Penthouse in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

The Battle of Clontarf

— Le Pole Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

1. The Battle of Clontarf Marker

Inscription.
Once the Vikings established themselves in Dublin around 841, the city evolved into a major trading hub with links to mainland Britain and beyond. Over time the first Viking settlers developed their own identity by mingling with the native Irish, what historians now call Hiberno-Norse.

By 1014, conflict erupted when Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, faced Sitric Silkbeard, King of Dublin, in the Battle of Clontarf. Despite family ties, Sitric’s mother was once married to Brian, the battle was fought for control of Dublin’s strategic port.

Download the app and tap ‘Character’ at Point 7 to hear Viking warrior Ivar tell us more about the battle itself.

More information and guides are available at the reception of the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin.

Erected by Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1014 CE.

Location. 53° 20.509′ N, 6° 16.082′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Penthouse. It is on Ship Street Great south of Ship

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Street Little, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Ship Street Great, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Entrance to S. Michael's le Pole Church Yard (a few steps from this marker); Dubhlinn & The Poddle (a few steps from this marker); Le Pole Square (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Michael Le Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Metropolitan Police (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Pole Sq. (within shouting distance of this marker); Dublin’s Italian Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanna Sheehy Skeffington (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Le Pole Trail. (Submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. The Battle of Clontarf in Irish history and legend (History Ireland).

The Battle of Clontarf is a key event in the history of the Vikings in
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

2. The Battle of Clontarf Marker
The marker is located on the eastern entrance of the plaza of the Radisson Blu Hotel.
Ireland, as well as the final chapter in the dramatic career of Brian Boru.

(Submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.