THE VIKINGS IN CLONTARF

WHO WERE THE VIKINGS?

The Vikings came from Norway , Sweden and Denmark.

• These countries are also known as Scandinavia.

• Their land was not fertile ,so they became invaders.

HOW DID THEY GET TO IRELAND? The Vikings travelled

to Ireland in Longships.

These longships were made from timber but their sails were made from wool.

•The Vikings rowed these ships when the weather was calm.

DID THE VIKINGS COME TO CLONTARF? Vikings settled in the

various places they invaded.

The invaded areas in Limerick, Waterford and Dublin.

As part of the Dublin invasion, they invaded Clontarf and settled there.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE VIKINGS IN CLONTARF?

In 1014 the battle of Clontarf took place.

•The Vikings fought the Irish led by Brain Boru.

•The Vikings were defeated ,but Brain Boru was killed.

•This was the end of the Viking age