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Kingdom of Mhumhain
Mhumhain (Munster) is ruled by the various clans of the Eóganachta, named for their legendary ancestor Eógan, who won the southern half of Eireann from Conn, the ancestor of the Connachta clans in the north.
Political realities being what they are, Eóganachta clans technically only rule in Mhumhain, but they have much influence beyond their boarders.
The Eóganachta have worked to build a strong relationship with the church, and by that same connection have built ties with the Imerâdôr of Brythain. The most visible of these being the Eóganachtan wife of Imerâdôr Leûn.
It was with the support of the Imerâdôr and the Archbishop of Liathdroim that Rían Mac Máel was crowned High king of Ireland in St.Padriac's cathedral.
The ceremony was held at the same time as the Dál Riatans were crowning Conrí Mac Ardghal the king of Tara. This was deliberate, as Rían wanted to see clearly which clans supported who. As expected, the northern Ui'Neill fell in behind Conrí, but the Southern Ui'Neill followed their bishop and Backed Rían, as did Laighin and a number of the Connachta clans.
Mhumhain (Munster) is ruled by the various clans of the Eóganachta, named for their legendary ancestor Eógan, who won the southern half of Eireann from Conn, the ancestor of the Connachta clans in the north.
Political realities being what they are, Eóganachta clans technically only rule in Mhumhain, but they have much influence beyond their boarders.
The Eóganachta have worked to build a strong relationship with the church, and by that same connection have built ties with the Imerâdôr of Brythain. The most visible of these being the Eóganachtan wife of Imerâdôr Leûn.
It was with the support of the Imerâdôr and the Archbishop of Liathdroim that Rían Mac Máel was crowned High king of Ireland in St.Padriac's cathedral.
The ceremony was held at the same time as the Dál Riatans were crowning Conrí Mac Ardghal the king of Tara. This was deliberate, as Rían wanted to see clearly which clans supported who. As expected, the northern Ui'Neill fell in behind Conrí, but the Southern Ui'Neill followed their bishop and Backed Rían, as did Laighin and a number of the Connachta clans.
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