#brian boru

[pulpsandcomics2]

Brian Boru Lion of Ireland by Jim Fitzpatrick

[littlehistorian]

Brian ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill, and is likely responsible for ending Viking invasions of Ireland.

[ly0nstea]

I wish we gave more reverance to Brian Ború in this country. I mean, he drove the Vikings out of Éire, he really should be up there with Michael Collins, he could be our Oda Nobunaga, our great unifier, but no one wants to make a movie about him </3

[spacenoirdetective]

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here are some brutal scenes from Medieval Irish history, courtesy of master historical artist Angus McBride. These scenes depict the Irish repelling various invasions from Viking and Norman warriors. That's Brian Boru sitting on the throne, and the heads all belong to Vikings unfortunate enough to meet Gaelic warriors on their own turf.

[atomic-chronoscaph]

art by Ciruelo Cabral

[dreamconsumer]

Ireland's Golden Age, in the Reign of King Brian Boru. By Henry Warren.

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in 1014 – Battle of Clontarf | The Dublin Norse and the king of Leinster, with Viking allies from overseas, are defeated by Brian Boru’s army at Clontarf.

The bounds between Irish Legend and Irish Myth has often been blurred, especially as the retelling of heroic deeds has been passed on through generations. Brian Boru was no legend although his life deeds were legendary. He was very much a real man and was in fact the last great High King of Ireland and perhaps the greatest military leader the country has ever known. Brian Boru was born Brian Mac…

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[celticcat17]

Happy St Paddy’s Day