Feidlimid Oengusa

Background

He was the son of Óengus mac Nad Froích, the first Christian king of Munster.

Career

The chronology of the 6th century kings of Munster in the sources is confusing and Feidlimid is only known from king lists. This puts his reign around the year 500. the Laud Synchronisms were written in the interest of the Glendamnach branch and this may explain the exclusion of Feidlimid from lieutenant He was the ancestor of the Eóganacht Chaisil branch of the family with lands around Cashel in County Tipperary.

His son"s name was Crimthann.

Achievements

• However his mother is called Dearcon who is usually associated with Crimthan, the son of Eochaid mac Óengusa and founder of the Airthir Cliach branch.