The Boy-Troop of Emain Macha
The boy-troop from Emain Macha, who come out to help Cúchulainn and are killed at Lia Toll.
Overview
The boy-troop comes down from Emain Macha while Cúchulainn sleeps for three days at Lerga. Ailill sends three times fifty warriors out to meet them, and they all fall at Lia Toll except Follamain. Follamain is killed by the two sons of Bethc mac Báin, and Cúchulainn only learns of it when he wakes.
Names in this list
| Name | Note |
|---|---|
| Follamain | Conchobor's son, who led the boy-troop. He was the only one to come out of the fight at Lia Toll alive, and the sons of Bethc mac Báin killed him. |
| Bethc mac Báin | Father of the two sons who killed Follamain. |
Follamain swore he would never go back to Emain while he drew breath,