Реферат Early history of Ireland

Тема: Курсовые обзорные

Although Brian was killed, at an age of 70, as he prayed in his tent for victory the Vikings were driven back to the Viking ships with many being slaughtered on the coast of Clontarf which would see Viking power in Ireland lost forever.the Viking power was taken away it is well known they helped the Irish progress in terms of technology in building warships, weapons and battle tactics and also built the first towns such as Dublin, Cork and Waterford. Many Vikings still lived on in Ireland and married into Irish families which would help shape many future generations.the invasion of the Vikings and internal disputes the Church in Ireland was reduced and its influence abroad was dramatically smaller than previous years. Rome was quite worried that Ireland was losing touch with Christianity and the country would need reformed and disciplined yet again. Malachy of Armagh, aged 29, would be appointed Bishop of Down and Connor in the North East.line of Vikings in Ireland

AD - The Vikings arrive in Ireland performing small raids

AD - The Vikings raid Iona Abbey killing all 68 occupants

AD - 120 Viking ships arrive in Ireland s northern and eastern coasts

AD - Vikings being attacking deeper inland

AD - Dubhlinn (Dublin) begins as a Viking settlement

AD - The Vikings created the settlement near Cork

AD - Viking army defeated in Sligo, Kildare, Cashel and Cork

AD - The Vikings created the settlement of Waterford

AD - Battle at Dundalk bay between Norwegian Vikings and Danish Vikings takes place

AD - Armagh is destroyed by Vikings

AD - King of Connaught defeats Norwegian Vikings near Drogheda

AD - The Irish attack and drive the Vikings from Dublin into Wales