InIrish mythologyEochaid (modern spelling:Eochaidh), son of Erc, son ofRinnal, of theFir Bolg becameHigh King of Ireland when he overthrewFodbgen. He was the first king to establish a system of justice inIreland. No rain fell during his reign, only dew, and there was a harvest every year.
His wife was the GoddessTailtiu. Eochaid named his capital after her (modernTeltown,County Meath) and held a festival there every August. He ruled for ten years, until the Fir Bolg were defeated by theTuatha Dé Danann in the first Battle ofMagh Tuiredh. During the fighting Eochaid was overcome by thirst, but thedruids of the Tuatha Dé hid all sources of water from him with their magic. As he searched for water, he was found and killed byThe Morrigan on the strand atBeltraCounty Sligo. According to tradition, he was buried underEochy's Cairn.
| Preceded by | High King of Ireland AFM 1907–1897 BC FFE 1487–1477 BC | Succeeded by |