Brian Boru lets it be known throughout his kingdom that he is still in charge and will not tolerate anyone who dares to try bring him down.

Game Changer

After Boru became the High King in 1002, a period of relative peace reigned in Ireland, and many of his soldiers settled back into normal life. This is the story of one of those soldiers, a Dalcassian, who has had enough of going to war and plots a way to avoid the Battle of Clontarf.

Don't Wanna Go to War

This song is based on an account of the battle recorded in the historic annals. Bródar, a Viking from the Isle of Man, and his fleet of ships tricked the forces of Boru by sailing out of sight the night before the battle, only to return under cover of darkness to set up camp on the Clontarf coastline

The Ruse

A traditional Irish tune with a new interpretation.

Brian Boru's March

Gormlaith was Brian Boru’s wife but she was also intimately connected with his enemies. She was, in fact, the mother of Sitriuc Silkenbeard, leader of the Dublin Vikings, and sister of Máelmórda, King of Leinster. This song explores Gormlaith’s relationship with Boru.

Gormlaith

An unknown survivor of the Battle gives a first-hand account of the bloody scene that unfolded before him on Friday 23rd 1014. The instrumental piece which follows, portrays the tide carrying the bodies of the fallen from both sides out to sea.

Hell At High Water

‘The Tolka Jig’ was composed by Kevin Donnellan one fine day, looking out over the Tolka estuary as it flowed along by Clontarf. He composed ‘Tom and Timmy’s in memory of both of his grandfathers.

The Tolka Jig / Tom and Timmy's

After the battle, the surviving Dalcassians, weak and weary, had a long and treacherous walk back to Kincora in Killaloe, Co. Clare.

Bring the Men Home

A chance encounter with the ghost of Brian Boru at Clontarf is 2014 inspired a man and his dog to write this song.

Walking With Brian Boru

This song invites listeners to think about their heritage; who they are, where they come from and whether they could be a distant relation of Brian Boru or a Viking.

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Think About Your Name

The Boroimhe Project presents, "Walking with Brian Boru", a unique album of songs and tunes to commemorate the 1000yr anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf

The Boroimhe Project is composed of a collection of musicians and singers from Dublin, Mayo and Limerick who came together through a shared love of music and history. Led by Paul Dolan, of East Wall, and Kevin Donnellan, from Mayo, they have drawn on their diverse musical influences to created a unique album of songs and tunes to commemorate the thousand year anniversary of Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf.

Album available to download from iTunes, Amazon music and Google play

The Boroimhe Project

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