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  1. Celtic Mythology
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    Coirpre Mac Etaíne (Cairbre) Amairgin (Amergin) Sencha Mac Ailella Cnu Deireóil Mongán Taliesin Heinen Fardd Other Bards
  4. Sencha Mac Ailella

Sencha Mac Ailella

One of the chief advisers of Conchobar Mac Nessa. Sencha Mac Ailella was a poet and perhaps a judge in Conchobar's court. Sencha was known for his wisdom and his role as a peacemaker, almost like Nestor, king of Pylos, in the Trojan War.

Sencha appeared frequently in many Irish tales. Sencha was one of the men who volunteered to become a foster father of the hero Cú Chulainn, and was responsible for teaching the hero the skill of eloquence.

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Bards:

  • • Coirpre Mac Etaíne (Cairbre)
  • • Amairgin (Amergin)
  • • Sencha Mac Ailella
  • • Cnu Deireóil
  • • Mongán
  • • Taliesin
  • • Heinen Fardd
  • • Other Bards
Cet Mac Maga

Cet Mac Maga

Champion of Connacht. Cet was the son of Maga and brother of Anluan. Cet was Connacht's greatest warrior. Cet was sometimes called Cettmac Conlingas. According to Feast of Mac Datho's Pig, Cet wounded Cúscraid, son of Conchobar Mac Nessa, in the n...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Mac Cécht

Mac Cécht

Mac Cécht (Mac Cecht) was one of the champions of Conaire Mór, the high king of Ireland. Mac Cecht was the son of Snade Teched and the foster-son of Conaire Mor. Mac Cecht was one of the defenders of Da Derga's hostel. After hours of defending his...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Conchobar Mac Nessa

Conchobar Mac Nessa

Conchobar Mac Nessa was the greatest king of Ulaid (Ulster). Conchobar was the son of Ness, daughter of Eochaid Sálbuide. There is some confusion over who Conchobar's father was. One legend said that his father was Fachtna Fáthach, a giant and kin...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Anluan Mac Maga

Anluan Mac Maga

A Connacht warrior. Anluan was the son of Maga and a brother of Cet. Conall Cernach killed Anluan before the Ulster champion attended the feast of Mac Datho. Fighting broke out when Conall produced Anluan's head for Cet to see. Anluan's brother wa...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Cú Chulainn

Cú Chulainn

Birth of Cú Chulainn Hound of Culann Wooing of Emer Bricriu's Feast Deirdre and the Sons of Uisnech Death of Connla Cattle Raid of Cuailnge Sickness of Cú Chulainn Death of Cú Chulainn The End of the CycleGenealogy House of the Red Branch (Ulaid)B...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Laeg

Laeg

Laeg Mac Riangabra was the faithful friend and charioteer of Cu Chulainn. The chariot of Cu Chulainn actually belonged to King Conchobar, because no other chariots were strong enough for the hero. As Cu Chulainn's driver, Laeg cared for the hero's...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Scáthach

Scáthach

A famous woman warrior. Scáthach (Scathach) lived in the Land of the Shadow (which was possibly the island of Skye, near mainland Scotland). She was among the greatest women warriors who trained young warriors in special techniques in combat. Her ...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Mac Lughach

Mac Lughach

Mac Lughach was another better known grandson of Finn Mac Cumhaill. But according to one early text, Mac Lughach was the son of Lugaid Lága. However, in some later texts, such as Acallam na Senórach, Mac Lughach had different parents. Finn had a s...

November 25th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Indech

Indech

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Fergus Mac Roich

Fergus Mac Roich

Fergus Mac Roich was the leader of the warriors of the Red Branch. Fergus was the son of Ross the Red and Roich (Roy). Fergus was also the brother of Sualtam and the uncle of Conchobar Mac Nessa, king of Ulster. When Fergus' half-brother, Fachtna ...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
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