Domangart Réti facts for kids

Domangart Réti was an important king of a kingdom called Dál Riata in the early 500s. He became king after his father, Fergus Mór, passed away.

He ruled for a short time, from about 501 to 507 AD. Domangart had at least two sons, Comgall and Gabrán. Both of his sons later became kings of Dál Riata after him.

Domangart's Life and Legacy

A very old book called the Tripartite Life of St. Patrick says that Domangart was there when Saint Patrick died around the year 493. This shows he was an important figure in his time. Domangart himself passed away around the year 507. His son, Comgall, then took over as king of Dál Riata.

What Does "Réti" Mean?

Domangart's special name, or byname, was "Réti." This name appears in another old book, Life of Saint Columba, written by Adomnán. In that book, it's written as "Corcu Réti."

"Corcu" is an old Irish word that means a group of people or a family connected by their ancestors. So, "Corcu Réti" might have been another way to refer to the people of Dál Riata.

Some historians think "Corcu Réti" might have been the name for a specific group of families. These families later split into two important groups:

• The Cenél nGabráin who lived in Kintyre.
• The Cenél Comgaill who lived in Cowal.

This idea suggests that "Corcu Réti" didn't include all the people of Dál Riata. It might have left out other groups like the Cenél nÓengusa from Islay and the Cenél Loairn from parts of Argyll.

See also

• Origins of the Kingdom of Alba