Domhnall Caomhánach
Monarch
1140 – 1175
Who was Domhnall Caomhánach?
Domhnall Caomhánach is the ancestor of the Caomhánach line of the Uí Ceinnselaig dynasty and was King of Leinster from 1171 to 1175. Domhnall was the eldest son of the 12th century King of Leinster, Diarmait Mac Murchada in Ireland.
Domhnall was fostered for his training and education at the monastery of St. Caomhan at Kilcavan in the Barony of Gorey, County Wexford. In an effort to distinguish himself from his other brothers, Domhnall assumed the name Caomhánach. Contrary to usual Irish practice, the name was adopted by his descendants as an inherited surname.
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- Born
- 1140
Leinster - Also known as
- Donal Caomhánach
- Domhnall Caomhánach mac Murchada
- Caomhánach
- Domnall Caemánach
- Donal Kavanagh
- Donal Cavanaugh
- Parents
- Children
- Religion
- Christianity
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Died
- 1175
Naas - Resting place
- Ferns, County Wexford
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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