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were early indigenous tribes in the County Fermanagh area. The Cenél Laegairi mic Neill were noted west of Loch Erne (Book of Lecan). The Cenél Laegairi mic Neill were also noted in central Ireland (Mide,
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word meaning "hilly", a description which describes the topography of this part of Ireland. But this derivation is opposed by the likes of O'Connell and MacEoin. It was referred to as
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In the 10th and 11th centuries, the Ó Ruairc kings of Breifne fought some battles for the title of king of Connacht, with four different kings of Breifne gaining the title.
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In ancient times the area that became known as Bréifne was said to be occupied by the Erdini, called in Irish 'Ernaigh', who possessed the entire country bordering
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During the 12th century the reign of TighearnĂĄn Ua Ruairc, the kingdom of Breifne was said to comprise most of the modern counties of
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John, son of Owen O'Reilly, Muintir-Maelmordha: 1450–1460 – son of Owen, son of John, son of Philip, son of Gilla-Isa-Roe
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Around the 6th century, a people known as the Conmaicne Rein are thought to have moved north from around the present
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Maelmordha, son of Cuconnaught O'Reilly, Muintir Reilly: 1403–1411 – son of Cu Chonnacht, son of Gilla-Isa Ruaid
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Edmond, son of Maelmordha O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1596–1601 – son of Maelmordha, son of John, son of Cathal
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Niall O'Ruairc, king of Dartry and clann Fermaige: 1228 – son of Congalach, son of Fergal, son of Domnall
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Domnall Ó Ruairc, lord of the greater part of Breifne: c.1207 – son of Ferghal mac Domnall, son of Fergal
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Hugh Conallagh O'Reilly, son of Maelmordha O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1583 – son of Maelmordha, son of John
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Cathal riabach O'Ruairc, king of BrĂ©ifne: 1231–1236 – son of Donnchadh, son of Aedh, son of Gilla Braite
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Brian ballach mĂłr Ó Ruairc, king of BrĂ©ifne, 1528–1559, 1560–1562 – son of EĂłghan, son of TigernĂĄn Ăłg
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Art Bec Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne West: 1260–1260 (killed) – son of Art son of Domnall son of Fergal
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Cathal Ó Ruairc, lord of Ui Briuin Breifne and Gailenga: 1105 – son of Gilla Braite, son of Tigernán
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Art uallach (oirdnidhe) Ó Ruairc, king of Connacht and Breifne: c.1030–1046 – son of Aedh mac Fergal
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Farrell, son of John O'Reilly, East Breifne & Conmaicne: 1526–1536 – son of John, son of Cathal
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of Ireland (c. 5th–6th century), groups believed to be in or near Breifne included the Glasraighe,
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Cavan and Leitrim, Leitrim remaining a part of the province of Connacht while Cavan became part of
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Art Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne East: 1258–1259 (deposed) – son of Cathal riabach, son of Donnchadh
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Conchobar O'Ruairc, king of BrĂ©ifne: 1250?–1257 – son of TigernĂĄn, son of Domnall, son of Cathal
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Tadhg na gCaor Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1352–1376 – son of Ualgarg mór son of Domnall carrach
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Aedh an Gilla Sronmaol Ó Ruairc king of Conmaicne: c.1117–1122 – son of Domnall (or Donnchadh).
