The Battle of Clontarf was
fought a thousand years ago – Good Friday (23rd April), 1014. The National
Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is marking this anniversary with an exciting
exhibition.
Clontarf is probably the
best-known battle in Irish history, but also one of the least understood.
Popular perception sees the battle as the great victory where the Christian
king of Ireland, Brian Boru, defeated the pagan Vikings and drove them out of Ireland.
But is this correct?
This ground-breaking
exhibition explodes myths and presents the evidence we have for what actually
happened at Clontarf, what led up to the battle and what resulted from it.
Viking and Irish weapons,
typical of those used in the battle, feature alongside hoards of precious
silver objects and religious treasures. Much more recent artefacts bring the
story of Brian Boru and Clontarf right into modern times.
Whatever you think you know
about Clontarf, this exhibition will give you something to think about – and
enjoy.
http://www.museum.ie/Archaeology/Exhibitions/Current-Exhibitions/Clontarf-1014
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