Maelfithrigh, Lord of the Cinel-Eoghain, died 626 in the "battle of Leathairbhe between Maelfithrigh, chief of Cinel-Mic-Earca, and Ernaine, son of Fiachra, chief of Cineal-Fearadhaigh, where Maelfithrigh, son of Aedh Uairidhnach, was slain." [Annals, Age of Christ, 626.]