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Domnall Mór Ua Briain

d. 1194 · 12th century · Also known as Domnall Mor O'Brien, Donal Mór O'Brien

Domnall Mór Ua Briain was king of Thomond and, at times, of Munster from 1168. He submitted to Henry II of England in 1171 but fought the Anglo-Normans for much of his reign, defeating them at Thurles in 1174. A generous church patron, he founded or endowed Holy Cross Abbey and St Mary's Cathedral in Limerick.

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Kingdom of Thomond

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