Fionn mac Cumhaill, also known as Finn McCool or Finn MacCool , was an Irish folk hero, who led the a band of hunter-warriors called the Fianna. Finn was the posthumous son of Cumhall, leader of the Fianna by Muirne. Cumhall abducted Muirne after her father refused him her hand, so Tadg appealed to the high king Conn, who outlawed Cumhall. The Battle of Cnucha was fought between Conn and Cumhall, and Cumhall was killed by Goll mac Morna, who took over leadership of the Fianna. Muirne was…
