From An Illustrated History of Ireland by Margaret Anne Cusack
Rath at Leighlin, Carlow The Battle of Dundalk—The Danes
supposed to be Christianized—Brian Boroimhé and his Brother
Mahoun—The Dalcassians fight the Danes—Mahoun is
assassinated—Brian revenges his Brother's Murder—Malachy's
Exploits against the Danes—Malachy and Brian form a Treaty and
fight the Danes—Malachy wins "the Collar of Gold"—Brian's "Happy
Family" at Kincora—He usurps the Supreme Power, and becomes
Monarch of Ireland—Remote Causes of the Battle of
Clontarf—Gormflaith is "grim" with Brian—Blockade of Dublin—The
Danes prepare for a Pierce Conflict—Brian prepares also—The
Battle of Clontarf—Disposition of the Forces—Brian's
Death—Defeat of the Danes. ANY of the sea-coast towns were now
in possession of the Danes. They had founded Limerick, and,
indeed, Wexford and Waterford almost owe them the debt of
parentage. Obviously, the ports were their grand securities—a
ready refuge if driven by native valour to embark in their
fleets; convenient