About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Lucius
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Lachtna was the great-grandfather of Brian Boru, ancestor of the Dál gCais dynasty. The name describes a milky or pale colouring.
The story behind Lachtna
Lachtna mac Cuirc was an early king of the Dál gCais and is named in the genealogies leading to Brian Boru.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; Dál gCais ancestor.
Did you know?
Lachtna was great-grandfather of Brian Boru.
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