1. Conchobhar mac Nessa, son of Ness, was the legendary king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. The details on his birth are unclear, but there are some theories. He was named after the river he was born into as a baby, Conchobar River. His was mother was told that her baby would become a great king and have everlasting fame if she gave birth to him one day later than expected, the day Jesus Christ was born, which she did. He was raised by a man named Cathbad, who could have been his biological father, but it’s not definite. Eventually Conchobhar is killed at Baile Ath in Urchair, from a wound inflicted by the skull of Meis-Geghra, which was flung at his head by a Connacht warrior, Cet. This death ends up being a famous story called The Death of Conchobhar.

2. A different story involving Conchobhar I will tell you about is the Cattle Raid of Cooley. Medb, daughter of Eocho, raises an army and launches an invasion of Ulster to steal the bull Donn Cuailnge. All the Ulstermen, including Conchobhar, are unable to fight because of the curse of Macha. All except Cuchulainn, who fights a series of combats hoping to give the Ulstermen time to recover. Cuchulainns father Sualtam goes to Conchobhar and demands he raise his army before it’s to late. Realizing he broke protocol by talking strait to Conchobhar, Sualtom runs away but falls and kill s him self on his shield. Conchobhar raises his army and leads them into battle. Medb is eventually forced to retreat by Cuchulainn, but manages to bring the bull back to Connacht.
3. Conchobhar was a great king. He had strict rules and well known. He symbolizes a legendary king and warrior; he represents a perfect man, physically and mentally. He was perfect in form and shape and dress, in size and straightness and symmetry, in eye and hair and whiteness, in wisdom and good manners and speech, in amplitude and dignity. But he did have his flaws. He was proud, cocky and he knew he was magnificent. Other people, like Cet knew of this weakness as showed in the Death of Conchobhar. He uses the women to distract Conchobhar so he could kill him.

4. I think Conchobhar is an exciting, powerful character. He catches my attention with his style and authority. In his stories he is thought of the perfect man and king. I imagine a very strong, intimidating king, and I’m sure he knew how powerful he was. He was however cocky, and easily distracted. His weakness to receive attention lead to his downfall.

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6. In the end of “The Death of Conchobhar”, there’s irony found in Conchobhar’s actions taken to revenge Christ for his death. Yes, this is a loyal and honorable action, but Conchobhar is only interested in Jesus because they share the same birthday, and it’s ironic because Chonchobhar doesn’t completely understand what or who he’s revenging, he doesn’t understand religion. He feels the responsibility to revenge his fallen warrior.