Annala Rioghachta Eireann : Annals of the kingdom of Ireland

Each story keeps the passage it was read from. Open one to read the passage as the book has it, and, where the companion has written its own telling, that too.

1. Survivors of Dublin's destruction flee to Deilginis

   Dalkey Island · townland · Dublin · 942

   Following the destruction of Dublin, a small number of survivors fled in a few ships and reached Deilginis, now Dalkey Island, where the Danes had a fortress.

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   heir apparent to the sovereignty of Ireland; Braen, son of Maelmordha, King of Leinster; Ceallach, son of Faelan, heir of Leinster. The destruction brought upon it was this, i. e. its houses, divisions, ships, and all other structures, were burned ; its women, boys, and plebeians, were carried into bondage. It was totally destroyed, from four to one man, by killing and drowning, burning and capturing, excepting a small number who fled in a few ships, and reached Deilginis’.. Of which was said :

   Nine hundred years of lasting harmony, Four times ten and two, is seen,

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2. The Battle of Ath-Seanaith between Leath-Chuinn and Leinster

   Ballyshannon · townland · Kildare · 733

   Aedh Allan, King of Ireland, assembled the forces of Leath-Chuinn and marched into Leinster, meeting the Leinstermen in a fierce battle at Ath-Seanaith. Many Leinster kings and chieftains were slain, including Aedh son of Colgan and Bran Beg son of Murchadh, resulting in the near extermination of the Leinster forces.

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   Aedh Allan, King of Ireland, assembled [the forces of] Leath-Chuinn, to proceed into Leinster; and he arrived at Ath-Seanaith. The Leinstermen collected the [greatest] number they were able, to defend his right against him. A fierce battle was fought between them. The king, Aedh Allan himself, went into the battle, and the chieftains of the North along with him. The chieftains of Leinster came with their kings into the battle ; and bloodily and heroically was the battle fought between them both. Heroes were slaughtered, and bodies were mutilated. Aedh Allan, and Aedh, son of Colgan, King of Leinster, met each other [in single combat]; and Aedh, son of Colgan, was slain by Aedh Allan. The Leinstermen were killed, slaughtered, cut off, and dreadfully exterminated, in this battle, so that there escaped of them but a small remnant, and a few fugitives. The following were the leaders and chieftains of the Leinstermen who fell, namely : Aedh, son of Colgan, King of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh ; Bran Beg, son of Murchadh, the second king who was over the Leinstermen; Fearghus, son of Maenach, and Dubhdacrich, two lords of Fotharta’; ihe son of Ua Ceallaigh ; the son of Trian; Fiangalach Ua Maeleaithgin ; Conall Ua Aithechdai; the four sons of Flann Ua Conghaile ; Eladhach Ua- Maeluidhir’; and many others, whom it would be tedious to enumerate. The [people of] Leath-Chuinn were joyous after this victory, for they had wreaked

   kings, heads of the two Armies, did so roughly a>proach one another, as King Hugh Allan, hing of Ireland, and Hugh Mac Colgan, King o: Lynster, whereof the one was sore hurt, and lived after; the other, by a deadly blow, lost hs head from the shoulders. The O’Neales, with their King, behaved themselves so valliintly in the pursuit of their enemies, and killed them so fast in such manner, as they mide great heapes in the fields of their carcassess, so as none or very few of the Lynstermen escaped to bring tyding to their friends home. In this battle the two joynt Kings of Lynster, Hugh Mac Colgan, and Bran Beag M:c Murchowe; Fergus Mac Moynay, and Dowdachrich, the two Lords of Foharte; Mac ; O'Kelly; Mac Treyn; Fiangalagh O’Moyleaighten; the four sons of Flann O’Conoyly; Eala-

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3. Victory of Ugaire over the foreigners at Derge-Mogorog

   near Delgany · town · Wicklow · 1021

   Ugaire, son of Dunlaing, King of Leinster, gained a victory over Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, and the foreigners of Ath-cliath at Derge-Mogorog in Ui-Briuin-Cualann, making a dreadful slaughter of the foreigners.

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   plundering. A victory was gained by Ugaire, son of Dunlaing, King of Leinster, over Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, and the foreigners of ‘Ath-cliath, at Derge- Mogorog® in Ui-Briuin-Cualann, where he made a dreadful slaughter of the Cucaille, son of Dubhlaech, lord of Feara-Tulach, died. Cucaille, The son of Cuceanann’, lord

   foreigners. son of Marcan, was slain by the Sil-Anmchadha. of Ui-Diarmada, was slain by the Ui-Gadhra’.

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   As the companion tells it

   As you pass through Delgany in Wicklow, you are near where a battle was fought in 1021. Ugaire, son of Dunlaing, King of Leinster, won a victory over Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, and the foreigners of Ath-cliath at Derge-Mogorog in Ui-Briuin-Cualann. The annals say he made a dreadful slaughter of the foreigners there.

4. Victory over foreigners of Limerick by Mac Carthaigh

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1171

   The son of Cormac Mac Carthaigh won a victory over the foreigners of Luimneach, killing a great number including named leaders, and burned the market and half the fortress to its centre.

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   of Monaigh* at Dun [Downpatrick], after having perpetrated many evil deeds. A predatory incursion was made upon the Saithni by Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, with the men of Breifne. They slew numbers of persons, and carried off many cows. Another predatory incursion was made by Tighearnan into South Breagha ; and he slew Gillan-Enain Mac Lughadha, i. e. chief of Cuircne, and Mac Gillaseachlainn, chief of South Breagha. Ua Lamhdhuibh was slain by the men of Meath on this occasion. Domhnall Breaghach, lord of Meath, delivered hostages to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc. Seven predatory incursions were made by the Ui-Maine into Ormond, from Palm-Sunday till Low-Sunday. Daimhliag-Chianain [Duleek] was plundered by the knights of Milo Cogan ; and some of them were slain on the following day by the foreigners [i. e. Danes] of Ath-cliath, in revenge of Cianan. The battle of Ath-cliath was fought between Milo Cogan and Asgall, [who was for] some time before king of the foreigners [Danes] of Ireland. Many were slaughtered on both sides of the Saxon knights and the foreigners [Danes] of Ath-cliath. Asgall’, son of Ragh- _nall, fell therein, as did Eoan, a Dane from the Insi-hOre [Orkney Islands], and many others besides them. An army was led by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, Tighearnan Ua Ruaire, and Murchadh Ua Cearbhaill, to Ath-cliath, to lay siege to the Earl, i. e. Strongbow, and Milo Cogan. There were conflicts and skirmishes between them for the space of a fortnight. O’Conchobhair afterwards went against the Leinstermen, with the cavalry of the men of Breifne and Airghialla, to cut down and burn the corn of the Saxons. The Earl and Milo Cogan afterwards entered the camp of Leath-Chuinn, and slew many of their commonalty, and carried off their provisions’, armour, and horses. A victory was gained by the son of Cormac Mac Carthaigh over the foreigners of Luimneach. A great number of them was slain by him, and, among the rest, Foirne, son of Gillacainnigh, and Torchar, son of Treni; and he burned the market and half the fortress to its centre. An army was led by Tighearnan Ua Ruairc*

   corn, meal, and pork, as was sufficient to vic-

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   As the companion tells it

   You are passing through Limerick. In 1171, the son of Cormac Mac Carthaigh won a victory over the foreigners of Luimneach. He slew a great number of them, and among the dead were Foirne, son of Gillacainnigh, and Torchar, son of Treni. He burned the market and half the fortress, down to its centre.

5. Battle gained by Niall Caille and Murchadh over foreigners at Derry

   Derry · street · Tipperary · 832

   A battle was gained by Niall Caille and Murchadh over the foreigners at Doire-Chalgaigh (Derry), where a slaughter was made of them.

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   Irghalach, Abbot of Saighir, died. A battle was gained by Niall Caille and Murchadh over the foreigners, at Doire-Chalgaigh”, where a slaughter was made of them. The plundering of Cluain-Dolcain by the foreigners. A great number of the family of Cluain-mic-Nois were slain by Feidhlimidh, son of Crumhthan, King of Caiseal ; and all their termon’ was burned by him, to the door of the church. In like manner [did he treat] the family of Dearmhach, also to the door of its church. Diarmaid, son of Tomaltach, King of Connaught, died. Cobhthach, son of Maelduin, lord of West Munster, was slain. The plundering of Loch-Bricrenn’, against Conghalach, son of Eochaidh, [by the foreigners];

   as Awuslir, Fatha, Turgesius, Imer, Dowgean, Imer of Limbrick, Swanchean, Griffin, Arlat, Fyn Crossagh, Albard Roe, Torbert Duff, Fox Wasbagg, Gotma, Algot, Turkill, Trevan, Cossar, Crovantyne, Boyvan, Beisson, the Red Daughter, Turmyn mac Keile, Baron Robert, Mylan, Walter English, Goslyn, Talamore, Brught, Awley, King of Deanmark, and king of the land in Ireland called Fingall; Ossill and the sons of Imer ; Ranell O Himer; Ottar Earle, and Ottarduffe Earle.”

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6. Battle of Ath-Fhirdiaidh

   Ardee · townland · Louth · 1159

   A great battle was fought at Ath-Fhirdiaidh between the forces of Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn and the Connaughtmen, Conmhaicne and Ui-Briuin, resulting in a heavy defeat with many chiefs slain including Gillachrist son of Tadhg Ua Maelruanaidh, lord of Magh-Luirg.

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   Ua Conchobhair, royal heir of Connaught, was wounded, and he died of his wounds at the end of a week. A great army was after this led by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair with the Connaughtmen, and a battalion of Thomond, and Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, with the men of Breifne, into Meath, until they reached Loch Semhdhighe. They afterwards proceeded from thence to Ath-Fhirdiaidh fin the plain of the Oirghialla]. Another army was. led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, with the chiefs of Cinel-Conaill and Cinel-Eoghain, and of the ‘north in general, to Ath-Fhirdiadh also, to relieve the Oirghialla. A battle was there fought between them, in which the Connaughtmen, the Conmhaieni, and Ui-Briuin, amounting in all to six large battalions, were defeated, and the” other two battalions were dreadfully slaughtered ; and among the rest Gillachrist, son of Tadhg Ua Maelruanaidh, lord of Magh-Luirg; Muircheartach Mac Taidhg ; Muireadhach Ua Mannachain, lord of Ui-Briuin-na-Sinna; Branan Mac Branain, chief of Corca-Achlach ; Ceithearnach Ua Follamhain, chief of Clann-Uadach ; Aedh, son of Mac Uallachain, chief of Muintir-Chinaetha ; Gealbhuidhe Ua Seachnasaigh*; Donnchadh, son of Aedh, son of Ruaidhri; Diarmaid Ua Conceanainn; Athius, son of Mac Cnaimhin’; the two sons of Conchobhar Ua Conchobhair; Murchadh, the son of Domhnall Ua Flaithbheartaigh ; and many others of the nobility and commonalty along with them. These were the chieftains there slain of the Ui-Briuin': Mac-na-haidhche Ua Cearnachain; Cumara Ua Cumrain; Gilla-naynaemh Ua Galain, chief of Clann-Dunghalaigh; Annadh, son of Noenneanaigh Ua Cearbhaill, and his brother; the son of Cufraich Ua Loingsigh, .chief of Cinel-Bacat; Macraith Ua Tormadain, and Macraith Ua Cuagain, two chiefs of Cinel-Duachain*; the son of Mac-Finnbhairr Ua Gearadhain, and many others besides them. Also a great number of the Munstermen, with the son of Gillachiarain Ua Ceinneidigh. Muircheartach devastated Tir-Briuin and plundered Muintir-Geradhain*. He gave Tir-Beccon’, Tir-Fhiachach’, Cailli-Follambain*, Sodhair’, and Finntain”, which were his own lands, to the men of Meath. And after this the - Cinel-Conaill and Cinel-Eoghain, and Muircheartach, returned to their houses

   4 Tir-Fhiachach.—See note *, under 507, p.166, | Sodhair.—This is probably at present a pa-

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7. Battle of Magh Rath at Moira

   near Moira · town · Down · 635–636

   Domhnall, son of Aedh, and the sons of Aedh Slaine won the battle of Magh Rath against Congal Claen, King of Ulidia, who was slain along with the Ulidians and foreigners. The site is identified as Moira in county Down.

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   Ceoha, ] pia macanb’ Cleoha Slame pon Congal Claon, mac Scanolam, pf Ulad, ou icconchaip Congal, Ulaid, 7 Allmannars an aon pip. Catch Saelcine mia cConall cCaol, mac Maoilcoba, pon Cenel n€oghain.

   Qoip Core, pé cé0 tmocha a cing. Cn vana bliadain vécc 00 Oomnall. Qilill, mac Coda Réin, Congal, mac Ounchaoha, décc. Ouinpeach, bin Oomnanll, mic Cloda, pi Eneamn, véce.

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8. Burning of chiefs at Dun-Ceithirn

   near Dunboe · parish · Derry · 679

   Dunghal, son of Scannal, chief of the Cruithni, and Ceannfaeladh, son of Suibhne, chief of Cianachta-Glinne-Geimhin, were burned by Maelduin, son of Maelfithrigh, at Dun-Ceithirn, now identified as the Giant's Sconce.

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   The Age of Christ, 679. The sixth year of Finshneachta. St.Ciar’, virgin, daughter of Duibhrea, died on the 5th of January. Dunghal, son of Scannal, chief of the Cruithni, and Ceannfaeladh, son of Suibhne, chief of Cianachta- Glinne-Geimhin, were burned by Maelduin, son of Maelfithrigh,at Dun-Ceithirn*. Conall, son of Dunchadh, was slain at Ceann-tire’. meadhach, and Conaing, son of Conghal, were slain.

   The Age of Christ, 680. The seventh year of Finachta. Suibhne, son of Maelumha, successor of Bairre of Corcach* [St. Barry, of Cork], died. Ceannfaeladh’, son of Colgan, King of Connaught, was slain after the house in which

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9. Burning of Imleach-Ibhair

   Emly · town · Tipperary · 1058

   Imleach-Ibhair was totally burned, including its Daimhliag (stone church) and Cloictheach (round tower). This occurred amid wider conflict in the region.

