|
|
|
|
Fir-Borg King
Gann |
|
Name: Gann
Race: Fir Bolg
Profession:
King 
Warrior
Father: Dela of Greece
Grandfather: Loth
Brothers:
Sengann
Genann
Rudraige
Slainge
Wife: Etar
Associated
Deities: Tailtiu
Tlachta
Carman
Associated
Sites: Moytura
Mag Tuired Co. Roscommon
Associated Province: Munster/ Mumu
Gann was the leader of the Fir Bolg invasion into Ireland, he was the son of Dela from Greece, himself and his four brothers divide Ireland between them into five parts, coiced - a fifth, this is where we get the modern irish word for province.
They arrive in Ireland in one week but on different days. Gann landed in Inber Dubglaisi on Tuesday in August with his brother Sengann and two thousand in their retinue.
Gann divided the province of Munster with Sengann and he received the part from Comar Tri nUisce to Belach Conglais under his jurisdiction. Gann ruled for four years until he died of plague in Fremaind.
Stories, Myths and Legends Associated with Gann
The First Battle of Magh Tuiredh
Dindshenchas - Teamhair (Tara)
The Story of the Tuatha De Danann
|
|
