Famous Irishman - Brian Boru

This week's famous Irishman is Brian Boru.

Brian Boru
(941–23 April 1014)
was an Irish king who ended the centuries-long domination of the Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill. Building on the achievements of his father, Cennétig mac Lorcain, and brother, Mathgamain, Brian first made himself King of Munster, then subjugated Leinster, making himself ruler of the south of Ireland.