Mug Nuadat: Encyclopedia - Conn of the Hundred BattlesConn Cétchathach (Conn of the Hundred Battles) was a legendary High King of Ireland. He was the ancestor of the Connachta, and, through his descendant Niall Noígiallach, the Uí Néill dynasties. His father was either Fedlimid Rechtmar or Óenlám Gaba, and his mother is sometimes given as Medb Lethderg. His son was Art mac Cuinn. Some stories of the Fenian Cycle are set in his time.
He gained the throne by overthrowing Mal, who had killed his father. He earned ...
Including:
Read more here: » Conn of the Hundred Battles: Encyclopedia - Conn of the Hundred Battles |