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   The Age of Christ, 1058. Colman Ua h-Aireachtaigh, successor of Comhghall of Beannchair ; Maelfinnen Ua Guaire’, anchorite of Daimhinis; and Maelisa Ua Flainnchua, a learned senior of Imleach-Ibhair, died. Imleach- Ibhair was totally burned, both Daimhliag’ and Cloictheach*. After the burning of Luimneach, the battle of Sliabh-Crot’ was gained by Diarmaid Mac Maelna-mbo over Donnchadh, son of Brian, wherein fell Cairbre Ua Lighda’, airchinneach of Imleach-Ibhair ; Righbhardan*, son of Cucoirne, lord of Eile; and a great number of others besides them. Gallbrat Ua Cearbhaill’, royal heir of Teamhair, was slain by Conchobhar Ua Maeleachlainn, by treachery. The sword of Carlus® and many other precious things were obtained by the son of Mael-na-mbo for him, for he was the security for him. Ceallach, son of Muireagan, lord of Ui-Mic-Uais-Breagh, died. Scrin-Choluim-Chille was plundered by the men of Teathbha ; and the men of Meath made a slaughter of the men of Teathbha and Cairbre, in revenge thereof.

   The Age of Christ, 1059. Ua Lorcain, Abbot of Cill-achaidh, died. Domhnall Deiseach, wise man and anchorite, died. Domhnall, son of Eodhas,

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10. Burning of stone church at Cork with nine score people inside

    Cork · city · Cork · 1089

    Cork, along with Imleach Iubhair, Ard Sratha and Kildare, were burned, and Cork was burned by the men of Munster with nine score people burned within its stone church (daimhliag).

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    cis(fna Oppagse, vo manbad vo macaw’ mic Spain Spic. GHrollacamonig Ua Plaitpil, cig(pna Oealbna bfena, v0 mapbad la a bpatain Aed, mac Coclam Uf Phlacpilfo. Coblach php Muman 1.1m Muincencac Ua mba, vo tiactain fon Sionaimn, 7 pon Loc Rib co po aipecy fc cealla an loca, «1. Imp Clotpann, Imp b6 pimne, Imp Ainggmn 4 Cluam GEamain, co po otnad Qhoinceach, 7 Rechpat iappm oan a neip la Rucndpi Ua Concobanp, la pig Connacht. CTCangaccappom anuar iapam co Cluam,7 po paomead opna puar ma ppnicemngs co he Cuam, ba hannpide bao: Ua Maoilfchlainn 1. Oormnalt mac Plomn, pi Cfmpach in enlaime pon a cep, 50 pRansaibyle oF a long 4 a nftan a5 Ua Maoleachlamn annpin,7 00 deocaccap Péipin pon a Comaipce, 7 po hiodnaict: 1omlan iace 1anam co plona Muman. Ruarwpi Ua Concobain 7 Oomnall Ua Maolpfchlamn vo dol Wongaib 7 mlépab co po momple Muma co Cluain caom Mooviomog Cond ap mueachcam fponaspac mfol ninoile m ainfcc pin la caob bnaice: vo tabaine leo. Cylch mon la Oomnall Ua Maorleachlainn, la pig Tflmpach, co poce loban cind tnacca 50 po ainsi plona Pfpnmaigse, Conalle, Musvdopna, 7 Ui MEit, 7 50 po loipe Conaille ule. lpeall cranam vo chhoach an dilp1 vo Conbmac Mac Cuinn na mboér 6 Ua Plartén, 7 6 Ohomnall mac Plamn Ui WMaollchlome 6 pig Moe. Concach, Imleach lubain, Anopfjica,7 Ceall oana, vo lopccad. Cupcca vo lopccad la prona Muman, 7 naor ppicic OuIne vo lopccad ina varmlias.

    4 Cluain-Eamhain.—Now Cloonoun, or Cloon- is bounded on the west by the River Shannon,

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Cork, you are moving through a place that saw a terrible burning in 1089. In that year Cork was burned by the men of Munster, and nine score people were burned inside its stone church. That is 180 people who died within the daimhliag, the stone church that stood here. Cork was not alone. The same record tells us that Imleach Iubhair, Ard Sratha, and Kildare were burned too. But only at Cork does the annalist note the nine score people trapped and burned within the stone church. The men of Munster did this. The year 1089 was a violent one across Ireland. The annals tell of Ruaidri Ua Conchobair and Domnall Ua Maelsechlainn bringing the men of Connacht to Cluain, and of fleets on the Shannon. There were killings and burnings in many places. Domnall Ua Maelsechlainn, king of Temhrach, took hostages from Conaille, Muirtheimhne, and Ui Meith. Conbhac Mac Cuinn and Ua Marten were killed. But the burning of Cork stands out for the number of people who perished in the stone church, caught by the men of Munster with no way out.

11. Compilation of the Reim Rioghraidhe begun at Lismoyny

    Ardnurcher · townland · Westmeath · 1630

    The Reim Rioghraidhe, a catalogue of Irish kings, genealogies of saints, and calendar of saints' days, was begun in the house of Connell Mageoghegan of Lismoyny in the parish of Ardnurcher, county Westmeath, and completed at the Franciscan convent in Athlone in 1630.

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    1. The Reom-Rroghrardhe, containing a Catalogue of the Kings of Ireland, the Genealogies of the Irish Saints, and the Irish Calendar of Saints’ Days. This work, which Colgan describes as three works, was commenced in the house of Connell Mageoghegan, of Lismoyny, in the parish of Ardnurcher, and county of Westmeath, who was himself a learned antiquary. It was carried on under the patronage of Turlough or Terence Mac Coghlan, Lord of Delvin Mac Coghlan, in the King’s County, and was finished in the Franciscan convent, at Athlone, on the 4th of November, 1630. There is a copy of this work in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy, and the autograph original is preserved in the Burgundian Library at Brussels.

    2. The Leabhar-Gabhala, or Book of Conquests. This was compiled in the convent of Lisgool, near Enniskillen, in the county of Fermanagh, under the patronage of Brian Roe Maguire, first Baron of Enniskillen. In this work the O’Clerys had the assistance of Gillapatrick O’Luinin, of Ard O’Luinin, in the county of Fermanagh, Maguire’s chief chronicler. The Testimonia and Approbations to this work were signed by Francis Magrath, Guardian of Lisgool, on the 22nd of December, 1631, and by Flann, the son of Carbry Mac Egan, of Bally-mac-Egan, in Lower Ormond, on the 31st of August, 1631. There is a beautiful copy of this work, in the handwriting of Cucogry or Peregrine O’Clery, now in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy. It had been sold, or given away for some consideration in money, or

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Ardnurcher, a great work of Irish learning was begun in 1630. The Reim Rioghraidhe was started in the house of Connell Mageoghegan of Lismoyny, here in the parish of Ardnurcher, county Westmeath. Mageoghegan was himself a learned antiquary. The work contains a catalogue of the kings of Ireland, the genealogies of the Irish saints, and the Irish calendar of saints' days. Colgan describes it as three works. It was carried on under the patronage of Turlough, also called Terence, Mac Coghlan, Lord of Delvin Mac Coghlan, in the King's County, and it was finished at the Franciscan convent in Athlone on the 4th of November, 1630. A copy of this work is held in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy, and the autograph original is preserved in the Burgundian Library at Brussels. Around this same time, another great compilation was under way. The Leabhar-Gabhala, or Book of Conquests, was compiled in the convent of Lisgool, near Enniskillen, in the county of Fermanagh, under the patronage of Brian Roe Maguire, first Baron of Enniskillen. In this work the O'Clerys had the assistance of Gillapatrick O'Luinin, of Ard O'Luinin, in the county of Fermanagh, Maguire's chief chronicler. The testimonies and approbations to this work were signed by Francis Magrath, Guardian of Lisgool, on the 22nd of December, 1631, and by Flann, the son of Carbry Mac Egan, of Bally-mac-Egan, in Lower Ormond, on the 31st of August, 1631. A copy of this work in the handwriting of Cucogry, or Peregrine, O'Clery is now in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy.

12. Conall Gulban slain unprotected at Magh Slecht

    Fenagh · townland · Leitrim · 464

    Conall Gulban, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages and ancestor of the Cinel-Conaill, was slain by the old tribes of Magh-Slecht after being found unprotected, and was buried at Fidhnach-Maighe-Rein by Saint Caillin. A note explains he had raided the territory for horses and was pursued to Loch Saioch near Fenagh where he was slain and buried.

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    _ Conall Gulban, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages (from whom are descended the Cinel-Conaill”), was slain by the old tribes of Magh-Slecht*, he having been found unprotected, and was buried at Fidhnach-Maighe-Rein, by Saint Caillin’, as the Life of the aforesaid saint relates.

    The Age of Christ, 465. The seventh year of Oilioll Molt. Teamhair [was celebrated] by Oilioll Molt.

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13. Death of Aedh, heir apparent to sovereignty of Ireland

    Crew · townland · Antrim · 935

    Aedh, son of Domhnall Ua Neill, lord of Oileach and heir apparent to the sovereignty of Ireland, fell in the heat of the conflict at the battle, in the fifteenth year of his reign and twenty-ninth of his age.

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    Duibhghilla, was slain by Core, son of Aedh, son of Duibhghilla, in the doorway of the oratory of Gailinne”, by treachery. Two of his own people slew this Core immediately, by which the name of God and Mochonog was magnified. Brian, son of Maelruanaidh, lord of West Connaught, was slain by his own people. The two O’Canannains were slain by O’Maeldoraidh. Muireadhach, son of Diarmaid, lord of Ciarraighe-Luachra, died. “Naebhan, son of Maelchiarain, chief artificer of Ireland, died. The battle of Craebh-tulcha*, between the Ulidians and the Cinel-Eoghain, in which the Ulidians were defeated. In this battle were slain Eochaidh, son of Ardghair, King of Ulidia, and Dubhtuinne, his brother; and the two sons of Eochaidh, i.e. Cuduiligh and Domhnall ; Gairbhidh, lord of Ui-Eathach ; Gillapadraig, son of Tomaltach ; Cumuscach, son of Flathrai; Dubhshlangha, son of Aedh; Cathal, son of Etroch; Conene, son of Muircheartach ; and the most part of the Ulidians in like manner ; and the battle extended as far as Dun-Eathach’ and Druim-bo%» Donnchadh Ua Loingsigh, lord of Dal-Araidhe, and royal heir of Ulidia, was slain on the following day by the Cinel-Eoghain. Aedh, son of Domhnall Ua Neill, lord of Oileach, and heir apparent to the sovereignty of Ireland, fell in the heat of the conflict, in the fifteenth year of his reign, and the twenty-ninth of his age. A battle between Tadhg Ua Ceallaigh with the Ui-Maine, and the men of West Meath assisting the Ui-Maine [on the one side], and the Ui-Fiachrach Aidhne aided by West Connaught [on the other], wherein fell Gillaceallaigh, son of Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Ui-Fiachrach ; Conchobhar, son of Ubban; Ceannfaeladh, son of Ruaidhri, and manyfothers. Finn, son of Marcan, Tanist of Ui-Maine, fell in the heat of the conflict. Domhnall, son of Flannagan, died. Madadhan, son of Aenghus, chief of Gaileanga-Beaga and Feara-Cul, was slain.

    sunt. Donell mac Flannagan, king of Fer-Li; and Mureach mac Diarmada, king of Ciarray Luoachra, moriuntur. The battle of Krivtelcha, betwene Ulster and Kindred- Owen, where Ulstermen were overthrowne. Eocha mac Ardgar, king of Ulster, there killed. Duvtuinne, bis brother, his two sonns, Cuduly and Donell, and the slaughter of the whole army both good and bade, viz., Garvith, king of: O’Nehach ; Gilpatrick mac Tomaltay; Cumascach mac

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14. Domhnach-Padraig plundered by foreigners of Dublin

    Donaghpatrick · townland · Meath · 994

    Domhnach-Padraig was plundered in 994 by the foreigners of Ath-cliath along with Muircheartach Ua Conghalaigh, who died within a month, which was seen as divine vengeance.

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    The Age of Christ, 994. The sixteenth year of Maelseachlainn. Rebachan, son of Dunchadh, airchinneach of Mungairid ; Colla, Abbot and wise man of Inis-Cathaigh. Clerchen, son of Leran, priest of Ard-Macha, and Qdhran Ua h-Eolais', scribe of Cluain-mic-Nois, died. Imhar came to Ath-cliath after Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh. Domhnach-Padraig was plundered by the foreigners of Ath-cliath and Muircheartach Ua Conghalaigh ; but God took vengeance of him, for he died before the end of a month afterwards. Maelseachlainn burned Aenach-Thete*, and plundered Urmhumhain, and routed before him Brian and the men of Munster in general. The ring of Tomar' and the sword of Carlus were carried away by force, by Maelseachlainn, from the foreigners of Ath-cliath.

    of Scotland, killed per dolum. Donach-Patrick Moyleseaghlyn took from the Danes of Dublin

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15. Feidhlimidh seizes the oratory of Kildare and clergy

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 835

    Feidhlimidh took the oratory of Cill-dara from Forannan, Abbot of Ard-Macha, by battle and arms, and the clergy submitted to him and were taken.

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    The Age of Christ, 835. The fourth year of Niall. Forbhasach, Bishop and anchorite of Lusca, [and] Suibhne, son of Joseph, Abbot of Gleann-dalocha, [died]. Ceallach, son of Forbhasach, airchinneach of Ros-Commain, was slain. Saerghus, Abbot of Dearmhach ; Fiachra, son of Dubhdachrich, Abbot of Cluain-foda-Librain"; and Robhartach, son of Maeluidhir, Abbot of Achadhbo-Cainnigh, died. Dunlang?, son of Cathasaigh, successor of Bara of Corcach, died. The taking of the oratory of Cill-dara upon Forannan’, Abbot of Ard- Macha, with all the congregation of Patrick likewise, by Feidhlimidh, by battle and arms ; and the clergy were taken by him with their submission. Cluainmor-Maedhog was burned on Christmas night by the foreigners ; and a great number was slain by them, and many prisoners were carried off. The oratory of Gleann-da-locha was also burned by them. All the country of Connaught* was likewise desolated by them. Great produce both of masts and acorns, which so choked up the brooks that they ceased running. Cill-dara was plundered by the foreigners of Inbher-Deaa’, and half the church was burned by them. Cairbre, son of Maelduin, lord of Loch-Gabhar*, was slain by Maelcearnaigh. Diarmaid‘ [Archbishop of Ard-Macha] went to Connaught with the law of Patrick. Gofraidh, son of Fearghus, chief of Oirghialla, went to Alba, to

    strengthen the Dal-Riada, at the request of Cinaeth, son of Ailpin.

