Énnae Cennsalach (5th century) was aKing of Leinster and founder of theUí Cheinnselaig sept of theLaigin. He was the grandson of Bressal Bélach (died 436), a previous king.[1]
The chronology ofLeinster kings in the 5th century is contradictory. He is counted as a King of Laigin in theBook of Leinster but is not mentioned in the annals.[2]
Keating records wars of theHigh KingEochaid Mugmedón with Énnae Cennselach. Eochaid was defeated at theBattle of Cruachan Claonta by the Leinsterman.[3]
According to the sagasAided Néill andOrcuin Néill Noígíallaig, Énnae's son Eochu was the killer of the high kingNiall Noígíallach.Orcuin Néill Noígíallaig relates that Eochu killed Niall's chief poet. This led Niall to harry Leinster and exile Eochu. Eochu took refuge with KingErc of Dalriada and later killed Niall on his return from a raid.[4]Aided Néill relates that Niall's son Fergus avenged his father by killing Eochu.[5]
Énnae's sonCrimthann mac Énnai (d. 486) also became King of Leinster. Another son Fedelmid was ancestor of the Uí Felmeda branch of the Uí Cheinnselaig.[citation needed]
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