Domnall mac Eimín meic Cainnig was an eleventh-century Mormaer of Mar. He is attested by numerous accounts of the Battle of Clontarf in which he is said to have lost his life supporting the cause of Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig, High King of Ireland, a king whose forces fought against those of Sitriuc mac Amlaíb, King of Dublin, Máel Mórda mac Murchada, King of Leinster and Sigurðr Hlǫðvisson, Earl of Orkney. Domnall is the first Mormaer of Mar on record, and the Irish sources that note him are the earliest sources to note the province of Mar. Domnall is the only Scottish combatant recorded to have fought in the Battle of Clontarf. His motivations for fighting are uncertain.
Domnall mac Eimín, Mormaer of Mar
Domnall mac Eimín, Mormaer of Mar
On April 23, in the year 1014, Domnall mac Eimín, Mormaer of Mar. This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 23, one of 445 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on April 23, 1014 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 21 September 2025.
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