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    As the companion tells it

    Coming up along Kildare now. In the year 835, this town saw a violent seizure of its oratory. Feidhlimidh took the oratory of Cill-dara from Forannan, who was Abbot of Ard-Macha, and he took it by battle and by arms. With Forannan was the whole congregation of Patrick, and they too fell under the taking. The clergy submitted to Feidhlimidh, and he carried them off. The annals give the words: the oratory was taken upon Forannan, and the clergy were taken by him with their submission. That same year brought more trouble to this place. The foreigners of Inbher-Dea plundered Cill-dara, and half the church was burned by them. So within one year, the oratory was seized by an Irish king, and then raiders from the sea came and burned what stood. The annal entry sits among deaths and burnings across the country. Bishops and abbots died that year. Cluain-mor-Maedhog was burned on Christmas night by the foreigners, and the oratory of Gleann-da-locha was burned as well. Connaught was desolated. The brooks choked with acorns and stopped running.

16. Fiacha Finnfolaidh slain in the slaughter of Magh-bolg

    Moybolgue · parish · Cavan · 56

    Fiacha Finnfolaidh was killed by the provincial kings at the instigation of the Aitheach-Tuatha in the slaughter of Magh-bolg, now identified as Moybolgue parish spanning Cavan and Meath.

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    The Age of Christ, 56. Fiacha Finnfolaidh", after having been seventeen years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was killed by the provincial kings, at the instigation of the Aitheach-Tuatha, in the slaughter of Magh-bole”. These were the provincial kings by whom he was killed : Elim, son of Conra, King of Ulster ; Sanbh,son of Ceat Mac Magach, King of Connaught ; Foirbre, son of Fin, King of Munster ; and Eochaidh Aincheann, King of Leinster. He left of children but one son only, who was in the womb of Eithne, daughter of the King of Alba [Scotland]. Tuathal was his [the son’s] name.

    The Age of Christ, 57. The first year of the reign of Elim, son of Conra.

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17. Flaithbheartach's army plunders Connor in Dal-Araidhe

    Connor · townland · Antrim · 960

    Flaithbheartach, son of Conchobhar, lord of Oileach, led an army into Dal-Araidhe and plundered Connor, but the Ulidians overtook him and slew him along with his two brothers Tadhg and Conn.

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    The Age of Christ, 960. The sixth year of Domhnall. An army was led by Flaithbheartach, son of Conchobhar, lord of Oileach, into Dal-Araidhe, and he plundered Connor; but the Ulidians overtook him, so that Flaithbheartach

    An overthrowe given to Makar mac Aulaiv at Duv (a river). Mureach mac Fergus that he went through Connaght. Cathmog, Airchinnech of Lismor, quéevit.”—Ann. Ult., Cod. Clarend., tom. 49. s

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18. Foreigners drowned in Loch Rudhruidhe after Loch Cuan raid

    near Strangford Lough · estuary · Down · 922

    Foreigners came upon Loch Cuan, where Maelduin, son of Aedh, heir apparent of the province, fell by them; twelve hundred of the foreigners were subsequently drowned in Loch Rudhruidhe.

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    The Age of Christ, 922, The fifth year of Donnchadh. Duibhlitir, Abbot of Cluain-eidhneach ; Muireadhach, son of Domhnall, Abbot of Mainistir-Buithe, head of the counsel of all the men of Breagh, lay and ecclesiastical, and steward of Patrick’s people, from Sliabh Fuaid to Leinster, died. Maelmordha, son of Conghalach, Abbot of Daimhinis. Mochta of the Island’, son of Cearnachan, priest of Ard-Macha, died. Ceallach, son of Cearbhall, heir apparent of Leinster, was slain by Donnchadh, son of Domhnall; and Donnchadh, son of Domhnall, heir apparent of Teamhair, was slain by Maelruanaidh, son of Conchobhar, in revenge of Ceallach, son of Cearbhall, son of Muirigen*. <A fleet of foreigners upon Loch Eirne’, so that they plundered the islands and islets of the lake, and the districts on every side of it ; and they remained on the lake till the ensuing summer, and they left the country at the end of that time. Foreigners came upon Loch Cuan ; and Maelduin, son of Aedh, heir apparent of the province, fell by them. Twelve hundred of the foreigners were drowned in Loch Rudhruidhe’. Foreigners upon Loch Ribh, i. e. [under the conduct of] Colla, son of Barith, lord of Luimneach ; and it was by them Eachtighearn, son of Flannchadh, lord of Breaghmhaine®, was slain.

    “be seen on a spot of ground containing about “ Ceallach, son of Cearbhall, son of Muirigen,

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19. Foreigners of Ath-cliath submit to Ua Lochlainn as king

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1154

    After his campaign through Breifne, Ua Lochlainn proceeded to Ath-cliath (Dublin), where the foreigners of the town submitted to him as their king, and he gave them twelve hundred cows as wages.

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    cheartach, son of Niall, sent persons over sea to hire (and who did hire) the fleets of the Gall-Gaeidhil’, of Ara’, of Ceann-tire*, of Manainn’, and the borders of Alba’ in general, over which Mac Scelling was in command; and when they arrived near Inis-Eoghain, they fell in with the other fleet, and a naval battle was fiercely and spiritedly fought between them ; and they continued the conflict from the beginning of the day till evening, and a great number of the Connaughtmen, together with Cosnamhaigh Ua Dubhda, were slain by the foreigners. The foreign host was [however] defeated and slaughtered ; they left their ships behind, and the teeth of Mac Scelling were knocked out. An army of the north of Ireland was led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn into Connaught, till he reached Dun-Imghain’, in Magh-Aei; and he plundered the fort and destroyed the corn-crops of Magh-Luirg and Magh-Aei. He did not, however, obtain cows or hostages. He afterwards directed his course across the ford of Innsin-Sruthra” into Breifne, and compelled the men of Breifne to submit to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc ; and Ua Lochlainn banished Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh into Connaught. He proceeded from thence to Ath-cliath; and the foreigners of Ath-cliath submitted to him as their king ; and he gave the foreigners twelve hundred cows, as their wages’, after which he returned to his house. A predatory incursion was made by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, but he returned without cows, after the loss of his son, Maelseachlainn, and Donnchadh Ua Cathail’, lord of Cinel-Aedha-na-hEchtghe, who were slain. A battle was gained by the Osraighi over the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, in which many were slain, together with the son of Eochaidh Ua Nuallain*. A plundering army was led by Tighearnan Ua Ruairc into Leinster ; and he plundered Ui-Muireadhaigh, both churches and territories. The Muintir-Maelsinna were plundered by Maelseachlainn, son of Murchadh ; and they were afterwards banished into Connaught, with their chieftain, i.e. Imhar Mac Carghamhna‘’, A prey was taken by the people of Desmond from the Dal-gCais, and a prey was taken by the Dal-gCais from those of Desmond. His own son was blinded by the son of Deoradh Ua Flainn, - because he had assumed the lordship of Ui-Tuirtre in opposition to his father.

    gies, §c., of Ui-Fiachrach, pp. 374, 375. the county. Carlow.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Dublin, you are moving through a place that was once called Ath-cliath, and in the year 1154 something remarkable happened here. Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn had already led an army of the north of Ireland into Connaught. He reached Dun-Imghain in Magh-Aei, plundered the fort, and destroyed the corn-crops of Magh-Luirg and Magh-Aei. He did not obtain cows or hostages there. He then directed his course across the ford of Innsin-Sruthra into Breifne. He compelled the men of Breifne to submit to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, and he banished Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh into Connaught. From Breifne he proceeded to Ath-cliath, to Dublin itself. The foreigners of Ath-cliath submitted to him as their king. And he gave the foreigners twelve hundred cows as their wages. After that, he returned to his house. So Dublin, this city you are passing through, was the place where the foreigners who held it acknowledged Ua Lochlainn as king, and where he paid them in cattle for that submission.

20. Gillamaire slain in doorway of oratory of Teach-Mochua over sworn oath on the Caimmin

    Timahoe · townland · Laois · 1069

    Gillamaire, son of Dubh, chief of Crimhthannan, was slain by Macraith Ua Mordha in the doorway of the oratory of Teach-Mochua, after they had mutually sworn an oath upon the relic called the Caimmin.

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    Ua Madadhain. An army was led by Murchadh, son of Diarmaid, [son of Mael-na-mbo], into Meath, where he burned territories and churches, namely, Granard, Fobhar-Feichin, and Ardbreacain; but Feichin slew him, face to face, and a great destruction was made among the foreigners and Leinstermen by various distempers. Maciairn, son of Dubhthach, lord of the Comanns, died. Faelan, i. e. the Blind, Ua Mordha’, died at Achadh-bo. Gillamolua Ua Bruaideadha, lord of Rath-Tamhnaighe, died. Gillamaire, son of Dubh’, chief of Crimhthannan, was slain by Macraith Ua Mordha, in the doorway of the oratory of Teach-Mochua, they having previously mutually sworn upon the Caimminé, which was in the possession of the son of Dubh, that the blood of the son of Dubh is now and ever will remain upon the Caimmin. Macraith Ua Mordha was afterwards killed at Muilleann-na-Crossan’, in the vicinity of Achadh-bo, having the Caimmin with him, in revenge of Finntan, Mochua, and Colman.

    The Age of Christ, 1070. Ailill Ua hAirretaich, chief successor of Ciaran of Cluain-mic-Nois, died on his pilgrimage at Cluain-Iraird. Ailill was of the tribe of Corca-Raidhe’. Donnghal, son of Gorman, chief lector of Leath-Chuinn, and Tanist-abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois; and Cathasach, son of Cairbre, Abbot of Mungairit, head of the clergy of Munster, died. Fearghal Ua Laidhgnen, Abbot of Othain ; and Maelbrighde, son of Cathasaigh, fosairchinneach of Ard-Macha, died. Mac Baeithine, Abbot of Ia, was killed. Murchadh, son of Diarmaid*, son of Mael-na-mbo, lord of the foreigners and of Leinster, under his father, died at Ath-cliath, precisely on Sunday, the festival of Mary, in winter. It was in lamentation of him the poet composed these quatrains :

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21. Hosting to demolish the Danish fort of Corcach

    Cork · city · Cork · 847

    Olchobhar led a hosting to demolish the fort of Corcach (the Danish fortress of Cork) against the foreigners.

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    of Lochlann, and twelve hundred along with him, were slain. A victory was gained by Tighearnach, lord of Loch Gabhar, over the foreigners, at Daire- Disirt-Dachonna‘, where twelve score of them were slain by him. A victory was gained by the Eoghanacht-Caisil over the foreigners, at Dun-Maeletuile", where five hundred of them were slain. A hosting was made by Olchobhar, to demolish the fort of Corcach® against the foreigners. Tuathchar, son of Cobhthach, lord of Luighne, died. A defeat was given by Echthighern and the Leinstermen to the Osraighe, at Uachtar-Garadha’. A defeat by Dunadhach, son of Dunghaile, and the Osraighe, to the Deisi.

    The Age of Christ, 847. The third year of Maelseachlainn. Onchu, Bishop and anchorite of Slaine; Robhartach, son of Colgan, Abbot of Slaine; Aenghus, son of Ailghil, Abbot of Domhnach-Padraig ; Finsneachta, son of Diarmaid, Abbot of Daimhliag; Maelfuadaigh, Abbot of Ard-Breacain; Flann, son of Cuanach, Abbot of Mainistir [Buithe]; and Arannan, Abbot of Beannchair, died. Maelmedha, daughter of Aedh, Abbess of Cluain-Cuifthin’, died. Conaing, son of Flann, lord of Breagh; Niall, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui- Failghe; Cairbre, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Mail"; and Ailill, son of Cumasgach, lord of Loch-Cal', died. ‘Tuathal, son of Ceallach, lord of Eile, died. Flannagan, son of Eochaidh, lord of North Dal-Araidhe, was slain by the Cinel-Eoghain. The plundering of Duibhlinn* by Maelseachlainn, son of Maelruanaidh, and by Tighearnach, lord of Loch-Gabhar. score ships of the people of the king of the foreigners came to contend with the foreigners that were in Ireland before them, so that they disturbed Ireland between them. Maelbreasail, son of Cearnach, lord of Mughdhorna,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 93

    As the companion tells it

    You are passing through Cork, a city whose old fort goes back to the Vikings. In 847, a hosting was made by Olchobhar to demolish the fort of Corcach against the foreigners. That is nearly all the annals say about it, but it tells you the Norse stronghold here was already enough of a threat that a king gathered forces to tear it down. The same year, Maelseachlainn and Tighearnach plundered Duibhlinn, and score ships of the king of the foreigners arrived to contend with the foreigners already in Ireland, disturbing the whole island between them. Cork's fort was part of that wider struggle.

22. Lusca burned with church full of people and relics

    Lusk · town · Dublin · 1133

    Lusca, with its church full of people and relics, was burned upon Fine Gall in revenge for the killing of Conchobhar, son of Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn.

