Domnall Midi - Successors and Descendants

Successors and Descendants

According to the lists of High Kings and the evidence of the annals, Domnall was followed as High King by Niall Frossach, Áed Allán's younger brother. The succession to the leadership of Clann Cholmáin was disputed.

Domnall had several sons and at least one daughter. His only recorded wife is Ailbíne ingen Ailello. His son Donnchad Midi is also counted as a High King. A second son, Muiredach, who died in 802, is called king of Mide in the report of his death. Domnall's son Diarmait Dub died in 764, leading an army raised from the lands of the monastery of Durrow. His opponent, his uncle or nephew Bressal mac Murchado, was leading the forces of the monastery of Clonmacnoise. Another son, Murchad, died in battle in 765, fighting against Donnchad. Indrechtach's death is recorded in 797, soon after Donnchad's.

Domnall's daughter Eithne was killed, along with her husband Bran Ardchenn, King of Leinster, on 6 May 795 at Cell Cúile Dumai, near modern Abbeyleix, County Laois, by Fínsnechta Cetharderc, a rival for the kingship of Leinster.

Domnall's later descendants included the High Kings Conchobar mac Donnchada, Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid, Flann Sinna, Donnchad Donn and Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill.