Ulaidh
Ulaidh is the Irish name used for the Ulaid, an early medieval Gaelic people and the eastern kingdom of Ulster in what is now parts of Ireland. In English-language sources, the same group is usually referred to as the Ulaid or Ulster. The term reflects a historical identity centered in the northeast of the island, and it features prominently in Irish annals and mythic literature.
Etymology and identity: Ulaidh denotes the people and their political realm. The Ulaid were a confederation
Geography and political structure: The core territory of the Ulaid lay along the eastern Ulster plain, with
History: The Ulaid are attested in early medieval sources as a significant regional power. Their kingdoms fostered
Legacy: The historical Ulaid left a lasting imprint in place names, literature, and national memory. In Irish,