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Battle of Sulcoit

967 · 10th century

The Battle of Sulcoit was fought in 967 near the town of Tipperary in Munster, Ireland. The Dál gCais under Mathgamain mac Cennétig and his brother Brian Boru defeated the Norse of Limerick under Ivar and their Irish allies, then sacked Limerick. The victory helped make Mathgamain king of Munster and began the rise of the Dál gCais.

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Kingdom of Limerick

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