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John, son of Cathal O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1491–1510 – son of Cathal, son of Owen son of John
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Donnchadh losc Ó Ruairce, king of Breifne: 1468–1476 – son of Tigernán mór, son of Ualgarg mór
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Tigernán mór Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1376–1418 – son of Ualgarg mór, son of Domnall carrach
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Sitric Ó Ruairc, king of BrĂ©ifne: elected and killed 1257–1257 – son of Ualgarg, son of Cathal
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John, son of Philip O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1390–1400 – son of Philip, son of Gilla-Isa-Ruaid
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Donnchadh Ó Ruairc, king of West Breifne: 1445–1449 – son of Tigernán óg, son of Tigernán mór
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Gilla Crist Ó Ruairc, lord of Breifny: died 1378 – son of Ualgarg mór, son of Domnall carrach
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Domnall Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1258 to 1258 (deposed) – son of Conchobar, son of Tigernán
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Ualgarg Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: c.1210–1231 – son of Cathal, son of Aedh, son of Donnchadh
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Ualgarg Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: c.1196–1209 – son of Cathal, son of Aedh, son of Donnchadh
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Domnall Ó Ruairc, king of Connacht and Breifne: c.1095–1102 – son of Tigernán son of Ualgharg
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Amlaíb Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne West: 1257–1258 – son of Art, son of Domnall, son of Fergal
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Amlaíb Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1176–1184 – son of Fergal, son of Domnall, son of Tigernán
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Domnall Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1259 to 1260 (killed) – son of Conchobar son of Tigernán
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Tigernán Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1273–1274 – son of Aedh, son of Ualgarg, son of Cathal
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Art Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1261–1266 (deposed)– son of Cathal riabach son of Donnchadh
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Aedh Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1152–1152, 1172–1176 – son of Gilla Bruide, son of Domnall
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The Prince of Breifne is a courtesy title given to the Chieftain O'Rourke in 1994 by the
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Art Ó Ruairc, king of BrĂ©ifne: 1209–1210 – son of Domnall, son of Fergal, son of Domnall
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About the 8th century, the area since known as Breifne was conquered and settled by the
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Feidhlimidh Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1528–1536 – son of Feidhlimidh, son of Donnchadh
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Flaithbheartach Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1346–1349 (deposed) – son of Domnall carrach
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Aedh in Gilla Braite Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1066 – son of Niall, son of Art Uallach
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in 1172 was followed by a succession dispute, and a conflict between the Ua Ruairc and
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Maelmordha, son of John O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1537–1565 – son of John, son of Cathal
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Feidhlimidh Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1476–1500 – son of Donnchadh son of Tigernán óg
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Cu Chonnacht O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1362 or 1365 (resigned) – son of Gilla-Isa Ruaid
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O'Reillys of East Breifne: O Raghalliagh, Kings of Muintir Maoilmhordha, a.1161–1607
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Tigernán óg Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1449–1468 – son of Tadhg, son of Tigernán mór
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Flaithbheartach Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1352–1352 (died) – son of Domnall carrach
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Aedh Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1184–1187 – son of Máelsechlann, son of Tigernán mór
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Turlough, son of John O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1468–1487 – son of John, son of Owen
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Aodh Bán Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1349–1352 – son of Ualgarg mór, son of Domnall
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Art Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1275–1275 – son of Cathal riabach, son of Donnchadh
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Ualgharg Ó Ruairc, royal heir of Connacht: 1085 – son of Niall, son of Art uallach
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By the 9th century, the Ó Ruaircs had established themselves as kings of Breifne.
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Domnall Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1468–1476, – son of Tadhg, son of Tigernán mór
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Donnchadh bacagh Ó Ruairc, king of West Breifne: 1435–1445 – son of Tigernán mór?
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Thomas, son of Mathgamain Ua Raighillaigh, king of Muinter-Mailmordha: 1384–1390
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Domnall Carrach Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1307–1311 – son of Amlaíb, son of Art
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Amlaib Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1275?–1307 – son of Art, son of Cathal riabach
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Conchobar Buide Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1266–1273 – son of Amlaíb, son of Art
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Donnchadh Ó Ruairc, lord of Ui Briuin and Conmaicne: 1101 – son of Art Uí Ruairc
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Fergal son of Cu Chonnacht O'Raigillig, King of Dartry and Clann Fermaige: 1239
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Farrell, son of Thomas O'Reilly, Muintir-Maelmordha: 1450 (deposed) – (AM1450)
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Philip O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1365–1366/69 (deposed) – son of Gilla-Isa Ruaid
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Aed Ó Ruairc, king of Connacht & Breifne: c.1067–1087 – son of Art Uallach
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Cathal Ua Raghallaigh, lord of Muintir-Maelmordha: 1161–1162 – son of Godfrey
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Eóghan Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1500–1528 – son of Tigernán óg son of Tadhg
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Lochlann Ó Ruairc, king of East Breifne: 1435–1458 – son of Tadhg na gcoar
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Ualgarg Mór Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1316–1346 – son of Domnall carrach
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Donnchadh cael Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: c.1084 – son of Art an caileach
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Aodh buidhe Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1564–1566 – son of Brian ballach
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Aodh gallda Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1562–1564 – son of Brian ballach
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Art an caileach Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: c.1020–1030? – son of Fergal
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Aodh buidhe Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1418–1419 – son of Tigernán mór
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Art Ó Ruairc, king of East Breifne: 1419–1424 – son of Tadhg na gcoar
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Tadhg Ó Ruairc, king of West Breifne: 1419–1424 – son of Tigernán mór
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Philip O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1366/69–1384 – son of Gilla-Isu Ruaid
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Noted chiefs of CenĂ©l Cairpre included Ó Maolchloiche (O'Mulclohy).
