Cináed Ciarrge mac Cathussaig

Who is Cináed Ciarrge mac Cathussaig?

Cináed Ciarrge mac Cathussaig was a Dal nAraide king in Ulaid. He was the son of Cathussach mac Ailello, a previous king and possible King of all Ulaid. He belonged to the Eilne branch of the family. He ruled from 774 to 776.

The Dal nAraide became involved in civil war during his reign and in 776 they fought a battle amongst themselves at the Battle of Sliab Mis. That same year they engaged in another battle -the Battle of Drong. This time the opposing sides sought the assistance of their neighbors. Cináed and his ally, Dúngal king of the Uí Tuirtri, were slain by Tommaltach mac Indrechtaig and his ally Eochaid mac Fiachnai of the Dal Fiatach.