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. Plundering of the cave of Cnoghbhai (Knowth)

   Knowth · townland · Meath · 861

   The cave of Cnoghbhai, now identified as Knowth near Slane, was broken into and plundered by the Danes in the same raid, being separated from Ros-na-righ by the River Boyne.

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   © Cnoghbhai.Now Knowth, in the parish of Monknewtown, near Slane, in the county of Meath. It is separated from Ros-na-righ by the River Boyne.—See note », under A. D. 784, p- 391, supra.

   4 Elemar.—He was son of Dealbhaeth, a Tuatha-De-Danann prince.

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   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere around here is the cave of Cnoghbhai, which the Danes plundered in 861. The River Boyne separates this place from Ros-na-righ.

2. Royal meeting at Birra between Conchobhar and Feidhlimidh

   Birr or Parsonstown · town · Offaly · 826

   A royal meeting took place at Birra between Conchobhar, son of Donnchadh, King of Ireland, and Feidhlimidh, King of Munster.

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   A royal meeting" at Birra between Conchobhar, son of Donnchadh, King of Ireland, and Feidhlimidh, i. e. son of Crimhthann, King of Munster. Flaitheamh, son of Donghalach, lord of the North, was killed. Cormac, son of Domhnall, lord of Deisi, died. Lusca was plundered by the foreigners’. Flannghus, son of Loingseach, Abbot of Ard-Macha‘, died. The destruction! of the fair of Tailltin, against the Gaileanga™, by Conchobhar, son of Donnchadh, on which occasion many were slain. The destruction of the fair [of Colman by Muireadhach, against the South Leinstermen, where many were slain. The destruction of Dun-Laighen], at Druim", by the Pagans, where Conaing, son of Cuchongelt, lord of the Fortuatha, was slain, with many others.

   The Age of Christ, 826. The ninth year of Conchobhar. Aedh, son of Ceallach, Abbot of Cill-dara ; Robhartach, son of Cathasach, airchinneach of Cluain-mor-arda’?; Connmhach Ua Loichene, Abbot of Saighir; Murchiu, Abbot of Druimineasclainn ; Ciaran the Wise, of Ros-cre; and Clemens, Abbot of Linn-Duachaill, died. The martyrdom of Temhnen, anchorite, by the foreigners. A battle was gained? over the foreigners by Cairbre, son of Cathal, lord of

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 89

3. Sacrilegious attack by Tighearnan O'Ruaire on the Coarb of Patrick

   near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1128

   A sacrilegious attack was made by Tighearnan O'Ruaire and the O'Briuins upon the successor of St. Patrick and his company, who were robbed and some killed, an act said to deserve the curse of all Ireland.

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   king of O-Namalga, e¢ alit multi. Murges O’Nick, Airchinnech of Tomdagualann, died at Inis-Gall. A most filthy act, that deserved the curse ofall Ireland, both spiritual and temporal], that the like was never seene in Ireland, committed by Tiernan O’Roirk and the O-Briuins. The Coarb of Patrick, with his company, was robbed, and some of them killed, and one of his owne clergie among them. The hurt that came of this evill act” [is] ‘‘ that there is noe saufty”

   king of Fermannagh, Fylan O’Duvdara, and he was slaine by them, and a nomber of the good men of Fermannagh. Gilpatrick mac Tothal,

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 143

4. Slaying of Seachnasach at Tara

   Tara · parish · Meath · 669

   Seachnasach, son of Blathmac, high king of Ireland, was slain by Dubhduin, chief of Cinel-Cairbre, after five years in sovereignty. A poetic testimony describes the abundance of his household.

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   Full of bridles and horsewhips was the house in which dwelt Seachnasach, Many were the leavings of plunder in the house in which dwelt the son of

   Blathmac.

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5. St. Colman founds the church of Cloyne

   Cloyne · town · Cork · 600

   St. Colman, son of Leinin, died; he was the first founder of the church of Cluain-Umha, now Cloyne, in Ui-Leithain, in the county of Cork.

