About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Nessa, Nessie
- Variants
- Nessa, Ness
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Mother of Conchobhar mac Nessa, King of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle, after whom her son took his matronymic — a rarity in early Irish naming and a sign of her dominant character.
The story behind Neasa
A formidable woman whose intelligence shaped Ulster politics through her son's reign.
Mythology & legend
Mother of Conchobhar mac Nessa; her name supplanted his patronymic — he is always 'son of Nessa'.
Did you know?
She manipulated her son's election as king of Ulster and continued to rule through him.
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