Sencha Mac Ailella

One of the chief advisers of Conchobar Mac Nessa. Sencha Mac Ailella was a poet and perhaps a judge in Conchobar’s court. Sencha was known for his wisdom and his role as a peacemaker, almost like Nestor, king of Pylos, in the Trojan War.

Sencha appeared frequently in many Irish tales. Sencha was one of the men who volunteered to become a foster father of the hero Cú Chulainn, and was responsible for teaching the hero the skill of eloquence.