Danes say sorry for 9th century Viking invasion

The Danish government today expressed its regret over the Viking invasion of Ireland more than 1,000 years ago.

Danes say sorry for 9th century Viking invasion

The Danish government today expressed its regret over the Viking invasion of Ireland more than 1,000 years ago.

The belated near apology came as thousands gathered to watch a replica Norse warrior ship pull into Dublin’s Docklands after an epic voyage across the North Sea.

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