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§ 12. Díarmait’s death at the feast in Ráith Becc
On the threefold death of Díarmait mac Cerbaill, ed. and tr. O'Grady from Egerton 1782. While on circuit, Díarmait accepts Banbán’s invitation to a feast at Ráith Becc. Prophesied circumstances surrounding the king’s death come true and he dies a threefold death.
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Díarmait remarks that the upper part of the house is relatively new. Banbán explains to him that it was built from a single ridge-beam (cleith) that he found floating on the sea while he was out fishing.
Díarmait remarks that the upper part of the house is relatively new. Banbán explains to him that it was built from a single ridge-beam (cleith) that he found floating on the sea while he was out fishing.
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Díarmait mac Cerbaill <strong>Díarmait mac Cerbaill</strong> <br>(<em>supp. d.</em> 565) <br>In Irish historical tradition, high-king of Ireland, son of Fergus Cerrbél.
Banbán of Ráith Becc <strong>Banbán of Ráith Becc</strong> <br>layman in the tale of <em>Aided Díarmata meic Cerbaill</em>, in which he invites Díarmait, king of Tara, to his house at Ráith Becc, where the king meets his end.