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Cúil Silinne

Also spelled: Carrcin Lake

The first camp on the march from Cruachan, by Carrcin Lake.

Overview

Cúil Silinne is the camp by Carrcin Lake where the army goes on the first stage of its march from Cruachan. Kinsella's route list puts it in the townland of Ardakillan. The text says the place was named after Silenn, daughter of Madchar.

Events here

  1. On the first stage of the march the army went from Cruachan to Cúil Silinne, at Carrcin Lake. In Chapter III: The Army Encounters Cúchulainn.