Person

Brandub mac Echach

d. 605 · 6th century

Brandub mac Echach was a King of Leinster of the Uí Chennselaig. In 598 he defeated and killed the high king Áed mac Ainmuirech of the northern Uí Néill at the Battle of Dún Bolg, a victory long celebrated in Leinster tradition. He was killed in 605, and his family's later kings ruled from Ferns.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Kingdom of Leinster Ui Chennselaig

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Brandub mac Echach. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/brandub-mac-echach
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