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    The Age of Christ, 1133. Muireadhach Ua Duibhinnsi, airchinneach of Lughmhadh ; Conaing, son of Dubhdaleithi, fosairchinneach of Ard-Macha ; Maelbrighde Ua hAinnin, noble martyr of Ireland, and pious paragon of the mildness and charity of the western world, died. Ros-Cre and Lughmhadh were burned. Muircheartach, successor of Patrick, made a visitation of 'Tir- Eoghain ; and he received his tribute of cows and horses, and imparted his blessing. Conchobhar, son of Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, royal heir of Teamhair, was slain by Donnchadh Mac Gillamocholmog, royal heir of Leinster ; and Donnchadh himself was killed by the men of Meath, i. e. by [the people of] Aedh Ua hAedha, at the end of a month, in revenge of Conchobhar. Lusca, with its church full of people and relics, was burned upon the Fine Gall by the same party, in revenge of the son of Murchadh, i.e. Conchobhar. A great depredation was committed by Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, in revenge of his son ; and he plundered Fine-Gall and the east of Leinster. An army was led by Cormac Mac Carthaigh and Conchobhar Ua Briain into Connaught ; and they killed Cathal, son of Cathal Ua Conchobhair, royal heir of Connaught, and Gilla-na-naemh Ua Floinn, chief of Sil-Macileruain; and they demolished Dun- Mughdhorn’ and Dun-mor’, and plundered a great part of the country : they afterwards returned without hostages. A depredation was committed by Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill and the men of Fearnmhagh in Fine Gall, but the foreigners came up with them at Finnabhair-na-ninghean‘; and they made battle, in which Raghnall, son of Pol, and a great party of the foreigners about him, were slain. The men of Fearnmhagh, however, encountered great danger. A depredation was committed by Tighearnan Ua Ruaire, lord of Breifne, upon the Ui-Fiachrach of the North. A battle was gained by the men of Teathbha over the Sil- Muireadhaigh, wherein fell Amhlaeibh, grandson of Aireachtach Ua Roduibh,

    Conor O’Brien destroyed Athlone, being assisted * Dun-mor.._Now Dunmore, in the barony of by the Conmhaicni and Meathmen. Dunmore, and county of Galway. ° Dun-Mughdhorn.—Otherwise called Dun- © Finnabhair-na-ninghean.—This was the name

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23. Mannachan of Ui-Briuin-na-Sinna slays Flann and exhibits his head

    Elphin · town · Roscommon · 866

    Mannachan, lord of Ui-Briuin-na-Sinna (territory between Elphin and Jamestown), personally slew Flann, son of Conaing, in the battle of Cill-Ua-nDaighre, and a poem was composed celebrating his triumph in holding up the head before the son of Tadhg.

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    Great the triumph for Mannachan, for the hero of fierce valour, [To have] the head of the son of Conaing in his hand, to exhibit it before the face of the son of Tadhg".

    of Tadhg of the Three Towers, King of Connaught, who died in 954, and the great-grandfather of the Conchobhar, from whom the family of the Ui-Conchobhair, or O’Conors of Connaught, derived their hereditary surname.

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24. Plundering of Cluain-mic-Nois and Cluain-fearta by Conmhaicni and Ui-Maine

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 1065

    Cluain-mic-Nois was plundered by the Conmhaicni and Ui-Maine, and Cluain-fearta was plundered by them on the following day. Aedh Ua Conchobhair defeated the plunderers through the miracles of God, Ciaran, and Brenainn, whose churches had been despoiled.

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    1066.] ANNALS OF THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND. 889 liag [stone church] of Beannchair. Brodar, the enemy of Comhghall (it was by him the king was killed at Beannchair), was slain by the lord of Dal-Araidhe. Domhnall Ua Loingsigh, lord of Dal-Araidhe, and Muircheartach Ua Maelfabhaill, lord of Carraig-Brachaidhe, were slain by the Ui-Meith. Echmhilidh Ua hAiteidh, lord of Ui-Eathach, was slain by the Cinel-Eoghain. Leochan, i.e. the son of Laidhgnen, lord of Gaileanga, was slain by Conchobhar Ua Maeleachlainn. The plundering of Cluain-mic-Nois by the Conmhaicni and Ui-Maine. Cluain-fearta was plundered by them on the day following. The chiefs who were there were Aedh, son of Niall Ua Ruairc, and Diarmaid, son of Tadhg Ua Ceallaigh, lord of Ui-Maine. Ua Conchobhair (Aedh) came against them, and defeated them, through the miracles of God, Ciaran, and Brenainn, whose churches they had plundered ; and a bloody slaughter was made of them by Aedh; and they left their boats with him, together with the ship which they had carried from the sea eastwards, through the middle of Connaught, to the Shannon. Aedh Ua Ruairc escaped from this conflict, but he died without delay afterwards, through the miracles of Ciaran. Diarmaid, son of Tadhg Ua Ceallaigh, and his son, Conchobhar, were slain by the King of Connaught, Aedh Ua Conchobhair, before the end of a year. Duarcan, son of Maelmhiadhaigh Ua hEolusa, chief of Muintir-Eoluis, was slain by Ua Conchobhair, i.e. Aedh. There was such abundance of nuts this year, that the course of brooks and streamlets was impeded. Culen O’Domhnallain, chief brehon of Ui-Failghe, was slain by the Ui-Crimhthannain*. ; The Age of Christ, 1066. Dunchadh Ua Daimhene, comharba of Doire ; Coemhoran, successor of Cainneach [i. e. Abbot of Aghaboe]; Fiacha Ua Riagain, airchinneach of Cluain-Boireann, [died]. Fogartach, noble priest of Achadh-bo, died at a good old age. Fogartach Finn, [one] of the Ulidians, a ~ wise man and anchorite, died at Cluain-mic-Nois. Gillabraide, lord of Breifne, was slain by the Ui-Beccon'’; and Orlaidh, his wife, the daughter of Conchobhar

    and Murtagh O’Mailfavail, king of Carrak- who was the seventh in descent from Eochaidh

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25. Robbery of Patrick's shrine and bell

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1020

    The shrine of Patrick and the Finnfaidheach bell were robbed by plunderers led by Ua hAidith and the people of Lower Ui-Eathach, who carried off seven hundred cows in the raid.

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    The Age of Christ, 1020. The seventh year of Maelseachlainn. Cormac Ua Finn, a distinguished Bishop of Munster, died. Ard-Macha was burned, with all the fort, without the saving of any house within it, except the library only’, and many houses were burned in the Trians ; and the Daimhliag-mor was burned, and the Cloictheach, with its bells; and Daimhliag-na-Toe, and Daimhliag-an-tSabhaill ; and the old preaching chair, and the chariot of the abbots, and their books in the houses of the students, with much gold, silver, and other precious things. Cill-dara, with its oratory, was burned. Gleann-daloch, with its oratories, was burned. The burning of Cluain-Ivaird, Ara, Sord, and Cluain-mic-Nois. The shrine of Patrick, and the Finnfaidheach [a bell ?] of Patrick, were robbed by the plunderers, by Ua hAidith, and [the people of'] Lower Ui-Eathach ; and they carried off with them seven hundred cows. Maelmuire’, son of Eochaidh, successor of Patrick, head of the clergy of all the north-west of Europe, and flood of the dignity of the western world,—this

    1020.]

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26. Sacking of Dun-Gaillmhe by the race of Briain

    Galway · city · Galway · 1141

    A great army led by the race of Briain sacked, plundered, and demolished Dun-Gaillmhe (Galway castle) after carrying off many thousand cows from the west of Connaught.

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    ghaile, chief of Muintir-Anghaile’, the most prosperousman in Ireland, died at an advanced age, and was interred in Inis-Clothrann. An army was led by Conchobhar Ua Briain to Ath-cliath, and the foreigners submitted to him as their king. Some of his people died on their return from the East, after having eaten the green corn at a certain place in Laeighis. A great army was led by the race of Briain, by Conchobhar Ua Conchobhair, by Toirdhealbhach, Tadhg, and Conchobhar, son of Domhnall, across the west of Connaught, from whence they carried off many thousand cows; and they also sacked, plundered, and demolished Dun-Gaillmhe* on that occasion. The same party made a predatory excursion into Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, until they reached Loch Garman. A predatory excursion was made by Diarmaid Mac Murchadha into Laeighis ; and the people of Laeighis defeated him, after he had carried off a great prey from them. The Ulstermen! of all Leinster returned to their own territories, i.e. into Ulster, and this was a sign of vengeance in Leinster. A conference of peace was held at Uisneach™ between Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, King of Connaught, and Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Teamhair. Ua Maeleachlainn gave his hostages to Toirdhealbhach, for Meath and: Teathbha. The hostages of the men of Breifne were also carried off by Toirdhealbhach on that occasion. Conchobhar, grandson of Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, was killed in fetters by Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn. God performed a miracle upon Murchadh in revenge of it, i.e. Art, his son, died at the end of a fortnight afterwards. This Art was heir-presumptive to the sovereignty of Ireland. Domhnall, son of Ruaidhri Ua Maelmhuaidh, lord of Feara-Ceall, was killed by Muintir-Luainimh, at Rathain-Ui-Suanaigh. A great plundering army was led by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair into Fotharta-Airbhreach"; and he plundered some of the men of Meath and of the Fotharta, and Regles-Ui-Dhunain’®.

    The Age of Christ, 1142. Ua Rebachain, Abbot of Lis-mor-Mochuda, was killed by Tadhg Ua Ceinneidigh. Cathasach Ua Circaerech, lector of Ard- Macha, a wise aged priest, the most learned of the Irish, died. Cill-Dalua, Eanach-duin?, and Teach-Mochua, were burned. Conchobhar, son of Diarmaid

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 145

    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Galway, you pass near where Dun-Gaillmhe once stood. The annals for 1141 record what happened. A great army was led by the race of Briain, by Conchobhar Ua Conchobhair, by Toirdhealbhach, Tadhg, and Conchobhar, son of Domhnall, across the west of Connaught. From there they carried off many thousand cows. They also sacked, plundered, and demolished Dun-Gaillmhe on that occasion. That same year, Conchobhar Ua Briain led an army to Ath-cliath, and the foreigners submitted to him as their king. Some of his people died on their return from the East, after eating green corn at a place in Laeighis. The same party that demolished Dun-Gaillmhe made a predatory excursion into Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, until they reached Loch Garman. Diarmaid Mac Murchadha made a predatory excursion into Laeighis, and the people of Laeighis defeated him after he had carried off a great prey from them. A conference of peace was held at Uisneach between Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, King of Connaught, and Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Teamhair. Ua Maeleachlainn gave his hostages to Toirdhealbhach, for Meath and Teathbha. The hostages of the men of Breifne were also carried off by Toirdhealbhach on that occasion. Conchobhar, grandson of Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, was killed in fetters by Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn. The annals say God performed a miracle upon Murchadh in revenge of it. Art, his son, died at the end of a fortnight afterwards. Art was heir-presumptive to the sovereignty of Ireland. Domhnall, son of Ruaidhri Ua Maelmhuaidh, lord of Feara-Ceall, was killed by Muintir-Luainimh, at Rathain-Ui-Suanaigh. A great plundering army was led by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair into Fotharta-Airbhreach, and he plundered some of the men of Meath and of the Fotharta.

27. Separation of houses from the church of Doire

    Derry · street · Tipperary · 1162

    Eighty or more houses were removed from around the church of Doire (Derry) by order of Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, successor of Colum-Cille, and King Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn. A stone enclosure called Caiseal-an-urlair was built, with a curse pronounced on anyone who crossed it.

    Read the passage

    1162.] ANNALS OF THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND. 1147 | of Brenainn®, and they were enclosed in a protecting shrine. Cairbre Mac Samuel, chief ollamh of Ireland in penmanship, died at Ard-Macha, on the 4th day of February. The monastery of the monks at Iubhar-Chinntrechta was burned, with all its furniture and books, and also the yew tree which Patrick himself had planted. Imleach-Iubhair, with its church, was burned. A separation of the houses? from the church of Doire was caused. by the successor - of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, and by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, King of Ireland ; and they removed eighty houses, or more, from the place where they were ; and Caiseal-an-urlair was erected by the successor of Colum-Cille, who pronounced a curse against any one that should come over it, A synod? of the clergy of Ireland, with the successor of Patrick, Gillamacliag, son of Ruaidhri, was convened at Claenadh [Clane], where there were present twenty-six bishops and many abbots, to establish rules and morality amongst the men of Ireland, both laity and clergy. On this occasion the clergy of Ireland determined that no one should be a lector in any church in Ireland who was not an alumnus of Ard-Macha before. The visitation of Cinel-Eoghain was made by the successor of Patrick, Gillamacliag, son of Ruaidhri, the like of which had not previously occurred. An army was led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, accompanied by the people of the north of Ireland, the men of Meath, and a battalion of the Connaughtmen, to Ath-cliath, to lay siege to the foreigners ; but Ua Lochlainn returned without battle or hostages, after having plundered Fine Gall. He left, however, the Leinstermen and Meathmen at war with the foreigners. A peace was afterwards concluded between the foreigners and the Irish; and six score ounces of gold were given by the foreigners to O’Lochlainn, and five score ounces of gold [were paid] by Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn to Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair for West Meath. Cill Ua Nilucain’ and Ros-Mide*

    qui non prius fuerit alumnus, hoc est, Ardma- * Ros-Mide ; i. e. St. Mide’s or Ide’s Wood,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 149

28. Slaying of Colman Rimidh, joint king of Ireland

    Ireland · place · 600

    Colman Rimidh, joint king of Ireland with Aedh Slaine, was slain by Lochan Dilmana after six years of joint rule. A poem laments this violent act as inconsistent with wise reign and law.

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    After Aedh Slaine, son of Diarmaid, and Colman Rimidh, son of Baedan, son of Muircheartach, son of Muireadhach, son of Eoghan, son of Niall, had been six years in the sovereignty of Ireland, Colman Rimidh was slain by Lochan Dilmana, [and] Aedh Slaine was slain by Conall Guithbhinn, son of Suibhne, son of Colman Mor, or Beg, son of Diarmaid, son of Cearbhall, at Loch Semhdidhe’. Aedh Gustan, the foster-brother of Conall, and Baethghal Bile, wounded him.

    Of their deaths was said:

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 64

29. Slaying of Maghnus, King of Lochlann, by the Ulidians

    Ulster · province · 1103

    Maghnus, King of Lochlann and the Islands, who had planned to invade all Ireland, was slain by the Ulidians during a predatory excursion, along with a slaughter of his followers.

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    bad ermilc odipfm. Oo deochaccap Clanna Néill an cuaipceipec 1. Cenel Cogan 7 Cenel Conall, co mbuaid 7 copceap dia notinib co pévaib pomaornech, 7 co névalaib 1omdaib 1mon pupall piogoa, 7 1m camlinne,7 1m péoaib poin(mlaib ancfna. Magnuy, pi Cochlamne 7 na nmnped,7 pip po tmall ponbary: pop Eipinn uile, vo manbad vo Ulcorb an cpeich go nép a mumncipe imbe. 6fn vo bert 0a Lfnam m aoinfecc 1pm mbliadainp), 7 aen conp aca 6ta a mbpuimne co pige a nimlinn,7 a mboill uile co coin cenmota pin, 4 aiged cach of6 ppia poile, 7 01 IngZIn 1adDpIde. Catalan mac S{nain vo. mapbad vo Choippmb Gaba. Oonnchad, mac Enna, v0 dallad vo mac Oinlamng, 1 Chaellangi. Amalgaid mac mic eda mic Ruadpi .1. vo Chloinn Chorpecnas, 00 manbad ora atain 7 ora ofpbpatain pén 1 nofogail a noalca 1.Concoban, mac Ruadp Ui Concobaip, v0 manbad laipiom pap an can pin. Maiom Ata Calgan eicip aipt(p Cleba 7 a hantap m po manbad Cronaod mac mic Amalgada, cig (nna Callpaise an Chalano.