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   4 St. Colman, son of Laisren.—He was the first founder of the church of Cluain-Umha, now Cloyne, in Ui-Leithain, in the now county of Cork.—See Colgan’s Acta Sanctorum, p. 309; and Harris’s edition of Ware’s Bishops, p. 573. Colgan says that he wrote a Life of St. Senanus of Inis-Cathaigh, of which he (Colgan) had a fragment, “ stylo vetusto et pereleganti patrio sermone conscriptum.”—Acta Sanctorum, p. 339, n. 15. Ware says that this saint died on the 4th of November, A. D. 608: and hence Harris doubts whether ‘‘ one Colman, the son of Lenin, whose festival was kept at Cloyne on the 24th of November, was the same as this bishop;” but he should have learned that the Feilire Aenguis, O’Clery’s Irish Calendar, and all the Martyrologies, place the festival of the founder of the church of Cloyne under the 24th of November, and that the 4th is a mere inadvertent mistake of Ware.

   © Menadroichit : i.e. Mena Bridge. “ Men nomen amnis, | hi Gaigip acd, i.e. Men, is the name

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 63

6. St. Maelrubha, Abbot of Bangor, dies at Apurcrosan

   near Bangor · town · Down · 722

   St. Maelrubha, Abbot of Beannchair (Bangor), died in his own church at Apurcrosan in Scotland after a long life of eighty years, having originated from the monastic community of Bangor.

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   Abbot of Beannchair [Bangor], after having gone to Alba [Scotland], died in his own church at Apurcrosan’, on the 21st of April; eighty years, three months, and nine days, was the length of his life. St. Celechrist died* St. Conall, son of Moudan, received the crown of martyrdom. Feardachrich, son of Conghalach, died. Cuanan, of Cill-Delge'; Deirir, of Daimhinis [Devenish], of the Ui-Colla ; Cuana, of Druim Cuilinn™; and Cillene, of Loch Gerg”, died. The battle of Druim-fornocht? [was fought] by Flaithbheartach, son of Loingseach, and the Cinel-Conaill, against Aedh Allan, son of Fearghal, and the Cinel- Eoghain. Aedh Allan was defeated. These chieftains were slain on the side of Aedh, [namely] Flann, son of Erthaile, and Snedgus Dearg Ua Brachaidhe. Murchadh, son of Bran, King of Leinster, died. Crimhthann, son of Ceallach Cualann, was slain in the battle of Bealach-lice’. Ailill, son of Bodhbhcha, of Meath, died. A battle [was fought] by Cinaeth, son of Irgalach, against the Leinstermen ; and he obtained his demand. The battle of Inis-Breagain‘, wherein were slain Edersgeoil, son of Ceallach Cualann, and Congal, son of Bran. Cathal Cerr, chief of the south of Breagh, died.

   The Age of Christ, 722. St. Flann, of Aentrebh", Abbot of Beannchair [Bangor], died. After Cinaeth, son of Irgalach, had been three years in sovereignty over Ireland, he fell in the battle of Druim-Corcrain’, by Flaithbhear-

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 77

7. Stone-house at Aileach destroyed and towns of Inishowen ravaged

   Aileach · monument · Donegal · 1101

   An expedition went by Easroe into Inishowen, destroyed all the towns, forts and churches of Inishowen, and broke down the stone-house that was at Aileach, before proceeding over Fertas Camsa into Ulidia.

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   [recte, went by Easroe into Inis-Owen], “in the North; destroyed all the towns, fortes, and churches of Inis-Owen, and brake downe the stone-house that was in Aileagh, and afterwards went over Fertas Camsa to Ulster” [i.e. Ulidia, or Eastern Ulster], ‘‘ took their hostages, and so went over all Ireland in the space of six weeks, without disturbance, strife, or impediment-of any man. Two companies of Kerne contended together in Clonvicknose, that is to say, Moynter-Hagan and Moynter-Kenay, where in the end, Gillafin mac Wallachan, chieftain of Sileanmchie, was slain.’

   » Muireadhach Ua Ciordhubhain.—Now anglice Murray O’Kirwan. write this name Kirwan, without the prefix O’.

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 141

8. Treacherous seizure of Donnchadh Ua Duinn by foreigners

   Breagh · townland · Armagh · 1023

   Donnchadh Ua Duinn, lord of Breagh, was treacherously seized by the foreigners at their own assembly and carried eastwards over the sea, in violation of the guarantee of Colum-Cille's successor.

