Áed mac Ainmerech, Ard-rí na h'Éireann
- Died: 594, Battle of Dun Bolg, Leinster, Ireland
 Research Notes:
Aedh was ancestor of the families O'Gallachubair (O'Gallagher), O'Canannan (O'Cannon) and O'Maeldoraidh (O'Muldory of Loch Erne).
140th Monarch of Ireland between 567 and 594.
He concluded an agreement with Aedan mac Gabhran of the Dál Riatan Scots in Scotland, which allowed the Scots to retain some authority, but ultimate authority still rested with the High King in Ireland, in 575.
He was slain by Bran Dubh, son of Eochaidh, after Aedh had gone to exact the tribute, and to avenge his son Comusgach upon them.
Marriage Information:
Áed married Land ingen Áeda, daughter of Áed Guaire mac Amalgarda, Lord of Airghialla in Ulster.
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