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Apr 12, 1014
Battle of Clontarf
Clontarf ExhibitionOn Good Friday, Brian Boru's army fought against Mael Mórda, the King of Leinster and Silkenbeard, King of the Dublin Vikings. This coalition was made up of Viking forces from Britain while Boru's army contained allies from Munster and Connacht. The battle lasted from surise to sunset and nearly 10,000 men were killed. The Vikings were defeated and over the next few decades they became more integrated with the Irish -
VIkings arrive in Ireland
Vikings arrive in IrelandThe vikings begin small raids around Ireland in 795 AD. They attacked a monastery on Lambay Island and captured many treasures.
Resource taken from heritagecouncil.ie. -
Raids on England, France & Ireland
These raids became more frequent, stronger and coordinated.
Source is a book called The VIking Warrior by Martin Windrow. -
VIkings in Dublin
Viking settlements around IrelandThe Vikings set up camp along the banks of the Liffey. They had originally only planned for their stay over the winter time however it became a town which is now modern day Dublin. Over the next 60 years, Viking settlements were set up which today are Limerick, Cork, Waterford & Wexford and major trading centres around Ireland. Source - Heritage Park Wexford. -
A Viking defeat
Driving out the VikingsAttacks were focused on vikings all around Ireland. Connachtmen slaughtered the Vikings of Limerick while Wexford and Waterford Vikings were also killed. For the next 10 years after this the Vikings focused their attacks on other places around Europe. -
Danish Vikings in Ireland
Danish Vikings in IrelandDanish Vikings arrive in Ireland and attack the Norsemen. Rivalries develop with not only with the Irish, but between the Vikings themselves. -
The return of the Vikings
<a href='<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vDYqVTE_ALM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>' >Arrival of the Vikings</a>The Irish drive the Vikings out of Dublin however they flee to Britain where they learn of greater possibilities for building Viking towns. In 917, they return to Dublin to seize control and put their new learnings into practice. -
The Burning of Dublin
DublinAfter much conflict between the Irish and Vikings, the Irish burn Dublin to the ground. However this time, the vikings are more resilient and stronger than in 902. -
Brian Boru begins his Fight against the Vikings
Brian BoruBrian Boru starts his battle against the Vikings in Limerick. He raids their town and seizes control of it. Over the next 30 years, Boru gains control and becomes King of the South of Ireland. He became Ireland's last High King.
Source taken from www.irishcentral.com -
Start of the Vikings Conquest
Viking attack on LindisfarneThe Vikings invaded Lindisfarne, a monastery off the north-east coast of England.
Resource taken from the bbc.co.uk/history. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1042
The Viking Period in Ireland
