Ui Briuin and Uí Fiachrach Eochaidh Mugmedon was
king of Connacht at the end of the fourth century. In early historical times his
offspring: separated into three dynasties -- - Brioin
the Uí Briuin, ancestors to the Síl Murray (O Conors and MacDermots)
and In the seventh century the Uí Briuin began separating into three branches
--
- Ui Briuin Seola (O Flahertys)
- Ui Briuin Breffney (O Rourkes
and O Reillys)
- Ui Briuin Ai (O Conors, MacDermots and others)
- Fiachra the
Uí Fiachra, ancestors to the O Dowds and O Heynes
- Ailillthe
Uí Aillela, their name is perpetuated in the barony of Tir-Errill in County
Sligo.
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