    Qoip Cpiopc, mile céo a cftaip. Grollacpiope Ua Eccigtin, eppucc Cluana mic Noip, 7 aipcmneach Apoacaid eprcoip Mel, vécc. Plarétin Ua Oubidomp, eppcop Aiptip Casi, Pewlimio, mac Plainn Mamipcpeach,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 141

30. Toirdhealbhach's fleet expedition on the Sinainn and Loch Ribh

    near Lough Ree · lake or lakes · Westmeath · 1137

    Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair led a small fleet of only twenty ships against the combined fleets of the men of Breifne under Tighearnan Ua Ruairc and the men of Meath under Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, who had two hundred vessels between them, on the Sinainn and Loch Ribh.

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    land, which prostrated many trees, houses, churches, and [other] buildings, and swept men and cattle into the sea, in Magh-Conaille. Domhnall, son of Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, royal heir of Ireland and of Teamhair for a time, the only Guaire [Aidhne] of Ireland in his time for his hospitality, was killed by the Saithni and the people of East Meath, with a slaughter of his people about him, for he had made war against his father and them. Uada Ua Conceanainn was blinded by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair for his evil deeds. Mor, daughter of Muircheartach Ua Briain, the wife of Ua Maeleachlainn, died at Dearmhach Choluim-Chille, after penance. The siege of Waterford by Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, King of Leinster, and Conchobhar Ua Briain, King of Dal-gCais, and the foreigners of Ath-cliath and Loch-Carman, who had two hundred ships on the sea. They carried off with them the hostages of Donnchadh Mac Carthaigh, of the Deisi, and of the foreigners of Port-Lairge. Conchobhar, lord of Thomond and Ormond, went into the house of Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, King of Leinster, and left hostages there for defending Desmond* for him. A predatory excursion was made by Cormac, grandson of Carthach, upon Ceinneidigh Ua Briain and the foreigners of Luimneach. A fleet was conveyed by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair upon the Sinainn and Loch Ribh. This was, indeed, a brave expedition for him against the fleet of the men of Breifne, under Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, and against the fleet of the men of Meath, under Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Teamhair, where there were two hundred vessels; and Toirdhealbhach had but twenty ships. Benmidhe, daughter of Conchobhar Ua Maeleachlainn, died at Cluain-Eraird, after a long and well-spent life. A breach of the peace between the men of Meath and the men of Breifne. Ard-Macha, Tuaim-da-ghualann, Conga, and Tearmann Ceallainne!, were burned. Magh-nEo [and] Buidheamhnach™ were burned. All the province of Connaught was laid waste, from Drobhaeis to the Sinainn and to Echtghe”, and the people themselves were driven into West Connaught.

    and note on Abhainn -da-loilgheach, A. D. lowing events under this year: 1598. “ A, D. 1137. There was such boysterous, The Annals of Clonmacnoise notice the fol- tempestious windes this year, that it fell’d

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 144

31. Tory Island named for its towery rocky appearance

    Tory Island · townland · Donegal

    Tory Island, lying in the ocean opposite Drumnatinné, is said to have received its name from presenting a towery appearance from the mainland of Tir-Connell, due to the many prominent rocks called 'tors' by the natives.

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    ‘At this same remote period flourished on Tory (an island lying in the ocean opposite Drumnatinné, which received that name from its presenting a towery appearance from the continent of Tir-Connell, and from the many prominent rocks thereon, towering into the heavens, and called ¢ors by the natives) a famous warrior, by name Balor, who had one eye in the middle of his forehead, and another directly opposite it, in the back of his skull. This latter eye, by its foul, distorted glances, and its beams and dyes of venom, like that of the Basilisk, would strike people dead, and for that reason Balor kept it constantly covered, except whenever he wished to get the better of enemies by petrifying them

    ee

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 21

32. Aedh Ua Conchobhair defeats plunderers and seizes their boats on the Shannon

    near River Shannon · river · Cavan · 1065

    Aedh Ua Conchobhair attacked and defeated the plundering chiefs, making a bloody slaughter of them and capturing their boats, including a ship they had carried overland from the sea to the Shannon.

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    1066.] ANNALS OF THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND. 889 liag [stone church] of Beannchair. Brodar, the enemy of Comhghall (it was by him the king was killed at Beannchair), was slain by the lord of Dal-Araidhe. Domhnall Ua Loingsigh, lord of Dal-Araidhe, and Muircheartach Ua Maelfabhaill, lord of Carraig-Brachaidhe, were slain by the Ui-Meith. Echmhilidh Ua hAiteidh, lord of Ui-Eathach, was slain by the Cinel-Eoghain. Leochan, i.e. the son of Laidhgnen, lord of Gaileanga, was slain by Conchobhar Ua Maeleachlainn. The plundering of Cluain-mic-Nois by the Conmhaicni and Ui-Maine. Cluain-fearta was plundered by them on the day following. The chiefs who were there were Aedh, son of Niall Ua Ruairc, and Diarmaid, son of Tadhg Ua Ceallaigh, lord of Ui-Maine. Ua Conchobhair (Aedh) came against them, and defeated them, through the miracles of God, Ciaran, and Brenainn, whose churches they had plundered ; and a bloody slaughter was made of them by Aedh; and they left their boats with him, together with the ship which they had carried from the sea eastwards, through the middle of Connaught, to the Shannon. Aedh Ua Ruairc escaped from this conflict, but he died without delay afterwards, through the miracles of Ciaran. Diarmaid, son of Tadhg Ua Ceallaigh, and his son, Conchobhar, were slain by the King of Connaught, Aedh Ua Conchobhair, before the end of a year. Duarcan, son of Maelmhiadhaigh Ua hEolusa, chief of Muintir-Eoluis, was slain by Ua Conchobhair, i.e. Aedh. There was such abundance of nuts this year, that the course of brooks and streamlets was impeded. Culen O’Domhnallain, chief brehon of Ui-Failghe, was slain by the Ui-Crimhthannain*. ; The Age of Christ, 1066. Dunchadh Ua Daimhene, comharba of Doire ; Coemhoran, successor of Cainneach [i. e. Abbot of Aghaboe]; Fiacha Ua Riagain, airchinneach of Cluain-Boireann, [died]. Fogartach, noble priest of Achadh-bo, died at a good old age. Fogartach Finn, [one] of the Ulidians, a ~ wise man and anchorite, died at Cluain-mic-Nois. Gillabraide, lord of Breifne, was slain by the Ui-Beccon'’; and Orlaidh, his wife, the daughter of Conchobhar

    and Murtagh O’Mailfavail, king of Carrak- who was the seventh in descent from Eochaidh

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 132

33. Armies of Feidhlimidh and Niall meet at Carman and Magh-ochtair

    Wexford · town · Wexford · 840

    An army was led by Feidhlimidh to Carman (Wexford), while Niall led an army to Magh-ochtair to meet him, resulting in a confrontation where Niall took Feidhlimidh's crozier by right of battle.

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    The Age of Christ, 840. The ninth year of Niall: Maeldithraibh, anchorite and wise man of Tir-da-ghlas, died. A fortress [was erected] by the foreigners at Linn-Duachaill, out of which the territories and churches of Teathbha were plundered and preyed. Another fortress [was erected] by them at Duibhlinn‘’, out of which they plundered Leinster and the Ui-Neill, both territories and churches, as far as Sliabh-Bladhma*. An army was led by Feidhlimidh to Carman’. An army was led by Niall to Magh-ochtair’, to meet him.

    The crozier* of the devout Feidhlimidh was left in the shrubbery, Which Niall by force bore away from them, by right of the battle of swords.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 90

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Wexford, you pass near Carman, where in 840 Feidhlimidh led an army. Niall marched another army to Magh-ochtair to meet him. After the clash, the crozier of the devout Feidhlimidh was left in the shrubbery, and Niall bore it away by force, as the annals say, "by right of the battle of swords."

34. Attack on the monastery at Sabhall-Phadraigh

    Saul · townland · Down · 1170

    An unknown atrocious deed was committed by Maghnus Ua hEochadha, King of Ulidia, the monk Amhlaeibh, and the Ulidians, who expelled the community of regular monks from the monastery they had built at Sabhall-Phadraigh, seizing books, ecclesiastical instruments, cattle, and sheep.

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    Maorlfopa eppeop, 7 Grollavomanguinc mac Copbmaic, comanba Comgarll, + Maolmapcam, cormapba Pinnén co na muincip) .1. comtionol manach jagalca co na nabbad po opoars Maolmaovdoce Ua Mongarp, legaro comanba P(caip, 1 Saball Phaccpaice vo londanbad ap an mainpcip po cogaibpeac,] po cumomsplc pém,7 a naga §0 Leip ercip leabpaib 7 aidmib ecclaptacta, bi, eoca, 7 caonca, 7 na huile po tiondilpfe 6 armpin an légaro pempaice go pin. Maing cigfpna, 7 corps 00 pome an sniom hipin cma comaiple an ci po dicupple manag Opoicic ata ap an abdame cma na Goma pémn. Marpce cip a nofpnad, acc m veachad gan invechad on ccommbe, ucip po manbare m aoimplec la humtib namac na corps do pomne an gnfor pm, 7 po ponad an pi,7 po manbad san blcc 1apccai co hamp(ecnac ipm barle 1 nofpnad an comarmple amppipén hipin 1.1 noan. Ona maint po

    of cupead an cormtionol. Oia maint cpa 1 ccmo bliadna po manbad maite Ulad, 7 po sonad a pi. Oia manne gap ucip iapccam po manbad é1 nOdn

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 151

35. Battle at Gleann-Righe against Conaille and Mughdhorna

    Glenree · townland · Donegal · 995

    An army of the Conaille and Mughdhorna marched to Gleann-Righe but was overtaken by Aedh, son of Domhnall, lord of Oileach, who defeated them, killing the lord of Conaille, Matudhan Ua Croinghille, and two hundred men.

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    An army by the Conaille and Mughdhorna, and the north of Breagha, to Gleann-Righe ; but they were overtaken by Aedh, son of Domhnall, lord of Oileach, who gave them battle, in which they were defeated, and the lord of Conaille, i. e. Matudhan Ua Croinghille’, and two hundred along with him, were slain. A battle was gained over the men of Munster by Cathal and Muirgheas, the two sons of Ruaidhri, son of Coscrach, and by Ua Ceallaigh’,

    Murchadh, son of Aedh, who was son of Ceallach, the progenitor after whom the hereditary

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 120

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Glenree, in 995, an army of the Conaille and Mughdhorna marched to Gleann-Righe. Aedh, son of Domhnall, lord of Oileach, overtook them and gave battle. He defeated them, and Matudhan Ua Croinghille, lord of Conaille, was slain, along with 200 men.

36. Battle between monks of Taghmon and Ferns

    Taghmon · town · Wexford · 816

    A battle was fought between Cathal mac Dunlaing and the men of Tighe-Mundu (Taghmon) against the men of Ferns, in which 400 laymen and churchmen were slain.

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    “A.D. 816. Bellum re Cathal, mac Dunlaing, ocus re Muinntir Tighe-Mundu, for Muintir Fernan, whi ccce. interfecti sunt. Muintir Coluim Cille do dul i Temhair do escuine Aeda.” [The men of Colum Cille went to Tarach to curse Hugh.—Cod. Clarend., 49.]

    These entries are given in the Annals of Clonmacnoise under the year 814, as follows:

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 86

37. Battle of Ath-cliath: Blacaire defeated and slain

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 946

    Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, gained a major battle at Ath-cliath over Blacaire, grandson of Imhar, lord of the Norsemen, in which Blacaire himself and sixteen hundred men were killed or captured.

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    The Age of Christ, 946. The fourth year of Conghalach. Ainmire Ua Cathlai, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, and Leacain in Meath’, died. He was of the Ui-Mic-Uais of Meath. Cathasach, son of Domhnall, Abbot of Gleann- Uisean, died. Colman, son of Maelpadraig, airchinneach of Slaine, was slain by the foreigners. Core, son of Coinligan, Abbot of Lothra, died. Cormacan*, son of Maelbrighdhe, the chief poet, the play-mate of Niall Glundubh, died. The battle of Ath-cliath [was gained] by Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, over Blacaire, grandson of Imhar, lord of the Norsemen, wherein Blacaire himself, and sixteen hundred men were lost, both wounded and captives, [and upwards of a thousand'] along with him. Of this was said :

    The Thursday of Conghalach of chiefs

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 114

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Dublin, you are near the ground where a great battle was fought in 946. Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, won the battle of Ath-cliath over Blacaire, grandson of Imhar, who was lord of the Norsemen. Blacaire himself was slain, and sixteen hundred men were lost, both wounded and captives, with upwards of a thousand along with him. The annals record that of this was said: "The Thursday of Conghalach of chiefs."

38. Battle of Odhbha slays Conall Laegh-Breagh

    Meath · 608

    Aenghus, son of Colman, fought the battle of Odhbha in which Conall Laegh-Breagh, son of Aedh Slaine, was slain along with a great number of his followers. A verse commemorates the whitethorn on Odhbha and the great head associated with the battle.

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    The whitethorn on top of Odhbha, though its sharp darts it throws not, Lawful for it that its aspect should be evil: there was a great head' in its mouth.

    The Age of Christ, 608.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 65

39. Bishop of Cork killed by robbers returning from vespers

    Cork · city · Cork · 1057

    Mughron Ua Mutain, successor of Bairre and noble bishop and lector, was killed by robbers of the Corca-Laighdhe after his return from vespers.

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    The Age of Christ, 1057. Mughron Ua Mutain, successor of Bairre, noble bishop and lector, was killed by robbers of the Corca-Laighdhe, after his return from vespers. Robhartach, son of Feardomhnach, successor of Colum Cille and Adamnan, and Dubhdalethe Ua Cinaedha, airchinneach of Corcach, died. Niall Ua hEigneachain, lord of Cinel-Enda, was killed by his own tribe. Maelruanaidh Ua Fogarta’, lord of South Eile’, was slain by Donnchadh, son of

    cowes in the river, and 48 men were drowned, with Culennan mac Dergan.”—Ann. Ult., Cod. Clarend., tom. 49.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 131

    As the companion tells it

    Cork carries an old story from 1057. Mughron Ua Mutain, successor of Bairre and noble bishop and lector, was killed by robbers of the Corca-Laighdhe after his return from vespers. That same year, Robhartach son of Feardomhnach, successor of Colum Cille and Adamnan, and Dubhdalethe Ua Cinaedha, airchinneach of Corcach, also died.

