About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
Goll mac Morna, leader of Clann Morna and rival of Fionn mac Cumhaill in the Fianna; gained his name (meaning 'one-eyed') after losing an eye in battle.
The story behind Goll
Lost an eye in his fight with Cumhall — hence Goll, meaning one-eyed; ultimately died defending the men of Connacht.
Mythology & legend
Goll mac Morna, who killed Fionn's father Cumhall and led a rival warrior band before joining the Fianna.
Did you know?
His enmity with Fionn was eventually resolved into friendship, and he became one of the Fianna's greatest warriors.
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