Historical High Kings of Ireland
These kings can be considered genuinely historical High Kings (with or without opposition).
| Kings of Ireland | 832–1318 |
|---|---|
| Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid | 846–860. |
| Aed Findliath | 861–876. |
| Flann Sinna | 877–914. |
| Niall Glúndub | 915–917. |
| Donnchad Donn | 918–942 |
| Congalach Cnogba | 943–954 |
| Domnall ua Néill | 955–978 |
| Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill | 979–1002 |
| Brian Bóruma | 1002–1014. |
| Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill (restored) | 1014–1022. |
| Donnchad mac Briain | died 1064 (with opposition) |
| Diarmait mac Maíl na mBó | died 1072 (with opposition) |
| Toirdelbach Ua Briain | died 1086 (with opposition) |
| Domnall Ua Lochlainn | died 1121 (with opposition) |
| Muirchertach Ua Briain | died 1119 (with opposition) |
| Toirdelbach Ua Conchobair | died 1156 |
| Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn | died 1166 |
| Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair | died 1198 |
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