 In the early centuries AD, Munster was the domain of the Iverni peoples and the Clanna Dedad familial line, led by Cú Roí and to whom the king Conaire Mór also belonged.In the 5th century, Saint Patrick spent several years in the area and founded Christian churches and ordained priests.During the Early Middle Ages, most of the area was part of the Kingdom of Munster, ruled by the Eóganachta dynasty.