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(1000 -1022) Brian Boru, The Battle of Clontarf and its aftermath

Posted in 10th century, 11th century, Annals, Archaeology, Battle of Clontarf, Brian Boru, Dal Cais, Dublin history, Episode 11, Gaelic Ireland, ireland, Medieval history, O Neills, Podcast, Vikings, tagged , , , , , , , , , on February 27, 2012 | 5 Comments »

Episode 11. Brian Boru is without doubt Ireland’s most well known medieval figure while a battle he fought in 1014, the Battle of Contarf, is Irelands most famous medieval conflict. In this podcast we look at the real story behind Brian and the Battle of Clontarf. How did he become high-king? Was he really the first man to unify Ireland? Why did Vikings from as far away as the Orkney Islands flock to Ireland and assemble on a field in Clontarf, North of Dublin to face down Brian Boru and his allies in 1014? What happened after Brian Boru died?

This podcast also tells the unknown but fascinating story of the wars he waged against the Northern kings between 1002-1011 in his conquest for power in a world of intrigue and betrayal…..

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(1000-1022) Brian Boru, the Battle of Clontarf and its Aftermath

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(902-930) Changing Times: Ireland 902-930

Posted in 10th century, 9th Century, Archaeology, Bibliography, Dublin, early medieval, Economy, Eoganacht, episode 5, Gaelic Ireland, historiography, ireland, Irish history, Medieval Europe, Medieval history, O Neills, Podcast, Vikings, tagged , , , , , , , on November 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Episode 5

Episode five  is an exciting journey through one of the most turbulent times in Medieval Ireland. The years 902- 930 see Ireland’s most powerful faction – The O Neill kingdom go to war with their traditional enemies – The Eoganacht. After three years of war only one survives creating a power vacuum, which the Vikings fill, starting yet another war! This show looks a series of major wars in Ireland and how they profoundly shaped Ireland and the people who lived through them. I hope you enjoy it – I appreciate feed back  to history@irishhistorypodcast.ie

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Changing Times Ireland 902 – 930

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