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   The Age of Christ, 1023. Maelmaire Ua Cainen, wise man, and Bishop of Sord-Choluim-Chille, died. Domhnall, son of Aedh Beag Ua Maeleachlainn, the second lord that was over Meath, was slain by the son of Seanan Ua Leocain and the Luighni. A predatory excursion was made by the foreigners over South Breagh, and to Daimhliag-Chianain; and Ainbhith Ua Cathasaigh, lord of the Saithni, was slain by them on that day. Donnchadh Ua Duinn, lord of Breagh, was treacherously seized upon by the foreigners at their own assembly ; and he was carried eastwards over the sea, in violation of Colum- Lochlainn, son of Maeleachlainn, lord of Inis-Eoghain and Magh-Itha, was slain by his own brother, Niall, and the Cianachta of Gleann-Geimhin. was treacherously slain by the Eili. at the instigation of his own brother, Donnchadh. Conchobhar, son of Aenghus, son of Carrach Calma, was killed by the Guttas' by treachery. The Termon of Cluain-mic-Nois was plundered by

   Cille, whose successor was his guarantee.

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 128

9. Ua Lochlainn receives hostages at Loch Aininn and grants Meath to Ua Maeleachlainn

   near Lough Ennell · lake or lakes · Westmeath · 1153

   After his victories, Ua Lochlainn proceeded with his forces to Loch Aininn (Lough Ennell), where Ua Maeleachlainn came into his house, left him hostages, and received all of Meath from the Sinainn to the sea in return.

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   previous notice, and numbers of the Connaughtmen were slain by them, and among the rest Gillacheallaigh Ua hEidhin, lord of Aidhne, and his son, Aedh; Brian Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Fiachrach of the North ; Muircheartach, son of Conchobhar (who was son of Toirdhealbhach) Ua Conchobhair ; Domhnall Ua Birn; Domhnall, son of Cathal Ua Conchobhair ; and Sitric Mac Dubhghaill. After this Ua Lochlainn proceeded with his forces to Loch Aininn {Lough Ennell], and Ua Maeleachlainn came into his house, and left him hostages; and he [Ua Lochlainn] gave him all Meath, from the Sinainn to the sea, and also Ui-Faelain and Ui-Failghe. He gave Ui-Briuin and Conmhaicne to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, and carried the hostages of both with him; and before Ua Lochlainn returned back to his house, he billeted the Munstermen upon the men of Meath, Breifne, Airghialla, Ulidia, Conaill, and Tir-Eoghain, for Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain was seized with a disease on that expedition, which prevented him from returning into Munster. Tadhg Ua Briain was taken prisoner by Diarmaid Finn Ua Briain, and blinded by him immediately. Toirdhealbhach proceeded into Munster, and he assumed half the kingdom of Munster, through the power of Muircheartach Mac Lochlainn. The hostages of Ui-Failghe and Ui-Faelain were taken by Maelseachlainn, son of Murchadh, King of Meath. Gearr-na-gCuinneog Ua Bric, lord of the Deisi, was killed in fetters by Diarmaid, son of Cormac Mac Carthaigh. The wicker bridge of Ath-Luain was destroyed by Maelseachlainn, and its fortress was demolished. The wicker bridge of Ath-liag [Ballyleague] was made by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair. Flann Ua Flannagain, lord of Teathbha, died. Dearbhforgaill, daughter of Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, came from the King of Leinster (Diarmaid) to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc? again. .

   The Age of Christ, 1154. Muireadhaigh Ua Clucain, Abbot of Ceanannus, and Cian Ua Gerachain, successor of Cainneach, died. Tadhg Ua Briain, King of Munster, died. Cill-Dalua, Imleach-Ibhair, Ros-Cre, Lothra,and Daurmhaghi‘, were burned. Diarmaid Ua Conchobhair, lord of Ciarraighe-Luachra’, died.

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 147

10. Victory of Gleann-Phadraig over West Connaught

    near Rathcroghan · monument · Roscommon · 1061

    Aedh Ua Conchobhair won a battle at Gleann-Phadraig against the people of West Connaught, killing many including Ruaidhri Ua Flaithbheartaigh, whose head was carried to Cruachain.

