To Crown a King

The year 2014 heralded the 1000th anniversary of the death at the Battle of Clontarf of the Irish High-king Brian Boru. As this battle, in which the Irish were victorious,…

The Battle of Clontarf Festival

St. Anne’s Park Raheny Dates:19/04/ to 20/04/Times:11am to 7pmAdmission: Free. The Battle of Clontarf Festival is a Public Transport supported event. Parking is available in the general area but is…

Dublin City Hall Lectures

Dates Tuesdays in April Dublin City Hall Lunch-time Lectures Venue: The Council Chamber, City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2, Tuesdays in AprilĀ  , 1.10-1.50 p.m. Admission free: all welcome: booking…

Brian Boru

Brian Boru is the most famous Irishman before the modern era who, from fairly modest beginnings, rose to be king of Ireland, dying a heroic death at the battle of…