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Clontarf (klŏntärf`), suburb of Dublin, Co. Dublin, E Republic of Ireland. It was the scene of a decisive defeat (1014) of the Danes by the Irish under Brian Boru Brian Boru or Brian Boroimhe (both: brī`ən, brēn; bər ..... Click the link for more information. , who himself was killed in the fighting. Clontarf Castle was built (1835) on the site of an ancient castle that belonged successively to the Knights Templars and the Knights Hospitalers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The first Catholic arrivals in the district had made the voyage out on three ships, the Clontarf, the William Miles and the Chrysolite, and most had strong associations with Nenagh, County Tipperary. Malachy's in Clontarf make up the Catholic Area Parishes' leaders. In the year 1014, Brian Boru led a successful attack against foreign invaders in the Battle of Clontarf. |
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