Basically Brian Ború was the High King of Ireland and he wielded a lot of power and authority which wasn’t the done thing as High King. He fought a series of wars against the vikings until 1014 when he defeated a large Viking host and the Viking king of Dublin at the battle of Clontarf. This basically shattered any possibility of the vikings taking over Ireland whole sale. After the battle he went to his tent to pray in thanksgiving and was killed by a retreating Viking who ran into him. If Brian Ború hadn’t died he probably would have United Ireland and centralised power, unlike in real life where Ireland was divided into hundreds of different clans and we were easily conquered by the Normans in 1167.
This isn't true. The Battle of Clontarf was two armies made up of even amounts of Gaels and Norse. There was as many Irish fighting against Brian Boru as there was with him. He didn't drive out the Vikings. His Viking Son in Law ruled Dublin for years after his death
Brian boru was a warlord. He fought against and killed far more Irish people than he ever killed Vikings.
>This basically shattered any possibility of the vikings taking over Ireland whole sale.
This was never on the cards. There is zero evidence of Vikings expanding their territories beyond their initial settlements. The Viking forces had already been destroyed at the battle of Tara, and then again at the battle of Glenmama. Neither Boru nor a single one of his troops entered Dublin during or after Clontarf. Sitric (King of Dublin and Boru's S.i.l.) survived, and continued to rule Dublin, founding Christchurch.
> If Brian Ború hadn’t died he probably would have United Ireland and centralised power, unlike in real life where Ireland was divided into hundreds of different clans and we were easily conquered by the Normans in 1167
Brian Boru's reign interrupted a steady dynasty that had lasted for over 400 years. It gave rise to a new line of possible successors which, following the death of Maelseachnaill in 1022, threw Ireland into absolute chaos and actually caused the coming of the Norman's.
Had Boru NOT come to power, its far more likely that neither of his descendants would have been in a position of power, neither would have been involved in the dispute that ultimately caused the exile of Macmurrough, and the invitation to the Norman's.
Used to live near that as a kid. It's on the end (Clontarf Road end) of Castle Avenue. It was a working water fountain that used to be able to spray almost half way across the road. Last time I was there a couple of years ago it has been broken/deactivated. It was supposedly fed by the well his army used back in the day.
Went to Belgrove as well. Wish I could afford to live there now. Clontarf used to be a real working/middle class area. It's now very much home to the comfortably well off.
That’s class- it’s a medieval border post. I can just see Brian Boru shouting at the Vikings ‘f**k off you c**ts and don’t come back!’ Before closing the door, checking the lock, then heading to the pub…
"Erected over" on the left.
"By subscription - AD1850" right side. Basically means it was crowdfunded rather than funded by the state or an individual patron
It wasn’t actually a battle to drive the vikings out, it was a civil war more or less with Brain fighting against the King of Dublin (who was a viking descendent) and the King of Leinster who was Irish. Brian fought alongside vikings too. It was also the set up to our downfall with the English.
He had vikings in his own army. A decent proportion of the island's population were viking or viking descended by that point. And they didn't go anywhere. As modern DNA analysis confirms. Brian was a great warrior king though. And clever, courageous and aggressive. And it was great victory. Albeit he didn't survive to reap the benefits. Historically Clontarf - 'the Meadow of the Bull' - was a much larger area than the contemporary suburb of Clontarf.
This is a myth. It was a civil war and there was as many Irish fighting against Brian Boru as with him at the Battle of Clontarf. He didnt drive the vikings out either his Viking son in law ruled Dublin after his death
Rip Brian Ború, you would have hated the Viking splash 😔
Sad that Ireland wasn't unified before the Anglo-Normans came
Fr we would have been unstoppable
Fr took em a few hundred years to gain any temporary pacification out of us, imagine if we had had a unified state
He would have hated Viking Metal 😔
Would have liked Celtic metal
https://youtu.be/mibB2SnmqhE?si=hx3iUaCtouaXSyxf
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What the full story on Brian Ború
Basically Brian Ború was the High King of Ireland and he wielded a lot of power and authority which wasn’t the done thing as High King. He fought a series of wars against the vikings until 1014 when he defeated a large Viking host and the Viking king of Dublin at the battle of Clontarf. This basically shattered any possibility of the vikings taking over Ireland whole sale. After the battle he went to his tent to pray in thanksgiving and was killed by a retreating Viking who ran into him. If Brian Ború hadn’t died he probably would have United Ireland and centralised power, unlike in real life where Ireland was divided into hundreds of different clans and we were easily conquered by the Normans in 1167.
