 805), both called Kings of Loch Gabor as well as Ailill mac Fergusa
(died 800), styled King of South Brega.
Kings of Brega
-Overview:Brega took its name from Mag Breg, the plain of Brega, in modern County Meath, County Louth and County Dublin, Ireland. They formed part of the Uí Néill kindred, belonging to the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Uí Néill. The kingdom of Brega included the Hill of Tara, the site...
of the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore of the Síl nÁedo Sláine
Síl nÁedo Sláine
Síl nÁedo Sláine is the name of the descendants of Áed Sláine , son of Diarmait mac Cerbaill. Part of the Southern Uí Néill—they were the kings of Brega—they claimed descent from Niall Noígiallach and his son Conall Cremthainne....
branch of the southern Ui Neill
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 Fogartach mac Néill
Fogartach mac Néill
Fogartach mac Néill , sometimes called Fogartach ua Cernaich, was an Irish king who is reckoned a High King of Ireland. He belonged to the Uí Chernaig sept of the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Uí Néill...
(died 724). He ruled from 738 to 751.
The annals do not mention any events regarding him other than his death obit. His death obit, though, in the Annals of Ulster has significance as the first time the title King of Southern Brega (regis Deisceird Breg) is used.
His sons included Máel Dúin mac Fergusa
Máel Dúin mac Fergusa
Máel Dúin mac Fergusa was King of South Brega of the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore of the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Ui Neill. He was the son of Fergus mac Fogartaig , a previous king of South Brega, and grandson of the high-king Fogartach mac Néill...
(died 785) and Cernach mac Fergusa
Cernach mac Fergusa
Cernach mac Fergusa was a King of in South Brega of the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore of the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Ui Neill...
(died 805), both called Kings of Loch Gabor as well as Ailill mac Fergusa
Ailill mac Fergusa
Ailill mac Fergusa was King of South Brega of the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore of the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Ui Neill. He was the son of Fergus mac Fogartaig and brother of Máel Dúin mac Fergusa , previous kings. he ruled from 797-800.The annals record that he died from being...
(died 800), styled King of South Brega.