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3 unusual facts about Cormac mac Airt


Cormac mac Airt

Cormac marched to Munster and made camp on the hill of Druim Dámhgaire (Knocklong, County Limerick).

Finn and Gráinne

Finn and Gráinne is a short, probably Middle Irish anecdote of the Finn Cycle about Finn mac Cumaill and his wooing of and eventual divorce from Gráinne, daughter of King Cormac mac Airt.

Rosnaree

The legendary High King of Ireland Cormac mac Airt is reputedly buried at Rossnaree, having refused to be buried at a pagan site after converting to Christianity.


Mug Ruith

Some say he lived during the reign of 3rd century High King Cormac mac Airt, while others put him in Jerusalem during the time of Christ.


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