Brian O'Neill (High-King of Ireland)

Brian O'Neill
High King of Ireland
Reign1258–1260
PredecessorRory O'Connor (1166–1198)
SuccessorNone
Edward Bruce as claimant (1315–1318)
King of Tyrone
Reign1238–1260
PredecessorDonnell Og O'Neill
SuccessorHugh Boy O'Neill
Diedc. 14 May 1260
near Downpatrick, Ireland
IssueDonnell O'Neill
DynastyNorthern Uí Néill (Cenél nEógain)
FatherNiall Roe O'Neill
MotherNuala Ní Conchobair

Brian O'Neill, also known as Brian "of the battle of Down" O'Neill (Irish: Brian Chatha an Dúna Ua Néill; died c. 14 May 1260), was the King of Tír Eoghain from 1238 and the High King of Ireland from 1258 to 1260.