Diarmaid Ua Madadhan

Diarmaid Ua Madadhan (died 1135) was King of Síol Anmchadha and Uí Maine.

Background

Diarmaid was the son of Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan (died 1096). In addition to ruling Síol Anmchadha, he was the last of his dynasty to gain overlordship of Uí Maine, ca. 1134.

Ua Fuirg and Ua Ceannéidigh

In 1131 he was responsible for the slaying of Domhnaill Ua Fuirg, lord of Uí Forgo. This led to his own death in 1135 by Gilla Caoimhin Ua Ceannéidigh, to whom Ua Fuirg was a dependent. He was succeeded by Cú Coirne Ua Madadhan, who ruled from 1135 to 1158.

Family

The names of Diarmaid's spouses and partners do not seem to be recorded. He is listed as having the following male issue:

A poem described Diarmaid as without weakness or error.

Preceded by
Gillafin Mac Coulahan
King of Síol Anmchadha
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Succeeded by
Cú Coirne Ua Madudhan
Preceded by
Aed Ua Cellaigh
King of Uí Maine
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Succeeded by
Tadhg Ua Cellaigh

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