... tended to drift, often bloodily, towards forming coherent political entities, Ireland remained divided. For one fleeting moment the tribes were united under the High King Brian Boru in the 9th Century but this only lasted until his death. This lack of unity has often been seen as the Celt's undoing. However, ... West Meath. By the close of the 10th Century despite this domination, the Vikings had accepted Christianity and a new native threat presented itself to them. Brian Boru had become High King of Munster and controlled the southern half of Ireland. He proved himself to be an astute t...

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