Cluain Conmhaícne


The Cluain Conmhaícne, or Cluain Conmaicne, were an early people of Ireland. Their tuath comprised the entire parish of Cloone, located in the baronies of Maigh Rein and Carrigallen, in south County Leitrim.

Origin

The Conmhaicne or Conmaicne were an people of early Ireland, perhaps related to the Laigin, who dispersed to various parts of Ireland. They settled in Connacht and Longford, giving their name to several Conmaicne territories. Other branches of the Conmhaicne located in County Leitrim included the Conmaicne of Maigh Rein, Maigh Nissi, and Conmaicne Luchan.

Territory

Their territory was bounded by native Irish forests on all sides, Conmaiche of Maigh Rein west, Conmaicne of Maigh Nissi south, Conmaicne of Angaile to the east, and Breifne O'Reilly to the north.

Taoiseach

Cluain Conmaicne was part of Muintir Eolais and therefore ruled by MagRaghnaill.

People