| |||||
| Centuries: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decades: | |||||
| See also: | Other events of 1159 List of years in Ireland | ||||
Events from the year 1159 in Ireland.
| |||||
| Centuries: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decades: | |||||
| See also: | Other events of 1159 List of years in Ireland | ||||
Events from the year 1159 in Ireland.
Diarmait mac Máel na mBó was King of Leinster, as well as High King of Ireland. He was one of the most important and significant kings in Ireland in the pre-Norman era..
Domhnall Ua Lochlainn, also known as Domhnall Mac Lochlainn, was king of the Cenél Eogain, over-king of Ailech, and alleged High King of Ireland.
Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, anglicised Turlough O'Brien, was King of Munster and effectively High King of Ireland. A grandson of Brian Bóruma, Toirdelbach was the son of Tadc mac Briain who was killed in 1023 by his half-brother Donnchad mac Briain.
The history of Ireland 795–1169 covers the period in the history of Ireland from the first Viking raid to the Norman invasion. The first two centuries of this period are characterised by Viking raids and the subsequent Norse settlements along the coast. Viking ports were established at Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick, which became the first large towns in Ireland.
Áed mac Néill, commonly called Áed Oirdnide, was King of Ailech. A member of the Cenél nEógain dynasty of the northern Uí Néill, he was the son of Niall Frossach. Like his father, Áed was reckoned High King of Ireland. He was King of Ailech from 788 onwards and High King of Ireland from 797.
Niall mac Áeda, called Niall Caille to distinguish him from his grandson Niall mac Áeda, was High King of Ireland.
Flann mac Máel Sechnaill, better known as Flann Sinna, was the son of Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid of Clann Cholmáin, the leading branch of the Southern Uí Néill. He was King of Mide from 877 onwards and a High King of Ireland. His mother Land ingen Dúngaile was a sister of Cerball mac Dúnlainge, King of Osraige.
Events from the year 1210 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1106 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1156 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1134 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1142 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1166 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1170 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1171 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1177 in Ireland.
Donnchadh mac Briain, son of Brian Bóruma and Gormflaith ingen Murchada, was King of Munster.
Events from the 10th century in Ireland.
Events from the year 1167 in Ireland.
Events from the year 1118 in Ireland.
 | This year in Ireland article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Contents |