The Vikings in Ireland

  • Brian Boru becomes High King of Ireland
    Jan 1, 1002

    Brian Boru becomes High King of Ireland

  • The Vikings arrive in Ireland performing small raids

    The Vikings arrive in Ireland performing small raids

  • The Vikings raid Iona Abbey killing all 68 occupants

    The Vikings raid Iona Abbey killing all 68 occupants

  • 120 Viking ships arrive in Ireland’s northern and eastern coasts

    120 Viking ships arrive in Ireland’s northern and eastern coasts

  • Dubhlinn (Dublin) begins as a Viking settlement

    Dubhlinn (Dublin) begins as a Viking settlement

  • The Vikings created the settlement near Cork

    The Vikings created the settlement near Cork

  • Viking army defeated in Sligo, Kildare, Cashel and Cork

  • The Vikings created the settlement of Waterford

    The Vikings created the settlement of Waterford

  • Armagh is destroyed by Vikings

    Armagh is destroyed by Vikings

  • King of Connaught defeats Norwegian Vikings near Drogheda

    King of Connaught defeats Norwegian Vikings near Drogheda

  • 902AD – The Irish attack and drive the Vikings from Dublin into Wales

    902AD – The Irish attack and drive the Vikings from Dublin into Wales

  • The Vikings attack Dublin and regain control from the Irish

  • Brian Boru becomes King of Munster

    Brian Boru becomes King of Munster

  • Brian Boru defeats the Vikings

    Brian Boru defeats the Vikings