A genealogical history of Irish families : with their crests and armorial bearings (1895)
Rooney, John, b. 1837 · [New York : Cherouny ptg. & pub. co.,] · leaf 221
t not for his death at Clontarf, he would haveconsolidated the Irish monarchy, and rendered the nation proof againstall designs and attacks on the part of Dane or Anglo-Norman. Duringhis reign order prevailed, the wrangling and predatory chiefs werecrushed, internal improvements were promoted,… … GENEALOGY OF IRISH FAMILIES. 65 their sway on England and parts of the European Continent, preparedto make a supreme effort to overthrow King Brian and regain their lostconquests. Many of the Irish chiefs aud petty princes were chafingunder Brians strong and orderly rule, and accordingly formed a…
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