Muirchertach
Muirchertach (modern spelling: Muircheartach, anglicised as Murtagh) is an Irish language male given name meaning "mariner".[1] Muirchertach was borne by several figures from legend and history, including:
- Muirchertach mac Ercae, great-grandson of Niall of the Nine Hostages and High King of Ireland
- Muirchertach mac Néill, 10th-century king of Cenél nEógain
- Muircheartach Ua Briain, 12th-century High King of Ireland
- Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, 12th-century king of Cenél nEógain
- Muirchertach mac Maelruanaidh Mor, obscure king of Moylurg