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Bernas Bó Cuailnge

A gap over the summit at the source of the Cronn, cut through the earth by Medb's army.

Overview

The army had gone up the river Cronn to its source when Medb called them back. She chose to cross the summit itself, to mark their track as a dishonour to Ulster. The text says the gap they tore open is named Bernas Bó Cuailnge.

Events here

  1. Medb calls the army back at the source of the river Cronn and has them cross the summit itself, which takes three days and three nights, tearing up the earth before them. In Chapter VI: From Finnabair Chuailnge to Conaille. Involves: Medb.