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Apr 23, 1014
Battle of Clontarf
http://www.museum.ie/en/exhibition/clontarf-1014.aspx' Brian Boru assembled a large army Iof united Irish and headed to the Viking stronghold at Dublin. The Vikings came ashore at Clontarf and a fierce battle commenced. The Vikings attacked from sea with heavy weaponry and more organised forces, but the Irish had numbers on their side. 6,000 were killed, including all the Viking leaders and Irish chieftains. The Viking stranglehold on Ireland was broken, but the Irish were without leaders, causing fighting over leaders & landownership for many years -
Vikings Arrive in Ireland
In the late 8th century, the Vikings spread out from what is now southern Norway in Scandinavia and headed towards Britain, France and then eventually Ireland. They continuously attacked Ireland for decades (for example: Iona Abbey) and sailed away with whatever treasure they could find, and then eventually settled. They would go on to change the face of Ireland forever and help to modernise the social structure of the country. -
Battle of Tara
This battle was fought near the Hill of Tara in the year 980. It paved the way to taking back control of Dublin and freeing Irish slaves. The Vikings suffered a deadly defeat and heavy casualties. This battle was the most decisive defeat for the Vikings as the Kingdom of Dublin never retained the Norse status it had once held and it ended the Viking attempt over domination of the Island of Ireland. -
Brian Boru becomes high king of Ireland.
In 1002, Brian undertook a hosting in Athlone that was also attended by Máel Sechnaill. At that meeting, Máel Sechnaill offered Brian the hostages of Connacht and Mide. It is also possible, that it was here in Athlone that Brian gained the title of high-king from Máel Sechnaill. -
The Vikings raid Iona Abbey
Iona monastery was established by St Colmcille & for 200 years the monks lived there in peace illuminating Bibles. The monsatery was first attacked in 794, setting fire to the premises, forcing the monks flee. However the attack in 806 was particularly brutal, as the vikings killed 86 monks on the beach,which is now known as the Bay of the Martyrs. -
Viking Settlements established in Dublin
Around this time the vikings began to settle in places such as Dublin. In 841 the Vikings returned to Dublin (Dyflin) this time not as raiders but as conquerors. They seized the ecclesiastical settlement at Duiblinn and established a longphor near Dublin Castle, overlooking 'Black pool', referring to a dark tidal pool where the River Poddle entered the Liffey on the site of the Dublin Castle. -
Brian Boru born
Brian Boru was the youngest of two sons of Cennedig, head of Dal Cais, one of the royal free tribes of Munster. Brian’s brother, Mahon, being the eldest, succeeded Cennedig as chief and Mahon was willing to accept terms of Norse leaders but Brian, refused. He deserted Mahon and became famous for attacking Norse settlements and disappearing in to the hills. After a number of petty battles, Brian had trained an excellent army to face the Norsemen and rejoined forces with his brother. -
Vikings defeated in Sligo, Kildare, Cashel and Cork
www.kildare.ie/library/ehistory/2007/10/the_vikings_in_kildare.asp' s the vikings attacked various locations in Ireland, they were not always successful.They were defeated by Máel Sechnaill, High King of Ireland and Tigernach mac Fócartai, King of Lagore, in County Sligo. The army was defeated again and the Viking leader, Tomrair, was killed by mac Cináeda, King of Munster, and Lorcán mac Cellaig, King of Leinster in County Kildare. The Viking army was also defeated near Cashel by Ólchobar mac Cináeda and at Cork by Ólchobar mac Cináeda. -
The Vikings Destroyed Armagh
Armagh was destroyed by the Vikings in 852AD. St. Patrick’s Cathedral was one of the most famous places to be destroyed. However, it now stands tall in the County of Armagh as it was rebuilt many times since the Vikings attack. After he died at the Battle of Clontarf, Brian Buru was buried in Armagh. -
Waterford founded by vikings (Vedrarfjordr)
/http://irisharchaeology.ie/2015/04/woodstown-a-key-site-for-understanding-vikings-in-9th-century-ireland/' href='http://www.dochara.com/the-irish/ireland-history/vikings/' The Vikings, realising the strategic and trading importance of the three rivers which empty into Waterford Harbour, built a longphort or dock at the confluence of the St. John's River and the River Suir. The city developed into a significant urban area during the 10th century, arguably being the oldest area of continuous urban settlement in Ireland. Reginald’s Tower marks the site of the first defensive structure built by the Viking settlers
