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Fothad Cairpthech

Fothad Cairpthech ("chariot-fighter"), son of Lugaid mac Con, was joint High King of Ireland with his brother Fothad Airgthech, reputedly in the 3rd century. They had ruled a year when Fothadh Airgthech killed his brother, and was himself killed by Caílte mac Rónáin of the fianna in the Battle of Ollarba.


Preceded by:
Cairbre Lifechair
High King of Ireland
(with Fothad Airgthech)

AFM 284–285
FFE 272–273
Succeeded by:
Fiacha Sraibhtine









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