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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