Cennétig mac Lorcáin
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Cennétig mac Lorcáin (died 951), was a prominent king of the Dál gCais (or "Dalcassians") and king of Tuadmumu. He raised the dynasty in power, from regional vassals of the kings of Munster, to challenging for the kingship himself. He was the father of Brian Boru, who would continue Cennétig's war-like rise to power, by becoming High King of Ireland in 1002.
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Cennétig mac Lorcáin | |
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King of Dál gCais | |
Predecessor | Lorcáin mac Lachtna |
Successor | Lachtna mac Cennétig |
Died | 951 |
Consort | Beibhinn and others |
Issue | Brian Boru Mathgamain Donncuan Echthighern Anlón Lachtna Finn Dub Marcán Flann Conchobar Orlaith |
House | Uí Thairdhealbhach, of the Uí Bhloid (Dál gCais) |
Father | Lorcáin mac Lachtna |
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