Meilge Molbthach ("the praiseworthy"),[1] son of Cobthach Cóel Breg, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland.
He ruled for seven or seventeen years, until he was killed by Mug Corb, grandson of Rechtaid Rígderg, in Munster.
It is said that when his grave was dug, a lake burst over the land, which was called Loch Meilge after him.
The Lebor Gabála Érenn synchronises his reign with that of Ptolemy III Euergetes of Egypt (246–222 BC).
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