About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Murrough, Murphy
- Variants
- Murchad, Murragh
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Borne by Murchadh, son of Brian Boru, who fell with his father at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, and by many other medieval kings.
The story behind Murchadh
Murchadh mac Briain was crown prince of Munster and the foremost warrior of the High King's army at Clontarf.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 11th-century prince.
Did you know?
He led the front line at the Battle of Clontarf and was killed alongside his father Brian Boru.
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