Loarn mac Eirc facts for kids
Loarn mac Eirc was a very early king who might have ruled a kingdom called Dál Riata. He probably lived in the 400s, which was the 5th century. He is believed to be buried on the island of Iona.
Who Was Loarn mac Eirc?
Loarn mac Eirc is mainly important because he is considered the ancestor of a powerful family group called Cenél Loairn. This group's name is still remembered today in the region of Lorne in Scotland.
His Family and Legacy
Old historical writings like the Duan Albanach and the Senchus Fer n-Alban tell us about Loarn's family. They say his father was Erc, and his grandfather was Eochaid Muinremuir.
Loarn also appears in some old Irish stories. In one tale from the 700s to 1100s, called "Of The Miracles of Cairnech Here," he is called 'King of Alba' (an old name for Scotland). Another story from the 900s to 1100s, Aided Muirchertach mac Erca, mentions him too. In these stories, a character named Muirchertach mac Erca spends time with Loarn, who is his grandfather. The story says that Loarn later died in a tragic way.
See also
In Spanish: Loarn de Dalriada para niños
