Flann mac Áedo
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Flann mac Áedo was a King of Fir Cúl in Brega of the Síl nDlúthaig sept of the Síl nÁedo Sláine of Brega. He was the son of Áed mac Dlúthaig
(died 701), King of Fir Cúl and great-grandson of Ailill Cruitire
mac Áedo Sláine (died 634), a king of Brega.
In his time a feud broke out among the Síl nÁedo Sláine between the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore and the northern septs of Uí Chonaing of Cnogba (Knowth
) and the Síl nDlúthaig of Fir Cúl. The Síl nDlúthaig also had a feud with the main Clann Cholmáin
line of Uisnech
in Mide. Flann's father Áed had killed Diarmait Dian
mac Airmetaig Cáech, the King of Uisnech in 689.
In 711 the high king Fergal mac Máele Dúin
(died 722) of the Cenél nEógain defeated and slew Flann's brother Cú Raí mac Áedo at the Battle of Sliab Fúait (in the Fews, Co.Armagh) along with the king of Uí Méith.
In 712 the feud among the Síl nÁedo Sláine was intensified when Flann defeated and slew Maine mac Néill
of Uí Chernaig. In 714 Flann fought the Battle of Bile Tened (near Moynalty
with the Clann Cholmáin led by Murchad Midi
(died 715). In the first encounter two brothers of Murchad were slain, but, in the second encounter, Flann himself was slain.
His brother Gormgal mac Áedo was slain in the Battle of Cenannas (near Kells) fighting for Amalgaid mac Congalaig
(died 718) of Uí Chonaing versus Conall Grant of the Uí Chernaig. His son Dúngal mac Flainn (died 747) was King of Fir Cúl .
Áed mac Dlúthaig
Áed mac Dlúthaig was a King of Fir Cúl in Brega of the Síl nDlúthaig sept of the Síl nÁedo Sláine of Brega. He was the grandson of Ailill Cruitire mac Áedo Sláine , a king of Brega....
(died 701), King of Fir Cúl and great-grandson of Ailill Cruitire
Ailill Cruitire
Ailill Cruitire mac Áedo Sláine was a King of Brega from the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Ui Neill. He was the son of the high king Áed Sláine mac Diarmato . His byname meant "harper"....
mac Áedo Sláine (died 634), a king of Brega.
In his time a feud broke out among the Síl nÁedo Sláine between the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore and the northern septs of Uí Chonaing of Cnogba (Knowth
Knowth
Knowth is a Neolithic passage grave and an ancient monument of Brú na Bóinne in the valley of the River Boyne in Ireland.Knowth is the largest of all passage graves situated within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The site consists of one large mound and 17 smaller satellite tombs...
) and the Síl nDlúthaig of Fir Cúl. The Síl nDlúthaig also had a feud with the main Clann Cholmáin
Clann Cholmáin
Clann Cholmáin is the name of the dynasty descended from Colmán Mór , son of Diarmait mac Cerbaill. Part of the Southern Uí Néill — they were the kings of Mide — they traced their descent to Niall Noígiallach and his son Conall Cremthainne.Related dynasties descended through Conall...
line of Uisnech
Uisnech
The Hill of Uisneach, or Ushnagh, also Uisnech , formerly regarded as the centre of Ireland, is a historical site in County Westmeath . The 182 metre hill lies on the north side of the R390 road, 8 km east of the village of Ballymore, beside the village of Loughanavally...
in Mide. Flann's father Áed had killed Diarmait Dian
Diarmait Dian
Diarmait Dian mac Airmetaig was a King of Uisnech in Mide of the Clann Cholmáin. He was the grandson of Conall Guthbinn mac Suibni , a previous king. His father Airmetach Cáech was slain at the Battle of Mag Rath in 637...
mac Airmetaig Cáech, the King of Uisnech in 689.
In 711 the high king Fergal mac Máele Dúin
Fergal mac Máele Dúin
Fergal mac Máele Dúin was High King of Ireland. Fergal belonged to the Cenél nEógain sept of the northern Uí Néill. He was the son of Máel Dúin mac Máele Fithrich , a King of Ailech, and great grandson of the high king Áed Uaridnach...
(died 722) of the Cenél nEógain defeated and slew Flann's brother Cú Raí mac Áedo at the Battle of Sliab Fúait (in the Fews, Co.Armagh) along with the king of Uí Méith.
In 712 the feud among the Síl nÁedo Sláine was intensified when Flann defeated and slew Maine mac Néill
Maine mac Néill
Maine mac Néill was a king in southern Brega of the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore of the Síl nÁedo Sláine. He was the son of Niall mac Cernaig Sotal and great-grandson of the high king Diarmait mac Áedo Sláine ....
of Uí Chernaig. In 714 Flann fought the Battle of Bile Tened (near Moynalty
Moynalty
Moynalty is a village in the north-west of County Meath in Ireland. It is located at the junction of the R194 and R164 regional roads north of Kells, near the border with County Cavan. It was part of the Kells Poor Law Union...
with the Clann Cholmáin led by Murchad Midi
Murchad Midi
Murchad mac Diarmato , called Murchad Midi , was an Irish king. One of four or more sons of Diarmait Dian, he succeeded his father as King of Uisnech at the latter's death in 689....
(died 715). In the first encounter two brothers of Murchad were slain, but, in the second encounter, Flann himself was slain.
His brother Gormgal mac Áedo was slain in the Battle of Cenannas (near Kells) fighting for Amalgaid mac Congalaig
Amalgaid mac Congalaig
Amalgaid mac Congalaig was a King of Brega from the Uí Chonaing sept of Cnogba of the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Ui Neill. He was the son of Congalach mac Conaing Cuirre...
(died 718) of Uí Chonaing versus Conall Grant of the Uí Chernaig. His son Dúngal mac Flainn (died 747) was King of Fir Cúl .