The King Cycle is also known as the Historical Cycle as it links together mythology and real history of Ireland. This cycle looks at the High Kings of Ireland and their interactions with the other powerful figures of the era.

This is an interesting Cycle in the Irish story as some of the High Kings are real figures, but others are legendary or semi-historical in that they are based on real figures but the stories around them are embellished somewhat.

Below are links to the High Kings of Ireland according to this cycle.