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    chief anmchara of Ireland, anchorite, and successor of Finnen; and Maelbrighde Mac-an-Ghobhann, died of the plague. Ogan Ua Cormacain, airchinneach of Inis-Cumscraigh?; and Conaing, fossairchinneach of Ard-Macha, died. Domhnall Ua Maeldoraidh was slain by Ruaidhri Ua Canannain in a battle. Cu- Uladh, son of Conghalach, lord of Uachtar-thire, died after a good life. Niall, son of Maelseachlainn, lord of Oileach, died. An army was led by Aedh an Gha-bhearnaigh? Ua Conchobhair to Ceann-coradh [Kincora]; and he demolished the fortress, and destroyed the enclosing wall of the well, and eat its two salmons, and also burned Cill-Dalua. The Muintir-Murchadha’ invaded Loch Oirbsean, and deposed ‘Aedh Ua Conchobhair. ‘The victory of Gleann-Phadraig* was gained by Aedh Ua Conchobhair over [the people of] West Connaught, where many were slain, together with Ruaidhri. O’Flaithbheartaigh, lord of West Connaught, was beheaded, and _ his head was carried to Cruachain in Connaught’, after the son of Aedh, son of Ruaidhri, had been defeated. Gleann-da-locha was burned, with its churches. Flann Ua Ceallaigh, heir to the lordships of Breagha, was slain by the Saithni. Gairbhith Ua Cathasaigh, lord of Breagha, died. The son of Mac Dunghail, lord of Ui-Briuin-Chualann, died. The son of Mael-na-mbo, lord of Leinster and of the foreigners, proceeded into Munster about Allhallowtide, and made a bloody slaughter of the Munstermen at Cnamh-choill’, and burned the plain of Munster’, both houses and corn.

    The Age of Christ, 1062. Gillachrist Ua Maeldoraidh, successor of Colum- Cille both in Ireland and Alba ; Maelruanaidh Ua Daighre’*, chief anmchara of the north of Ireland ; and Murchadh Ua Laidhgnen’, airchinneach of Fearna,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 132

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere about Rathcroghan, in 1061, a battle was fought at Gleann-Phadraig. Aedh Ua Conchobhair gained the victory over the people of West Connaught. Many were slain there, together with Ruaidhri Ua Flaithbheartaigh, lord of West Connaught. He was beheaded, and his head was carried to Cruachain in Connaught, after the son of Aedh, son of Ruaidhri, had been defeated. Before that, Aedh an Gha-bhearnaigh Ua Conchobhair had led an army to Kincora. He demolished the fortress and destroyed the enclosing wall of the well, and ate its two salmons, and also burned Cill-Dalua. Then the Muintir-Murchadha invaded Loch Oirbsean and deposed Aedh Ua Conchobhair. So by the time of Gleann-Phadraig, Aedh had lost his position and won it back through battle. Ruaidhri Ua Flaithbheartaigh, lord of West Connaught, paid for the opposition with his head, which was brought here, to Cruachain, the ancient seat of the kings of Connaught. After the battle, Gleann-da-locha was burned, with its churches. Flann Ua Ceallaigh, heir to the lordships of Breagha, was slain by the Saithni. Gairbhith Ua Cathasaigh, lord of Breagha, died. The son of Mac Dunghail, lord of Ui-Briuin-Chualann, died. The son of Mael-na-mbo, lord of Leinster and of the foreigners, proceeded into Munster about Allhallowtide and made a bloody slaughter of the Munstermen at Cnamh-choill, and burned the plain of Munster, both houses and corn.

11. Waterford besieged by Mac Murchadha and Dal Cais fleet

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1137

    Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, King of Leinster, together with Conchobhar Ua Briain and the foreigners of Dublin and Wexford, besieged Waterford with a fleet of two hundred ships. They carried off hostages of Donnchadh Mac Carthaigh and of the foreigners of Port Lairge.

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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

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12. Wicker bridge built at Athlone for incursions into Meath

    Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1159

    Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair constructed a wicker bridge at Ath-Luain (Athlone) to allow incursions into Meath, prompting the men of Meath and Teathbha to oppose its construction, leading to a battle in which the royal heir of Connaught was mortally wounded.

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    The Age of Christ, 1159. Maelmaire Ua Loingsigh, Bishop of Lis-mor, died. Abel and Gillamuireadhaigh, both anchorites of Ard-Macha, died. Gillacaeimhghin Ua Ceinneidigh, lord of Ormond, died on his pilgrimage at Cill-Dalua. Ceinneidigh Ua Briain, i. e. the grandson of Murchadh, died. Domhnall Mac Conmara was drowned in the Sinainn. Diarmaid, son of Tadhg Ua Maelruanaidh, lord of Magh-Luirg, head of the counsel, wisdom, and good supplication of the province of Connaught, died, Aedh, son of Donnchadh Ua Conchobhair, lord of Ui-Failghe, was killed by Maelseachlainn, son of Conghalach, son of Cuaifne Ua Conchobhair. Ua Maeldoraidh and his two brothers were treacherously slain by O’Canannain. An army was led by Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, to Rubha-Chonaill’, in Meath, and he banished Diarmaid, son of Domhnall Ua.Maeleachlainn, from the kingdom of Meath, and gave the kingdom of Meath, from the Sinainn to the sea, to Donnchadh; son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn. There was a pacific meeting be tween Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair and Tighearnan ; and they made peace, and took mutual oaths before sureties and relics. Tighearnan and the men of Breifne then turned against Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, and joined the standard of Connaught. A wicker bridge was made at Ath-Luain by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, for the purpose of making incursions into Meath. The forces of Meath and Teathbha, under the conduct of the King of Meath, Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, went to prevent the erection of the bridge; and a battle was fought. between both parties at Ath-Luain, where Aedh, son of Ruaidhri

