Red Branch
The name Red Branch comes from the name of the assembly hall in Emain Macha. It was called "Craebh Ruadh" in Irish Gaelic. The Red Branch became a military order which served as the king's personal bodyguard, as well as defending Ulaid (Ulster) from other provinces. The men of the Red Branch were an elite group of warriors. They often fought in chariots or on foot.
The House of the Red Branch were originally descendants of Ross the Red, king of Ulaid (Ulster). These descendants were also called Clan Rury.
Fergus served as the leader (captain) of the Red Branch, till the treachery of Conchobar in killing the sons of Uisnech. Fergus and many Ulster warriors renounced their fealty to Conchobar, and went into exile to the court of Connacht.
Below is a list of warriors, including those of the Red Branch, as well as other warriors from other kingdoms in the cycle.
Red Branch Warriors of Ulster
Genealogy
House of the Red Branch (Ulaid)
Connacht and Other Warriors
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By Jimmy Joe
