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Early Medieval

Battle of Islandbridge

919
Dublin, Ireland
Also known as: Battle of Dublin 919
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Uí Néill (Niall Glúndub)
Forces
Norse Dublin c.2,000–4,000.
VS
Victor
Norse Dublin (Sitric Cáech / Ragnall)
Forces
Niall Glúndub's coalition c.4,000–7,000
Outcome
Major Norse victory; Niall Glúndub killed
The Battle

History & Significance

Niall Glúndub, High King of Ireland, led a coalition to destroy the Norse kingdom of Dublin but was killed along with twelve other Irish kings. The disaster confirmed Norse Dublin's permanence and showed the limits of Irish power against the Hiberno-Norse. Niall was the last High King to die in battle against the Norse.

Casualties & Losses

Niall Glúndub and 12 Irish kings killed

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