KINGS OF DALRIDA AND SCOTLAND

Fiacha Srabhteine
Fiacha Srabhteine, son of Eochaidh Dubhlen (for the ancestry of Eochaidh see Ancient Irish Nobility), d. 322, at the battle of Dubhcomar, slain by his nephews, the Three Collas, to make room for Colla Uais; m. Aoife, daughter of the King of Gall Gaodhal

He was the King of Conacht and the 120th Monarch of Ireland. He is the ancestor of O’Neill, Princes of Tyrone. He was given his name for his having been fostered at Dunsrabhteine, in Connaught. Where he had been a provincial King before being elevated to Monarch. Fiacha Srabhteine & Aoife had:

Muireadach Tireach
Muireadach Tireach, son of Fiacha Srabhteine & Aoife, m. Muirion, daughter of Fiachadh, King of Ulster. In 326, he fought and defeated Colla Uais, and banished him and his two brothers into Scotland. He ruled for 30 years as the 122nd Monarch of Ireland. Muireadach Tireach & Muirion had:

Eochaidh ‘ Slaves-Lord’ Muigh-Meadhoin
Eochaidh ‘Slaves-Lord’ Muigh-Meadhoin, son of Muireadach Tireach & Muirion, d. 365, at Tara, a natural death; m1st Mong Fionn; m2nd Carthan Cais Dubh (or Carinna), daughter of the Celtic King of Britain.

He received his nickname of Slaves-Lord from his slave-raids on Roman Britain. Eochaidh ‘Slaves-Lord’ Muigh-Meadhoin, King of Tara. His name Muigh-Meadhoin means "plain cultivator". He was the 124th Monarch of Ireland. Eochaidh was the head of the pagan sacral Iron Age royal family of the Gaels, that descends from ritual incarnations of their ancestral god-spirit Conn ‘of the Hundred Battles’. This royal family followed the practice of sacrificial slayings (in combat) of the divine king by his successor within the dynastic family.

Eochaidh Muigh-Meadhoin & Mong Fionn had four (4) sons:

a. Brian, His descendants in clude the Kings, nobility and gentry of Conaact--Tirloch Mņr O’Connor and Roderic O’Connor.
b. Fiachra. His descendants gave their name to "Tireragh" in the county Sligo and they possessed parts of the co. Mayo.
c. Olioll. His descendant settled in Tirerill, county of Sligo. Olioll had five (5) sons:

d. Fergus of Ireland

Eochaidh Muigh-Meadhoin & Carthan Cas Dubh had one (1) son:

e. Niall Mór, also known as Niall of the Nine Hostages, b. on the plain of Tara.

Niall Mór or Nial Noy Giollach
e. Niall Mór, son of Eochaidh Muigh-Meadhoin & Carthan Cas Dubh, d. living in 400; m1st Inne, daughter of Luighdheach; m2nd Roigneach.

Niall Mór was the 126th Monarch of Ireland, 379 to 405 ad. He was a stout, wise and warlike prince. He became known as Niall of the Nine Hostages from the royal hostages taken from nine countries by him subdued and made tributary. The nine countries were 1-Munster; 2-Leinster; 3-Conacht; 4-Ulster; 5-Britain; 6-the Picts; 7-the Dal Riadas; 8-the Saxons; and 9-the Morini (of France). Niall Mņr raided Wales and the West coast of England. There he formed colonies. He gained control of the Western Isles of Scotland there founding the kingdom of Dal Riada. He was renowned for his transmarine expeditions against the Roman empire in Britian, and in Gaul.

St. Patrick’s Captivity in Ireland

In 388 a.d., Niall Mņr brought home from Gaul, captives. Among the captives was Succat, who was sixteen (16) years of age, together with his sisters Dererea and Lupida. Later that same Succat became St. Patrick, who was the Apostle of Ireland. Many years following his captivity, while he was ministering in Ireland, he was summoned to appear before the supreme assembly at Tara. Here he was to answer charges as to why he endeavored to change the old religion of the country by introducing Christianity. It was under the rule of Laeghaire (#7, below), that St. Patrick appeared before the supreme assembly.

