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The Battle of Clontarf

Clontarf, Dublin

Brian Boru defeated the Vikings, but was killed in his tent.

On Good Friday 1014, Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, fought an alliance of Leinstermen and Vikings at Clontarf. His army won, but Brian, too old to fight, was killed in his tent by a fleeing Viking.

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When
23 April 1014
Where
53.3600, -6.2100
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

Clontarf is a seaside suburb of Dublin with a promenade.

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