The Vikings are back at Slane Castle!
One of the most famous heroines of Irish literature, whose story was turned into numerous plays in the Irish Revival of the turn of the 20th century. Deirdriu – sometimes called ‘the Irish Helen of Troy’ – is a heroine of great vividness
HEMA event featuring weekend filled with workshops and tournaments set in Trabolgan Holiday Village, County Cork, Ireland!
29/04/2022 Dr Rebecca Boyd ‘The best seat in the house? Being at home in Viking-Age Waterford.’
In conjunction with the exhibition Valhalla, join us for a fun-filled family day of Viking mania. Suitable for families!
The first Slane Castle Viking Festival will be held on May 21st and 22nd and promises to be a fantastic weekend for all the family.
Make sure to save the date and look out for full festival details, which will be launched later this month online at visitardsandnorthdown.com and visitmournemountains.co.uk Embrace your inner Viking and join the invasion this March!
The remains of an illuminated manuscript from the early medieval period, along with its leather cover, were discovered by chance during turf-cutting operations. The find made international headlines and today represents one of the National Museum of Ireland’s top ten treasures.
Ragnar Lothbrok was a legendary warrior who left a legacy among the Vikings like none other. Today's popular TV Show may have popularized Ragnar's story but the real facts are not very well known. Discover the truth behind this Viking Warrior and the rich history of the Vikings