40. Blinding of Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair by his gossip

    Connaught · province · 1092

    Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, supreme King of Connaught, was blinded through treachery and guile by Ua Flaithbheartaigh and Foghartach O'Foghartaigh, despite Flaithbheartaigh having been his gossip seven times.

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    The Age of Christ, 1092. Connmhach Ua Cairill, a bishop, and an excellent moderator ; Cormac, Abbot of Mainistir[Buithe], a learned and holy senior, head of the wisdom and piety of the Gaeidhil ; Muircheartach, son of Loingseach, successor of Finnen of Cluain-Iraird; and Maelisa Ua hArrachtain, successor of Ailbhe of Imleach, died. The Devotee, i.e. Fiachra Ua Follamhain, a priest of the Connaughtmen, was drowned in Loch Cairrgin.. The fort of Ard-Macha, with its churches, were burned on the fourth of the Calends of September, and a street of Trian-Mor’, and a street of Trian-Saxon® Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, i.e. Ruaidhri na Soidhe Buidhe, supreme King of Connaught, was blinded by Ua Flaithbheartaigh, i.e. Flaithbheartach, and Foghartach O’Foghartaigh, through treachery and guile. Ruaidhri was seven times a gossip to Ua Flaithbheartaigh. Donnchadh Mac Carthaigh, lord of Eoghanacht- Chaisil, was killed by Ceallachan-Caisil’ Enda, son of Diarmada, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was killed by the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh themselves. A great predatory excursion was made by the Conmhaicni over Sil-Muireadhaigh, so that Magh-Aei was left without cattle. Donnchadh, son of Ua Conchobhar Failghe, was killed by his own brothers. Great frost and ice in this year, and the lakes and rivers of Ireland were frozen over, so that men and horses were wont to pass with dry feet over the lakes ; and great snow fell afterwards. An army was led by Muircheartach Ua Briain into Connaught, and he carried hostages from them. Diarmaid Ua Briain was expelled into Ulster. Muireadhach Mac Carthaigh®, lord of Eoghanacht, died. Domhnall*, son of Amhalghaidh,

    8 Muireadhach Mac Carthaigh.—He is the ancestor of the Mac Carthys of Munster, and the first person ever called Mac Carthaigh.- He was the son of Carthach, who was son of Saerbhreathach, son of Donnchadh, son of Ceallachan Chaisil, King of Munster.—IJd. Ibid.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 139

41. Brian's victory over the foreigners of Limerick and Donovan

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 976

    A battle was gained by Brian, son of Ceinneidigh, over the foreigners of Luimneach and Donnabhan, son of Cathal, lord of Ui-Fidhgeinte, in which the foreigners of Limerick were defeated and slaughtered.

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    of Ath-cliath, wherein were slain Augaire, son of Tuathal, King of Leinster ; Muireadhach, son of Rian, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh ; and Conghalach, son of Flann, lord of Leighe® and Rechet", with numbers of others along with them. A naval victory [was gained] on Loch Eirne by the Airghialla, over the Cinel- Conaill, where many were slain, together with Niall Ua Canannain, and Ua Conghalaigh’, and the son of Murchadh Glunillar, and other nobles. Comaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, died. The battle of Cill-mona [was gained] by Domhnall, son of Conghalach, and Amhlaeibh, over the king, Domhnall Ua Neill, wherein fell Ardghal, son of Madadhan, King of Ulidia ; Donnagan, son of Maelmuire’;; and Cinaedh, son of Croinghille, lord of Conaille, with a large number besides them. A battle was gained by Brian, son of Ceinneidigh, over the foreigners of Luimneach, and Donnabhan, son of Cathal‘, lord of Ui-Fidhgeinte, wherein the foreigners of Luimneach were defeated and

    707

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 117

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Limerick now. In 976 a battle was gained by Brian, son of Ceinneidigh, over the foreigners of Luimneach and Donnabhan, son of Cathal, lord of Ui-Fidhgeinte. The foreigners of Limerick were defeated and slaughtered. Brian went on from here to become Brian Boru, high king of Ireland, but this victory over the Norse settlers of Limerick and their Irish ally was one of the steps that built his power.

42. Burning of Kildare, Glendalough and other churches with their oratories

    Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow · 1020

    Kildare and its oratory were burnt, and Glendalough with its oratories was likewise burnt, alongside burnings at Clonenagh, Ardagh, Sord and Clonmacnoise.

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    Coir Cpfopc, mile piche. Cn plécmad bliadain vo Maoil(chlamn. Copbmac Ua Fino pui eppcop Muman, véce. Mpomacha vo lorccad sup an pat ule, san clpanccam aon tige inte cenmota an ceach pceneaptpa nama, 7 po loipects iol cage 1p na tneabarb,7 po lopecad in Ooimliace mop, 7 mm Cloicteach co na cloccaib,7 Oamliags na Toe, Oaimliace an cSabanll, 7 an cpfn cataoin ppoic(pca,7 Cappac na nObbad,4 a hubaip 1 ccangib na mac le1ginn co momatt oi, 7 angi, 7] Zach peorc ancfna. Ceall vana co na vepntorg vo lopccad. Gl(nd oa loca co na ventaisib vo lopccad. Lopecod Cluana lopaipo, Apano, Suipo, 7 Cluana mic Nop. Scpin Paccparce, 7 an Finnporoeach Paccpaice vo onccam 6 mspinneib, 7 la hUa nQoie,7 la hioccayUa n€acoac, co puccpact un céd b6 led. Maolmuipe, mac Eochada, comonba Patnaicc, cfho clénech 1aptain tuaipceipt Eonpa ule, 7 cule

    GNNaza RIOshachta eiReaNn.

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43. Burning of the monastery at Iubhar-Chinntrechta

    near Newry · town · Down · 1162

    The monastery of the monks at Iubhar-Chinntrechta was burned along with all its furniture, books, and the yew tree said to have been planted by St. Patrick himself.

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    1162.] ANNALS OF THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND. 1147 | of Brenainn®, and they were enclosed in a protecting shrine. Cairbre Mac Samuel, chief ollamh of Ireland in penmanship, died at Ard-Macha, on the 4th day of February. The monastery of the monks at Iubhar-Chinntrechta was burned, with all its furniture and books, and also the yew tree which Patrick himself had planted. Imleach-Iubhair, with its church, was burned. A separation of the houses? from the church of Doire was caused. by the successor - of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, and by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, King of Ireland ; and they removed eighty houses, or more, from the place where they were ; and Caiseal-an-urlair was erected by the successor of Colum-Cille, who pronounced a curse against any one that should come over it, A synod? of the clergy of Ireland, with the successor of Patrick, Gillamacliag, son of Ruaidhri, was convened at Claenadh [Clane], where there were present twenty-six bishops and many abbots, to establish rules and morality amongst the men of Ireland, both laity and clergy. On this occasion the clergy of Ireland determined that no one should be a lector in any church in Ireland who was not an alumnus of Ard-Macha before. The visitation of Cinel-Eoghain was made by the successor of Patrick, Gillamacliag, son of Ruaidhri, the like of which had not previously occurred. An army was led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, accompanied by the people of the north of Ireland, the men of Meath, and a battalion of the Connaughtmen, to Ath-cliath, to lay siege to the foreigners ; but Ua Lochlainn returned without battle or hostages, after having plundered Fine Gall. He left, however, the Leinstermen and Meathmen at war with the foreigners. A peace was afterwards concluded between the foreigners and the Irish; and six score ounces of gold were given by the foreigners to O’Lochlainn, and five score ounces of gold [were paid] by Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn to Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair for West Meath. Cill Ua Nilucain’ and Ros-Mide*

    qui non prius fuerit alumnus, hoc est, Ardma- * Ros-Mide ; i. e. St. Mide’s or Ide’s Wood,

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44. Capture of Ruaidhri at Rath-Brenainn despite sureties

    Rathbrennan · townland · Laois · 1143

    Ruaidhri, son of Ua Dubhda, was seized by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair in violation of protections given by clergy and laity of Connaught, held at Rath-Brenainn despite fasting protests by the clergy to secure his release.

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    Siolla na naom 1 Pisal, cisfina Mumeipe hAngaile. Ro tpoipeeple cpa cléims Connacc 1m Mumedac Ua nOubdaig occ Rat bpenainn imo ccomainge, 7 nf tuccad 0616. ~Mupchad Ua Maorleachlaimn, pi Mivde co na Fontuataib vo (pgabal la Torppdealbac Ua cConcobarp, la pig Connace, fon pnadad mmo 4 comaipsfo Epfnon. Aciacpiwe 1. aledim Cianam co na mionoaib, pepin Cianain an opemeach, an Mata mop, an cabb 7 an pmdip,7 play ap Zach opus von Eaglaipp. Muipfoach Ua Oubcang an caino epycop, | cis(pna Connace,7] a caoipg, comanba Phaccnarce 7 bacall lopa, comapba Peiéin 7 cloce Peicin, 7 66ban Caoimsin. Ro baccan cpa pin ule, erccin Toippdealbac 7 Mupnchad gan pérll gan meabarl, gan cpégad neic ofob via anoile gan vallad san (pgabail gan cimodibe cpice na pfpamn pon Munchao, Zomad piadnac lap na comaipsib a cion, 7 co ppoccantaor plan é oionchaib a comaipsfo. Acc nama ni pme cion pollup cuicce cia po sabad, 4 po leiccead app 1 ccmn mip iappin oionchaib a comaipged, 7 po bdnaicfoh eippium la a comaipgib pin Mumann, 7 do pavad pige Mide la Toinpdealbac via mac peippm, vo Choncobap. Op amlaid po pon caomnaccaip an eangsabal ipm 1. Sloccf vo dénam la Toippdealbac amal bud vo tléc 1pm Muman, Connaccaig, Conmaicnt,7 Ui Opa vo tiondl 50 haon mangin, 7 Ua Maorleachtamn vo Zabaal,7 a bneit 50 Odin mép,7 bnargoe Mide anchha ama pem(pbapcman, acc cena ni po millead a BF ipin Mive depin. Cnlch la hElib 1 Pfiab Ceall, oap bnomd mom, 7 comaingead. Slois fo la Toinpdealbac Ua mbmaimn co bEfpab Muman hi cConnaccaib, sun elpcprac an Rua bheitig, 7 sup peaolple a caupiol,7 po podplo iappin san cpeich san slallna.

    Cloip Cpforc, mile cév ceatpacha a cltaip. GHrollapaccpaice mac Consail, pao: eaccna na nOaoiweal, pean leigino Cluana Enaipo, 7 a pacano,

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, in 1143, Ruaidhri son of Ua Dubhda was seized by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, king of Connaught. This was done in violation of protections given by the clergy and laity of Connaught. The clergy, including the bishop of Connaught and successors of Patrick and Feichin, fasted at Rath-Brenainn to secure his release. But he was not handed over.

45. Castle and bridge of Athlone erected

    Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1129

    The castle of Ath-Luain and the bridge were erected by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair during the summer of 1129, described as a summer of drought.

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    Manach”. ‘The castle of Ath-Luain and the bridge were erected by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair in the summer of this year, i.e. the summer of the drought. The altar of the great church of Cluain-mic-Nois* was robbed, and jewels were carried off from thence, namely, the carracan [model] of Solomon’s Temple, which had been presented by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall ; the Cudin [Catinum] of Donnchadh, son of Flann; and the three jewels which Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair had presented, i.e. a silver goblet, a silver cup with a gold cross over it, and a drinking-horn with gold; the drinkinghorn of Ua Riada, King of Aradh ; a silver chalice, with a burnishing of gold upon it, with an engraving by the daughter of Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair ; and .the silver cup of Ceallach, successor of Patrick. But Ciaran, from whom they were stolen, afterwards revealed them. Ceallach’, successor of Patrick, a son of purity, and Archbishop of the west of Europe, the only head whom the foreigners and Irish of Ireland, both laity and clergy, obeyed; after having ordained bishops, priests, and persons of every degree ; after having consecrated many churches and cemeteries ; after having bestowed jewels and wealth ; after having established rules and good morals among all, both laity and clergy ; after having spent a life of fusting, prayer, and mass-celebration ; after unction and good penance, resigned his spirit to heaven, at Ard-Padraig, in Munster, on

    1033

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    As the companion tells it

    As you come through Athlone, this is where a castle and bridge were built in the summer of 1129. Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair erected them, and that summer was remembered as the summer of drought. That same season, the altar of the great church of Cluain-mic-Nois was robbed. Jewels were carried off: the model of Solomon's Temple, presented by Maelseachlainn son of Domhnall; the Cudin of Donnchadh son of Flann; three jewels Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair had presented, a silver goblet, a silver cup with a gold cross over it, and a drinking-horn with gold; the drinking horn of Ua Riada, King of Aradh; a silver chalice with gold burnishing, engraved by the daughter of Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair; and the silver cup of Ceallach, successor of Patrick. But Ciaran, from whom they were stolen, afterwards revealed them. Ceallach, successor of Patrick and Archbishop of the west of Europe, died that year at Ard-Padraig in Munster. He was the only head whom the foreigners and Irish of Ireland obeyed, laity and clergy alike. He had ordained bishops, priests, and persons of every degree, consecrated many churches and cemeteries, bestowed jewels and wealth, and established rules and good morals among all. After a life of fasting, prayer, and mass-celebration, after unction and good penance, he resigned his spirit to heaven.

46. Cill-achaidh and Cluain-eidhneach plundered, abbots captured

    Killeigh · town · Offaly · 938

    Ceallachan, King of Caiseal, with the foreigners of Port-Lairge, seized great preys from the churches of Cill-eidhneach and Cill-achaidh and took their two abbots captive, though some prisoners were left with the lord of Ui-Failghe.

