Aed Finliath

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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.

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.

Aed Finliath became king in 862 at a time of crisis for Ireland. The Norsemen, originally content to raid for plunder 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.

Domnall mac Áeda

Niall Glúndub

Preceded by
Máel Sechnaill mac Maíl Ruanaid		 High King of Ireland
861–876		 Succeeded by
Flann Sinna
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