Fiacha
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Fiacha is a name borne by numerous figures from Irish history and mythology, including:
The name is often confused with the similar names Fiachra or Fiachna
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- Fiacha CennfinnánFiacha CennfinnánIn Irish mythology Fiacha Cennfinnán , son of Starn, son of Rudraige, of the Fir Bolg, became High King of Ireland when he overthrew his great-uncle Sengann....
, High King of Ireland in the 16th or 20th century BC - Fiacha mac Delbaíth, High King in the 14th or 18th century BC
- Fiacha LabhrainneFiacha LabhrainneFíachu Labhrainne, son of Smirgoll, son of Enboth, son of Tigernmas, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. He came to power by killing the previous incumbent, Eochaid Faebar Glas, in the battle of Carman, in vengeance for his father, who had been...
, High King in the 11th or 15th century BC - Fiacha FinscothachFiacha FinscothachFíacha Fínscothach, son of Sétna Airt, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. His father became High King after killing the previous incumbent, Rothechtaid mac Main, in single combat at Cruachan in defence of Fíachu...
, High King in the 10th or 14th century BC - Fiacha FinnailchesFiacha FinnailchesFíachu Findoilches, son of Fínnachta, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. He succeeded to the throne on the death of his uncle Géde Ollgothach, whom, according to some versions, he had killed...
, High King in the 9th or 13th century BC - Fiacha TolgrachFiacha TolgrachFíachu Tolgrach, son of Muiredach Bolgrach, was a legendary High King of Ireland, according to some medieval and early modern Irish sources. In the Lebor Gabála Érenn he is not a High King: he kills the former High King Art mac Lugdach, but during the reign of Art's son Ailill Finn he is killed in...
, High King in the 6th or 9th century BC - Fiacha SraibhtineFiacha SraibhtineFiacha Sraibhtine, son of Cairbre Lifechair, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. On his father's death, Fothad Cairpthech and Fothad Airgthech, sons of Lugaid mac Con, had taken the throne jointly, but within the year Fothad Airgthech killed his...
, High King in the 3rd century BC - Fiacha FinnfolaidhFiacha FinnfolaidhFiacha Finnolach, son of Feradach Finnfechtnach, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. He took power after killing his predecessor, Fíatach Finn...
, High King in the 1st century AD - Fiacha Muilleathan, a king of Munster in the 3rd century AD
- Fiachu mac NéillFiachu mac NéillFiachu mac Néill was a king of Uisnech in Mide of the Ui Neill dynasty. He was the son of the high king Niall Noígíallach. According to the king list in the Book of Leinster, he succeeded his brother Conall Cremthainne as king of Uisnech.According to the Tripartite Life of Saint Patrick, Saint...
, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages
The name is often confused with the similar names Fiachra or Fiachna
Fiachna
In Irish mythology, Fiacha , son of Delbáeth, of the Tuatha Dé Danann, was a legendary High King of Ireland. According to the Lebor Gabála Érenn, he took the throne after his father was overthrown by Caicher son of Nama, brother of Nechtan. The Annals of the Four Masters and Geoffrey Keating say he...
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