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Niall Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne Connacht: 1047 – son of Art uallach
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and parts of neighbouring counties, and corresponds roughly to the
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John Roe, son of Hugh Conallagh O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1583–1596
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Tadhg Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1559–1560 – son of Brian ballach
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Note: Where mentioned spelling used in the document is used here.
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Tadhg Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: 1424–1435 – son of Tigernán mór
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Cathal Ó Ruairc, lord of Breifne: c.1051–1059 – son of Tighernan
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Domnall Ó Ruairc, lord of Ui BriĂșin: c.1108 – son of Donnchadh
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Aedh Ó Ruairc, king of Breifne: died 1014–1015 – son of Fergal
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Owen, son of Hugh Conallagh O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1601–1609
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The following territories were at one stage part of Breifne.
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Gilla-Isa son of Anrig O'Raigillig, East Breifne: 1400–1400
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Con Ua Raghallaigh, chief of Muintir-Maelmordha: 1256–1257
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Owen, son of John O'Reilly, Muintir-Maelmordha: 1418–1449
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Richard, son of Thomas O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1411–1418
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Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh, lord of Muintir-Maelmordha: 1161
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Domnall Ó Ruairc, lord of Breifne: c.1057 – son of Niall
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John, son of Turlough O'Reilly, East Breifne: 1487–1491
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Cathal Ua Raghallaigh, lord of Muintir-Maelmordha: 1256
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Matha son of Gilla-Isa O'Raigillig, East Breifne: 1304
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Matha Ua Raghallaigh, lord of Muintir-Maelmordha: 1282
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Lords of BrĂ©ifne Ó Raghallaigh (Muintir Maelmordha)
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In that time it was shired into the modern 8: 1179:Ferghal O'Raigillig, East Breifne: 1282–1293 732:in North Sligo still reminds us also today. 708:, around the 6th century extended from the 558: 552: 544: 528: 443: 149: 101: 3342: 3328: 3320: 3051: 2772: 2751: 2737: 2729: 2075: 1935: 1744: 1735: 1714: 1700: 1692: 1683:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( 1623:. On microfilm in Irish national archives. 1575:. On microfilm in Irish national archives. 934:Niall Ó Ruairc, heir of Breifne: 1000–1001 885:, king of Breifne: c.888 – father of Ruarc 606:and settled in Magh Rein (the area around 164: 93: 1292:Geoffrey Philip Colmb O'Rorke, Chieftain 1230:Cathal O'Reilly, Muintir-Maelmordha: 1467 617:who were a branch of the royal family of 77:Learn how and when to remove this message 519: 40:This article includes a list of general 3926: 1571:O'Duignan, Manus. (late 14th century). 