Vikings invade


In the late 8th and into the 9th century Vikings were making raids into Ireland and establishing settlements. Limerick and Dublin have Viking (Norse) origins. Eventually the Irish just assimilated them into their culture and society. In fact some became more Irish than the Irish themselves.
The horns on the helmet motif is a myth.

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Anonymous said…
This photo shows how much more Norwegian than Irish I really am. I guess seeing the Viking ship sent me over the edge...

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