sentences:  Later kings of Cenél Coirpri are mentioned in the "Annals of Ulster" and other Irish annals with some frequency, although usually only to report their deaths.In earlier historical times, Cenél Coirpri may have been of sufficient importance to attract the attention of largely hostile writers.Tirechán's life of Patrick states that Coirpre was cursed by the saint, at Tailtiu, so that none of his descendants would be High King.