Eochu Feidlech

Eochaid Fedlech [' eoxið ' feðlex ], even Eochaid Feidlech ( " Eochaid of Durable / the long Ruling " ), is the name of a king from the Ulster Cycle of Celtic mythology of Ireland. His brothers are his successor as king, Eochaid Airem, and Ailill Anguba, both in Tochmarc Etaine ( " The wooing of Étaín " ) play an important role.

Eochaid Fedlech is said to have reigned before the Christian era as a high king of Ireland in the 1st century. He is considered the father of six daughters, including the later Queen Medb of Connacht, and Mugain Clothru. After the story about the battle of Leitir Ruaid ( Cath host com Ruibhe ) in County Sligo, he is said to have the reigning High King Fachtna Fáthach beaten and taken over his office. He lost a battle against Conchobar mac Nessa, king of Ulster. Eochaid had attacked him after Conchobar Medb had surprised and raped while bathing in river Boyne. Conchobar but is also known as the son Eochaid as a husband of Mugain.

Despite this defeat, he reigned a total of 12 years ( " the long Ruling " ) and died of natural causes at his residence Tara. His brother Eochaid Airem succeeded him as High King to the throne. According to the Chronicle Foras Feasa ar Éirinn ( " knowledge base on Ireland ") of Geoffrey Keating ( Seathrún Céitinn ) prevailed Eochaid Fedlech 94-82 BC, according to the Annala Ríoghdhachta Éireann ( " Annals of the Four Masters " ) 143-131 BC