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    Crichan, son of Maelmuire, lord of Ui-Fiachrach*, died. Flann, son of Ceallach, Tanist of Osraighe, died. Cian, son of Aenghus, was slain by the Ui-Failghe. Murchadh, son of Finn", was mortally wounded by Tuathal. Canoin-Phadraig’ was covered by Donnchadh, son of Flann, King of Ireland. Ceallachan, King of Caiseal, with the men of Munster, and Macca Cuinn, with the foreigners of Port-Lairge, went into Meath, and seized upon a great prey, and took the spoils and prisoners of Cill-eidhneach” and Cill-achaidh; and took their two abbots, namely, Muireadhach Ua Conchobhair, and Coibhdeanach, son of Beargdha ; but they left behind Oilill, son of Aenghus, lord of Ui-Fothaidh*, and many others, in the hands of Aimhergin, lord of Ui-Failghe. The men of Munster, under Ceallachan, King of Munster, who had the foreigners along with him, plundered [the churches of] Cluain-eidhneach and Cill-achaidh, and the territory of Meath, as far as Cluain-Iraird. The foreigners deserted Ath-cliath by the help of God and Mactail’.

    The Age of Christ, 938. The twenty-first year of Donnchadh. Muircheartach of Camus’, Abbot of Beannchair ; Duibhinnreacht, son of Ronan, Abbot of Cluain-Doleain ; [and] Ainbhith, son of Domhnall, Abbot of Gleann-Uisean, died. Coibhdeanach, Abbot of Cill-achaidh, was drowned in the sea of Delginis- Cualann’, while fleeing from the foreigners. Flann Ua Cathail suffered martyrdom at Cluain-an-dobhair, by the foreigners. Suibhne, son of Cu-Breatan, Abbot of Slaine, was killed by the foreigners. Maelbeannachta, anchorite, died. Maelmartin Ua Scellain, Lector of Leithghlinn, died. An army was led by the king, Donnchadh, and by Muircheartach, son of Niall, to Leinster, and to the men of Munster; and they took their hostages. Niall, son of Fearghal, heir of Oileach, was mortally wounded and drowned by Muircheartach. Flann, daughter of Donnchadh, and Queen of Oileach, died. Aralt, grandson of Imhar,

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47. Construction of the causeway at Athlone

    Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1001

    The causeway of Ath-Luain was made by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, and by Cathal, son of Conchobhar, an early bridge over the Shannon at Athlone.

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    and Hugh Ua Neill. Ceannfaeladh, son of Conchobhar, lord of [Ui-Conaill] Gabhra, and Righbhardan, son of Dubhcron, died. A great depredation by the men of Munster in the south of Meath, on the Nones of January ; but Aenghus, son of Carrach, with a few of his people, overtook them, so that they left behind the spoils and a slaughter of heads with him. The causeway of Ath-Luain was made by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, and by Cathal, son of Conchobhar. The causeway of Ath-liag' was made by Maelseachlainn to the middle of the river. Diarmaid Ua Lachtnain, lord of Teathbha, was killed by his own people.

    The Age of Christ, 1001. The twenty-third year of Maelseachlainn. Colum, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair, [died]. Treinfher, son of Celecan, Prior of Ard-Macha, was slain. Conaing Ua Fiachrach, Abbot of Teach-Mochua ; Cele, son of Suibhne, Abbot of Slaine ; Cathalan Ua Corcrain, Abbot of Daimhinis ; Maenach, Ostiarius® of Ceanannus; and Flann, son of Eoghan, chief Brehon" of Leath-Chuinn, died. Maelmhuaidh, son of Duibhghilla, lord of Dealbhna- Beathra, died. Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, set out on a predatory excursion into Ulidia, in his ships; and he plundered Cill-cleithe’ and Inis-Cumhscraigh*, and carried off many prisoners from both. An army was led by Aedh, son of Domhnall Ua Neill, to Tailltin; but he returned back in peace and tranquillity. Connaught was plundered by Aedh, son of Domhnall. Cearnachan, son of Flann, lord of Luighne, went upon a predatory excursion into Fearnmhagh ; and he was killed by Muircheartach Ua Ciardha, Tanist of Cairbre A hosting by Brian, with the foreigners’, Leinstermen, and Munstermen, to Ath-Luain, so

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    As the companion tells it

    As you come through Athlone in Westmeath, you are passing the place where, in the year 1001, a causeway was built across the Shannon. The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland record it plainly. The causeway of Ath-Luain was made by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, and by Cathal, son of Conchobhar. This was the twenty-third year of Maelseachlainn. The same annals tell us that Maelseachlainn also made a causeway at Ath-liag, reaching to the middle of the river. So he was a builder of crossings in this period, asserting control over the waterways that divided the island. The year brought much else. Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, sailed on a predatory excursion into Ulidia in his ships, and plundered Cill-cleithe and Inis-Cumhscraigh, carrying off many prisoners from both. Aedh, son of Domhnall Ua Neill, led an army to Tailltin but returned in peace. Connaught was plundered by the same Aedh. And Brian came on a hosting to Ath-Luain itself, bringing with him the foreigners, the Leinstermen, and the Munstermen. So this crossing point, this place where Maelseachlainn and Cathal had raised their causeway, drew armies and fleets. It was a hinge in the land, and the stones laid here in 1001 were laid with that in mind.

48. Dathi's body carried to Rathcroghan and marked by a pillar-stone

    near Rathcroghan · monument · Roscommon · 428

    According to Duald Mac Firbis's account of ancestral records, the body of King Dathi was carried home to Ireland after his death and interred at Rathcroghan, his grave marked by a red pillar-stone.

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    * Sliabh-Ealpa: i.e. the Alps. For curious notices of King Dathi, see Tribes and Customs of Ui-Fiachrach, pp. 17 to 27. Duald Mac Firbis states from the records of his ancestors that the body of Dathi was carried home to Ireland, and interred at Rathcroghan, where his grave was

    marked by a red pillar-stone.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere about Rathcroghan, King Dathi was laid to rest in the year 428. His body had been carried home to Ireland after his death. The grave was marked by a red pillar-stone.

49. Death of Aedh mac Ainmirech at battle of Dun-bolg

    Dunboyke · townland · Wicklow · 594

    Aedh, son of Ainmire, monarch of Ireland, was slain by Bran Dubh, son of Eochaidh, in the battle of Dun-bolg in Leinster after twenty-seven years' reign.

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    Coip Core, cig céd nochac a cltaip. Jan mbfit peace mbliatona piclc 1 pishe nEneann oClovh, mac Cinminech, mic Seacna, toncaip la bpan Oub, mac Eachach, 1 ccach Oum bolce 1 LLargmb, an nool oMod vo tabach na

    & Stiabh-Cua.—Now Slieve Gua, in the northwest of the county of Waterford.—See note ', under A. M. 3790, p. 48, supra.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Dunboyke, a battle was fought in 594 that killed a king of Ireland. Aedh, son of Ainmire, monarch of Ireland, had reigned 27 years when Bran Dubh, son of Eochaidh, slew him at the battle of Dun Bolg in Leinster.

50. Death of Conchobhar Ua Briain at Cill-Dalua

    near Killaloe · townland · Clare · 1142

    Conchobhar, son of Diarmaid Ua Briain, supreme king of the two provinces of Munster, died at Cill-Dalua after the victory of penance; Toirdhealbhach O'Briain assumed sovereignty of Munster immediately after.

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    Ua Briain‘, supreme king of the two provinces of Munster, pillar of the valour and prowess of Leath-Mogha, died at Cill-Dalua, after the victory of penance ; and the sovereignty of all Munster was assumed by Toirdhealbhach O’Briain immediately after him. Donnchadh, grandson of Carthach, came into the Deisi- Mumhan, and killed some people ; but some of his people fell, and Donnchadh himself was taken prisoner by the Deisi, who afterwards delivered him up to Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain. Conchobhar, son of Domhnall Ua Briain, was expelled by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, King of Munster, and he proceeded to make war in Connaught. A battle was gained by the son of Niall, grandson of Lochlainn, lord of Cinel-Eoghain, over the Feara-Droma’, and he himself was severely wounded in the heat of that battle. An army was led by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, King of Connaught, accompanied by the men of Meath, Breifne, and Leinster, to march into Munster; but they returned without cows or hostages (save only the hostages of Leinster), after having traversed Osraighe and Laeighis, and destroyed some of their corn. A great predatory excursion was made by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, King of Munster, into Leinster ; and he plundered the Ui-Muireadhaigh and some of the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, and carried off countless kine. Donnchadh Ua Conchobhair, lord of Ciarraighe- Luachra, was killed by the lord of Ui-Caisin, i. e. Cumara Beg*. The son of Mac Conroi, lord of Dealbhna-Thire-da-locha‘, was killed. The son of Fearghal Ua Maelmhuaidh, lord of Feara-Ceall, was killed by the son of Ruaidhri Ua Maelmhuaidh, at Darmhach-Choluim-Chille. The son of Mac Ottir, i. e. Ottir, one of the people of Insi-Gall [the Hebrides], assumed the chieftainship and government of Ath-cliath. Mathghamhain, son of Flann Ua Follamhain, lord of Crich-na-gCedach", fell by his own two brothers, in treachery and guile.

    Conry.—See O’Flaherty’s Ogygia, part ili. c. 82, p.317.

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51. Foreign fleet burns Cork, vengeance follows

    Cork · city · Cork · 1012

    A great fleet of the foreigners arrived in Munster and burned Corcach, but God took vengeance on them, for Amhlaeibh son of Sitric, Mathghamhain son of Dubhghall, and many others were slain by Cathal son of Domhnall.

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    An army was led by Flaithbheartach, lord of Aileach, to Maighen-Attaed®, by the son of Ceanannus; and Maelseachlainn left the hill [undisputed] to him. Gillamochonna, son of Foghartach, lord of South Breagha, plunderer of the _ foreigners, and flood of the glory of the east of Ireland, died. A deptredation by Murchadh, son of Brian, in Leinster; he plundered the country as far as Gleann-da-locha and Cill-Maighneann", and burned the whole country, and carried off great spoils and innumerable prisoners. A great fleet of the foreigners arrived in Munster, so that they burned Corcach ; but God immediately took vengeance of them for that deed, for Amhlaeibh, son of Sitric, i.e. the son of the lord of the foreigners, and Mathghamhain, son of Dubhghall, and many others, were slain by Cathal, son of Domhnall, son of Dubhdabhoireann. Muircheartach, son of Aedh O’Neill, was slain by the Dal-Riada, with a number of others along with him. A great war between the foreigners and the Gaeidhil. An army was led by Brian to Ath-an-chairthinn’, and he there encamped, and laid siege to the foreigners for three months. Many fortresses were erected by

    Dublin.—See note 4, under the year 782, p. 389, * Ath-an-chairthinn: i.e. Ford of the Rock. supra. Situation unknown.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you come through Cork, the city carries a story from 1012. A great fleet of foreigners arrived in Munster and burned Corcach, the old name for this place. But God immediately took vengeance for that deed. Amhlaeibh, son of Sitric, who was the son of the lord of the foreigners, and Mathghamhain, son of Dubhghall, and many others, were slain by Cathal, son of Domhnall, son of Dubhdabhoireann. That year also saw a great war between the foreigners and the Gaedhil. Brian led an army to Ath-an-chairthinn, the Ford of the Rock, and there he encamped and laid siege to the foreigners for three months. Many fortresses were erected. In the same stretch of years, Flaithbheartach, lord of Aileach, led an army to Maighen-Attaed, and Maelseachlainn left the hill to him undisputed. Gillamochonna, son of Foghartach, lord of South Breagha, plunderer of the foreigners, and flood of the glory of the east of Ireland, died. Murchadh, son of Brian, plundered Leinster as far as Gleann-da-locha and Cill-Maighneann, burned the whole country, and carried off great spoils and innumerable prisoners. Muircheartach, son of Aedh O'Neill, was slain by the Dal-Riada, with a number of others along with him.

52. Kildare burnt entirely by fire

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 1019

    The town of Kildare was destroyed by a great fire, with only one house spared, an event marked as remarkable in the annals.

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    “A. D. 1012” [recté, 1019]. “ All the town of Killdare was burnt by a thunderbolt, but one house. Sittrick mac Awley of Dublin irreverently and without respect made havock of all the kings in the church of Kells, and killed many within the walles of the said church. The Shrine of St. Keyran was abused by Donnell mac Teige, who, by the miracles of St. Keyran, was killed within a week after. The son of one Caharnagh O’Cassine, in the territory of Tho-

    The Termon of Finnia® was plundered

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Kildare, there is a story from the year 1019. The whole town was burnt by a thunderbolt, the annals say, and only one house was spared. The record calls it remarkable enough to set down.

53. Killaloe church founded by St. Lua

    near Killaloe · townland · Clare · 500

    Cill-Dalua, meaning the Church of St. Lua, was founded here about the beginning of the sixth century; it is now called Killaloe, seat of an ancient bishop's see on the western bank of the Shannon.

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    1 Cill-Dalua: i. e..the Church of St. Lua, Dalua, or Molua, who erected a church here about the beginning of the sixth century; now anglicé Killaloe, a well-known town, the head of an ancient bishop’s see, situated on the western bank of the River Shannon, in the south-east of the county of Clare.

    768 ANNaza RIOSshachtTa eIReEGNN.

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54. Liberation of Donnchadh Ua hEochadha at Armagh's daimhliag

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1101

    Donnchadh Ua hEochadha, King of Ulidia, was liberated from fetters by Domhnall grandson of Lochlainn in exchange for his son and foster-brother, the oaths being sworn in the daimhliag of Ard-Macha through the intercession of the successor of Patrick.

