Iarel Faith 10th Monarch of Ireland
BIOGRAPHY: Son of Heremon. 10th monarch D.167O B.C. A very learned King who could foretell things to come. He built seven palaces, and cleared much of the country's ancient forests." By Pat Traynor at http://www.rootsweb.com/~fianna/history/milesian.htm
BIOGRAPHY: "Irial Faidh (a prophet): his son, was the 10th Monarch of Ireland; died 1670 BC. This was a very learned king; could foretell things to come; and caused much of the country to be cleared of the ancient forest. He likewise built seven royal palaces(Rath Ciombaoigh, Rath Coincheada, Rath Mothuig, Rath Buirioch, Rath Luachat, Rath Croicne, and Rath Boachoill). He won four remarkable battles over his enemies: Ard Inmath, at Teabtha, where Stirne, the son of Dubh, son of Fomhar, was slain; the second battle was at Teanmhuighe, against the Fomhoraice, where Eichtghe, their leader , was slain; the third was the battle of Loch Muighe, where Lugrot, the son of Moghfeibhis, was slain; and the fourth was the battle of Cuill Martho, where the four sons of Heber were defeated. Irial died in the second year after this battle, having reigned 10 years, and was buried at Magh Muagh. During his reign a great part of the country was laid open, and freed from woods.
BIOGRAPHY: Eithrial: his son; was the 11th Monarch; reigned 20 years. This prince was distinguished for his great learning; he wrote, with his own hand, the history and travels of the Badelians; nor was he less remarkable for his valor and military accomplishments. He was slain by Conmaol, the son of Heber Fionn, at the battle of Soirrean, in Leinster (1650 BC) leaving only one son Foll-Aich: his son; was kept out of the Monarchy by Conmaol, the slayer of his father, who usurped his place. Tigernmas: his son; was the 13th Monarch, and reigned 50 years.
BIOGRAPHY: Enboath: his so n. It was in this prince's lifetime that the Kingdom was divided in two parts by a line drawn from Drogheda to Limerick.
BIOGRAPHY: Smiomghall: his son; in his lifetime the Picts in Scotland were forced to abide by their oath, and pay homage to the Irish Monarch; seven large woods were also cut down.
BIOGRAPHY: Fiacha Labhrainn: his son; was the 18th Monarch; reigned 24 years, slew Eochaidh Faobharglas, of the line of Heber, at the battle of Carman. During his reign all the inhabitants of Scotland were brought in subjection to the Irish Monarchy, and the conquest was secured by his son the 20th Monarch. Fiacha at length (1448 BC) fell in the battle of Bealgadain, by the hands of Eochaidh Mumho, the son of Moefeibhis, of the race of Heber Fionn. He was called Labhrainn because during his reign the stream of Tubher Labhrainn began to flow.
BIOGRAPHY: Aongus Olmucach: his son; was the 20th Monarch. He was named for having a breed of swine of a much larger size than any in Ireland, the words "oll" and "mucca" signifying "great swine." He was a valiant and war-like prince, and fought the following battles: the battle of Claire, the battle of Moigen Cgiath, in Connaught; the battle of Glaise Fraochain, where Frachain Faiah was killed; and in his reign the Picts again refused to pay the tribute imposed on them 250 years before, by Heremon, but this Monarch went with a strong army into Alba and in thirty pitched battles overcame them and forced them to pay the required tribute. Aongus was at length slain by Eana, in the ba ttle of Carman, 1409 BC
BIOGRAPHY: Main: his son; was kept out of he Monarchy by Eadna, of the line of Heber Fionn. In his time silver shields were given as rewards for bravery to the Irish militia. Rogheachach: his son; was the 22nd Monarch for 25 years; slain 1357 BC by Sedne(Seadhna) of the Line of Ir at Rath Cuchain. Silver shields were made, and four-horse chariots were first used in Ireland during his reign.
