Conan mac Morna

Conan the Bald. Conan was the brother of Goll, clan leader of the Morna.

He was described as fat and ugly, Conan was never a good warrior, performing no heroic achievements. He was renowned for his cowardice and constant complaints.

In one amusing story, the Fian warriors came upon a hostel, where they were given food and hospitality. However, they discovered it was a magical trap set by the Fairy Folk. They were rescued by Díarmait. However, Conan became stuck to his seat. When they pulled him off his seat, some of his skin was torn from his buttocks and back. To compensate for the loss of skin, the Fian warriors covered him with the hide of a black sheep. This sheep hide grew in place of his skin.

Another funny tale told of a battle that took place in the "Hills of Slaughter". One enemy warrior challenged the bravest Fian to single combat. The Fian warriors pushed Conan to face the enemy warrior named Liagan. Liagan insulted and berated Conan. Conan, however, distracted Liagan, and when the warrior turned his head around, Conan swept the enemy's head off with his sword. The coward he was, Conan dropped his sword and ran back to his own line. The Fianna roared in laughter.