Brian Boru

Brian Boru (c. 941 – 23 April 1014) was an Irish king who ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill. Brian built on the achievements of his father, Cennétig mac Lorcain, and especially his elder brother, Mathgamain, Brian first made himself King of Munster, then subjugated Leinster, eventually becoming High King of Ireland. He was the founder of the O'Brien dynasty, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful and unifying monarchs in medieval Ireland.
== Popular Culture ==
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=== Mentions ===
The following list is of explicit mentions of Brian Boru.
Year	Name 	Appearance	Notes
1993	Brian Boru	
* The Callahan Touch, author Spider Robinson	
* The Clurichaun Naggeneen identifies Mike Callahan as Brian Boru. Jake Stonebender mulls over the thought and comes to the conclusion that he very well might be.
== Links ==
* Brian Boru on Wikipedia
== References ==
Category:Real people
Category:Real monarchs
Category:Real Irish monarchs
Category:Real Kings of Munster
Category:Real High Kings of Ireland
Category:Real people who died in battle
Category:Real people who died in office
Category:Real 1014 deaths
Category:Real 10th century births
Category:Real 11th century deaths