About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Malachy, Melaghlin
- Variants
- Maoileachlainn, Maelsechnaill
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An older spelling of Maoileachlainn; borne by High Kings of Ireland of the Uí Néill dynasty.
The story behind Maelíseachlainn
Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Tara in 980 and was deposed in favour of Brian Boru in 1002.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 10th-11th-century High King.
Did you know?
Máel Sechnaill was the last Uí Néill High King to control most of Ireland before Brian Boru.
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