Colgú mac Faílbe Flaind (died 678) was a King of Munster from the Eóganacht Chaisil branch of the Eoganachta. He was the son of Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib (d.639), a previous king. He succeeded Cathal Cú-cen-máthair mac Cathail as king in 665. The annals mention no details of his reign. His known son was named Nad Froích.
He is also a prominent character in the Sister Fidelma mystery series written by Peter Tremayne.
Notes
- all dates per The Chronology of the Irish Annals, Daniel P. McCarthy
- Francis J.Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings, Table 12
See also
References
- Annals of Tigernach
- Francis John Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings
- The Chronology of the Irish Annals, Daniel P. McCarthy
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| Colgú mac Faílbe Flaind Eóganachta | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byCathal Cú-cen-máthair | King of Cashel c. 665 – 678 |
Succeeded byFinguine mac Cathail |