Brian Boru (Middle Irish: Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig; modern Irish: Brian Bóramha; c. 941 – 23 April 1014) was the High King of Ireland from 1002–1014. He ended the domination of the …

In 977 Brian Boru was crowned there as king and made Cashel his capital. In 1101, the King of Munster, Muirchertach Ua Briain, donated his fortress on the Rock to the Church. [4] The …

Brian Boru (c 941–1014) was the first king who could truly claim to rule the entire island of Ireland. He was declared Emperor of the Irish in the historic Book of Armagh during his own lifetime, …

The official symbol of the Republic of Ireland is a Medieval Harp that can still be seen at Trinity College and is often referred to Brian Boru’s Harp. While the Harp is in fact from the 15th …

Dec 8, 2017 · Artist's depiction of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland (r. 1002-1014 CE), who routed the Dublin Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 CE but perished in this battle himself.

Feb 28, 2023 · Brian Boru was one of the most significant figures in Irish history. A skilled military leader, shrewd politician, and patron of the arts. His reign marked a turning point in Irish …

The Trinity College Harp, often referred to as "Brian Boru’s Harp," is one of Ireland's oldest and most iconic symbols. Dating back to the 14th or 15th Century, this medieval instrument is …

Brian Boru lost his life—either during the battle or afterwards while in prayer—at the moment of his greatest victory over the “heathen Norse,” which would coincide nine centuries later with …

Brian Boru's fort was built in the eleventh century and stood possibly until 1116 when Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair's men defeated the Ua Briain and destroyed Kincora. Later finds include …

In this chapter, information from the historical records is used to talk about the life, ambitions, and concerns of a man who is considered as little more than cliché figure in modern texts. The Irish …