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Apr 29, 1001
King Brian Boru continues his reign as king of South Of Ireland
Around the time 1001 King Brian continues to expand his territory and becomes Ireland’s last ever High King. With the whole country under one ruler, it was, for a brief period, at peace. However, Brian had made many enemies, who were biding their time to reclaim their territories. -
Apr 29, 1013
Mórda shows honour to Brian Boru
1013 The King of Leinster Máel Mórda visited Brian to pay homage. Mórda became furious after being insulted by Brian’s son and left without saying a word. Brian sent a messenger to bring Mórda back to the palace. However, Mórda killed the messenger, an act that left both Kings with nowhere to go but to war. -
Apr 29, 1013
Recruitment of Allies for battle
in 1013 Mórda and Brian recruit allies and assemble their armies. Mórda is able to outbid Brian for the support of Sitric Silkenbeard, King of the Dublin Vikings. Silkenbeard recruits Viking forces from all over Britain and the Isle of Man. Brian’s forces included his allies in the Munster and Connacht provinces. -
Apr 23, 1014
Battle Of Clontarf
In 1014 The Battle of Clontarf took place on Good Friday 23 April. The armies of Brian Boru and Máel Mórda took place in the battle that would change the power structure of the country. The battle lasted from sunrise until sunset and between 7,000 and 10,000 men were killed. Mórda, Brian and Brian’s son and grandson were among the casualties. -
The Vikings Invasion Of ireland
In 795 AD Viking longships began their invasion of Ireland through small raids in various places in Ireland. At first they attacked the monasteries along the coast and later they raided inland. The Norse Vikings were great experts at building boats which were used for long journeys . -
Danish Vikings Conflict with Norse Vikings
In 851 The Danish Vikings arrived in Ireland and attacked the Norse Vikings. Over the years the Vikings would have rivalries with other Vikings as much as with the Irish. Likewise, the Irish kings and chieftains would be happy to form alliances with Vikings in order to defeat another Irish clan -
The Irish Fight Back
In 902 irish clans defeat the Vikings in Dublin and force them out of the town. The Vikings flee to Britain. While in Britain, the Dublin Vikings saw that the towns were more advanced than the one they had built in Dublin. They became aware of greater possibilities -
Viking Versus The Irish
In 917 AD the vikings seixed control of Dublin.
936 – After years of conflict between the Vikings and the Irish, the Irish burned Dublin to the ground. However the Vikings were more resilient than they had been in 902 and quickly rebuilt the town -
The Reign Of Brian Boru
In 976 Brian Boru becomes king of the Dál gCais, a small kingdom in the south west of Ireland. In 977 Brian gains his first victory over the Vikings as the Dál gCais seized control of Limerick. In 978 Brian becomes King of Munster as the Dál gCais defeat the once mighty Eóganachta.
