Amalgaid mac Éndai (died 601)[1] was a King of Munster from the Eóganacht Áine branch of the Eoganachta and appears as the first king from this branch.

The chronology of the Munster kings from this period is confusing. The Annals of Tigernach mention him as king in 596 along with his brother Garbán mac Éndai and he is mentioned as king in The Book of Leinster.[2] However, the pro-Glendamnach Laud Synchronisms omit him as does the saga of Senchas Fagbála Caisil "The Story of the Finding of Cashel".[3]

His son Cúán mac Amalgado (died 641) was also a King of Munster.

Amalgaid mac Éndai
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Cashel
c. 596 – 601
with Garbán mac Éndai (c. 596–601)
Succeeded by

Notes

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  1. ^ all dates per The Chronology of the Irish Annals, Daniel P. McCarthy
  2. ^ in the poem at {MS folio 150a} Fland cecinit
  3. ^ Francis J. Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings, pg 188

See also

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References

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  • Annals of Tigernach
  • Francis J. Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings
  • Book of Leinster,{MS folio 150a} Fland cecinit.
  • Laud Synchronisms
  • The Chronology of the Irish Annals, Daniel P. McCarthy
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