Eber Donn

Milesian leader. Donn or Eber Donn was the eldest son of Míl Espáine. His mother was Seang, daughter of the King of Scythia, and his brother was Erech Febria. Donn was also the half-brother of Eber Finn, Eremon, Amairgin, Ir, Colptha and Erannán.

As the eldest son, Donn was the leader of the expedition into Ireland, but his arrogance made him unpopular with his brothers. Donn jealously cursed his younger brother Ir because his ship was rowing ahead of the rest of the fleet towards Ireland. Immediately, Ir's oar broke, and the young man fell into the sea and drowned. The other brothers were sorrowful over Ir's death that they hoped Donn would not reach and share Ireland, because of his envy.

This came true later. After meeting with the Danann, they agreed to a nine-day truce between them, which Donn was unhappy with. Any attempt to land the ships before the nine days ended, and a magical storm would blow the Milesian ships further away from Ireland.

Donn's malevolent temper got the best of him at this delay. Eber Donn recklessly declared that if he had his way he would put every Danann man, woman and child to death. The Danann druids and kings, hearing this sentiment, sent a sudden, violent storm which destroyed his ship. Two-dozen Milesian warriors and twelve women drowned with Eber Donn.