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LEBOR GABÁLA ÉRENN the Book of the Taking of Ireland PART VI Index LEBOR GABÁLA ÉRENN The Book of the Taking of Ireland PART VI Index O-P EDITED AND TRANSLATED WITH NOTES, ETC. BY R. A. Stewart Macalister, D.Litt. Index Compiled by Michael Murphy 2008 O O’Brien, M.A. ( See : Authors) O’Buchalla, Liam ( See : Authors) O’Cianain, Adam (See : Authors) O’Clerigh, Micheal [O’Clery] ( See : Authors) O’Clery ( See : Authors) O’Cuirnin, Adam ( See : Authors) O’Curry, Eugene (See : Authors) O’Davoren ( See : Authors) O’Donovan ( See : Authors) O’ Dubsailech, Tanaide ( See : Authors, Tanaide o Dubsailech ua Maoil-Chonaire) O’Flaherty (See : Authors) O’ Floinn ( See : Ua Floind) O’Grady, Standish Hayes ( See : Authors) O’Looney, Brian ( See : Authors) O’Máeil-Chonaire, Torna ( See : Authors, T ōrna ō Maeil-Chonaire) O’Mahony ( See : Authors) O’Maoil Conaire, Muirges ( See : Authors, Muirges mac P āidin ua Maoil-Chonaire) O’Neachtain, Tadhg (See : Authors) O’Rahilly ( See : Authors) O’Raithbheartaigh (See : Authors) O’Reilly ( See : Authors) Oak ( See : Flora, Trees) Oar ( See : Transportation, Ships) Oath (See: Laws , Sureties) Oca [Ocha] Ailill Molt – “A great battle of Ocha was fought where many battalions were laid low; against Oilill Molt son of Dathí it broke before Dál nAraide.” ( source: Macaliser, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 357, 533) Túathal Techtmar - The battle of Ocha was fought by Túathal Techtmar, “where Eochu Anchenn s. Bran-Dub Brecc, king of Laigin, fell.” ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 315) Occe [Oici, Oigi] – Occe was one of two sons of Allot 2 son of Nenual son of Nemed (or, son of Allot 4 son of Ogamain). He learned warfare in Egypt with the Milesians. “I mention three kings of the hero band, their faces were familiar there to the sea: great druids in learning and valour, Míl, Occe, noble Ucce.” Occe was the leader of 1 ship’s company on the Milesian’s journey to Spain. “There came a plague, so that twelve wedded couples of his (Míl’s) people died thereof, including the three kings of Spain, Míl and Occe and Ucce.” His son was Én or Etán [Etar]. ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 2 , p. 25, 29, 31, 41, 69, 73, 77, 79, 103, 105, 111, 132; Vol. 4 , p. 211; Vol. 5 , p. 25, 27, 29, 47, 49, 69, 95, 103, 129, 159) Occupations (See : Society) Ocean (See : Seas ) Oceania – “But a very slight experience of ethnological museums is enough to show that they (the Fomorians) would be nothing out of the way among the idols which, Oceania, Egypt, India, and other centres contribute to such collections.” ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 2 , p. 261) Ocha ( See : Oca) Óchán – Ochán was the son of Forgo son of Brón son of Febal. His son was Eolang who fell in the battle of Carraig Eolairg. ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 313) Ochtriallach [Octrrilach, Oichtriallach, Oilltriallach, Olltriallach] – Ochtriallach was the son of Indech [Hindech, Nindech] son of De Domnann of the Fomorians. At the second battle of Mag Tuiread he killed Bruidne and Casmael, the two satirists of the Túatha Dé Danann. ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 4 , p. 119, 149, 181, 229) Ocrazapes – Ocrazapes was the Assyrian king after Ophratanes. He ruled for 42 years. ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 3 , p. 161) Octauianus ( See : Octavianus Augustus) Octavianus Augustus [Octauianus] – “Etarscél Mór s. Eogan … took the kingship of Ireland for a space of five years, in the reign of Octavianus Augustus.” “Conaire Mór s. Etarscél took the kingship of Ireland for a space of seventy years, in the reign of Octauianus.” In the 7 th year of his reign Christ was born. “Octauianus Augustus (reigned for) 56 years and 6 months. In his 41 st year Christ, the Son of God, was born. For 15 years he was a contemporary with Christ.” ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 301, 325, 573, 581) Octrrilach ( See : Ochtriallach) Odarraige, the ( See : Peoples) Odba – Odba was the daughter of Míl, wife of her brother, Érimón, and mother of Muimne, Luigne, Laigne. “She it is whom Érimón deserted in Spain, taking Tea in her stead. But Odba came from the South in a ship, along with her sons, and they maintained her till she died in Odba.” Regarding the place-name, Odba, “the place-name came first, and the person or thing to account for it was invented by the etymologizer:” ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 3, 9, 39, 41, 57, 73, 83, 99, 131, 431) ( See Also : Incest) Odba, Battle of Conchobor ua Máel-Sechlainn – “The battle of Odba, won by Conchobor ua Máel-Sechlainn.” ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 413) Máel-Coba - A battle was fought at Odba during the reign of Máel-Coba, the 129 th king of Ireland, and in this battle Conall Laeg Breg fell. ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 375, 379) Tairdelbach ua Briain - A battle was fought at Odba during the reign of Tairdelbach ua Briain. ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 409) Odbgen ( See : Foidbgenid) Odrán – Odrán of Leitir or of Ui mac Iair died during the reign of Túathal Máel-Garb. ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 365) Odysseus – “The tale of the Sirens, outwitted by waxing the ears of the ships’ crews, can be nothing more than an adaptation of the familiar Homerica tale of Odysseus.” ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 2 , p. 1) Odyssey ( See : Authors; Homer) Óenach (See Also : Assembly) Óenach Aine – “Eochu s. Ailill Finn, during that time was in the kingship of Ireland, till Airgetmar came over sea and made peace with Dui Ladrach: so Eochu fell at their hands in Óenach Aine.” ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 261) Óenach Brestine – Óenach Brestine is named for Brestin son of Tres who was killed at the battle of Badna which was fought against Túathal Techtmar. ( source: Macalister, Vol. 5 , p. 319) Óenach Findabrach – There was a battle fought by Túathal Techtmar at “Finnabar, where Daeth Derg of Mochthonna fell; and there is Óenach Findabrach among the Ulaid.” ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 313) Óenach Macha [Aenach Macha] – “The death of Conmáel under a change of form, he was not silent in the heavy shout of battle: the pride of Tigernmas it was, that rent him, in the lofty battle of Aenach Macha.” (source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 4 , p. 271, 334; Vol 5 , p. 199, 201) Óenach Odba ( See : Odba, Battle of) Óenach Taillten – “ Óenach Taillten : the name remains at Teltown, County Meath, but there is little remaining to tell of its former importance.” “Óenach Taillten, the home of Cermna.” “A battle was fought between Airgetmar and Fiachu Tolgrach in Óenach Taillten, which went against Airgetmar.” ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 4 , p. 65, 88; Vol. 5 , p. 259) ( See Also : Tailltiu) Óengus 1 – “Labraid, Óengus, Aed, fell at the hands of Cermat of form all fair.” ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 4 , p. 239) Óengus 2 – Óengus 2 was one of six brothers and chieftains of the Cruithne who came to Ireland from Thracia. ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 179, 425) Óengus 3 – Óengus 3 was the son of Aed son of Ainmire. His son was Loingsech, who became the 137 th king of Ireland. ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 383, 549) Óengus 4 – Óengus 4 was the son of Domnall son of Áed. His son was Loingsech, who became the 137 th king of Ireland. This is the same character as Óengus 3 but with a different ancestry. ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 383) Óengus 5 – “The Albanaig, that is, the progeny of Óengus 5 son of Erc” was descended from Érimón. (source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 65, 89) ( See Also : Peoples, Albanaig) Óengus 6 – Óengus 6 was the son of Erge son of Eogan. His son was Eochu, who was slain in the battle of Ros Lair in Fotharta. ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 315) Óengus 7 – Óengus 7 was the “son of Nadfraich, king of Mumu”. His daughter was Aillinn, who was queen of Ireland. Her husband was Lugaid the 118 th king of Ireland. ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 361) Óengus 8 – Óengus 8, son of Umor was the king of the surviving Fir Bolg in the east. Dun Oengusa in Ara was named for him. “Óengus 8 son of Umor from over yonder, he had Conall as a son.” When told that Cairbre Nia Fer had set his sureties against him, he decided to fight rather than return to the east. He was killed by Cu Chulainn. “Conall with his father was buried under this stone-heap with its stones.” (source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 4 , p. 11, 25, 37, 63, 65, 69, 71, 111, 175) Óengus 9 – Óengus 9 was of the Fir Bolg. His grandson was Aimirgin who was slain in the battle of Oirbsen. (source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 319) Óengus 10 – Óengus 10 was the king of Conaille of Muirthemne. His son was Fergall Finn who died in the battle of Sered Mag during the reign of Áed Allan, the 143 rd king of Ireland. ( source : Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 393) Óengus 11 – “Eochu Gunnat took the kingship of Ireland for one year, till he fell at the hands of Lugaid son (or grandson) of Óengus 11 .” ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 339, 527) Óengus (See : Peoples) Óengus in Broga ( See: Óengus mac ind Oc) Óengus mac Colmán – Óengus mac Colmán was the victor (in the battle of Odba) ( sic lege ).” ( source: Macalister, LGE, Vol. 5 , p. 375) Óengus mac ind Oc [Mac Oc, Óengus in Broga] – Óengus mac ind Oc was the son of the Dagda. With his two other brothers, Ord and Cermat Coem, he killed Lug.
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