, Domnall ‘Ilchegach’, High King of Ireland
| Birth Name | Domnall ‘Ilchegach’, High King of Ireland |
| Gender | male |
Narrative
Domnall also went by the nick-name of Domnall 'Ilchegach' (or in English, the Deceitful). He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain. In 538 he defeated Eogan, King of Connaught, on the River Sligo. In 549 he defeated Ailill, King of Connaught. He fought in the Battle of Cul-Dreimhe in 561, where he defeated Diarmaid, High King of Ireland (head of the southern Ui Neill). In 562 he defeated the Irish Picts. In 563 he defeated the Leinsterman. He succeeded to the title of High King of Ireland joint in 565.
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Events
| Event | Date | Place | Description | Sources |
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| Death | 566 | |||
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Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | , Muirchertach I, High King of Ireland | 534 | ||
| , Domnall ‘Ilchegach’, High King of Ireland | 566 |
Families
Family of , Domnall ‘Ilchegach’, High King of Ireland |
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| Name | Birth Date | Death Date |
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| , Áed ‘Uaridnach’, High King of Ireland | 612 |
Pedigree
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, Muirchertach I, High King of Ireland
- , Domnall 'Ilchegach', High King of Ireland