Mac Cécht

Mac Cécht (Mac Cecht) was one of the champions of Conaire Mór, the high king of Ireland. Mac Cecht was the son of Snade Teched and the foster-son of Conaire Mor.

Mac Cecht was one of the defenders of Da Derga's hostel. After hours of defending his king, Conaire ordered him to fetch a cup of water. Mac Cecht agreed to find water, since Conall Cernach and two other champions said they would defend the king. However, Mac Cecht had trouble finding water for his king because the Dananns used their Otherworld's magic to hide the water in the lakes and streams.

By the time, Mac Cecht returned with water, the enemies had just beheaded Conaire Mor. Mac Cecht killed his enemies. With the cup, he poured water through the lips of his king. Conaire's severed head spoke praises for Mac Cecht's duty towards his king.

Mac Cecht attacked the surviving pirates, killing many before he himself lay among the wounded and the dead.