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Kings of Ulster

Okay kiddo, today we're going to talk about the Kings of Ulster. Ulster is a place in Ireland and a long, long time ago, there were special people called kings who ruled over Ulster.

These kings were very important because they were put in charge of making sure everything in Ulster was running smoothly. They would make decisions about things like how to keep the land safe, how to make sure people had food to eat, and how to make sure everyone was happy.

One of the most famous kings of Ulster was named Conchobar Mac Nessa. He was a really strong and brave king who helped protect Ulster from its enemies. He also had some really cool warrior friends like Cú Chulainn who was known for being a great warrior.

But being a king was also really hard work. They had to deal with all sorts of problems, like fights with other kingdoms, people who didn't like them, and sometimes they even had to solve arguments between their own friends and family.

So being a king was a big responsibility, but it was also a really important job for keeping Ulster safe and happy. And that's why we still talk about the Kings of Ulster today!