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    Muircheartach after this went over Feartas-Camsa” into Ulidia, and carried off the hostages of Ulidia; and he went the round of all Ireland in the space of a fortnight and a month, without battle, without attack, and he returned to his house by Slighe-Midhluachra*. The expedition was called “ The circuitous hosting.” Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill, lord of Meath, set out upon a predatory excursion into Fearnmhagh, and into Conaille, and took immense spoils of cows; but Cucaisill Ua Cearbhaill, lord of Fearnmhagh and Oirghialla, overtook one of the spoils at Airgedgleann’, and slew the host which he overtook, except very few; among the slain were Echthighern Ua Braein, lord of Breaghmhaine ; the grandson of Cairthen Ua Mailruain ; Ua Indreadhain’, chief of Ua Maeleachlainn’s household, and two hundred men along with them. Donnchadh, son of Art Ua Ruaire, lord of Conmhaicne, and royal heir of Connaught, was killed by Gillasronmhaoil Ua Ruaire. Cathal Ua Muireagain, lord of Teathbha, was killed by the people of the east of Teathbha. Dearbhail, daughter of Ua Maeleachlainn, died. Donnchadh Ua hEochadha, King of Ulidia, was liberated from fetters by Domhnall, the grandson of Lochlainn, [in exchange] for his son and his foster-brother, in the daimhliag of Ard-Macha, through the intercession of the successor of Patrick, and all his congregation, after they had mutually

    into Ulster; but its exact position has not been barony of Farney, and county of Monaghan.— yet determined.—See Leabhar-na-gCeart, Intro- See note *, under A. M. 4981; and also note duction, p. lix. under A. D. 1460. ¥ Airgedgleann : i.e. the Silver Glen, or Money *Ua Indreadhain.—Now Hanrahan, The head Glen. This is probably the place now called of this family was chief of Corkaree, now a ba- Moneyglen, in the parish of Donaghmoyne, rony in the county of Westmeath. 6H

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55. Maccon slain near Cahir at Gort-an-oir

    Derrygrath · parish · Tipperary · 225

    According to Keating, Maccon (Lughaidh) was killed by the poet Fercheas at the instance of King Cormac, at Gort-an-oir near Dearg-rath in Magh-Feimhean, a place still pointed out near the fort of Dearg-rath in the parish of Derrygrath, close to Cahir.

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    Ireland. This place is still pointed out near the fort of Dearg-rath, in the parish of Derrygrath, about four miles to the north-east of Cahir, in the county of Tipperary. Cnocach, called, in the Leabhar-Gabhala, Ard-Feirchis, is now anglicé Knockagh, and is situated about three miles north-east of Cahir.

    f Crinna.—Keating calls this place Crionna- Chinn Chumair, and says that it is situated at Brugh-mic-an-Oig, which is the name of a place on the River Boyne, near Stackallan Bridge.

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56. Maelruanaidh burned to death by the Luighne

    Meath · county · Meath · 896

    Maelruanaidh, son of Flann, son of Maelseachnaill, was killed by being burned in a house set on fire by the Luighne, the sons of Cearnachan and the son of Lorcan, lord of Meath; a lament in verse followed his death.

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    Maelduin, lord of Cinel-Eoghain. A change of kings at Caiseal, i. e. Cormac, son of Cuileannan, in the place of Cennghegan, i. e. Finguine. Maelruanaidh, son of Flann, son of Maelseachnaill, was killed (i. e. he was burned in a house set on fire), by the Luighne, i. e. by the sons of Cearnachan, son of Tadhg, and by the son of Lorcan, son of Cathal, lord of Meath. They also slew Maelcroin

    (the father of Caindelbhan), son of Domhnall, lord of Cinel-Laeghaire ; of

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    As the companion tells it

    As you travel through Meath, this is the country where Maelruanaidh, son of Flann, son of Maelseachnaill, met his end in 896. The Luighne set fire to a house and burned him in it. The sons of Cearnachan, son of Tadhg, and the son of Lorcan, son of Cathal, lord of Meath, carried out the killing. They also slew Maelcroin, son of Domhnall, lord of Cinel-Laeghaire.

57. Nine score persons burned in Lusca's stone church

    Lusk · town · Dublin · 1089

    Lusca (Lusk) was burned by the men of Munster, with nine score persons burned in its stone church, alongside the burning of Corcach, Imleach-Ibhair, Ard-fearta and Cill-dara.

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    of Gillaphadraig (i.e. the son of Domhnall), was killed by the grandsons of Domhnall Breac. Gillacainnigh Ua Flaithfhileadh, lord of Dealbhna-Beathra, was slain by his brother, Aedh, son of Cochlan Ua Flaithfhileadh. The fleet of the men of Munster, under the conduct of Muircheartach Ua Briain, arrived on the Sinainn, and upon Loch Ribh ; and they plundered the churches of the lake, namely, Inis-Clothrann, Inis-bo-finne, Inis-Ainggin, and Cluain-Eamhain‘. But Aidhirceach® and Rechraith‘ were blocked up, after their passage, by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, King of Connaught. They afterwards came down to Cluainé, but they were repulsed back to Ath-Luain, where Ua Maeleachlainn, i. e. Domhnall, son of Flann, King of Teamhair, was in readiness to attack them; and they left all their ships and vessels to O’Maeleachlainn there, and placed themselves under his protection, and they were afterwards conveyed home in safety to Munster. Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair and Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn went in ships and boats, and plundered Munster as far as Cluain-caein-Modimog", so that they scarcely left a single head of cattle so far [as they penetrated], and besides carried off captives. A great predatory excursion was made by Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, until he reached Ibhar-Chinn-trachta’; and he plundered the men of Fearnmhagh, Conaille, Mughdhorna, and Ui-Meith, and burned all Conaille. Iseal-Chiarain* was purchased for ever by Cormac Mac Cuinn na mBocht from Ua Flaithen, and from Domhnall, son of Flann Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Meath. Corcach, Imleach-Ibhair, Ard-fearta’, and Cill-dara, were burned. Lusca was burned by the men of Munster, and nine score persons were burned in its Daimhliag [stone-church].

    county of Down.—See Dublin P. Journal, vol. i. “A.D. 1089. Lusk burnt, with the Daimp- 103; and Reeves’s Ecclesiastical Antiquities of liag” [and nine score men therein], “ by the Down and Connor, p. 116, note *. men of Mounster. Kildare also burnt this yeare.

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58. O'Clery castle ruins at Kilbarron

    Kilbarron · townland · Donegal · 1492–1841

    Teige Cam O'Clery's three sons built a castle and other stone edifices on the hereditary lands of Kilbarron; fragments of these ruins were still visible in the 19th century.

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    ment of the condition, that whatever male child should be first born to them should be sent to learn and study history, in order that he might become the heir of O’Sgingin. O’Clery promised to comply with this request, and faithfully kept his promise. He had by O’Sgingin’s daughter a son, who, at the request of his maternal grandfather, was named Gilla-Brighde, after his mother’s brother, the intended chief historian of Tirconnell, who had died some time before, in the year 1382. This Gilla-Brighde became ollav to O’Donnell in history, and was succeeded by his son, Gillareagh, who was succeeded by his son, Dermot O’Clery, surnamed “of the Three Schools,” because he kept a school for teaching general literature, a school of history, and a school of poetry. This Dermot became so distinguished and so popular, that O’Donnell (Niall, the son of Turlough of the Wine’, to enable him to increase his establishment, made him a grant of the lands of Creevagh, in the parish of Kilbarron, in addition to what he had inherited from O’Sgingin. Dermot of the Three Schools was succeeded by his son, Teige Cam O’Clery, who had three sons distinguished for their hospitality, wealth, and erudition, and who built a castle and other stone edifices on the hereditary lands of Kilbarron, some fragments of the ruins of which are still to be seen.—For a view of these remains, see the Irish Penny Journal for January 16th, 1841, p- 225.

    They also possessed the lands of Carrownacughtragh, Carrowanticlogh, the glebe of Kildoney, free from any tithes to the Bishop of Raphoe, the quarter of Coolremuir, and the quarter of Drumancrinn, in the plain of Moy-Ene, on the south side of the River Erne, near Ballyshannon.—See Inquisition taken at Lifford on the 12th of September, 1609; and Genealogies, &c., of Hy-Fiachrach, pp. 79-83.

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here are the ruins of a castle built by the O'Clery family. The story begins with a marriage arrangement: O'Clery married the daughter of O'Skingin, on the condition that their firstborn son would be sent to learn and study history, to become the heir of O'Skingin. Their son was named Gilla-Brighde, after his mother's brother, the intended chief historian of Tirconnell, who had died in 1382. Gilla-Brighde became ollav to O'Donnell in history. He was succeeded by his son Gillareagh, who was succeeded by his son Dermot O'Clery, surnamed "of the Three Schools," because he kept a school for general literature, a school of history, and a school of poetry. Dermot became so distinguished that O'Donnell, Niall the son of Turlough of the Wine, granted him the lands of Creevagh in the parish of Kilbarron, in addition to what he had inherited from O'Skingin. Dermot was succeeded by his son Teige Cam O'Clery, who had three sons distinguished for their hospitality, wealth, and erudition. These three sons built a castle and other stone edifices on the hereditary lands of Kilbarron, some fragments of the ruins of which were still to be seen in 1841. They also possessed the lands of Carrownacughtragh, Carrowanticlogh, the glebe of Kildoney free from any tithes to the Bishop of Raphoe, the quarter of Coolremuir, and the quarter of Drumancrinn, in the plain of Moy-Ene, on the south side of the River Erne, near Ballyshannon. An inquisition taken at Lifford on the 12th of September 1609 records these holdings.

59. Plundering of Cill-dara and abduction of captives by foreigners

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 883

    The foreigners (Norse raiders) plundered Cill-dara, carrying off fourteen score persons into captivity to their ships, including the prior Suibhne, son of Dubhdabhoireann, along with other valuable property.

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    of Cill-dara; Robhartach, son of Colgan, Abbot of Cill-Toma’, died. Scannall, son of Ferghil, Abbot of Domhnach-Sechnaill ; Forcellach of Cill-mic-Milchon’; Clothchu, son of Maeltuile, Prior of Cluain-Iraird ; Anaile, Vice-abbot (i. e. Prior) of Gleann-da-locha, [died]. The mortal wounding of Tuathal, son of Domhnall, and of Cathal, son of Finnagan, two royal heirs of Leinster, by Finnachta, son of Muireadhach. Longbortan, son of Finnachta, lord of Muscraighe, was slain. The plundering of Cill-dara by the foreigners, who carried off with them fourteen score persons into captivity to their ships, with the prior, Suibhne, son of Dubhdabhoireann, besides other valuable property which they carried away.

    The Age of Christ, 884. The eighth year of Flann. Eochaidh, son of Comhgan, Bishop of Lann-Eala, ended his life at an advanced age. Reachtaidh, learned Bishop of Cluain-Uamhach ; Maeltuile, son of Dunghal, Abbot of Beannchair ; Colcu, son of Connacan, Abbot of Ceann-Eitigh, doctor of eloquence, and the best historian that was in Ireland in his time; Diarmaid, Abbot of Beg-Eire ; Maelruain, Abbot of Disert-Diarmada, Cill-achaidh, and Teach- Theille; Cui-gan-mathair, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair; Aedhan, son of Rechtadh, Abbot of Ros-Cre ; Tighearnach, son of Tolargg, Tanist of South Breagh, [died]; Treasach, son of Becan, chief of Ui-Bairche-Maighe, was slain by Aedh, son of Ilguine. Of him Flann, son of Lonan’, said :

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    As the companion tells it

    As you come through Kildare, once called Cill-dara. In the year 883, the foreigners plundered it. They carried off 280 persons into captivity to their ships, with the prior Suibhne, son of Dubhdabhoireann, besides other valuable property which they carried away. That same period, Robhartach, son of Colgan, Abbot of Cill-Toma, died. Scannall, son of Ferghil, Abbot of Domhnach-Sechnaill, died. Forcellach of Cill-mic-Milchon died. Clothchu, son of Maeltuile, Prior of Cluain-Iraird, died. Anaile, Vice-abbot of Gleann-da-locha, died. Tuathal, son of Domhnall, and Cathal, son of Finnagan, two royal heirs of Leinster, were mortally wounded by Finnachta, son of Muireadhach. Longbortan, son of Finnachta, lord of Muscraighe, was slain. The following year, 884. Eochaidh, son of Comhgan, Bishop of Lann-Eala, ended his life at an advanced age. Reachtaidh, learned Bishop of Cluain-Uamhach, died. Maeltuile, son of Dunghal, Abbot of Beannchair, died. Colcu, son of Connacan, Abbot of Ceann-Eitigh, died. He was a doctor of eloquence, and the best historian in Ireland in his time. Diarmaid, Abbot of Beg-Eire, died. Maelruain, Abbot of Disert-Diarmada, Cill-achaidh, and Teach-Theille, died. Cui-gan-mathair, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair, died. Aedhan, son of Rechtadh, Abbot of Ros-Cre, died. Tighearnach, son of Tolargg, Tanist of South Breagh, died. Treasach, son of Becan, chief of Ui-Bairche-Maighe, was slain by Aedh, son of Ilguine.

60. Plundering of Cluain-mic-Nois and Loch Ribh islands by foreigners of Luimneach

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 921

    The foreigners of Luimneach plundered Cluain-mic-Nois and then came upon Loch Ribh, plundering all its islands.

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    of Riagan, Tanist of Osraighe, died. The plundering of Cluain-mic-Nois by the foreigners of Luimneach ; and they came upon Loch Ribh, and plundered all its islands. The plundering of En-inis” in Fotharta-tire, by the foreigners, where twelve hundred of the Irish were slain, and Abel the scribe was martyred along with them. The plundering of Cluain-mic-Nois by the son of Ailgi*, who afterwards burned it. Uathmharan, son of Dobhailen, lord of Luighne in Connaught, died. Flaithbheartach’, son of Inmhainen, King of Caiseal, went upon his pilgrimage; and Lorcan, son of Conlingan, assumed the kingdom of Caiseal.

    The Age of Christ, 921. The fourth year of Donnchadh. Maelcallann, Abbot of Disert-Diarmada ; Maelpadraig, son of Morann, Abbot of Druimcliabh and Ard-sratha ; Dubhdabhraine, Abbot of Ross-ailithir ; Maeltuile, son of Colman, lector of Cluain-mic-Nois ; and Fiachra of Eaglais-beag [at Cluainmic-Nois], died. Duibhlitir of Cill-Sleibhthe’, priest of Ard-Macha, was martyred by the foreigners of Snamh-Aighneach*. Cucongalta, priest of Lann-Leire, the Tethra (i. e. the singer or orator) for voice, personal form, and knowledge, died. Maelmordha, son of Conchobhar, lord of Ui-Failghe ; and son of Cearran, lord of Muscraighe, died. Lighach, daughter of Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, and wife of Maelmithidh, lord of all Breagh, died, and was buried with great veneration at Cluain-mic-Nois. Spelan, son of Conghalach, lord of Conaille- Muirtheimhne, was killed. The plundering of Feara-Arda and Lann-Leire, and of Feara-Rois, in this year. Cele, son of Anrothan, lord of Ui-Crimhthannain, Clon-mic-Nois ;

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