Great Names in Irish History
A collection of fine cast figures
High King of Ireland - 940-1014
Boru was born into a Munster family in about 940 A.D. and grew up to be a brilliant warrior and tactition. In 968 he retook Cashel from the Danes and restored it as the seat of the Kings of Munster. On the death of his brother in 976 Boru became King of the province and by 984 had gained supremacy over the whole of the south of Ireland.
In 1002, after a series of battles with Malachy (who ruled the northern provinces from Tara), he gained control of the whole country and was crowned 'Ard Ri' or High King of Ireland. For the first time the country was united under one leadership and from this it prospered with many of the war damaged monasteries being repaired and extended.
However in 1014 the Danes staged a rebellion in Dublin. Boru met the rebel army on the shores of Clontarf only to be slain at the moment of victory. The battle ended Viking hopes of ruling the country and firmly established the supremacy of the Celtic High Kingship of Ireland.
Brian Boru has become a national hero who successfully united his own people and defeated the foreign invaders.
This range of 54mm pewter figures are mounted on wooden plinths with metal plaques that have the embossed name of the figure. Plinth colour and design may vary without notice.
The figures are painted by experienced Irish artists and were designed by internationally famous miniature designer Chris Tubb.
Antique Finish means that the figure is polished first then undercoated in a black paint and that is skillfully rubbed off the highlights and left in the creases and depths so the miniature is brought into strong contrast. This is an excellant alternative to fully painted versions of the miniature.
