His reign can best be placed in the years 723 to 726, beginning with the abdication of his father, Selbach mac Ferchair, who entered a monastery, and ending with rise of Eochaid mac Echdach of the Cenél nGabráin.
O seu reinado pode situarse entre os anos 723 e 726, comezando coa abdicación do seu pai, Selbach mac Ferchair, que entrou nun mosteiro, e rematando co alzamento de Eochaid mac Echdach dos Cenél nGabráin.