ardri

Ulster he was successful, everywhere he received hostages and tribute, and he was generally recognized as the _ardri_, or chief king of Ireland.

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About 560, in consequence of a quarrel with the ardri

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

Abbot of Inniscathay, had claimed tribute from Leinster, and had even signified his intention of assuming the position of ardri.

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At the same time the ardri Finactha, at the instance of St. Moling, renounced for himself and his successors the

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

The ardri (high king), Flann, assisted by the King of

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913

The Irish chiefs submitted to Henry as to a powerful ardri, still preserving their privileges and rights under Brehon law.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

There was a high-king of Ireland (ardri), and subject to him were the provincial kings and chiefs of tribes.

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But St. Patrick came to Tara itself, baptized the chief poet, and even the ardri; then marched north and destroyed at Leitrim the idol, Crom Cruach, after which he entered Connaught, and remained there for seven years.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

The enraged druids pointed out to the ardri the heinousness of the offence, for during the great pagan festival then being celebrated it was death to light any fire except at Tara.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

Conn of hundred battles, Niall of nine hostages, Brian of Kincora, the ardri Malachi, Art MacMurragh, Shane O’Neill, Father John

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