Battle of Sulcoit

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The Battle of Sulcoit was a pivotal 10th-century clash in Ireland in which the Dál gCais, led by Brian Boru, decisively defeated Norse forces, helping to end Viking dominance in the region.

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Battle of Sulcoit canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle
historical event
aftermath plundering of Norse wealth and strongholds
sack of Norse settlement at Limerick
associatedWith Kingdom of Munster
Kingdom of Thomond
belligerentSide Irish forces of Munster
Norse settlers of Limerick
chronology before Brian Boru became High King of Ireland
combatant Dál gCais
Norse of Limerick
linked to: Vikings of Limerick

Vikings
commander Brian Boru
Ivar of Limerick
conflict Irish–Norse wars
country Ireland
date 10th century
era Viking Age
historicalPeriod High Middle Ages in Ireland
involvedEthnicGroup Gaels
Norse-Gaels
languageOfPrimarySources Old Irish
locatedIn Ireland
Munster
militaryTactic surprise attack by Dál gCais
notableFigure Brian Boru
opponentOf Norse Kingdom of Limerick
outcome enhanced political power of Brian Boru
weakening of Norse influence in Munster
partOf Viking Age in Ireland
linked to: Viking Age
place near Sulcoit, County Tipperary
predecessorEvent Norse raids and domination in Limerick region
region southern Ireland
relatedEvent Battle of Clontarf
result collapse of Viking power in Limerick region
decisive Dál gCais victory
defeat of Norse forces of Limerick
significance helped end Viking dominance in parts of Munster
marked rise of Brian Boru
strengthened Dál gCais control in Munster
source medieval Irish annals
typeOfWarfare medieval land battle
year c. 968

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Dál gCais associatedBattle Battle of Sulcoit
Dál gCais notableEvent Battle of Sulcoit
subject linked to: Dál gCais dynasty
Kingdom of Munster notableBattle Battle of Sulcoit