Aed in A Sentence

    1

    Aed lost his life in endeavouring to exact the boroma tribute from Brandub, king of Leinster, who defeated him at Dunbolg in 598.

    2

    Aed, son of Ainmire (572-598) of the northern Hy Neill, figures prominently in the story of St Columba.

    3

    After several short reigns the throne was occupied by Aed's son Domnall (627-641).

    4

    No wonder; then, that Aed determined to banish them from Ireland.

    5

    The story goes that the ardri Aed Oirdnigthe (797-819) made a hostile incursion into Leinster and forced the primate of Armagh and all his clergy to attend him.

    6

    This brave ruler gained a number of victories over the Norsemen, but in true Irish fashion they were never followed up. Although his successor Aed Finnliath (863-879) gave his daughter in marriage to Amlaib, no better relations were established.