BIOGRAPHY: Dein: his son; was kept out of the Monarchy by his father's slayer, and his son. In his time gentlemen and nobleman first wore gold chains round their necks, as a sign of their birth; and golden helmets were given to brave soldiers.
BIOGRAPHY: Siorna "Saoghalach" (long life): his son; was the 34th Monarch who reigned 21 years; he was slain (1030 BC) at Aillin, by Rotheachta, of the Line of Heber Fionn, who usurped the Monarchy, thereby excluding Siorna's son, Olioll Aolcheoin, from the throne.
BIOGRAPHY: Olioll Aolcheoin: son of Siorna Saoghalach.
BIOGRAPHY: Gialchadh: his son; was the 37th Monarch for 9 years; killed by Art Imleach, of the Line of Heber Fionn, at Moighe Muadh (1013 BC)
BIOGRAPHY: Nuadhas Fionnfail: his son; was the 39th Monarch for 21 years; slain by the son of Art Imleach, Breasrioghacta (961 BC), his successor.
BIOGRAPHY: Aedan Glas: his son. In his time the coast was infested with pirates; and there occurred a dreadful plague (Apthach) which swept away most of the inhabitants.
BIOGRAPHY: Simeon Breac: his son; was the 44th Monarch; he inhumanly caused his predecessor to be torn asunder; but, after a reign of 6 years, he met with a like death (903 BC),by order of Duach Fionn, son to the murdered king
BIOGRAPHY: Muredach Bolgach: his son; was the 46th Monarch for 4 years; killed by Eadhna Dearg (son of Duach Fionn) in 892 BC. Had following sons:
BIOGRAPHY: Duach Teamhrach, who had following sons: Eochaidh Framhuine, 51st Monarch of Ireland Conang Beag-eaglach, 53rd Monarch of Ireland Riacha Tolgrach, who is described below
BIOGRAPHY: Riacha (Feachus?) Tolgrach: son of Muredach; was the 55th Monarch for 5 years. His life was ended by the sword of Oilioll Fionn of the line of Heber Fionn, 795 BC Duach Ladhrach: his son; was the 59th Monarch for 10 years. He was distinguished by the name Duach Lagrach by reason of his being so strict and hasty in the execution of justice; that he was impatient and would not admit of a moment's delay until the criminal was seized and tried for the offense; the word, "Lagrach," means speed and suddenness. He was killed by Lughaidh Laighe, son of Oilioll Fionn, 737 BC
BIOGRAPHY: Eochaidh Buadhach: his son; was kept out of the Monarchy by his father's slayer. In his time the kingdom was twice visited with a plague
BIOGRAPHY: Ugaine More: his son. This Ugaine (Hugony) the Great was the 66th Monarch of Ireland for 40 years.
BIOGRAPHY: Laeghaire Lorc, the 68th Monarch of Ireland: son of Ugaine Mor: began to reign, 593 BC.
BIOGRAPHY: Olioll Aine: his son. Slain by Cobhthach Caolmbreag, lest he should disturb his reign. Labhradh Longseach:his son. (This is around 250 B.C.)
BIOGRAPHY: Olioll Bracan: his son.
BIOGRAPHY: Aeneas Ollamh: his son; the 73rd Monarch for 18 years. He fell by the sword of Iaran Gleofathach
BIOGRAPHY: Breassal: his son.
BIOGRAPHY: Fergus Fortamhail: his son; the 80th Monarch. He was known by that name because he had great strength of body, and brave beyond any of his time. He reigned 12 years and was slain 384 BC in battle by Aongus Tuirmeach
BIOGRAPHY: Felim Fortuin: his son.
BIOGRAPHY: Crimthann Coscrach: his son; the 85th Monarch for 7 years. He was distinguished by that name because he behaved with such bravery at the head of his army, that he was victorious in every battle he fought; "Cosgrach" signifies "slaughter" and "bloodshed" He was slain by Rogerus, the son of Sithrig.