    nought, with the Archbushopp Hugh O’Hosyn, took their journey to come thither, and as they were passing towards Clonvicknose, with two of the. Cowarbs of Saint Keyran in their companie, and as they were coming to the joyste or wooden bridge over the Seanyn, at Clonvicknose, called Curr Clwana, they were mett by the rebell Carbre the Swift and his kearne, who killed two laymen, and did not. suffer them to goe noe neerer the said convocation for another cause he had himselfe.. There was a great mound of fire seen in the firmament this year,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 149

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Athlone, this is where a wicker bridge was built in 1159, the year the Annals record under the Age of Christ. That year saw many deaths. Maelmaire Ua Loingsigh, Bishop of Lis-mor, died. Two anchorites of Ard-Macha, Abel and Gillamuireadhaigh, died. Gillacaeimhghin Ua Ceinneidigh, lord of Ormond, died on his pilgrimage at Cill-Dalua. Ceinneidigh Ua Briain, grandson of Murchadh, died. Domhnall Mac Conmara was drowned in the Sinainn. Diarmaid, son of Tadhg Ua Maelruanaidh, lord of Magh-Luirg, described as head of the counsel, wisdom, and good supplication of the province of Connaught, died. Aedh, son of Donnchadh Ua Conchobhair, lord of Ui-Failghe, was killed by Maelseachlainn, son of Conghalach. Ua Maeldoraidh and his two brothers were treacherously slain by O'Canannain. Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, led an army to Rubha-Chonaill in Meath, banished Diarmaid son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn from the kingdom of Meath, and gave that kingdom, from the Sinainn to the sea, to Donnchadh son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn. Then Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair and Tighearnan held a pacific meeting. They made peace and took mutual oaths before sureties and relics. Tighearnan and the men of Breifne turned against Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn and joined the standard of Connaught. It was then that Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair made a wicker bridge at Ath-Luain, here at Athlone, for the purpose of making incursions into Meath. The forces of Meath and Teathbha, under Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Meath, went to prevent the erection of the bridge. A battle was fought between both parties at Ath-Luain, where Aedh, son of Ruaidhri, was mortally wounded.

13. Battle of birds and ravens near Luimneach and Dairinis

    Durnish · townland · Limerick · 945

    A battle described in poetic/annalistic terms occurred between birds of the sea and land at Luimneach, and between ravens of Munster in Gleann-Damhain at Dairinis, with the western ravens defeated.

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    The full of the Finnfadhach” of silver [was given] by the Cinel-Eoghain for the blessing of Patrick and his successor at that time, i.e. Joseph’. A battle between the birds of the sea and the birds of the land at Luimneach. A battle between the ravens of Munster, in Gleann-Damhain, at Darinis’; and the ravens of the west were defeated and slaughtered there. An army was led by Ruaidhri

    ° Joseph.—This is an error of the Four Masters, for Joseph died in 936. He was succeeded by Maelpatrick, son of Maeltuile, who died in the same year, and was succeeded by Cathasach, son of Duilean, who was the successor of Patrick in this year and till his death in

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 114

14. Battle of Dun-Ceithern

    near Dunboe · parish · Derry · 626

    Domhnall, son of Aedh, defeated Congal Caech, son of Scannlan, at the battle of Dun-Ceithern, a stone fort built in Cyclopean style still known as the Giant's Sconce, where Guaire Gaillseach and others were slain.

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    Cach Oun Ceitinn oa parbe cpu puad oan puile lara, bacan pon plocht Congail cnuim colla muinpfiipa marra.

