Vikings
The Vikings raided western Europe in the 9th and 10th centuries, and Irish monasteries were often targets. But by 1000 AD the Vikings had founded towns and intermarried with the Irish; they had adopted Christianity and were minting the first Irish coins.
An exceptional hoard from Co Armagh contains Church metalwork which was broken up in Viking hands.
Image caption: Viking Hoard
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