1563:O Ruairc, Kings of Breifne, a.1128–1605 1531:. Vol. II. London: Longman and Co. 1341: 1676: 1469:. 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She was slain by Regan after whom 496:BrĂ©ifne was part of the province of 3351:Royal houses of Britain and Ireland 2482:The Pursuit of Diarmuid and GrĂĄinne 1662:A Social History of Ancient Ireland 1632:Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation 845:: king of Ui Briuin Breifne – c.653 533:is said to derive from an obsolete 3965:Gaelic-Irish nations and dynasties 1299:Joseph Martin O'Reilly, Chieftain 1296:, Prince from 1994 to the current. 46:it lacks sufficient corresponding 25: 1391:"The Celtic Languages in Contact" 439:Roman Catholic Diocese of Kilmore 3304: 3303: 2713: 2712: 1639:https://royalcourtofbreifne.org/ 1616:Mac Fhirbhisigh, Dubhaltach Óg. 1329:https://royalcourtofbreifne.org/ 550:states the name is derived from 364: 350: 325: 132: 31: 1349:Seward, William Wenman (1795). 493:(ruled by the Ua Raghallaigh). 2489:An sluagh sidhe so i nEamhuin? 1143:Brian Ăłg na samhthach O'Rourke 851:: king of the Ui Briuin & 1: 2615:List of High Kings of Ireland 489:(ruled by the Ua Ruairc) and 281: 172: 119: 3955:Kingdoms of medieval Ireland 867:, king of Breifne: c.800–806 825:Niall (of the Nine Hostages) 485:in 1256, BrĂ©ifne split into 2393:Conn of the Hundred Battles 903:, king of Breifne: died 931 873:, king of Breifne: died 822 859:Cormacc mac Duibh DĂĄ CrĂ­och 539:the rough third of Connacht 470:. His assassination by the 429:. It comprised what is now 277:‱ Split from Connacht 91:Medieval kingdom in Ireland 3991: 3975:Former kingdoms in Ireland 2873:ConmhaĂ­cne SlĂ©ibe Formaile 2690:Gaelic nobility of Ireland 2438:Niall of the Nine Hostages 1495:Annals of the Four Masters 1396:. Potsdam University Press 1314:Gaelic nobility of Ireland 865:Muircheartach mac Donnghal 757:Annals of the Four Masters 706:Niall of the Nine Hostages 524:Septs of Breifne c. AD 700 468:Norman invasion of Ireland 3299: 3226:List of kings of Connacht 2883:Ciarraige Locha na nÁirne 2853:ConmhaĂ­cne CenĂ©oil DubĂĄin 2708: 1610:CĂș ChoigcrĂ­che Ó ClĂ©irigh 1465:Egan, Terry, ed. (2006). 915:, king of BrĂ©ifne: C. 937 901:Cernachan mac TighearnĂĄin 883:TighearnĂĄn mac Seallachan 861:: king of Breifni – c.790 304: 300: 271: 259: 235: 163: 156: 145: 129: 118: 1545:A New History of Ireland 1137:Brian na mĂșrtha O'Rourke 913:ClĂ©ircĂ©n son of TigernĂĄn 909:, lord of Breifne: c.935 907:Conghalach mac CathalĂĄin 897:, lord of Breifne: c.910 877:Ceallach son of Cearnach 2328:Óengus Tuirmech Temrach 1568:in Martin; Moody (1984) 1558:in Martin; Moody (1984) 567:, a brave soldier-woman 61:more precise citations. 2373:Feradach Finnfechtnach 1590:The History of Ireland 1543:Martin; Moody (1984). 1417:Cite journal requires 1331:Royal Court of Breifne 787:. The Fir Manach, the 559: 553: 545: 529: 525: 478:(O'Reilly) dynasties. 444: 414:[ˈbÊČÉŸÊČeːfÊČnÊČə] 397: 150: 102: 3882:Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 3010:Delbhna Cuile Fabhair 3005:Delbhna TĂ­r DhĂĄ Locha 2863:ConmhaĂ­cne Maigh Rein 2453:RuaidrĂ­ Ua Conchobair 1619:Leabhar na nGenealach 1516:Annals of Innisfallen 986:TigernĂĄn mĂłr Ó Ruairc 895:Flann mac TighearnĂĄin 889:Ruarc mac TighearnĂĄin 871:Mael DĂșin mac Échtgal 855:& Breifne – c.743 837:Aodh Fionn mac Fergna 692:(Cairbre) – northern 573:is supposedly named. 