PHOTOS - 1,000th anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf and death of Brian Boru In the run up to the 1,000 year anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf, and the death of High King Brian Boru, ...

The Irish to the Core contest is closing on March 23. Be in with a chance to win a trip to Ireland and thousands of dollars in cash prizes by entering a photos that shows “why you love the Irish”. The ...

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the best known events and figures in Irish history. In 1014 Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, defeated the Hiberno-Norse forces of Sigtrygg Silkbeard and allies ...

In 1014, the famous high king of all Ireland and founder of the O’Brien dynasty, Brian Boru— Brian of Béal Bóraimhe Bóraimhe, near Killaloe in Co Clare —fought Viking forces that controlled Leinster ...

Good Friday 1914 marks the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf. According to The Irish Independent the victory over the norsemen by Brian Boru marked the release of Ireland from the thrall of ...

Modern mathematical techniques -- similar to those used to analyze social-networking websites -- have allowed academics to shed new light on a centuries old debate surrounding the Viking age in ...

'The Forgotten Prince' by Bertie Brosnan. Award-winning Kerry director and producer Bertie Brosnan can now add ‘published author’ to his long list of achievements as he prepares for the release of his ...