Aed Finliath (?-879). Irish ruler. He is best known for leading the native resurgence against the Viking conquest of Northern Ireland from 860 until his death. The term Viking is used to denote the ship-borne explorers, traders and warriors who originated in Norway, Iceland, Denmark and Sweden and raided the coasts of the British Isles, France and other parts of Europe from the late 8th century to the 11th century. ...

Also known as Aodh Fionnliath, Aodh Finnliath, Aedh VI, Aidus Finliath, Aed Findliath mac Néill Caille O'Néill, Aedh Finn-liath, Aedh Findliath and Aedh Finnliath.

Aed Finliath was a member of the Ui Neill dynasty which long dominated Ulster and also ruled over large parts of Ireland as high kings. The Uí Néill (Irish for of the grandson (descendant) of Niall) were an Irish dynasty who claimed descent from Niall Noigiallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), a semi-historical High King of Ireland who died about 405. ... Statistics Area: 24,481 Population (estimate) 1,931,981 Ulster (Irish: Cúige Uladh, IPA: ) forms one of the four traditional provinces of Ireland. ...

Aed Finliath became king in 862 at a time of crisis for Ireland. The Norsemen, originally content to raid for plunder had had seized and fortified two ports, Annagassan and Dublin and invaded large parts of Ireland, intent on creating their own kingdoms. Aed Finliath was determined to drive back the invaders. In 866 he cleared the coast of Norsemen raiders. In 868, he drove out the invading Danes and Norwegians after defeating them at the Battle of Killineery. Aed Finliath died in 879 and was buried at Armagh. Norsemen (the Norse) is the indigenous or ancient name for the people of Scandinavia, including (but not limited to) the Vikings. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ...

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