Toichleach ua Gadhra
King of Gailenga
About Toichleach ua Gadhra
Toichleach Ua Gadhra, King of Gailenga, in medieval Ireland, died in 964.
Toichleach was a grandson of Gadhra, from whom the surname O'Gara derived. He may have been a son of Domhnall mac Gadhra, King of Gailenga, who was killed in 931.
The Annals of the Four Masters, sub anno 964, state that "A victory was gained by Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, i.e. lord of UÃ Fiachrach Aidhne, and by Maelseachlainn, son of Arcda, over Fergal Ua Ruairc, where seven hundred were lost, together with Toichleach Ua Gadhra, lord of South Luighne."
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Who was Toichleach ua Gadhra?
King of Gailenga
When did Toichleach ua Gadhra die?
Toichleach ua Gadhra died in 964.
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