Conaire Mór

Conaire Mór (Conaire Mor) was the greatest high king during the period of reigns of King Conchobar in Ulster, and Queen Medb in Connacht. Conaire was the son of Mes Buachalla, wife of Eterscel, and Nemglan, who was a Danann bird-god.

Conaire Mor succeeded his stepfather Eterscel as high king of Ireland. He had many followers from other provinces, such as Conall Cernall and Cormac, son of Conchobar. His reign marked a period of peace and prosperity, until his foster-brothers broke his law for pillage.

Conaire Mor was burdened with many geis. His refusal to punish his foster-brothers (a geis) for their crimes, set off chain reaction that resulted in him later breaking all of his other geis.

Conaire Mor was killed in a battle against large band of pirates, at the hostel of Da Derga.

See the Ulaid Cycle for the full story.