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Indrechtach mac Dungalaig

d. 748

King of Brega

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About Indrechtach mac Dungalaig

Indrechtach mac Dungalaig (died 748) was a King of Brega from the Uí Chonaing sept of Cnogba (Knowth) of the Síl nÁedo Slåine branch of the southern Ui Neill. He was the grandson of Conaing Cuirre (died 662), a previous king. He ruled from 742 to 748.

In 743 he fought the Battle of Daim Deirg in Brega where he defeated DĂșngal mac Flainn, king of Fir ChĂșl, who was slain. The SĂ­l nDlĂșthaig sept of the SĂ­l nÁedo SlĂĄine had been allies of the UĂ­ Chonaing in their rivalry with the southern Brega sept of UĂ­ Chernaig and this is the first time these two septs are mentioned in conflict in the Annals of Ulster. Indrechtach is called king of Ciannachta (regis Ciannachte) in his death obit in the annals.

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Important facts

Died
748
Positions held
Kings of Brega

Frequently asked questions

Who was Indrechtach mac Dungalaig?

King of Brega

When did Indrechtach mac Dungalaig die?

Indrechtach mac Dungalaig died in 748.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Indrechtach mac Dungalaig

· Wikidata: Q6027065

· DBpedia: Indrechtach mac Dungalaig

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