About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Corc mac Luigthig, legendary king of Munster and founder of the dynasty of Cashel.
The story behind Corc
Corc was guided to the rock of Cashel by an angel who foretold the kingdom's greatness; he made it his royal seat, and his descendants the Eóganachta ruled Munster for six centuries.
Mythology & legend
Legendary 4th-century king and ancestor of the Eóganachta.
Did you know?
Corc mac Luigthig founded the kingdom of Cashel in Munster.
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