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The last high king was Brian Boru
Mael Sechnaill (II) mac Domnaill was the last true High King of Ireland. After his death the position was held in opposition until the Norman Conquest
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This is a difficult question to answer considering the Republic of Ireland is a republic with a president now. King George the Sixth was the last monarch of Ireland though, before it was declared a republic.

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There are different sets of high kings. These are legendary. The first high king of Ireland (Fir Bog) was Slaine. The first high king (Tuath De Danann) was Bres. The first high king of Ireland (Milesian) was Eber Finn. The first high king (Goldelic) was Tuathal Techtmar. Of the historical high kings, the first was Mael Sechnaill mac Maele Ruanaid.

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Where did Brian Boru become high king?

Brian Boru become High King of Ireland


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Tara, Co. Meath


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