What is recorded here
Killaloe in County Clare is the birthplace of Brian Boru, the High King who unified Ireland from 1002 to 1014. He broke the long dominance of the Uí Néill and likely ended Viking invasions, becoming the founder of the O'Brien dynasty. A man born in a small river town became the greatest king medieval Ireland ever knew.
Why this person is known: High King of Ireland
- Birthplace
- Killaloe
Places near here
Enclosure in KillestryEnclosure · 468 yd
Clarisford Palacebishop's palace · 692 yd
Killaloe Courthousecourt house · 850 yd
Stone Cross (Site of)Cross · 928 yd
Brian Boru Heritage CentreVisitor information · 1170 yd
My Next AdventureHeritage attraction · 1184 yd
Cloghaneena (in ruins)Castle, hall-house · 1298 yd
Ballina Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1360 yd
Brian Boru FortHeritage attraction · 1.3 mi
The Pollagh TrailNature reserve · 2.0 mi
Seagull IslandIslet · 2.2 mi
BallycuggaranForest · 2.3 miOther information
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