Crimmal was the son of Trenmor, and brother of Cumhaill. Crimmal was one of the survivors when Clan Morna defeated Clan Baiscne in the battle of Cnucha (Knock).
When Finn decided to become leader of Clan Baiscne, Crimmal and his small group of survivors joined his nephew.
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Captain of the Fianna ( rígfhéinnid ) and chieftain of Clan Baiscne. Cumhaill (Cumhall or Cool) was the son of Trenmor and descendant of Baíscne. Cumhaill was also the brother of Crimmal . Cumhaill married Muirenn , daughter of Tadg and granddaugh...
The greatest Fianna warrior in the Fenian cycle. Finn was the son of Cumhaill and Muirenn (Muirne, Murna), who was the daughter of the druid Tadg and the granddaughter of Nuada of the Silver Hand . During the reign of Conn, his father died before ...
Muirenn, or Muirne as she known in English narratives, was the Danann daughter of Tadg and granddaughter of Nuada of the Silver Hand . She was often called "Muirne of the White Neck". Frequently, it was mentioned that Muirenn had two sisters – the...
The story began during the reign of the high king ( Ard-Rí ) of Ireland named Conn Cétchathach – "Conn of the Hundred Battles". Conn had earned the nickname from the number of battles he had won during his reign. His most powerful enemy was Eógan ...
Conall was the son of Amorigin and Findchaem (Finachoom), daughter of Cathbad and Maga. Conall was the husband of Niam. He was often called Conall Cernach - Conall the Victorious . Conall was also the cousin and foster-brother of the hero Cú Chula...
Conan (Mac Lia) was the son of Lia (treasurer of Clan Morna). On a number of occasions, Conan Mac Lia tried to avenge his father's death, but he was never successful in killing Finn Mac Cumhaill . When finally trapped by his father's killer, Conan...
Captain of the Fianna ( rígfhéinnid ) and chieftain of the Clan Morna. Goll was the brother of Conan (Mac Morna). Goll's real name was Aed, which means "Red". Goll challenged Cumhaill for the leadership of the Fianna. Goll became captain of the Fi...
Below is the account of Finn's birth and early adventures, ending with him winning the captaincy of the Fianna. Birth of Finn Training of Finn Rise to Captaincy of the Fianna Birth of Finn Although Muirenn lived quite a distance away from the batt...
Cairbré Lifechair was the son of Cormac Mac Airt , whom he succeeded as high king of Ireland. His mother was named Eithne (probably Eithne Tháebfhota), and he was the brother of Cellach, Ailbe and Grainne . He was known as Cairbré Lifechair or Cai...
Here are a few genealogy tables from the Fenian Cycle. Below is a family tree of Conn Cétchathach and Cormac Mac Airt, two high kings of Ireland. There are also several family trees of the Fianna. One tree has Finn Mac Cumhaill, along with that of...