The Murder of Niall of the Nine Hostages

In an attempt to right a perceived wrong that had been done to him, Eocha, son of Enna Cinsalch, king of Leinster, treacherously murdered Niall. At the death of Niall’s uncle Crimthann, Eocha attempted to take possession of the Royal Palace at Tara, by sleeping there for nine (9) nights in succession. In doing so he would qualify himself for the Monarchy. He however, was severely censured by the Arch-Druid, because he lacked an order Knighthood, which was required to sleep in the Royal Palace. Thus he was denied the Monarchy. In shame, Eocha withdrew from Tara. He then took refuge in the home of the son of the Arch-Druid, where in a rage, he slew the Druid’s son. Eocha was delivered into the hands of Niall, for punishment. He was chained to a rock by the Druids, to await the executioner, but upon seeing the executioner coming he wreched asunder the chains which bound him, and escaped to Scotland. In Scotland, he requested and obtained protection from Gabhran, the son of Domhangairt. Eocha joined with Gabhran, the General of the Dalriada and went into France, his motive being to get near to Niall to murder him. Niall lead his victorious army (consisting of Irish, Scots, Picts, and Britons), into France to aid the Celtic native in expelling the Roman Eagles, thereby conquering that part of the Roman Empire. While his army was camped on the river Leor (currently known as the Lianne), Niall was treacherously assassinated by Eocha, who shot him in through the body with an arrow while he was crossing a ford. This site is still called to this day, the "Ford of Niall", located near Boulogne-sur-mer.

Niall was the first to name give the name of Scotia Minor to Scotland, prior to this time it was known as Alba.

Niall Mór & Luighdheach had:

1. Fergus, ancestor of O’Hagan, and others.
2. Enna, no issue.
3. Aongus or Ęneas, no issue.
4. Ualdhearg, no issue.
5. Fergus Alt-leathan, no issue.

Niall Mór & Roigneach had:

6. Eoghan (Eugene or Owen)
7. Laeghaire (Leary), 128th Monarch of Ireland - met St. Patrick, yet d. a pagan.
8. Conall Crimthann, ancestor of O’Melgaghlin, Kings of Meath - founded the kingdom of Tir Conaill.
9. Connal Gulban, ancestor of O’Donnell, O’Boyle, O’Dogherty, O’Gallagher and others
10. Fiacha, ancestor of MacGreoghagan, O’Molloy, O’Donechar and others.
11. Maine, ancestor of Fox, MacGawley, O’Dugan, O’Mulchonry, and others.
12. Cairbre, ancestor of O’Flanagan

Eoghan (Eugene or Owen)
6. Eoghan (Eugene or Owen), son of Niall Mór & Roigneach, d. 465; m. Indorba, princess of Britain. Eoghan was converted to Christianity and baptized by St. Patrick at the Royal Palace of Aileach, in 442 a.d. He was the King of Ailech, during the 5th century. Eoghan founded the kingdom of Tir Eoghain. Eoghan & Indorba had two (2) children:

Muireadach (III)
Muireadach (III), son of Eoghan, m. Earca, daughter of Loarn, King of Dalriada in Scotland. From the here descends the Kings of Scotland, and through Queen Matilda, the Kings of England, including the Royal Houses of Plantagenet, Stuart, and D’Este. Muireadach & Earca had many sons & daughters, only twelve (12) sons:

  1. Muirceartach Mór Mac Eraca, 131st Monarch of Ireland.
  2. Fergus Mór Mac Earca
  3. Fearach (or Fearadach) ancestor of MacCathmhaoil (or Cowell, Campbell)
  4. Tigernach, ancestor of O’Cunigan and O’h-Easa
  5. Mongan, ancestor of O’Croidhen, O’Donnelly
  6. Dalach Mór Mac Earca
  7. Maon, ancestor of O’Gormley, Omaolmichil
  8. Fergus Mór Mac Earca
  9. Loarn Mór Mac Earca
  10. Loarn Mór Mac Earca
  11. Aongus Mór Mac Earca
  12. Aongus Mór Mac Earca

Muirceartach Mór Mac Earca
I. Muirceartach Mór Mac Eraca, 131st Monarch of Ireland, son of Muireadach & Earca, d. 31 Oct 527, a natural death (he was said to be brurned in a house after being "drowned in wine"; m. Duinseach, daughter of Duach Teangabha, King of Conacht. Muirceartach Mņr Mac Eraca & Duinseach had six (6) children:

