Níall Noígíallach
- supp. fl. 4th/5th century
high-king of Ireland in early and medieval Irish tradition
See also: Brión mac Echach MuigmedóinBrión mac Echach Muigmedóin
(supp. fl. 4th/5th century)
Brían mac Echach Muigmedóin
In Irish tradition, a son of Eochaid Mugmedón, a half-brother to Níall Noígíallach, and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Briúin, a branch of the Connachta.
See more Coirpre mac NéillCoirpre mac Néill
(supp. fl. 485–494)
One of the sons of Níall Noígíallaig; high-king of Ireland, and eponymous ancestor of Cenél Coirpri.
See more Conall CremthainneConall Cremthainne mac Néill
(supp. fl. 5th c.)
One of the sons of Níall Noígíallach; king of Uisnech/Mide.
See more Conall GulbanConall Gulban mac Néill
(supp. fl. 5th c.)
son of Níall Noígíallach; ruler of what was to become Tír Conaill (‘Conall's land’) and eponymous ancestor of the Cenél Conaill.
See more Éndae mac NéillÉndae mac Néill
(fl. 5th c.)
A son of Níall Noígíallach and ancestor of the Cenél nÉndai branch of the Uí Néill.
See more Éogan mac NéillÉogan mac Néill
(supp. fl. 5th century)
A son of Níall Noígíallach and eponymous ancestor of the Cenél nÉogain branch of the Uí Néill.
See more Fíachu mac NéillFíachu mac Néill
king of Uisnech Mide; son of Níall Noígíallach; eponymous ancestor of the Cenél Fíachach.
See more Lóegaire mac NéillLóegaire mac Néill
(fl. 5th century)
(time-frame ass. with Lóegaire mac Néill)
according to medieval Irish tradition, high-king of Ireland, son of Níall , and a contemporary of St Patrick
See more Maine mac Néill [a quo Cenél Maini]Maine mac Néill ... a quo Cenél Maini
(s. v)
An alleged son of Níall Noígíallach, legendary ancestor of the Cenél Maini who ruled over (southern) Tethbae.
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(supp. fl. 4th/5th century)
Brían mac Echach Muigmedóin
In Irish tradition, a son of Eochaid Mugmedón, a half-brother to Níall Noígíallach, and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Briúin, a branch of the Connachta.
See more Coirpre mac NéillCoirpre mac Néill
(supp. fl. 485–494)
One of the sons of Níall Noígíallaig; high-king of Ireland, and eponymous ancestor of Cenél Coirpri.
See more Conall CremthainneConall Cremthainne mac Néill
(supp. fl. 5th c.)
One of the sons of Níall Noígíallach; king of Uisnech/Mide.
See more Conall GulbanConall Gulban mac Néill
(supp. fl. 5th c.)
son of Níall Noígíallach; ruler of what was to become Tír Conaill (‘Conall's land’) and eponymous ancestor of the Cenél Conaill.
See more Éndae mac NéillÉndae mac Néill
(fl. 5th c.)
A son of Níall Noígíallach and ancestor of the Cenél nÉndai branch of the Uí Néill.
See more Éogan mac NéillÉogan mac Néill
(supp. fl. 5th century)
A son of Níall Noígíallach and eponymous ancestor of the Cenél nÉogain branch of the Uí Néill.
See more Fíachu mac NéillFíachu mac Néill
king of Uisnech Mide; son of Níall Noígíallach; eponymous ancestor of the Cenél Fíachach.
See more Lóegaire mac NéillLóegaire mac Néill
(fl. 5th century)
(time-frame ass. with Lóegaire mac Néill)
according to medieval Irish tradition, high-king of Ireland, son of Níall , and a contemporary of St Patrick
See more Maine mac Néill [a quo Cenél Maini]Maine mac Néill ... a quo Cenél Maini
(s. v)
An alleged son of Níall Noígíallach, legendary ancestor of the Cenél Maini who ruled over (southern) Tethbae.
See more
See also references for related subjects.
Downey, Clodagh, “Women, the world and three wise men: power and authority in tales relating to Niall Noígiallach and Lugaid Mac Con”, in: Dan M. Wiley (ed.), Essays on the early Irish king tales, Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2008. 127–147.
Passmore, S. Elizabeth, “Prophecy and counsel in the kingship tales of Niall Noígiallach”, in: Dan M. Wiley (ed.), Essays on the early Irish king tales, Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2008. 148–169.
Oxford dictionary of national biography, Online: Oxford University Press, 2004–present. URL: <http://www.oxforddnb.com>.
comments: General editors include Lawrence Goldman, et al.
Ní Mhaonaigh, Máire, “Níall Noígíallach’s death-tale”, in: John Carey, Máire Herbert, and Kevin Murray (eds), Cín Chille Cúile: texts, saints and places. Essays in honour of Pádraig Ó Riain, 9, Aberystwyth: Celtic Studies Publications, 2004. 178–191.
Kelly, Fergus, “Níall Noígíallach (d. c.452)”, Oxford dictionary of national biography, Online: Oxford University Press, 2004–. URL: <http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/20074>.
Jaski, Bart, “Niall of the Nine Hostages”, in: Brian Lalor (ed.), The encyclopaedia of Ireland, Dublin: Gill & Macmillan, 2003. 782.
Ó Corráin, Donnchadh, “Historical need and literary narrative”, in: D. Ellis Evans, John G. Griffith, and E. M. Jope (eds), Proceedings of the Seventh International Congress of Celtic studies, held at Oxford, from 10th to 15th July, 1983, Oxford: D. E. Evans, 1986. 141–158.
