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Who was the last great king of Ireland?

The High King Brian Boru.


What did Brian Boru achieve in his career?

Brian Boru was born in 941 and died on April 23, 1014. Brian Boru was the High King of Ireland during his reign between 1002-1014 and remains his longest lasting achievement.


Who killed Brian boru?

The Viking King, Brodar of The Isle of Mann entered Brian's tent during the battle of Clontarf. Brian, age 74, cut off Brodar's leg from the knee down, which resulted in Brodar cutting off Brian's head.


What famous Irish king was credited with breaking the strength of Norse invaders?

Brian Boru at the battle of Clontarf


Why is kinawley named after Brian Boru?

Brian Boru 941-1014 was a great Irish warrior. He was the High King of Ireland who died in the battle of Clontarf 1000 years on Good Friday and was buried in Armagh. Many GAA clubs are called after him, Fermanagh (Kinawley), Tipperary (Clogheen Ladies, Annacarty-Donohill hurlers, and Brian Boru Camogie Club), Westmeath (Ballymore), Leitrim (Gorvagh), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Hurling Club), Oregon (Portland Hurling Club), Cork (Shanballymore), Roscommon (Strokestown), Dublin (Clontarf, and Brian Boru's Handball), Antrim (Cushendun) and Clare (Cratloe-Killaloe) see here for history of club http://kinawleygfc.com/index.php/79-misc-pages here for history of Brian Boru http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Boru


What does the name Breana mean?

Breana is the feminine form of the name Brian -possibly related to the Old Celtic word bre meaning "hill", or"high, noble".The oldest recorded Brian was Brian Boru was an 11th century Irish king who prevented Viking attempts to conquer Ireland.


When did Battle of Kells happen?

The Battle of Kells took place on March 19, 1014. It was a key event during the Viking Age in Ireland and was fought between the forces of the High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, and the Viking rulers of Dublin and their allies. The battle ultimately resulted in a victory for Brian Boru and marked a turning point in Irish history.


Why did the vikings leave the?

their power was defeated by the legendary Irish King Brian Boru. they did not leave Ireland, those that remained inter-married with the native Irish


Every king of Ireland?

there was one King brain boru


What happened in Ireland in 1014?

The most famous event of that year in Ireland was the Battle of Clontarf. It marked the end of the Vikings significant influence in Ireland, reducing them to a lesser power. Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, won the battle, but lost his life in it.


Who was murchad?

murchad wwas the second son of gormlaith gormlaith had red hair and had 3 husbands which included , olaf (a viking leader) malachi (king of ulster) brian boru (rebellious irishman)


How many people were killed in the battle of clontarf?

The Battle of Clontarf, fought on April 23, 1014, resulted in significant casualties, with estimates suggesting that around 7,000 to 10,000 people were killed. The battle was primarily between the forces of the Irish king Brian Boru and a coalition of Norsemen and their allies. While the exact numbers are debated, it is recognized as one of the most significant and bloody conflicts in Irish history. Ultimately, Brian Boru's forces emerged victorious, but he himself was killed in the battle.