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Morgan Llywelyn has written a novelization of Brian's life called simply Lion of Ireland. The sequel, Pride of Lions, tells the story of his sons, Donough and Teigue, as they vie for his crown.
His name is remembered in the title of one of the oldest tunes in Ireland's traditional repertoire: "Brian Boru's March". It is still widely played by traditional Irish musicians.
Edward Rutherfurd affords Brian Boru a chapter in his historical fiction, The Princes of Ireland: The Dublin Saga. His version supports the contention that Brian died while praying in his tent.
The second volume of Brian Wood's Vertigo graphic novel series Northlanders is set against a backdrop of Viking "occupation" of Ireland, including the Battle of Clontarf.
In the Disney film Darby O'Gill and the Little People, King Brian Conners of the Leprechauns shows Darby the sword Brian Boru used to drive out the Danes(Vikings).
Professional wrestler Sheamus has referenced Brian several times while cutting promos as part of his character, King Sheamus.
The story of Brian Boru's final battle and death is told in Frank Delaney's novel "Ireland."
In the 1949 novel Silverlock by John Myers Myers the death of Brian Boru is described from the main character's viewpoint.
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