Cian mac Máelmuaid
Cían mac Máelmuaid was a son of Máel Muad mac Brain, who was twice King of Munster. Cían's father had been killed by Brian Boru at the Battle of Belach Lechta. He was a member of Uí Echach Muman or Eóganacht Raithlind.
Cían became a close ally of Brian, allegedly marrying his daughter Sadb, according to late traditions.
