The Irish claimed their high kings went back to c.1500 b.c. * .Eber and Eremon. One brought the harps, the other brought the bards.
I claim descent from high king Niall c.400
* The fabulous date and the detailed king lists notwithstanding, it is unlikely that any ruler that could be called a high king in Ireland actually held the office prior to 800 a.d. Apparently increasing threats from England and the vikings necessitated development of a central government for the petty kingdoms.
The Irish claimed their high kings went back to c.1500 b.c. * .Eber and Eremon. One brought the harp
