it never turns out well for a background character in the táin bó cúailnge when their name is mentioned
the Táin: ok so next this river Cronn, got real rowdy at Cú Chulainn's request. the water level went up to the trees. and the Connacht army was stuck...
me: mhm
the Táin: so like Queen Medb asks this guy to cross...
me: oh yeah?
the Táin: yeah and his name-
me: uh oh
the Táin: AND HIS NAME WAS ÚALU
me: UH OH
the Táin: and he picks up a BIG ROCK, you know, to help weigh him down against the current...
me: ohh NO
the Táin: AND HE FELL OVER AND DROWNED AND-
me: HE DIDN'T
the Táin: HE DID, AND THE STONE IS STILL THERE TO THIS DAY AND THATS WHY THEY CALL IT LIA ÚALANN, CUZ ITS ÚALU's STANDING STONE
me: HAHA NOOOooo AHAHA RIP DUDE