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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Variants
- Cernach
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
An epithet of Conall Cernach, one of the greatest warriors of the Red Branch in the Ulster Cycle.
The story behind Cearnach
Conall Cearnach was foster-brother of Cú Chulainn and avenged him after his death by killing Lugaid mac Con Roí; he is one of the most prominent warriors of the Red Branch.
Mythology & legend
Means 'victorious'; epithet of Conall Cearnach in the Ulster Cycle.
Did you know?
Conall Cernach (Cearnach) was second only to Cú Chulainn among the Ulster heroes.
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