UàFiachrach Finn was a territory located in Máenmag in what is now central County Galway.
It was home to the families of ÃÂ Maolalaidh and ÃÂ Neachtain. By the 15th century the ÃÂ Maolalaidh's had been expelled and settled north of Tuam, while the ÃÂ Neachtain's had been forced to relocate in the Fews of Athlone.
Annalistic references
- 1190. Mail-Seachlainn Ua Neachtain and Gilla-Beraigh Ua Sluaigheadhaigh were killed by Toirrdhealbach, son of Ruaidhri Ua Conchubair.
- 1273. Gilla-Crisd Ua Neachtain and William Ua Neachtain were killed by Ruaighri, son of Toirrdhelbach Ua Conchubhair.
- 1279, Domhnall mac Giollu Criost UÃÂ Neachtain was slain by Aodh ÃÂ Con Cenainn.
- 1392. A raid by Cathal son of RuaidhrÃÂ son of Toirdhealbhach ÃÂ Conchobhair on the son of Eochaidh ÃÂ Ceallaigh, and he took cattle and horses into the Feadha with him. Peace was made between the same kings, i.e. a division of territory, namely of the Feadha, was also made between the two Muinntear Neachtain.
See also
References
- Medieval Ireland: Territorial, Political and Economic Divisions, Paul MacCotter, Four Courts Press, 2008.
- http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/connacht.htm#aid