Kingship of Connacht

The Kingship of Connacht was a traditional Gaelic title held by the ruler of the province of Connacht in Ireland. It was an aristocratic position, often passing through noble families, and involved both political leadership and military authority. The king's role was to maintain order, oversee justice, and defend the territory. Kingship was complex, with rules about succession and alliances, and it often involved a combination of hereditary rights and election by noble families. Over time, this system evolved, but it remained a central part of Irish social and political life until the Norman and later English interventions.