Brianboru
- 1. Unrest in Brians Kingdom Brian Maelmurra joined forces with Sitric, Viking King of Dublin. In 1013, Brian marched north to attack Dublin. However, Brian ran out of supplies and had to retreat to Munster for the winter. Sitirc, Viking King of Dublin
- 2. The Battle of Clontarf In the spring of 1014, Brians Brian army attempted to besiege Dublin again. The largest Viking army Ireland had ever seen were ready to fight. Irish independence was under threat. A Viking Army
- 3. The Eve of Battle Brians army set Brian up camp in Clontarf. The night before the battle, Mael Sechnaill and Brian had a row. Mael declared that he would not now help the High King. Disagreement in the Camp
- 4. The Battle of Clontarf The Battle of Clontarf was fought on Good Friday, 1014. Brian was now 72 years old, did not fight in the battle. Instead Murcadh, his son, led Brians forces.
- 5. The Battle of Clontarf The battle began at dawn and lasted the entire day. At the beginning, it seemed that the Vikings were leading. As the day grew longer however, it seemed that the Irish could win.
- 6. The Battle of Clontarf Mael Sechnaill then decided to enter the battle. The Vikings caught out. They had arrived in over 300 ships, but fled home in less than 24 boats.
- 7. The death of Brian Boru Throughout the battle, Brian prayed in his tent. As he was fleeing, Brodir, the Viking king of the Isle of Man, came across his tent. He killed the old king as he was bowed in prayer.
- 8. Brians greatest victory Brian Brian died alongside his son, M urcadh, and his grandson. Yet he had broken the military power of the Vikings in Ireland. Brian fell, but saved his kingdom. This Brian was the best of Kings Kings