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Congalach Cnogba

950 – 956

High King of Ireland

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About Congalach Cnogba

Lived 950 – 956 (aged 5–6).

Conghalach Cnoghbha (older spelling: Congalach Cnogba or Congalach mac Máel Mithig) was High King of Ireland, according to the lists in the Annals of the Four Masters, from around 944 to 956. Congalach is one of the twelve "kings of Ireland" listed in the hand of the original scribe of the Annals of Ulster.

A member of the Síl nÁedo Sláine Kings of Brega, a branch of the southern Uí Néill, Congalach was a descendant in the tenth generation of Áed Sláine, which was presented as the basis for his kingship. Maternally, Congalach was a member of Clann Cholmáin, the dominant branch of the southern Uí Néill, a grandson of Flann Sinna and sister's son of his predecessor as High King Donnchad Donn. The Annals of Innisfallen, rather than having Congalach as sole High King, associate him with his frequent enemy Ruaidrí ua Canannáin of the Cenél Conaill.

The Irish annals record Congalach at war with most of his neighbours, variously ally and enemy of the Norse-Gael king of Dublin Amlaíb Cuarán. Congalach eventually met his death fighting the Laigin and the Norse-Gaels of Dublin in 956, in an ambush at Dún Ailinne (County Kildare).

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Important facts

Born
950, Ireland
Birth century
Died
956, Ireland
Positions held
Kings of Brega, High King of Ireland
Also known as
Conghalach Cnoghbha

Frequently asked questions

Who was Congalach Cnogba?

High King of Ireland

When was Congalach Cnogba born?

Congalach Cnogba was born in 950 in Ireland.

When did Congalach Cnogba die?

Congalach Cnogba died in 956 in Ireland.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Congalach Cnogba

· Wikidata: Q1152990

· DBpedia: Congalach Cnogba

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