Fáelán mac Colmáin (died 666) was a King of Leinster from the Uí Dúnlainge branch of the Laigin. He was the son of Colmán Már mac Coirpri, a previous king.[1] Faelan was the founder of the true fortunes of the Ui Dunlainge dynasty.[2]
Faelan is first mentioned in the annals when he defeated and slew Crundmáel Bolg Luatha of the Uí Cheinnselaig at the Battle of Duma Aichir in 628.[3] The annals seem to give him the title of king of Leinster by anticipation.[2] Then in alliance with Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib (died 637), the king of Munster and Conall Guthbinn mac Suibni (died 635) of the Clann Cholmáin he defeated and slew Crimthann mac Áedo (died 633), the Uí Máil king of Leinster, at the Battle of Áth Goan in western Liffey. From this date he becomes king of Leinster.[4] The Book of Leinster gives him a reign of 30 years and his death obit of 666 in the annals appears to be an interpolation based on the king lists. It is more probable that he died before 656 when Crundmáel Erbuilc mac Rónáin is called king of Leinster at his death obit.[2]
Church relationsEdit
The traditions of Saint Kevin of Glendalough assert that Faelan was fostered by Kevin when rejected by his stepmother. Ui Dunlainge patronage of Glendalough kept this tradition alive.[5] Faelans brother Áed Dub was abbot and bishop of Kildare and his nephew Óengus mac Áedo Find was also bishop of Kildare. The possession of Kildare by family members was important to his hold on power.[6] One of his wives was Sárnat ingen Echach of the Fotharta Fea, a tribe with connections to Saint Brigid of Kildare.[7]
Relations with the Uí NéillEdit
The rise of the Ui Dunlainge to power appears to have been assisted by the Clann Cholmain who were looking to neutralize the border situation with the Ui Failgi so as to carry out their rivalry with the Síl nÁedo Sláine. One of his wives was Uasal ingen Suibni (died 643), sister of Conall mac Suibni who had assisted him at Ath Goan.[8]
The Irish saga Bóroma ("The Cattle Tribute") claims that the high king Sechnassach mac Blathmaic(died 671) of the Síl nÁedo Sláine led a large army to claim the cattle tribute from Laigin but was defeated by Faelan mac Colmain but this doesn't fit chronologically with Faelan's reign.[9]
FamilyEdit
His son by Sarnat was Conall mac Fáelán, who was father, by Conandil ingen Crundmáel of the Ui Dunlainge, of Bran Mut mac Conaill (died 693), a king of Leinster.[citation needed]
NotesEdit
^Francis J.Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings, Table 9
Annals of Ulster at CELT: Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork
Annals of Tigernach at CELT: Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork
Annals of Innisfallen at CELT: Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork
Byrne, Francis John (2001), Irish Kings and High-Kings, Dublin: Four Courts Press, ISBN978-1-85182-196-9
Book of Leinster,Rig Laigin at CELT: Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork
External linksEdit
CELT: Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork
August 31, 2023
fáelán, colmáin, died, king, leinster, from, dúnlainge, branch, laigin, colmán, már, coirpri, previous, king, faelan, founder, true, fortunes, dunlainge, dynasty, contents, rise, throne, church, relations, relations, with, néill, family, notes, also, reference. Faelan mac Colmain died 666 was a King of Leinster from the Ui Dunlainge branch of the Laigin He was the son of Colman Mar mac Coirpri a previous king 1 Faelan was the founder of the true fortunes of the Ui Dunlainge dynasty 2 Contents 1 Rise to the throne 2 Church relations 3 Relations with the Ui Neill 4 Family 5 Notes 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksRise to the throne EditFaelan is first mentioned in the annals when he defeated and slew Crundmael Bolg Luatha of the Ui Cheinnselaig at the Battle of Duma Aichir in 628 3 The annals seem to give him the title of king of Leinster by anticipation 2 Then in alliance with Failbe Flann mac Aedo Duib died 637 the king of Munster and Conall Guthbinn mac Suibni died 635 of the Clann Cholmain he defeated and slew Crimthann mac Aedo died 633 the Ui Mail king of Leinster at the Battle of Ath Goan in western Liffey From this date he becomes king of Leinster 4 The Book of Leinster gives him a reign of 30 years and his death obit of 666 in the annals appears to be an interpolation based on the king lists It is more probable that he died before 656 when Crundmael Erbuilc mac Ronain is called king of Leinster at his death obit 2 Church relations EditThe traditions of Saint Kevin of Glendalough assert that Faelan was fostered by Kevin when rejected by his stepmother Ui Dunlainge patronage of Glendalough kept this tradition alive 5 Faelans brother Aed Dub was abbot and bishop of Kildare and his nephew oengus mac Aedo Find was also bishop of Kildare The possession of Kildare by family members was important to his hold on power 6 One of his wives was Sarnat ingen Echach of the Fotharta Fea a tribe with connections to Saint Brigid of Kildare 7 Relations with the Ui Neill EditThe rise of the Ui Dunlainge to power appears to have been assisted by the Clann Cholmain who were looking to neutralize the border situation with the Ui Failgi so as to carry out their rivalry with the Sil nAedo Slaine One of his wives was Uasal ingen Suibni died 643 sister of Conall mac Suibni who had assisted him at Ath Goan 8 The Irish saga Boroma The Cattle Tribute claims that the high king Sechnassach mac Blathmaic died 671 of the Sil nAedo Slaine led a large army to claim the cattle tribute from Laigin but was defeated by Faelan mac Colmain but this doesn t fit chronologically with Faelan s reign 9 Family EditHis son by Sarnat was Conall mac Faelan who was father by Conandil ingen Crundmael of the Ui Dunlainge of Bran Mut mac Conaill died 693 a king of Leinster citation needed Notes Edit Francis J Byrne Irish Kings and High Kings Table 9 a b c Byrne pg 151 Annals of Ulster AU 628 1 Annals of Tigernach AT 630 1 Annals of Ulster AU 633 2 Annals of Tigernach AT 636 2 Annals of Innisfallen AI 637 2 Byrne pg 151 152 Byrne pg 152 Byrne pg 154 Byrne pg 154 Dan M Wiley Boroma Archived 7 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine Cycles of the KingsSee also EditKings of LeinsterReferences EditAnnals of Ulster at CELT Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork Annals of Tigernach at CELT Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork Annals of Innisfallen at CELT Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork Byrne Francis John 2001 Irish Kings and High Kings Dublin Four Courts Press ISBN 978 1 85182 196 9 Book of Leinster Rig Laigin at CELT Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College CorkExternal links EditCELT Corpus of Electronic Texts at University College Cork Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Faelan mac Colmain amp oldid 1061897653, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
