 Noted chiefs of Cenél Cairpre included Ó Maolchloiche (O'Mulclohy).According to the "Annals of the Four Masters", about 476 AD, the Battle of Granard was fought by Eochaidh, son of Cairbre, son of Oilioll, son of Dunlaing, son of Enda Niadh against the Ui Dunlainge, Ui Briúin Cualann and Ui Fergusa of North Leinster.