Battle of Islandbridge 919
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 919 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 10th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| Participants | Vikings | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Islandbridge, also called the Battle of Áth Cliath, took place on 14 September 919, between a coalition of native Irish, led by Niall Glúndub, overking of the Northern Uí Néill and High King of Ireland, and the Dublin-based Vikings of the Uí Ímair, led by Sitric Cáech. It was one in a series of battles initiated by the native Irish to attempt to drive the Vikings of the Uí Ímair from Ireland. The battle was a decisive victory for Sitric Cáech and the Uí Ímair, with Niall Glúndub and five other Irish kings dying in the battle.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.3473, -6.3083
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