Fachtna Fáthach
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Fachtna Fáthach, son of Ross or Cas, son of Rudraige (3), was High King of Ireland in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. He was the lover of the Ulster princess Ness, and may have been the father of her son, Conchobar mac Nessa.
He was deposed as High King by Eochaid Feidlech at the Battle of Leitir Ruadh.
Preceded by Duach Dallta Dedad |
High King of Ireland 16 years |
Succeeded by Eochaid Feidlech |