They emerged in the Viking Age, when Vikings who settled in Ireland and in Scotland became Gaelicised and intermarried with Gaels. The Norse–Gaels dominated much of the Irish Sea and …

Dec 11, 2017 · Although the territories the Vikings took were not very large and thus did not have a huge geographical impact on Ireland, the Vikings did end up significantly influencing Ireland in a political, …

Mar 16, 2024 · From establishing trade routes to constructing the most famous cathedral, these facts about the Vikings in Ireland you probably don’t know.

From early raids to the formation of the first towns, Ireland changed profoundly during the the Viking Age. Although the Treasury includes a number of Viking Age objects, the Viking Ireland exhibition …

The history of the Vikings in Ireland spans over 200 years and although it can be considered short-lived, they did make important contributions to the Irish way of life. The first group of Vikings to invade …

Feb 11, 2025 · For centuries, the Irish landscape bore the scars of Norse ambition, and their influence is still felt today in the names, traditions, and even the bloodlines of the Irish people. This is the untold …

Between 795 CE and the middle of the 10th century, Scandinavian traders and travelers from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden settled in, and developed, important Irish towns. Historians distinguish two …

Oct 25, 2025 · Between 795 and 1171, the Vikings in Ireland left an important legacy in bringing this isolated Christian society into the wider world. Arriving as raiders in the late 8th century, Vikings from …

Discover how the Vikings shaped Ireland’s cities, culture, and identity in this five-part series exploring their lasting legacy and influence.

The history of Ireland 795–1169 covers the period in the history of Ireland from the first Viking raid to the Norman invasion. The first two centuries of this period are characterised by Viking raids and the …