Fothad Cairpthech

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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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