Mal (royalty)

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This article is about the Irish king. For other uses, see Mal (disambiguation).

Mal, son of Rochraide, was a legendary king of Ulster and later High King of Ireland in the 2nd century. He took the throne when he overthrew Tuathal Teachtmhar on the hill of Cennguba on the plain of Mag Line (Moylinny). After ruling for four years he was then overthrown by Tuathal's son Fedlimid Rechtmar.