# The Ard-Rí — Irish Fairy Tales character guide

> The Ard-Rí in Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Ard - Rí

**First appearance:** 0014-the-boyhood-of-fionn

## Who they are

The High King of Ireland, a recurring authority figure.

## In the story

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xiv)

King who offers Fionn his demand and commands Goll to submit.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/v)

The High King undertakes a perilous sea journey in a coracle, guided by the stars, and discovers a mystical island.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/vii)

Conn is referred to as the Ard-Rí; he acts justly toward Segda but is challenged by the men of Ireland.

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