Of Saxons, a Viking and Normans: Colmán, Gerald and the Monastery of Mayo

Authors
Mhaonaigh, Ní Máire 

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the historical accounts of Viking raids in Ireland and Britain during the last years of the eighth century or the early years of the ninth. It compares the accounts of Bede and Alcuin of York and the historical relevance of the role of the Mayo monastery, Bishop Colmán, and Gerald of Mayo. The chapter provides background information on the lives of both Colmán and Gerald.

Date
2009-12-24
Keywords
History
Publisher
British Academy