Coriondi facts for kids

The Coriondi were an ancient group of people who lived in Ireland a very long time ago. They are mentioned in a book called Geography by a writer named Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD. This book tells us they lived in the southern part of what is now Leinster, a province in Ireland.

What Does Their Name Mean?

The name Coriondi comes from an old word, corio-, which means 'army' or 'group of warriors'. This word is found in many ancient languages, like those spoken by the Gauls and Britons. So, the Coriondi were likely known as a people connected to warfare or a strong fighting force.

Where Did They Go?

Even though the Coriondi lived a long time ago, their name might have lived on! Some historians believe that other groups in Ireland, like the Benntraige, who lived in southern Ireland before Christianity arrived, might be connected to them.

Another idea is that a group called the Coraind, who lived near the River Boyne in Ireland much later, could also be the same people or descendants of the Coriondi. It's like their name echoed through history!