Colgú mac Faílbe Flaind

Colgú mac Faílbe Flaind (died 678) [1] was a King of Munster from the Eóganacht Chaisil branch of the Eoganachta. He was the son of Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib (d.639),[2] a previous king. He succeeded Cathal Cú-cen-máthair mac Cathail as king in 665. The annals mention no details of his reign. His known son was named Nad Froích.

He is also a prominent character in the Sister Fidelma mystery series written by Peter Tremayne.

Notes

  1. all dates per The Chronology of the Irish Annals, Daniel P. McCarthy
  2. Francis J.Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings , Table 12

See also

  • Kings of Munster

References

Colgú mac Faílbe Flaind
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Cathal Cú-cen-máthair
King of Cashel
c. 665 – 678
Succeeded by
Finguine mac Cathail
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