Irish Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of Ireland

DONN CÚAILNGE

Irish fabulous creature

Legendary Brown Bull of Ulster

He was a very horny bull and star of an epic cattle-rustling saga. But he started off as a human pig farmer who worked for Bobd Dearg.

Due to a great deal of complicated shenanigans involving rivalry, punch-ups, magical transmogrification and farmyard animals, he ended up as a famous brown mating bull who was much in demand by almost character in Irish mythology, from Mórrígan to Medb, not forgetting Cúchulainn.

Donn Cúailnge Facts and Figures

Name: Donn Cúailnge
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: fabulous creature
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 4057

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Article last revised on May 05, 2026 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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