8th century in Ireland
events from the 8th century in Ireland
Events from the 8th century in Ireland.
700s
701
Death of Niall mac Cernaig Sotal, a king in southern Brega of the Uí Chernaig sept of Lagore of the Síl nÁedo Sláine. He was the grandson of the high king Diarmait mac Áedo Sláine (died 665).
702
Death of Írgalach mac Conaing, also called Írgalach ua Conaing, was a King of Brega from the Uí Chonaing sept of Cnogba (Knowth) of the Síl nÁedo Sláine branch of the southern Uí Néill. He was the son of Conaing Cuirre mac Congaile (died 661) and brother of Congalach mac Conaing Cuirre (died 696), previous kings of Brega. He ruled from 696 to 702.
703
Death of Loingsech mac Óengusso. He was an Irish king who was High King of Ireland.
Congal Cennmagair becomes High King of Ireland. He belonged to the northern Cenél Conaill branch of the Uí Néill.
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