Connla's Fate

from an Gorta Mór by Olde Throne

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lyrics

Connla, child of Cuchulain
Born to Aoife, of beauty and steel
Spawned from battle, his cruel fate awaits

From the land of Gods,
Connla made haste.
Down to Ulster,
Where his father awaits.

Cursed with gaesa, three which were laid
When his journey begins, never shall he return
No challenge shall be refused, to no man shall he give his true name

When connla refused
To give the king his name
Many warriors were sent
To force Connla’s hand

Cuchulain was called
To see to this young man
But still he refused
To give his true name

And so the spears were called
And mightily they clashed
But Connla gave way
And fell to his fate

So began
Cuchulain‘s great lament
He cursed Aoife’s name
And went to the waves

The Ulster men were called
To say their farewells
And Connla was laid to rest
Killed by his father’s hand

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from an Gorta Mór, track released February 11, 2022
Harrison McKenzie - Composition, Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Hymir - Drums

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