About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Connell, Conal
- Variants
- Connall
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Borne by Conall Cernach, foster-brother of Cú Chulainn and one of the foremost warriors of the Red Branch in the Ulster Cycle, and by Conall Gulban, ancestor of the Cenél Conaill of Donegal.
The story behind Conall
Conall Cearnach hunted down Lugaid mac Con Roí, the killer of Cú Chulainn, and brought back his head; Conall Gulban, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, gave his name to Tír Chonaill (Donegal).
Mythology & legend
Multiple Conalls: Conall Cearnach of Ulster, Conall Gulban ancestor of the O'Donnells.
Did you know?
Conall Cearnach was foster-brother and avenger of Cú Chulainn.
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