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Lugaid (Lughaid, Lughaidh) is a popular medieval Irish name, thought to be derived from the god Lug. It is borne by a number of figures from Irish history and mythology, including:

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High Kings of Ireland

  • Lugaid Íardonn, legendary High King of Ireland of the 9th century BC
  • Lugaid Lámdearg, legendary High King of Ireland of the 9th century BC
  • Lugaid Laigde, legendary High King of Ireland of the 8th century BC
  • Lugaid Luaigne, legendary High King of Ireland of the 2nd century BC
  • Lugaid Riab nDerg, legendary High King of Ireland of the 1st century BC
  • Lugaid Mac Con, semi-legendary High King of Ireland of the 3rd century AD
  • Lugaid mac Lóegairi (died c. 507), High King of Ireland
  • Lugaid Loígde, legendary King of Tara upon whom several of the above may be based

    • Other historical figures

  • Lugaid mac Nóis, legendary king of Munster and suitor of Emer
  • Lugaid mac Con Roí, legendary king of Munster and killer of Cú Chulainn
  • Lugaid Lága, henchman of Lugaid mac Con, regarded as one of the greatest warriors in Ireland

    • Saints

  • Saint Moluag (died 592), also known as Saint Lughaidh, 6th-century Irish Pict missionary
  • Saint Molua, 6th-century Irish saint, founder of Killaloe

    • References

    Lugaid Wikipedia
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