Maelshechnayl poppy Domnayll

Origin

Maelshechneill belonged to the genus Clann Holmine , a branch of the South Ue Neils . Son of Domnall Donna Poppy Donnhada (? - 952 ). He was the grandson of Donnhad Donna (d. 944 ), King Meade ( 919 - 944 ) and the High King of Ireland ( 919 - 944 ), the great-grandson of Flann Sinn (847/848 - 919 ), the High King of Ireland (877 - 916), the great-great-grandson of Maelsekhnail poppy Mael Rouanida (d. 862 ), King Meade ( 843/845 - 862 ) and High King of Ireland ( 846 - 862 ).

For many centuries (more than 600 years), the kings of Tara - the supreme kings of Ireland - have been representatives of various clans of Ui Neilov, descendants of the supreme king of Ireland Niall Nine Hostages . Mostly on the throne of the supreme kings of Ireland were alternately representatives of two branches, the southern and the northern, Wye Neilov - Klann Holmayn and Kenel Eogayn , sometimes other parts of the Wye Neilov - Seal Aedo Slane and Kenel Conayl . This system, based on customs and unwritten Irish laws, left aside, at the level of vassals, kings and leaders of other clans - such as the kingdoms of Munster , Leinster , Ulster , Breifne , Osraig , Ayrgiall and others. This caused periodic discontent of the small kingdoms of Ireland, endless wars between kingdoms and the supreme king with recalcitrant vassals. The threat of Ireland at that time was the invasion of the Vikings, who captured vast territories in Ireland and formed their kingdoms on the territory of Ireland. The end of this system was laid by Brian Bohr (Brian Boroime), who belonged to a completely different clan, but with the consent of Maelshechnail, Domnayl’s poppy became the supreme king of Ireland and managed to unite the country and defeat the Vikings for a short time.

Battle of Tara and the defeat of the Vikings

In 980, the King of Dublin Vikings Olav Kvaran , who sought to conquer all of Ireland, gathered Viking auxiliary forces from their colonies from Scotland , Norway , the Atlantic Islands, starting the war for the conquest of Ireland. The battle took place on the hills of Tara, under which were the ruins of the ancient capital of Ireland . Maelshechneill poppy Domnayll, who led the Irish army, completely defeated the Vikings. Reginald (Nor. - Reginald) - Olaf's heir - was killed in battle. Maelshechnail poppy Domnayll after the victory went on a campaign to Dublin , behind the walls of which the remains of the Vikings took refuge. After three days of siege, the Viking garrison surrendered.

The Battle of Glenmam

In 997, a congress of the leaders and kings of Ireland near Clonfert took place. Brian Boru was also at the congress - at that time the king of Munster , who claimed to be the leader of Ireland and sought to unite Ireland into a single centralized state. During the negotiations, Brian Boru and Maelsnekhn poppy Domnayll agreed that Brian Boru would rule over the southern part of Ireland, and Maelsnekhnill over the northern. The title of supreme king was retained by Maelshechneill. In honor of this arrangement, an exchange of hostages took place, which were to be executed in case of violation of the agreement. Including hostages were taken from the kingdom of Leinster and from the kingdom of Dublin, where the Vikings lived, who were now vassals of the Irish kings. In 998, Brian Boru and Maelshechneil formed an alliance to fight the Vikings, who continued to threaten Ireland and joined forces overseas to capture the island.

In 999, the kingdom of Leinster, which for centuries had been at war and fought with the Wye Neill and the kingdom of Munster , merged with the Dublin Vikings and rebelled against Brian Bohr and Maelsekhnail.

The battle took place at Glenmama in the Wicklow Mountains in winter. The Annals of Ulster and the Annals of the Four Masters report that the forces of Brian Boru and Maelsechneill joined forces and met the Leinster army and the Viking army at Glenmam on December 30, 999 near Dunlavin in Wicklow, where the ancient fortress of the kingdom of Leinster was. The troops of Leinster and the Vikings were defeated. Although British sources report this event as "suppressing the Leinster rebellion." The defeat of the Vikings and the kingdom of Leinster paved the way for Dublin for the troops of the Irish kings.

Re-

In 1002, Maelshechnail poppy Domnayll transferred the power and crown of the High King of Ireland to Briand Bohr as a person who could finally defeat the Vikings and unite Ireland. However, Brian Boru died during the decisive battle with the Vikings in 1014 near Klontarf. Power again returned to Maelshechnail poppy Domnayll. He managed to strengthen and establish the authority of the supreme kings of Ireland, including with the help of his relatives from the Clan Flyberth of the U Neill (Irl. - Flaithbertach Ua Néill). His opponents at that time were Diarmight Mac Mael-na-m-Bo and the kings of Leinster. After his death, on the throne of the supreme kings, in addition to the traditional applicants from Clann Holmain and Kenel Eogein, the O'Lochline and O'Briine clans began to claim.

Family

Maelshechnail poppy Domnayll was twice married and had numerous offspring:

1) Gormlet Ingen Murhada (Irl. - Gormflaith ingen Murchada) (c. 960 - 1030 ), daughter of Murhad Mack Finn (? - 972), King Leinster (966–972), first wife of King Dublin Olav III Kvaran, then wife of Briand Boru. Children:

• Konkhobar (d. 1030 )

2) Mael Muire ingen Amlaib (Irl. - Máel Muire ingen Amlaíb) (? - 1021), daughter of King Dublin Olav III Kvaran (945–947, 952–980). Children:

• Donnhad (? - 1012 ), killed during a raid on Westmeath
• Domnall (? - 1030 ), King Meade (1027-1030)
• Flann (? - 1013 )
• Kongalah (? - 1017 )
• Domnall (? - 1019 ), abbot
• Murhad Ruag (d. 1049 )
• Muirhertach (d. 1049 )

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