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Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf 1014
In 1014, Ireland saw one of its most famous battles: Clontarf. But behind the legend of Brian Boru's victory over the Vikings lies a more complex story of power struggles, betrayal, and a kingdom that nearly united an island. This episode unpacks Brian's rise from the Dál gCais to High King, the political alliances that brought together Norse and Irish forces on both sides, and the battle's aftermath that reshaped Ireland for centuries. We explore the sources—from the Cogad Gáedel re Gallaib to modern scholarship—to separate fact from propaganda. How did Brian's Ireland…
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