Irish Baby Name · Boy

Conmhaol

Pronounced: KON-vail

Meaning: Victorious hound, hound-chief

About the name

Origin
Irish
Variants
Conmael
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Conmhaol mac Éibhir, legendary High King of Ireland in the early Lebor Gabála tradition.

The story behind Conmhaol

Conmhaol succeeded his father Éber as joint king with his uncle Érimón, then ruled alone after killing him; he reigned for 30 years before falling in battle, the first of his line to die in combat.

Mythology & legend

Conmhaol mac Éber, early High King in the Lebor Gabála Érenn.

Did you know?

Conmhaol was reckoned the first king of all Ireland from the Milesian race.

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