Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

Above: Danish Wars Towards the close of the eighth century the Danes began to make descents on the coasts of Europe. They came from Norway, Sweden, Jutland, and in general from the islands and coasts of the Baltic. They deemed piracy the noblest career that a duel could engage in; and they sent forth swarms [...]

Above: Battle of Clontarf Since the battle of Gleninama, the Danes had kept quiet because the king’s strong hand held them down. .Rut it was a forced submission; and they only waited for an opportunity to attempt the overthrow of King Brian. The confederacy that led to the battle of Clontarf was originated, however, not [...]