Domnallan mac Maelbrigdi


Domnallan mac Maelbrigdi, Irish dynast, fl. c. 9th/10th century.

Biography

Domnallan was the son of Maelbrigdi, a member of the Ui Maine dynasty, located in south-east Connacht. His pedigree is given as Domnallan mac Maelbrigdi mic Grenain mic Loingsich mic Domnallain mic Bresail mic Dluthaig mic Fithchellaig mic Dicholla mic Eogain Find.

Descendants

The bardic family of Ó Domhnalláin derived their surname from him. Originally located in Ballydonnellan, County Galway, they were of a sept of the Uí Maine called Clann Breasail, who held the position of Cathmhaol or Battle Champion.
Descendants of the Uí Domhnalláin are still found in Galway and Roscommon under the surname Donnellan.