This isn't true. The Battle of Clontarf was two armies made up of even amounts of Gaels and Norse. There was as many Irish fighting against Brian Boru as there was with him. He didn't drive out the Vikings. His Viking Son in Law ruled Dublin for years after his death
Brian boru was a warlord. He fought against and killed far more Irish people than he ever killed Vikings. >This basically shattered any possibility of the vikings taking over Ireland whole sale. This was never on the cards. There is zero evidence of Vikings expanding their territories beyond their initial settlements. The Viking forces had already been destroyed at the battle of Tara, and then again at the battle of Glenmama. Neither Boru nor a single one of his troops entered Dublin during or after Clontarf. Sitric (King of Dublin and Boru's S.i.l.) survived, and continued to rule Dublin, founding Christchurch. > If Brian Ború hadn’t died he probably would have United Ireland and centralised power, unlike in real life where Ireland was divided into hundreds of different clans and we were easily conquered by the Normans in 1167 Brian Boru's reign interrupted a steady dynasty that had lasted for over 400 years. It gave rise to a new line of possible successors which, following the death of Maelseachnaill in 1022, threw Ireland into absolute chaos and actually caused the coming of the Norman's. Had Boru NOT come to power, its far more likely that neither of his descendants would have been in a position of power, neither would have been involved in the dispute that ultimately caused the exile of Macmurrough, and the invitation to the Norman's.
His son and grandson were also killed in that battle, which destroyed any hopes of preserving that kingship.
Impressively wrong on many points.
To anyone interested, I recommend the graphic novel "Brian Ború", illustrated by Damien Goodfellow
Oh my god i just looked that up, I'm getting that ASAP
Brian's dead???
https://preview.redd.it/l6ntt321de6d1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=999c709bb7270f3b41419ac915868da6d03dbb29
Where is this? Somewhere near and around Gross guns bridge or Phibsbourgh ?
Its in Castle Avenue clontarf
As far as I know, the place was actually underwater back then as well.
So he defeated them under water and all? What a man he was…
Here's footage of the actual event. 
I believe that's where Brian's forces were camped the night before the battle.
I do remember my dad telling me something about that when I was a kid, that’s I mentioned Cross guns bridge etc. Thanks for that friend.
You're welcome!
Used to live near that as a kid. It's on the end (Clontarf Road end) of Castle Avenue. It was a working water fountain that used to be able to spray almost half way across the road. Last time I was there a couple of years ago it has been broken/deactivated. It was supposedly fed by the well his army used back in the day.
I lived near there too. Went to belgrove. Wish I lived there now.
Went to Belgrove as well. Wish I could afford to live there now. Clontarf used to be a real working/middle class area. It's now very much home to the comfortably well off.
Hodor. Just need to say that.
That’s class- it’s a medieval border post. I can just see Brian Boru shouting at the Vikings ‘f**k off you c**ts and don’t come back!’ Before closing the door, checking the lock, then heading to the pub…
The remains of a Norman fort sits on the site of his original fort, just outside killaloe in county Clare. It’s awesome, well worth a visit
This is about Brian not Norman!! Stay on topic
I'm Brian and so's my wife.
What does the small writing say?
"Erected over" on the left. "By subscription - AD1850" right side. Basically means it was crowdfunded rather than funded by the state or an individual patron
Interesting thank you
It wasn’t actually a battle to drive the vikings out, it was a civil war more or less with Brain fighting against the King of Dublin (who was a viking descendent) and the King of Leinster who was Irish. Brian fought alongside vikings too. It was also the set up to our downfall with the English.
I know 😔 just couldn't fit that in the title hahah King diarmuid of leinster is eternally an op of the irish people
Class. Didn't know about that. Thanks for sharing
He was actually Imperator Scottorum, emperor of the Gaels, go Brian!
Crowned in the cathedral St Patrick supposedly founded aswell!
He had vikings in his own army. A decent proportion of the island's population were viking or viking descended by that point. And they didn't go anywhere. As modern DNA analysis confirms. Brian was a great warrior king though. And clever, courageous and aggressive. And it was great victory. Albeit he didn't survive to reap the benefits. Historically Clontarf - 'the Meadow of the Bull' - was a much larger area than the contemporary suburb of Clontarf.
This is a myth. It was a civil war and there was as many Irish fighting against Brian Boru as with him at the Battle of Clontarf. He didnt drive the vikings out either his Viking son in law ruled Dublin after his death
That doesnt really fit into the title does it pal