What is the history concerning the Irish heroes of Brian Boru, Chucullainn(sp?), and Drogheda?

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What is the history concerning the Irish heroes of Brian Boru, Chucullainn(sp?), and Drogheda?

2007-01-25 06:55:38 · 2 answers · asked by crimson_ink 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore

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You will find an account of Brian Boru, the last great High King of Ireland who was killed at the Battle of Clontarf in Dublin 1014, at site 1 below.
You can find out how Setanta, a nephew of King Conor Mac Neasa of Ulster became known as Cuchulainn ( The hound of Culainn) at site 2
Site 3 has the history of Drogheda in Co. Louth.

2007-01-26 09:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Brian Boru was the first high king of Ireland At Tara. Culchulain was one of the greatest of the Fian heroes.(His name means hound of Chulain) Drogheda was another Fian warrior/hero.
Read "The Book of the Dun Cow".

2007-01-25 18:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