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The term “with opposition” is used to describe holders of this title from the 11th century onward. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this title, whose holders were traditionally crowned on the hill of Tara. A holder of this title died at the Battle of Clontarf though his forces won the battle.
ANSWER: High King of Ireland [or Ardrí na hÉireann]
[10e] Brian Boru died attacking the Viking king of this city, which was founded by the Norse in the 9th century. The later English Pale in Ireland was governed from this city.
ANSWER: Dublin
[10h] During the medieval era, Dublin was just north of this Irish kingdom. Mercenaries led by Richard Strongbow were hired by Diarmait Mac Murchada to reclaim this kingdom after he was expelled by Ruaidrí, who had revived the High King title.
ANSWER: Kingdom of Leinster [or Ríocht Laighean]
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