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Ruaidhrí mac Coscraigh

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Ruaidhrí mac Coscraigh was King of South Connacht and of Uí Briúin and a fourth great-grandson of the eponym of Clann Cosgraigh. Ruaidhri is mentioned in the Annals of Inisfallen[1] and Tigernach[2] as well as the Leabhar na nGenealach.[3]

Ruaidhrí was slain fighting Conchobar mac Mael Sechnaill, King of Corcu Modruad and Mac Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh of the Uí Fiachrach Aidhne in 993.[4]

Preceded by King of Uí Briúin Seóla
992?–993
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ Annals of Inisfallen. p. 993.5.
  2. ^ Annals of Tigernach. p. 993.4.
  3. ^ Leabhar na nGenealach, Vol. I., 201.6. pp. 442–443.
  4. ^ Annals of Tigernach. 993.4.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)