This presentation will explore the early historical records of Viking Dublin to show how the settlement was perceived by Irish writers and to show how the Dubliners quickly became embedded in the political fabric of Irish life. We will explore emnities and alliances, showing how the early years of Viking settlement faced many uncertainties - partly as a result of divisions between Viking groups as much as their warfare with the Irish. The talk will demonstrate how political strategy was key to securing the long term success of Dublin in the volatile world of the ninth and tenth centuries.

This talk will be presented by Prof Clare Downham, Professor of Medieval History Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool.

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This event will take place in the Ceramics Room, first floor, of the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and is not wheelchair accessible. Suitable for adults. Tickets for this event are free, and can be booked on Eventbrite. We do ask that if you can no longer attend to promptly cancel your place to allow others to book and attend. Please see museum.ie for more details or email educationarch@museum.ie

This talk is part of a series of events marking the excavations at Wood Quay. If you would to see the full list of events taking place, please click on the link here.