Eochaid Mugmedón
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Eochaid Mugmedón, Eochaid Mug Mheadhón. Supposed late 4th-century king of Ireland, who with his son
Niall Noígiallach [of the Nine Hostages] makes two of the earliest verifiable rulers in Irish history. Eochaid earned his epithet, ‘Lord of Slaves’, from his many raids into
Britain, bringing back slaves to Ireland. According to the story
Echtra Mac nEchach Muigmedóin [The Adventure of the Sons of Eochaid Mugmedón], one of these slaves was
Cairenn, daughter of a British king, who became the mother of Niall. Eochaid Mugmedón was king at
Tara for eight years, extending his sovereignty into what is today counties
Meath and Cavan. Powerful families, later rivals, traced their lineage back to Eochaid Mugmedón, the
Uí Néill through his son Niall Noígiallach, and the kings of
Connacht through his other sons, Ailill (2), Brian (2), and Fiachra (2). He was slain by the three
Collas at
Dub Chomar (
Corleck Hill, Drumeague, Co. Cavan).
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