Brian Ua Neill

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Brian Ua Neill was the High King of Ireland from 1258 to 1260. He died in the Battle of Druim-dearg in 1260.

He was the son of Niall Ruadh, grandson of Muircheartach Muigh, who died in 1160. He was related to Niall Caille and his son, Aedh Finnlaith, who was married to Mael Muire, daughter of King Kenneth I of Scotland. He was preceded as High King of Ireland by Ruaidri mac Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (r. 1166-1186). He was succeeded by Edubard a Briuis (r. 1315-1318).

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• High Kings of Ireland