Fergus Mór Mac Earca
2. Fergus Mór Mac Earca, son of Muireadach & Earca, d. 501

Fergus Mór Mac Earca went with five of his brothers, Fergus (VII), Loarn (IX), Loarn (X), Aongus (XI), and Aongus (XII) and a complete army into Scotland to assist their grandfather Loarn, King of Dal Ridia. Loarn, King of Dal Ridia at that time was being oppressed by the Picts. Fergus Mór Mac Earca and his brothers were able to vanquish the Picts and reduce their numbers to such an extreme, they were glad to accept peace upon any condition setforth by their conquerors. Fergus, for a good and lucky omen, sent to his brother Muirceartach, 131st Monarch of Ireland, for the Stone of Destiny to be crowned upon. He was then crowned King of all Scotland, the first of the Milesian Race. The succession of his lineage continues to this day. Fergus Mór Mac Earca had:

Domangart
Domangart, son of Fergus Mór Mac Earca, d. 506; m. Feldelm Foltchain, daughter of Brion. Domongart ruled as King of Dalriada in Scotland, following his father’s death. Domongart & Feldelm Foltchain had a son:

Gabran, the Treacherous
Gabran, the Treacherous, son of Domongart & Feldelm Foltchain; d. 559, killed in battle with the Picts under King Bridei; m. Lleian, daughter of Brychan. Gabran & Lleian had a son:

Aedan
Aedan, son of Gabran & Lleian, d. ca. 608, killed. Aedan ruled as King of Dal Riada in Scotland from 571 to 608. He was ordained king by St. Columbia in Iona. Aedan had four (4) sons:

Eochaid ‘the Fair’
Eochaid ‘the Fair’ (Eochaid Buide), son of Aedan, d. ca. 630. Eochu Buide ruled as King of Dalriada from 608 to 630. He was also known as the King of the Picts. Eochu Buide had two (2) sons:

Domnall ‘the Speckled’
Domnall ‘the Speckled’ Brecc, son of Eochu Buide, d. ca. 642, killed in the battle of Strathcarron. Domnall Brecc ruled as King of Dal Riada from 630 to 642. Domnall Brecc had two (2) sons:

Domangart
Domangart, son of Domnall Brecc, d. 673, killed. King of Dal Riada. Domangart had a son:

Eochaid II
Eochaid II (Eocha’-rineval), son of Domongart, d. ca. 697, killed. Eochaid ruled as King of Dal Riada until 705. A distinguishing feature was his Roman nose. Eochaid II had a son:

Eochaid III
Eochaid III, son of Eochaid II, d. 733. Eochaid III ruled as King of Dal Riada from 721 to 733. Eochaid III had a son:

Aedh Find, "the White"
Aedh Find, "the White", son of Eochaid III, d. 778, killed. Aed Find, the White ruled as King of Argyll/Dalriada from 748 to 778. He was Hugh, the high or great king. This title seems to be fitting as he was successful in wars against the Picts. Aed Find had two (2) sons:

Eochaid IV, the Poisonous
Eochaid IV, the Poisonous (Eocha’-annuine), son of Aed Find, the White, d. 826; m. Urgusia, daughter of Urguis. Eochaid, the Poisonous ruled as King of Dalriada beginning in 781. His name was Latinized to Achaius. Eochaid IV & Urgusia had a son:

Alpin
Alpin, son of Eochaid IV & Urgusia, d. ca. 837, slain in Galloway, near Laicht Castle. Alpin, King of Argyll claimed the Pictish throne. Alpin had two (2) sons:

Kenneth MacAlpin
Cinaed (Kenneth MacAlpin), d. 6 Feb 859, at Forteviot (Abernethy) the Pictish capital..

Kenneth MacAlpin ruled as High King of the Picts and Scots (King of Albany) from 843 until 859. Kenneth MacAlpin had annexed the Pictish kingdom around 850. This began the development of Scottish rule. Kenneth was of a very religious disposition and accordingly he built a church in 850 at Dunkeld. It is here that he brought the relics of St. Columbia from Iona.

Kenneth MacAlpin had three (3) children:

Constantine I
Constantine (Causantin), son of Kenneth MacAlpin, d. 881, slain in battle by the Norse, near the parish of Crail. Constantine was King of Albany/Scots in 862. Constantine had a son:

Domnall IV
Domnall IV, son of Constantine, d. 900, killed. Domnall ruled as King of Albany/Scots in 889. Domnall had a son:

Mael-Coluim (Malcolm)
Mael-Coluim (Malcolm), son of Domnall, d. 954, killed by the men of Moray, at Fetteressoe. Malcolm ruled as King of Scots beginning in 943. He was a ruler of great abilities and prudent in his dealings. In 945, Edmund of England ceded Cumbria to Scotland in order to form an alliance. Malcolm had two (2) sons:

