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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instanceOf battle
historical event
aftermath plundering of Norse wealth and strongholds
sack of Norse settlement at Limerick
associatedWith Kingdom of Munster NERFINISHED
Kingdom of Thomond NERFINISHED
belligerentSide Irish forces of Munster
Norse settlers of Limerick
chronology before Brian Boru became High King of Ireland
combatant Dál gCais NERFINISHED
Norse of Limerick NERFINISHED
Vikings NERFINISHED
commander Brian Boru NERFINISHED
Ivar of Limerick NERFINISHED
conflict Irish–Norse wars NERFINISHED
country Ireland NERFINISHED
date 10th century
era Viking Age NERFINISHED
historicalPeriod High Middle Ages in Ireland
involvedEthnicGroup Gaels NERFINISHED
Norse-Gaels NERFINISHED
languageOfPrimarySources Old Irish
locatedIn Ireland NERFINISHED
Munster NERFINISHED
militaryTactic surprise attack by Dál gCais
notableFigure Brian Boru NERFINISHED
opponentOf Norse Kingdom of Limerick NERFINISHED
outcome enhanced political power of Brian Boru
weakening of Norse influence in Munster
partOf Viking Age in Ireland NERFINISHED
place near Sulcoit, County Tipperary
predecessorEvent Norse raids and domination in Limerick region
region southern Ireland
relatedEvent Battle of Clontarf NERFINISHED
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