Syne Thorkill's time!

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  • syne: since
  • Thorkil: a Scandinavian chieftain who held sway in Ireland from about 832 to 845. He was the first Viking raider to attempt to establish a lasting kingdom in Ireland, but was defeated and killed by Malachy I., then King of Meath.