Domnall Ua Ruairc
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Domnall Ua Ruairc (died 1102) was
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. Not much is known of King Domnall but it is stated that he Slew the previous king Tadg Mac Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair and defeated him in battle.


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, 3rd revised edition, Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2001. * "Ua Ruairc", in Seán Duffy (ed.), ''Medieval Ireland: An Encyclopedia''. Routledge. 2005. pp. 1102 deaths Kings of Connacht People from County Cavan People from County Leitrim 11th-century Irish monarchs Year of birth unknown {{Ireland-royal-stub