While looking for something else I came across this. In it the author proposes Irish warriors took part in the Pictish defeat of the Northumbrians at the battle of Dún Nechtain. It is an interesting theory.
https://www.historyireland.com/when-saxon-strangers-first-came-to-ireland-the-raid-on-brega-ad-684/
Fabulously interesting and thanks Stephen for finding it.irish warriors will add colour to refighting this on the wargames table
My very thought Dave. I've ordered some from Donnington.
It might well be right too. Charles-Edwards sees Flann Fina Mac Osui arriving with Irish troops when he inherited the Northumbrian throne.
I'm always interested to see how Iona involves itself in the politics of the time.
Luckily I already have tons of Irish warriors for this ;D