CONNACHTA

The 'Connachta' were a group of dynasties who claimed descent from Conn Cétchathach. Their most famous members were the five sons of Eochaid Mugmedon: Brion, Ailill Fiachrae, Niall and Fergus Caech. They took their collective name from their descent from Conn Cetchathach (Conn of the Hundred Battles). All five were ancestors of new Irish dynasties; those of Brion and Niall in particular dominated Irish political, religious and cultural life for the next twelve hundred years and beyond.

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Connachta family tree

See also

Connachta family tree

See also

★ Kings of Connacht

★ Ui Briuin

★ Ui Fiachrach

★ Cenél Conaill

★ Cenél nEógain

★ Uí Néill

★ Bébinn