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Brian Boru
Brian Boru (
c.926–1014) The last High King of Ireland (1011). He had previously made himself ruler of Munster and Limerick in southern Ireland. In doing so Brian, ruler of the Dal Cais dynasty of Munster, overcame the influence of the powerful Uú Néill dynasty which had dominated Ireland for three centuries. In 1012 the men of Leinster, supported by the Norse settlers of Dublin, rose in revolt. The Battle of Clontarf brought victory to Brian's forces, though he was killed in the fighting.
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 "The Daily Mail (London, England)")
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Brian Boru: high king of Ireland... and of good PR; Legend: Some accounts claim that Brian Boru was slain by the fleeing defeated Vikings as he prayed Enemy: But Boru enlisted Vikings.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 11/12/2007; 700+ words
; ...Butanewbiographyonthe legendary king Brian Boru claimsthatthehistorybooks...agreeswithDrNiMhaonaigh's theory on how Boru attained greatnessinretrospect...heroics of their beloved King Brian. 'Those descendants spread...records confirmingthat Boru allied himself with Vikings...
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 "The Racing Post (London, England)")
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Tony Morris World of Breeding: Omens are good for Brian Boru to emulate stablemate Chaparral.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 10/29/2002; 700+ words
; ...the top level. In fact, Brian Boru, Powerscourt and Illustrator...consequence whatsoever. Brian Boru will be none the worse for...breeding. In the case of Brian Boru, it has already been...further informed that Brian Boru's fourth dam is bred on...
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Derby Countdown: Pick 6 Worst results; Layers braced for Brian Boru caning.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 6/4/2003; 700+ words
; ...one horse beaten above all others: Brian Boru. Many punters have money running...and Moscow Flyer obliged. Brian Boru's position in the market owes as...CAPTION(S): Worst nightmare: a Brian Boru victory has bookmakers in a sweat
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Brian Boru rules Leger Reputations are redeemed at Doncaster as the favourite lands a much-needed Classic win for jockey Jamie Spencer
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 9/14/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...horses with talent. Brian Boru and High Accolade...escaped criticism. Brian Boru offered Ballydoyle...themselves over Maharib. Brian Boru has an ungainly...whip came up, Brian Boru answered. In the...miserable 16th, Brian Boru had looked sweaty...
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 "The Mirror (London, England)")
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Racing: BRIAN OF BRITAIN; Smart money is on Boru & I believe we can win.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 6/7/2003; 700+ words
; ...KINANE I'M hoping for better luck on Brian Boru in today's Vodafone Derby than...s very little between them, with Brian Boru coming out marginally best. ALBERTO...in the 'Derrinstown' and, like Brian Boru, should improve significantly from...
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Brian Boru set to meet Alamshar in Derrinstown; Derby contenders on course for Leopardstown showdown.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 5/8/2003; 623 words
; ...Byline: Michael Clower MICHAEL CLOWER BRIAN BORU looks set to have his eagerly awaited...O'Brien said yesterday: "Brian Boru and The Great Gatsby are possibles...Balestrini might go for the Lupin." Brian Boru and Alamshar, who dominated the Derby...
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Brian Boru bids for a winning comeback; O'Brien unleashes first of big names at Leopardstown.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 3/28/2004; 686 words
; ...Ballydoyle's star names as St Leger winner Brian Boru goes into action at Leopardstown. The new...heating in the Breeders' Cup Turf. Brian Boru, whose St Leger success under Jamie Spencer...Aidan O'Brien No trip concerns for Brian Boru
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BRIAN BORU CAN RULE DERBY
Newspaper article from: Scotland on Sunday; 6/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...Chaparral, and this year he has chosen Brian Boru. He is favourite for the race...bring them to their peak. That Brian Boru was beaten in his last outing by...Derby. If Dalakhani, Hi Dubai and Brian Boru can win, flaming June of 2003 may...
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`Alberto and Brian Boru so difficult to split on the clock'.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 4/10/2003; 700+ words
; ...standing Vodafone Derby favourite, Brian Boru, and Alberto Giacometti, this week...and Racing Post Trophy winner Brian Boru will work following racing after...CAPTION(S): Derby favourite Brian Boru with his lad Kanami Tsuge
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 "The Evening Standard (London, England)")
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Brian Boru is ready to take a starring role in St Leger.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 9/12/2003; 700+ words
; ...of one on Channel 4 tomorrow - and Brian Boru and Bollin Eric can play the starring...Doncaster tomorrow involves Brian Boru coming with a late surge to win the...low point of his season, but Brian Boru looked more like his old self when...
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Brian Boru
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Brian Boru Celtic military leader Brian Boru (c. 940-1014) was the first king of a united...Cashel in Munster, near present-day Tipperary. Brian Boru and the Dal Chais Brian Boru was, with his brother Mahon, prince of a tribe in...
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Boru, Brian
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Boru, Brian (d. 1014), king of Munster, who after successfully establishing his dominance as high king was finally killed in battle against the Norse at Clontarf; he is seen as the type of an early Irish warrior king.
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boru
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
boru. Anglicization of bórama ; see also BRIAN BÓRAMA (Boru).
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Brian Bórama
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
Brian Bórama, Brian Boru , Brian Bóroimhe...Burning of Njal . At Clontarf Brian was in advanced years...Brodar or Brodir. Although Brian's prestige has always...Roger C.Newman, Brian Boru : King of Ireland (Dublin...
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Brian Boroimhe
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Brian Boroimhe see Brian Boru .
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