First Viking raids on Ireland at Lambay Island off the coast of Dublin.
c. 800
Creation of the Book of Kells.
922 Vikings establish a settlement at the mouth of the River Shannon (city of Limerick).
500 561
Exile of St Colmcille to Iona in Scotland.
600 622
First year of the Muslim Calendar.
700 800
c. 750 Golden Age of Irish art: creation of the Tara Brooch, Ardagh Chalice, Derrynaflan Chalice.
841 Vikings establish a settlement at the mouth of the River Liffey (city of Dublin).
1014
Battle of Clontarf where Brian Boru is victorious but is killed at the end of the battle.
1124
The round tower in Clonmacnoise, County Offaly, is constructed.
900 1000 1100 1030
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin is founded.
1066
Battle of Hastings and the victory of the Normans in England.
1200
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The tallest round tower in Ireland is 34.5 metres tall and is in Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway.
CONSIDER THIS When you have completed this chapter, discuss these questions with your partner, in small groups or with your class.
1. What was Celtic society like for women at the time Christianity arrived in Ireland? 2. Where and how did people live in Ireland at this time? 3. How did Christianity spread from Europe to Ireland? 4. Who were the key people behind the spread of Christianity in Ireland? 5. What were the lasting influences and contributions that Christianity made to Ireland? 6. Do religion and Christianity still have an influence in Ireland?
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