ua Néill, Domnall High King of Ireland

Birth Name ua Néill, Domnall High King of Ireland
Gender male

Narrative

Domnall was first of his family so styled, perhaps establishing his later surname as a quasi-title in the period 944–56 when to be grandson of Niall Glundubh meant to be heir to the high-kingship despite the usurpation of Congalach, King of Brega, Ardmacha. He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain. He succeeded to the title of High King of Ireland in 956.

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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Death 980      

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father , Muircheartach ‘na Cochall Craiceann’, King of Ailech943
Mother , Flann940
         ua Néill, Domnall High King of Ireland 980
    Brother     , Flaithbertach King of Ailech 949
    Brother     , Donnfhlaith 981

Families

Family of ua Néill, Domnall High King of Ireland and , Mor
Married Wife , Mor ( * + ... )
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
, Muircheartach Midheach (‘of Meath’)977