A costumed Viking warrior lies prone during the battle re-enactment at the Battle of Clontarf Festival in Raheny, Dublin
Image from the battle re-enactment at the Battle of Clontarf Festival in Saint Anne's Park, Raheny, Dublin, Ireland to mark the battle's 1000th anniversary. The famous Irish battle involved Irish High King Battle Boru and was fought between Irish and Viking warriors. The re-enactment is staged as part of a series of cultural and historical events across Ireland to commemorate the life of Brian Boru and the anniversary of the battle. Historical re-enactors came from countries such as England, Wales, Denmark, Germany, and Australia.
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Location: Saint Anne's Park, Raheny, Dublin, Ireland
Photo credit: © Brendan Donnelly / Alamy / Afripics
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