Lugaid (Lughaid, Lughaidh, Lughaí, with all equivalents originally attested as Ogham genitive Lugudecas) 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:

High Kings of Ireland

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

See also

References

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