541:. Alternatively, the 523: 483:Battle of Magh Slecht 395: 194:Common languages 3082:UĂ­ Fiachrach Muaidhe 3020:Delbhna Sith Neannta 2893:Ciarraige Óic Bethra 2868:ConmhaĂ­cne Maenmaigh 2810:UĂ­ Fiachrach Muaidhe 2610:Dal Fiachrach Suighe 1585:Forus Feasa ar Erinn 1523:Hennessy, William M. 661:In the 16th century 3251:CĂłiced Ol nEchmacht 3205:Lordship of Ireland 3072:UĂ­ Fiachrach Aidhne 2805:UĂ­ Fiachrach Aidhne 2760:Kingdom of Connacht 2695:Flight of the Earls 1565:. pp. 228–229. 1555:. pp. 229–230. 1502:Annals of Tigernach 843:Maenach mac BĂĄithin 819:, father to BriĂłn, 700:. The territory of 583:At the time of the 500:until the reign of 292:‱ Dissolution 3497:Mann and the Isles 3241:Annals of Connacht 3210:Kingdom of Ireland 3128:Ó Flaithbheartaigh 2700:O'Neill's Regiment 2368:Crimthann Nia NĂĄir 1537:Chronicon Scotorum 1488:Annals of Connacht 1287:Princes of Breifne 665:eventually became 563:, the grandson of 526: 464:TigernĂĄn Ua Ruairc 402:Kingdom of Breifne 398: 255:Conchobar Ó Ruairc 98:Kingdom of Breifne 3923: 3922: 3317: 3316: 3136: 3135: 3043: 3042: 2888:Ciarraige Airtech 2825:Ui Fiachrach Finn 2790:UĂ­ BriĂșin BrĂ©ifne 2726: 2725: 2448:CrĂ­nĂĄn of Dunkeld 2413:Cairbre Lifechair 2388:Fedlimid Rechtmar 2363:Lugaid Riab nDerg 2316: 2315: 2126: 2125: 2063: 2062: 1923: 1922: 1580:Keating, Geoffrey 1573:Book of Ballymote 1528:Annals of Loch CĂ© 1476:978-0-337-08747-9 1365:"BrĂ©ifne/Breffni" 1324:Beara-Breifne Way 921:, king of BrĂ©ifne 919:Fergal? ua Ruairc 839:: king of Breifne 766:Ui BriĂșin Cualann 754:According to the 748:barony of Granard 730:Barony of Carbury 615:UĂ­ BriĂșin BrĂ©ifne 560:Beoan mac Bethaig 502:Queen Elizabeth I 453:UĂ­ BriĂșin BrĂ©ifne 421:, was a medieval 417:), anglicized as 390: 389: 376: 375: 372: 371: 338: 337: 251:‱ 1250–1257 222:Elective monarchy 87: 86: 79: 16:(Redirected from 3982: 3940: 3939: 3931: 3761:SĂ­l nÁedo SlĂĄine 3668:Ó MĂĄel Sechlainn 3344: 3337: 3330: 3321: 3307: 3306: 3286:Muintir Murchada 3246:TĂĄin BĂł Flidhais 3141:Successor realms 3052: 2975:Fir Ol nEchmacht 2800:UĂ­ BriĂșin Maille 2773: 2753: 2746: 2739: 2730: 2716: 2715: 2521:Mongavlin Castle 2475:Finn and GrĂĄinne 2433:Eochaid Mugmedon 2423:Muiredach Tirech 2418:FĂ­acha Sroiptine 2383:TĂșathal Techtmar 2378:FĂ­achu Finnolach 2085:SĂ­l nÁedo SlĂĄine 2076: 1936: 1745: 1736: 1716: 1709: 1702: 1693: 1688: 1682: 1674: 1672: 1670: 1635: 1605: 1603: 1601: 1595: 1566: 1556: 1548: 1532: 1509:Annals of Ulster 1480: 1452: 1451: 1448:"Revue celtique" 1444: 1438: 1433: 1427: 1426: 1420: 1415: 1413: 1405: 1403: 1401: 1395: 1386: 1380: 1375: 1369: 1368: 1361: 1355: 1354: 1346: 801:Kings of Breifne 785:County Fermanagh 671:Breifne O'Reilly 663:Breifne O'Rourke 585:Christianization 562: 556: 548: 532: 449: 416: 411: 368: 354: 342: 341: 329: 328: 322: 321: 306: 305: 286: 283: 177: 174: 168: 158: 153: 136: 124: 121: 113: 105: 94: 82: 75: 71: 68: 62: 57:this article by 48:inline citations 35: 34: 27: 21: 3990: 3989: 3985: 3984: 3983: 3981: 3980: 3979: 3945: 3944: 3943: 3933: 3932: 3928: 3924: 3919: 3891: 3853: 3692: 3604: 3561: 3468: 3353: 3348: 3318: 3313: 3295: 3214: 3132: 3091: 3077:UĂ­ BriĂșin SeĂłla 3039: 2963: 2940: 2902: 2858:Conmaicne Cuile 2848:ConmhaĂ­cne Mara 2834: 2795:UĂ­ BriĂșin SeĂłla 2762: 2757: 2727: 2722: 2704: 2572: 2566: 2535: 2526:Tullyhogue Fort 2494: 2462: 2443:Columba of Iona 2403:Cormac mac Airt 2312: 2229: 2122: 2083: 2070: 2059: 1981: 1974: 1941: 1930: 1919: 1851: 1772:Murtagh O'Conor 1731: 1725: 1720: 1675: 1668: 1666: 1655: 1647: 1645:Further reading 1626: 1599: 1597: 1593: 1578: 1567: 1561: 1557: 1551: 1547:. 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