Roitheachtaigh

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Roitheachtaigh ("Eochaid's wheels"?) was the name of two legendary High Kings of Ireland.

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1. Roitheachtaigh, son of Maen, son of Aengus Olmucada, became king when he overthrew Enna Airgtheach in the 11th or 14th century BC.

Preceded by Enna Airgtheach

High King of Ireland AFM 1383-1358 BC FFE 1005-980 BC

Succeeded by Sedna (I)

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2. Roitheachtaigh, son of Roan, became king when he overthrew Sírna. He ruled in the 8th or 11th century BC, introduced chariots pulled by four horses, and died when he was struck by lightning at Dunseverick.

Preceded by Sírna

High King of Ireland AFM 1031-1024 BC FFE 794-787 BC

Succeeded by Elim Oillfinshneachta