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Fiachra

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology | 2004 | | Copyright

Fiachra, Fiachrae, Feacra. Name borne by dozens of figures in early Ireland, including mythological and legendary kings and warriors as well as several historical kings and progenitors of important families. The best-known saint of this name is usually cited in a French spelling, St Fiacre. It is not clear which personage is indicated by the anglicized spelling, Feacra, favoured by W. B. Yeats and others. See also FIACHNA and FIACHU, with which the name is often confused.

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Fiachra

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Fiachra
1. One of the Children of Lir, twin brother of Conn, in Oidheadh Chlainne Lir [The Tragic Story of the Children of Lir].

2. A son of Eochaid Mugmedón as portrayed in Echtra Mac nEchach Muigmedóin [The Adventure of the Sons of Eochaid Mugmedón].

3. A son of Fionn mac Cumhaill who kills Domnall (2), the king of the Déisi.

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Fiachra

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Fiachra ♂ (Irish) Traditional name derived from fiach meaning both ‘raven’ and ‘hunt’ + rí ‘king’. It was borne by an Irish saint and missionary in France (d. 670 at Meaux).

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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Fiachra." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Fiachra." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Fiachra.html

PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Fiachra." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Fiachra.html

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	We called our new born son Fiachra which means a battle king. Little did we... Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England); 10/31/1999
	Fears grow for Fiachra. Newspaper article from: Donegal Democrat (Donegal Town, Republic of Ireland); 6/1/2010
	FIACHRA LEAVES IT LATE FOR NUIG WIN; CONNACHT FBD LEAGUE.(Sport) Newspaper article from: Daily Mail (London); 1/10/2011