Locations to Visit

Locations to Visit in Ireland relating to Brian Boru, The Battle of Clontarf and The Vikings

Discover locations throughout Ireland where Brian Boru would have visited over 1000 years ago and visit the buildings and monuments associated with him. Brian was born and spent most of his life in his beloved Killaloe in the County of Clare. See the wonderful monasteries of Ireland that Brian Boru would have visited as a young man. Visit the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary where he was crowned High King of Ireland. To end your journey visit the final resting place of Brian Boru (Bryan Boru) in the Armagh area.

Visit the various locations in Leinster associated with the Battle of Clontarf, including the site of the actual Battle of Clontarf itself.

Visit the various interpretive centres and locations throughout Ireland connected to the Vikings and their legacy.

The Vikings began to settle here in the 9th century and for the next three hundred years were major players in the fortunes of the island, and set up coastal bases in what are now our major Irish cities: Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Waterford and Wexford. They lived, intermarried, raised families, traded and fought here and opened the country to the trading routes of Europe. Discover more about their legacy here!

Brian Boru Locations to Visit

Brian Boru Locations to Visit

Discover locations throughout Ireland where Brian Boru would have visited over 1000 years ago and visit the buildings and monuments associated with him. Brian was born and spent most of his life in his beloved Killaloe in the County of Clare. See the wonderful monasteries of Ireland that Brian Boru would have visited as a young man. Visit the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary where he was crowned High King of Ireland. To end your journey visit the final resting place of Brian Boru (Bryan Boru) in the Armagh area....read more

Battle of Clontarf Locations to Visit

Battle of Clontarf Locations to Visit

They rose in revolt again Brian and the Dal gCais with Viking continguents in the year 1014. On the opposing side were the Máel Mórda mac Murchada, King of Leinster and the Viking Sitric togeher with Viking allies from overseas. The Battle field was brutal on that Good Friday with many of the 10,000 men from both sides slaughtered. Brian's men were triumptant pushing back the Vikings who at this stage had fled back to their longboats, some of whom had drowned off the coast. Brian and his brave army had won the battle but he and many of his men and allies paid dearly with their lives. ...read more

Viking Locations to Visit in Ireland

Viking Locations to Visit in Ireland

The best place to experience Viking and medieval Dublin is in Dublinia, an exciting interpretive centre where you can learn about Viking homes, pastimes, skills and weaponry, and get to try on their clothes! It is said they introduced trousers to Ireland! Dublinia is located in Dublin city centre at the crossroads of St Michael’s Hill, Patrick St, and High Street. Dublinia is connected to Christ Church Cathedral, the original of which was built in wood by Sitric Silkenbeard, King of Dublin in 1028, by a medieval footbridge. If you want to tour the city and waterways of Dublin whilst wearing a Viking helmet, complete with horns then Viking Splash Tours are a must. Tours depart from St. Stephens Green North, can be booked online in advance and depart every 30 minutes in peak season! Prepare ...read more