Kenneth III
Cinaed (Kenneth III), son of Malcolm, d. 994/995, assassinated by Finella, wife of Maormor of the Mearns. Kenneth ruled as King of Albany/Scots beginning in 970. During his reign a law was passed as to the proper inheritance of the throne. Thence forward the crown was to fall to the son, or the nearest male heir, of the king. Kenneth III had a son:

Mael-Coluim (Malcolm II)
Malcolm II (Mael-Coluim), son of Kenneth, d. 25 Nov 1034; bur. Iona. Malcolm II ruled as King of Scots from 25 Mar 1005 to 1034. He fought a battle in 1008 with Uchtred and overcame the Danes in 1017. He published the legal code of Scotland, known as "The Laws of King Malcolm MacKenneth". He was regarded as one of the most victorious Scottish kings. Led the Scots to defeat the Danes in 1010. Malcolm III had two (2) daughters:

Bethoc (Beatrix)
Bethoc (Beatrix), daughter of Malcolm III, m. 1000 to Crinan the Thane, b. 978; d. 1045, in battle. Crinan the Thane was Governor of the Scots Islands and Lay Abbot of Dunkeld. Crinan & Beatrix had:

1. Duncan
2. Maldred, m. Ealdgyth

Duncan I Maccrinan
1. Duncan I Maccrinan, son of Crinan & Beatrix, d. 14 Aug 1040, near Elgin, murdered by MacBeth; m. a daughter of Siward, Danish Earl of Northumbria. Duncan I Maccrinan ruled as King of Scots from 1034 until 1040.

Duncan I Maccrinan and his wife three (3) children:

Malcolm III Ceanmore
Malcolm III Ceanmore, son of Duncan I Maccrinan & his wife, b. 1031; d. 13 Nov 1093, slain while besieging Alnwick Castle; m1st 1059 to Ingibiorg, daughter of Earl Finn Aranson; m2nd 1068/69, Dunfermline to Margaret, St. Margaret of Scotland, daughter of Prince Edward the Exile, b. 1045; d. 16 Nov 1093, of grief.

Malcolm III Ceanmore, King of Albany, was crowned 17 Mar 1058 as King of Scots. He ruled from 1058 until 1093. After the William, the Conqueror had won the battle of Hastings in 1066, Edgar Ętheling sailed from England, together with his mother and sisters, for Hungary. Due to adverse wind they ended up taking refuge in a small port in the Firth of Forth.

Word reached Malcolm at his royal palace at Dunfermline, from here he went to meet them and invite them to the palace. While the royal family of England was at Dunfermline, Princes Margaret, won the heart of Malcolm. Margaret was being brought up in Hungary, found Scotland backward and cold. She spoke both Magyar and English. She was able to read Latin. Margaret was an interesting individual; she had a dominating personality and was a cosmopolitan lady. She impressed her Christian principles and English culture on her court, children, and the people of southern Scotland. She allowed her husband to amuse himself with warlike pursuits

Malcolm III & Ingibiorg had a son:

Malcolm III & Margaret had eight (8) children:

David I, the Saint
David I, the Saint, son of Malcolm III & Margaret, b. ca. 1080; d. 24 May 1154; King of Scots 1124-1153, m. Maud of Northumberland, daughter of Waltheof, Earl of Northumberland and Huntingdon & Judith, niece of William the Conqueror on her mother’s side. David & Maud of Northumberland had:

Henry, Prince of Scotland
Henry, Prince of Scotland, son of David I & Maud of Northumberland, d. predeceased his father. Henry had three (3) sons:

  1. King Malcolm the Fourth, d. 1163. No issue.
  2. William "the Lion", d. 1214. Family became extinct with his grandson Alexander.
  3. David

David I
3. David, son of Henry, Prince of Scotland. David had only three (3) daughters:

A. Margaret, m1st Alan Fitz-Roland; m2nd Mal, king of Galloway

B. Isabel, m. Robert Bruce
C. daughter

Isabel
C. Isabel, daughter of David, m. Robert Bruce, "The Noble". Robert Bruce competed with his nephew-in-law, John Balioll for the crown of Scotland. Robert Bruce & Isabel had:

Robert Bruce, II
Robert Bruce, II, son of Robert Bruce & Isabel, m. Martha. Robert Bruce, II was the earl of Annundale and Carrick, in right of his wife, Martha.

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