What was Dublin like in Viking times? Dublin was an important bustling port where Vikings came to trade. They got on well with the local people, and many cafes, shops and streets have names that ...

He may be seen as one of the baddies of Irish history thanks to the Battle of Clontarf, but Silkenbeard built Dublin into a cosmopolitan city ...

Right in the heart of the city, the site of the Dublin Castle has played a part in Ireland's history since the land was used by Vikings to build a fortress in the 900s. Parts of the castle were ...

The newly established Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre delves into Granard's 12th century invasion of Ireland, and the Norman history - a must-visit for fans of the show Vikings. For all the ...

This windswept coastal outpost is the very spot where Norse sailors first settled in North America, the only authenticated Viking site on the continent. Here, the grassy, low-slung roofs of the ...

Regarding things to do in Dublin, you can’t skip out on the iconic Dublin Castle. Built on the site of a Viking settlement in the 13th century, it was once the heart of British rule in Ireland.

What was Dublin like in Viking times? Dublin was an important bustling port where Vikings came to trade. They got on well with the local people, and many cafes, shops and streets have names that ...