Ailill mac Cathail
King of Munster
About Ailill mac Cathail
Lived 601 – 701 (aged 99–100). Ailill mac Cathail was a king.
Ailill mac Cathail Con-cen-máthair (died 701) was a King of Munster from the Glendamnach branch of the Eóganachta. He was the son of Cathal Cú-cen-máthair mac Cathail (d. 665) and brother of his predecessor Finguine mac Cathail Con-cen-máthair (d. 696).
Though mentioned in the annals as king and in the saga Senchas Fagbála Caisil "The Story of the Finding of Cashel", he is omitted from lists in the Laud Synchronisms and the Book of Leinster. Also in the list of signatories to the signing of Adomnan's Law of the Innocents at Birr in 697; he is only mentioned as king of Mag Feimin while Eterscél mac Máele Umai (d. 721) is named king of Munster.
Ailil had three sons: Fogantach, Aonghus and Dubhda but none of his descendants were kings.
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Who was Ailill mac Cathail?
King of Munster
When was Ailill mac Cathail born?
Ailill mac Cathail was born in 601.
When did Ailill mac Cathail die?
Ailill mac Cathail died in 701.
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Ailill mac Cathail was a king.
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