The People of 1014

Meet the powerful protagonists of the Battle of Clontarf…

Gormlaith @1014retold Battle of Clontarf 1014 Twitter Retelling

Gormlaith

The consort of kings, mother of future rulers, and possibly the power behind the throne.

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Brian Boru @1014retold Battle of Clontarf 1014 Twitter Retelling

Brian Boru

The Emperor of Ireland, leader of the Dal Cais clan of Munster, and great warrior.

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Sitric Silkbeard @1014retold Battle of Clontarf 1014 Twitter Retelling

Sitric

King of Dublin, a Norse nobleman, and main architect of the rebellion against Brian Boru.

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Mael Sechnaill @1014retold Battle of Clontarf 1014 Twitter Retelling

Mael Sechnaill

Mael Sechnaill Mac Domhnall, former High King, now King of Tara, reluctant ally of Boru.

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Mael Morda @1014Retold Battle of Clontarf Twitter Retelling

Mael Morda

King of Leinster, Gormlaith’s brother, King Sitric’s uncle and main ally, Brian Boru’s foe.

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Murchad @1014retold Battle of Clontarf 1014 Twitter Retelling

Murchad

Dal Cais field commander, son and chosen heir of Brian Boru, and a skilled swordsman.

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Brodir @1014Retold Battle of Clontarf Twitter Retelling

Brodir

Feared Viking warrior and sorcerer, leader of the Isle of Man fighters against Brian Boru.

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Sigurd @1014retold Battle of Clontarf 1014 Twitter Retelling

Sigurd

Sigurd the Stout, Earl of Orkney Islands, powerful Norse leader and an ally of Sitric.

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Slaine @1014Retold Battle of Clontarf Twitter Retelling

Slaine

Daughter of Brian Boru, wife of King Sitric, caught between both sides of the conflict.

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Mael Muire @1014Retold Battle of Clontarf 1014 Twitter Retelling

Mael Muire

The wife of Mael Sechnaill, the daughter of Olaf Cuaran, and the sister of Sitric.

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Donnchad @1014retold Battle of Clontarf 1014 Twitter Retelling

Donnchad

The son of Brian Boru and Gormlaith, half brother of Sitric, senior Dal Cais leader.

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