Dubhchobhlaigh Bean Ua hEaghra


Dubhchobhlaigh Bean Ua hEaghra, a.k.a. Dubhchobhlaigh Ní Conchobair, Queen of Luighne Connacht, died 1131.

Family background

Dubhchobhlaigh was one of the two recorded daughters of King Ruaidrí na Saide Buide of Connacht, who ruled the kingdom from 1087 till his mutilation and deposition in 1092. Her mother's name is uncertain, though Ruaidri had at least four wives.
Her brothers, half-brothers, and sister or half-sister were Niall, Tadc, Conchobar, Domnall Ua Conchobair, Tairrdelbach, and Mór Ua Conchobair, three of whom ruled as Kings of Connacht. Her youngest brother, Tairrdelbach, would become King of Ireland.

Wife of Ua hEaghra

The identity of Dubhchobhlagh's husband is uncertain. The two most likely candidates are Taichleach Ua hEaghra, who was King of Luighne Connacht upon his death in 1095, and an unnamed An Ua hEaghra who was king at the time of his death in 1128. The latter's successor, Murchadh Ua hEaghra can be eliminated as his wife was a niece of Dubhchobhlaigh by her brother, Tairrdelbach.

Annalistic reference

The Annals of the Four Masters record her death sub anno 1131 - "Dubhchobhlaigh, daughter of Ruaidhri na Soighe Buidhe Ua Conchobhair, lady of Luighne, died." However, because of uncertainty over her husband's identity, and Gaelic Polygyny, her children are unknown.

Family tree

Ruaidrí na Saide Buide Ua Conchobair
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Niall Tadc Conchobar Domnall Dubhchobhlaigh, d. 1131. Tairrdelbach, 1088-1156. Mór Ua Conchobair of Connacht, d. after 1118
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Cathal Aed |
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| Ruaidri,
Domnall d. 1151.
d. 1153.

Others of the name

The forename Dubhchobhlaigh appears to have originated within the Ui Briuin. Dubhchobhlaigh's gr-gr-gr-gr grandaunt was Dub Chablaigh ingen Cathal, while her aunt was Dubh Chablaigh ingen Áed. Later bearers of the name included her niece, Dub Coblaigh Ní Conchobhair, along with her kinswoman and nephew's wife, Dubhcobhlach Ní Maíl Ruanaid.