Domnall ua Néill
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Domnall ua Néill (died 980) (English: Donald grandson of Niall, Donald of Armagh) was King of Tara (High King of Ireland) from 956 to 980. Domnall, second last King of Tara, is the first to be called "High King of Ireland" (ard-rí Érenn) in his obituary.
Domnall was the son of Muirchertach mac Néill, and grandson of Niall Glúndub, a member of the Cenél nEógain northern Uí Néill. He became co-King of Ailech with his brother Flaithbertach on the death of his father in 943, and King of Tara on the death of his maternal cousin Congalach Cnogba of the southern Uí Néill sept of the Síl nÁedo Sláine.
Domnall is considered to have been an effective ruler, who introduced military reforms later credited to Brian Boru.
Domnall's children included Muiredach, whose son Lochlann may have been the ancestor of Domnall Ua Lochlainn, and Muirchertach, ancestor of the O'Neills of Tír Eógain.
[edit] Reference
- Byrne, Francis John, Irish Kings and High-Kings. Batsford, London, 1973. ISBN 0-7134-5882-8
| Preceded by Congalach Cnogba |
High King of Ireland or King of Tara 956–980 |
Succeeded by Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill |
| Preceded by Muirchertach mac Néill |
King of Ailech (jointly; sole king 949–956 and 972–980) 943–980 |
Succeeded by Fergal mac Domnaill meic Conaing |
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