Eógan Mór

King of Munster. Eógan Mór was also known in other texts by the name Mug Nuadat. He was also called Eógan Fitheccach and Eógan Taídlech. Eógan Mór should not be confused with his grandson, Eógan.

Eógan Mór was married to Béare, a Spanish princess, but he also had a mistress named Etain, the fairy queen of Inis Grecraige. He was the father of Ailill Aulomm who succeeded him.

Eógan Mór was mostly known for his war against Conn Cétchathach, the high king of Ireland. Conn was not satisfied with the division of Ireland between them, or Eógan's independence. Conn invaded Munster and defeated Eógan Mór in battle. Conn divided Munster into two, setting up two puppet kings, Conaire and Maicnia.

Eógan managed to escape with the help of Etain of Inis Grecraige. Eógan returned from Spain, hoping to regain his kingdom, and raised an army in Munster. Eógan confronted Conn in the battle of Mag Léna and was defeated again. This time, Eógan was killed.