Kings and Queens of Ireland


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King Ailill Mac Máta

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Ailill Mac Máta is a king of Ireland from Irish Celtic mythology. He was one of the main characters...

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Niall Noigiallach

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Niall Noigiallach was the first supreme high king of Ireland recognized by historians who ruled the island from 399...

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Henry VIII

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Henry VIII (1491-1547) is known in history for having led a reign of great violence, marked by religious reforms,...

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Elizabeth I

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Elizabeth I of England is one of the most famous queens to have reigned over England and Ireland. Her...

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Brian Boru

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Known for his victories over the Vikings and his conquest of supreme power on the island of Ireland, Brian...

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Cormac Mac Airt

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Cormac Mac Airt (also called “Corbmac” in Baile Chuinn Chétchathaig) was a high king of Ireland (an Ard ri...


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Ireland has long been a monarchist kingdom. Ruled from the beginning by Irish “Supreme High Kings” (Ard ri Érenn in Irish Gaelic), then by British Monarchs, Ireland has a history marked by the royal rulers of Ireland and England. A brief look back at the great kings and queens who have shaped Irish history…