    Cach Apoa Conainn la Conoa Cepp, cigepna Oail Riava, aipm im po manbao Prachna, mac Oémam, pi Ulad.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 68

15. Battle of Dun-Crimhthainn on the Hill of Howth

    Howth · townland · Dublin · 646

    Conall and Ceallach, sons of Maelcobha, won the battle of Dun-Crimhthainn over Aenghus, son of Domhnall, who was slain along with Cathasach, son of Domhnall Breac. The fort of Dun-Crimhthainn stood on the Hill of Howth.

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    The Age of Christ, 646. The seventh year of Conall and Ceallach. The battle of Dun-Crimhthainn® [was gained] by Conall and Ceallach, the two sons of Maelcobha, over Aenghus, son of Domhnall ; and Aenghus was slain in this battle ; and there was also slain in this same battie Cathasach, son of Domhnall Breac. Maelcobha, son of Fiachna, son of Deman, King of Ulidia, was slain by Congal Ceannfoda, son of Dunchadha.

    The Age of Christ, 647. The eighth year of Conall and Ceallach. Dunchadh and Conall, two sons of Blathmac, son of Aedh Slaine, were slain by the Leinstermen, in the mill-race of the mill of Maelodhran*, son of Dima Cron. Marcan and Maelodhran mortally wounded the two ; of which Maelodhran said:

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 71

16. Battle of Geisill fought at Tochar-eter-da-mhagh

    Geashill · town · Offaly

    A battle was fought between Eremhon and Emhear at the brink of Bri-Damh, at Tochar-eter-da-mhagh, known as the battle of Geisill. Emhear was defeated and killed, along with three chieftains of Eremhon's people; many mounds at the site contain the graves of those slain.

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    A dispute arose at the end of this year, between Eremhon and Emhear, about the three celebrated hills, Druim Clasaigh*, in Crich-Maine ; Druim-Beathaigh, in Maenmhagh’; and Druim Finghin, in Munster’. In consequence of which a battle was fought between them, on the brink of Bri-Damh*, at Tochar-eterda-mhagh ; and this is called the battle of Geisill. The battle was gained upon Emhear, and he fell therein. There fell also three distinguished chieftains of the people of Eremhon in the same battle ; Goisten, Setgha, and Suirghe, [were] their names. After this Eremhon assumed the sovereignty’.

    The Age of the World, 3502. The first year of the reign of Eremhon over Ireland ; and the second year after the arrival of the sons of Milidh, Eremhon divided Ireland. He gave the province of Ulster to Emhear, son of Ir; Munster to the four sons of Emhear Finn‘; the province of Connaught to Un and Eadan;

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 22

17. Battle of Ocha grants Lee and Cairloegh to Fiachra

    Lee · townland · Galway · 478

    After twenty years as King of Ireland, Oilioll Molt was slain in the battle of Ocha by a coalition led by Lughaidh and others. As a reward for the battle, the territory of Lee and Cairloegh was given to Fiachra.

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    had been twenty years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain in the battle of Ocha‘, by Lughaidh, son of Laeghaire, Muircheartach Mac Earca, Fearghus Cerrbhel, son of Conall Cremththainne, Fiachra, son of Laeghaire, King of Dal-Araidhe, and Cremhthann, son of Enna Cennsealach, King of Leinster. It was on this occasion that the Lee and Cairloegh* were given to Fiachra as a territorial reward for the battle. It was of this battle Beg Mac De' said :

    The great battle of Ocha was fought, In which many battalions were cut off, Against Oilioll Molt, son of Nathi, Who was defeated by the Dal-Araidhe.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 45

18. Battle of Rath-Fhearadh (Rahara)

    Rahara · townland · Roscommon · 816

    A battle was fought at Rath-Fhearadh between the chieftains of Ui-Briuin and the lord of Ui-Maine, Cathal son of Murchadh, in Dealbhna-Nuadhat between the Suck and Shannon. Cathal and many nobles with him were slain.

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    tains of Ui-Briuin, Diarmaid, son of Tomaltach, and Maelcothaigh, son of Fogartach, against the lord of Ui-Maine, Cathal, son of Murchadh, iri Dealbhna- Nuadhat, between the Suca and the Sinnainn, where Cathal and many other nobles along with him were slain. A battle between the Ulidians themselves, in which Caireall, son of Fiachna, King of Ulidia, was slain by Muireadhach, son of Eochaidh. Diarmaid, Abbot of Ia-Coluim Cille, went to Alba [Scotland].

