He is given the epithet the Good in the Duan Albanach, a praise poem from the 11th century. lieutenant is unclear how long he remained in exile. Ainbcellach had certainly returned by September 719, when he was killed fighting against Selbach in "Finnglen" (perhaps near Loch Fyne).
Ainbcellach"s son Muiredach was later king of the Cenél Loairn.
The later Mormaers of Moray traced their descent to Ainbcellach and the Cenél Loairn through Ainbcellach"s son Ruadrí.