He is said to be the son of Fachtna Fáthach, of the Ulaid, although unusually his descent references his mother, Ness, daughter of Eochaid Sálbuide, king of Ulster.
He is said to be the son of Fachtna Fáthach, although unusually his descent references his mother daughter of Eochaid Sálbuide. This was of the Ulaid. His mother daughter of Eochaid Sálbuide is king of Ulster. Ness is his mother.