Question

After a battle in this city, Ulf the Quarrelsome traveled to a nearby island, cut his brother’s killer's stomach open, then wrapped him around a tree until all his innards came out. This city, whose name translates as “black pool,” (15[3])was the site of sea (15[1])battles between “dark foreigners” and “fair foreigners.” (15[1])The Njals Saga blames Gormlaith for inciting a battle in this city, which had been ruled by a man who was probably Ragnar Lodbrok’s son Ivar the Boneless. A battle in this city saw the defeat of its ruler (*) Sitric Silkbeard. This city’s Viking rule ended after the Battle of Clontarf, at which Brian Boru’s forces defeated those including the King of Leinster. This was the largest city in a country ruled by High Kings. For 10 points, name this city, the largest city in Viking Ireland. ■END■

ANSWER: Dublin
<Emmett Laurie, European History>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Daoud JacksonBroken Hearts3HK1MM3915
Claire JonesScottish, Irish, Both or NeitherFoucault's Penndulum3915
Ben Russell JonesFour Neg Omelette10 Negs that Shook the Quiz3915
Abigail TanTabearnacleYes, Moderator4415
Joe TerreyEdinburghBetrayed by Rita Izzatdust5115

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