ABOVE: The Haakonson Viking Group marching in the Town Parade in Killyleagh The MVA has a strong and long standing association with the Haakonson Viking Group from Bergen in Norway. The Norwegians regularly attend the Magnus Barelegs Festival, taking part in both the re-enactment and the boat races. A party of twelve members of the MVA have also visited Bergen on a four-day cultural exchange. A little closer to home the MVA also has an…Vikings
ABOVE: The Haakonson Viking Group marching in the Town Parade in Killyleagh The MVA has a strong and long standing association with the Haakonson Viking Group from Bergen in Norway. The Norwegians regularly attend the Magnus Barelegs Festival, taking part in both the re-enactment and the boat races. A party of twelve members of the MVA have also visited Bergen on a four-day cultural exchange. A little closer to home the MVA also has an…
The first of the Magnus Viking Association's television roles was in Channel 4's "The Worst Jobs In History", hosted by Tony Robinson. This involved illustrating how much stamina was needed to row a Viking long-ship and the less than pleasant details of how they transported ships over land, known as "portage". All aspects were demonstrated by Tony Robinson who was assisted by MVA members. Watch Tony Robinson with the MVA members in the 2 videos…Read More
The PEACE III Viking Day at Saul The MVA entertained and educated a number of Community groups from around Down District, North Down and the Ards on the theme of Viking life, as part of the "PEACE III" Community History Project. The visitors enjoyed a tour of the Dark Age village where they witnessed the skill of a weaver, spinner and herbalist, as well as taking part in some archery and weapons training. 'The Young…Read More
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Blood of the Norse: Chapter 6 - The Magnus Viking Association Education Programme For Schools
Our education programme for schools introduces the students to Viking family life by re-enacting the family unit, in the form of husband, wife, slave girl, trader and Viking warrior. The programme is very interactive. Our first education days were held immediately prior to the 2004 Magnus Barelegs festival. Since then thousands of school children have enjoyed this living history programme, as referenced by the lively and entertaining letters of thanks that we have received from…Read More
Day Two of the Magnus Barelegs Festival consists of international charity boat races which are held in Killyleagh Harbour. Competing teams come from across Europe to fight for the honour of becoming the champions and holding the perpetual trophy for the following year. Our participation in other Viking long-ship races have included, the Yorvic Viking Festival in York, England and a number of festivals in the Republic of Ireland. Watch the video below which shows…Read More
The festival has developed over the past ten years into the most successful and longest running period festival in Ireland. It is a joint project hosted by the Killyleagh Social Partnership in conjunction with the Magnus Viking Association. Re-enactors travel from all over Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe to take part. The event takes place over two days. The first day involves Viking living history and re-enactment. The theme of the festival revolves around…Read More
This map shows various Viking settlements and activities within Co.Down over a number of years Viking Activity Timeline: 824 - Vikings sack Bangor Abbey. They destroy the wooden church and in an act of sacrilege they shake the relics of St.Colmgall from their shrine. Also Movilla Abbey is raided and burnt. 825 - Vikings travel up the Quoile and plunder the monastery at Dunlethglaise (Downpatrick). They are defeated in their first major…Read More
What does it mean to be a member of the Magnus Viking Association? If you would like to be involved, here are some of the activities to be enjoyed: - Learn battle tactics and make authentic Viking weapons. - Help build and maintain Viking longships and long-houses, using Dark Age skills and materials. - Learn wood-working skills, creating your own decorative carvings to adorn ships and long-houses. - Try your hand at making your own…Read More
The Magnus Viking Association (MVA) was founded in 2003. Local enthusiasts held a meeting in the Down County Museum following the 2002 Magnus Barelegs Festival. They drew their name from King Magnus Barelegs of Norway, who is buried outside Downpatrick, near to the Downpatrick Railway Museum. Their aim was to promote the Viking life and heritage in Strangford Lough and Down District, by working with bodies such as Down District Council (DDC) and also to…Read More
New Book celebrates the ongoing success of the Magnus Viking Association in Down District and looks forward to the future of the Delamont festival. The Magnus Viking Association is one of the district’s major success stories. Manned by enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers, the group has been the driving force behind the district’s hugely successful international Viking festival which continues to go from strength to strength. The local volunteers have reached a number of milestones since…
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