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The Battle of Clontarf

The Battle of Clontarf took place on Good Friday 1014 April 23rd, located near Dublin. The battle was between Brian Boru and the King of Leinster, Máel Mórda mac Murchada. Brian Boru had an army of 7,000 men and the King of Leinster had an army of 6,600 men. On Boru's...

King Brian Boru of Ireland

Brian Boru was the last king of Ireland and is said to have been born around 940-950 in Thomond, now known as County Clare, to his mother Bé Binn and father, King Cennétig mac Lorcáin. Brian’s mother was killed by Vikings when he was a child and being the youngest of...

The murder of the Clonycavan Man

In March 2003 a body was found by Peat cutters in a bog in Clonycavan, County Meath. The gruesome discovery gave us an insight into how the Clonycavan man was murdered over 2,000 years ago. The Clonycavan man, as he became known as, is one of several bog bodies...

The Hill of Tara

Located in County Meath is the Hill Of Tara (Teamhair na Rí) known as the Hill of the Kings which runs between Dunshaughlin and Navan. The history of Tara dates back to 2000 BC making it one of the most magical places in Ireland, if not the whole of Europe. The...

Niall Of The Nine Hostages

There is a lot of confusion over the life of Niall Noigiallach as historians have different theories on when he was born, died etc. It has been said that he was one of the High Kings of Ireland and that he reigned...

High Kings of Ireland

The High Kings of Ireland is a significant part of Irish history and mythology. They were historical and legendry figures known as an Ard Rí who claimed Lordship of the entire island of Ireland. The High Kings, or at...

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