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Battle of Clontarf
The Battle of Clontarf took place on Good Friday in 1014 (April 23) between the forces of Brian Boru and the forces led by the King of Leinster, Máelmorda mac Murchada: composed mainly of his own men, Viking mercenaries from Dublin and the Orkney Islands led by his cousin Sigtrygg, as well as the one rebellious king from the province of Ulster. It ended in a rout of the Máelmorda's forces, along with the death of Brian; who was killed by a few Norsemen who were fleeing the battle and stumbled upon his tent.
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