Brian Boru

or Bri·an Bo·ramha, Bri·an Bo·raimhe, Bri·an Bo·roimhe, Bri·an Bo·rumha

[ brahy-uhn baw-roh, -roo, breen ]

noun

1. 926–1014, king of Ireland 1002–14.

Brian Boru

/ bəˈruː /

noun

1. Brian Boru?9411014MIrishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler ?941–1014, king of Ireland (1002–14): killed during the defeat of the Danes at the battle of Clontarf

Example Sentences

In April 1014 the bodies of the former High King of Ireland Brian Borù and his son are believed to have lain in state before being transferred to County Armagh for burial.

From BBC

Head thrown back and howling with laughter, brandishing a tremendous mug of beer, he looked like Cuchulain, Brian Boru, some mythic Irish king.

From Literature

Every Irish schoolchild knows the story of the great Christian hero-king Brian Boru, who united his countrymen against the heathen Viking horde.

From Science Magazine

Every Irish schoolchild knows the story of the great Christian hero-king Brian Boru, who united his countrymen against the heathen Viking horde.

From Science Magazine

The New York-based jewellery designer was charged on Tuesday before Killaloe District Court sitting in the Brian Boru pub because there was no courthouse nearby.

From BBC