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| + | The Battle of Clontarf took place on Good Friday in 1014 (April 23) between the forces of Brian Boru and the forces led by the King of Leinster, Máelmorda mac Murchada: composed mainly of his own men, Viking mercenaries from Dublin and the Orkney Islands led by his cousin Sigtrygg, as well as the one rebellious king from the province of Ulster. It ended in a rout of the Máelmorda's forces, along with the death of Brian; who was killed by a few Norsemen who were fleeing the battle and stumbled upon his tent. After the battle Ireland returned to a fractious status quo between the many small, separate kingdoms that had existed for some time. |
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Revision as of 22:48, 5 April 2007
The Battle of Clontarf was an engagement that took place in Ireland in 1014. High King Brian Boru lead his warriors against the invading Vikings, although he himself was killed during the battle. This battle ended the power of the Vikings in Ireland.
Miles O'Brien, who claimed to be a descendant of Boru, created an holoprogram of the battle and enjoyed reliving the battle in Deep Space 9's holosuites. (DS9: "Bar Association", "It's Only a Paper Moon")
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The Battle of Clontarf took place on Good Friday in 1014 (April 23) between the forces of Brian Boru and the forces led by the King of Leinster, Máelmorda mac Murchada: composed mainly of his own men, Viking mercenaries from Dublin and the Orkney Islands led by his cousin Sigtrygg, as well as the one rebellious king from the province of Ulster. It ended in a rout of the Máelmorda's forces, along with the death of Brian; who was killed by a few Norsemen who were fleeing the battle and stumbled upon his tent. After the battle Ireland returned to a fractious status quo between the many small, separate kingdoms that had existed for some time. Co