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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Realising that Becc’s prophecy (faistine) is being fulfilled, Díarmait jumps up to escape the house. However, he is met at the door by Áed Dub, who pierces the king’s breast with his spear. Fire is set to the house (by the Ulstermen?), roasting Díarmait and all those inside. To evade the flames, Díarmait enters the ale-vat, but the ridge-beam falls on his head and deals out the fatal blow.

# 05 Aided Diarmata meic Cerbaill I

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Realising that Becc’s prophecy (faistine) is being fulfilled, Díarmait jumps up to escape the house. However, he is met at the door by Áed Dub, who pierces the king’s breast with his spear. Fire is set to the house (by the Ulstermen?), roasting Díarmait and all those inside. To evade the flames, Díarmait enters the ale-vat, but the ridge-beam falls on his head and deals out the fatal blow.

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Díarmait mac Cerbaill Díarmait mac Cerbaill (supp. d. 565) In Irish historical tradition, high-king of Ireland, son of Fergus Cerrbél.
Áed Dub mac Suibni Áed Dub mac Suibni (d. 588) A king of Dál nAraide (563-588) who became chiefly known for slaying Díarmait mac Cerbaill, the Uí Néill king of Tara. The deed is depicted in Aided Díarmata meic Cerbaill.
Becc mac Dé Becc mac Dé (d. 550s) legendary seer, best known from literary sources as an Irish prophet associated with Díarmait mac Cerbaill

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Aided Diarmata meic Cerbaill I - § 12. Díarmait’s death at the feast in Ráith Becc [05]

Aided Diarmata meic Cerbaill I - § 12. Díarmait’s death at the feast in Ráith Becc
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