Dál Fiatach
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Dál Fiatach was a Gaelic dynastic-grouping and the name of their territory in the north-east of Ireland, which lasted throughout the Middle Ages until their demise in the 13th century at the hands of Normans. It was part of the over-kingdom of Ulaid, and they were its main ruling dynasty for most of Ulaid's history. Their territory lay in eastern County Down. Their capital was Dún Lethglaise (Downpatrick) and from the 9th century their main religious site was Bangor Abbey.
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Dál Fiatach | |
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Parent house | Ulaid-Dáirine |
Country | Ireland |
Founded | 1st century AD |
Founder | Fiatach Finn |
Current head | none |
Final ruler | Ruaidrí mac Duinn Sléibe |
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Dissolution | 13th century AD |
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