    The Age of Christ, 817. Reachtabhra Ua Muichtighearn, wise man and Abbot of Imleach-Iubhair ; Muireadhach, son of Crunnmhael, Abbot of Disert- Ternog’; Crunnmhael, son of Aileli, successor of Cianan of Daimhliag; Laisren of Cill-dara; Crunnmhael of Tigh-Munna; and Connmach Ua Cathail, wise man of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, died. The devastation® of the territory of Cualann, and of Leinster as far as Gleann-da-locha, by Aedh Oirdnidhe. A battle between the Cinel-Conaill and Cinel-Eoghain, in which Maelbreasail, son of Murchadh, lord of Cinel-Conaill, was slain by Murchadh, son of Maelduin. Cathal, son of Dunlaing, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, died. Conghalach, son of Fearghal, lord of Feara-Cul, died. After Aedh Oirdnidhe, the son of Niall Frasach, had been twenty-five years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he died at Ath-da-fhearta', in Magh-Conaille, after the victory of penance. Artri, son of Conchobhar, went to Connaught with the shrine of Patrick. The plundering of Leinster® by Aedh Oirdnidhe, i. e. the territory of Cualann, as far us Gleannda-locha.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 87

19. Burning of Mortagh O'Molloy in the church of Rahin

    Rahan · parish · Offaly · 1131

    Mortagh O'Molloye, king of Farkall, was burnt by the family of Muntyr Lwanym in the church of Rahin.

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    banished the Macartys out of Munster into Lynster, and tooke to themselves the possession and government of Munster. Donnogh O’Moylloye, King of Farkall, was killed in captivity by Murragh O’Melaghlyn. Mortagh O’Molloye, that succeeded as king of Farkall, was burnt by the family of Muntyr Lwanym, in the church of Rahin. Mac Randolph Mac Moriey, cheif of Montyr-Eolus, was treacherously killed by Tyernan O’Royrck. Cowchonnoght O’Dalie of Meath, chief” [of Corca-Adain], “and Archpoet of Ireland, died.””»—-Ann. Clon.

    GQNNaZa RIOShachtTa elRECANHN.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 144

20. Burning of Tearmann-Feichin on Christmas night

    Termonfeckin · town · Louth · 1025

    Tearmann-Feichin was plundered and burned on Christmas night by the Ui-Crichain, followers of Cathalan O'Crichain, chief of Farney.

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    Tanist of Teathbha, was killed. Gearrguela, lord of Breagha, was killed and burned by [the people of] South Breagha and Mathghamhain Ua Riagain. © An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill into Breagha, and he carried off the hostages of the Irish from the foreigners. An army was led by Domhnall Gott into Breagha, and he expelled the Ui-Neill northwards over Sliabh-Fuaid ; and they left behind their shields and their horses to him, and he took the hostages of the men of Breagha from them. Maelseachlainn Gott, lord of Meath, died immediately afterwards. The grandson of Comhaltan‘ [Ua Cleirigh], lord of Ui-Fiachrach Aidhne, died. A predatory excursion was made by Cathalan, lord of Fearnmhagh, against the Feara-Manach*. A predatory excursion was made by the Feara-Manach to Loch-Uaithne”, and they burned and slew seventeen men on the margin of the lake. Dunghal Ua Donnchadha, King of Caiseal, died. Tearmann-Feichin' was plundered and burned on Christmas night by the Ui-Crichain*.

    The Age of Christ, 1026. Conall Ua Cillene, successor of Cronan of Tuaim-Greine ; Maelpadraig Ua Ailecain, lector of Dun-Leathghlaise ; Maelruanaidh O’Maeldoraidh, lord of Cinel-Conaill, went over the sea on his pilgrimage. A hosting by Donnchadh, son of Brian, so that he obtained the hostages of the men of Meath, of the men of Breagha, of the foreigners, of the Leinstermen, and of the Osraighi: An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill, and Maelseachlainn, son of Maelruanaidh, into Meath; and they obtained hostages, and entered Inis-Mochta upon the ice, and plundered the island, then in the possession of the foreigners. Muircheartach, son of Conghalach, lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain by the foreigners of Ath-cliath. Aimergin Ua Mordha', lord of Laeighis, and Cuduiligh Ua Beargdha, lord of Ui-Duach,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 128

21. Connaught forces slaughtered while pitching camp at Fordruim

    Fardrum · townland · Westmeath · 1153

    Ruaidhri, son of Toirdhealbhach, with the battalion of West Connaught and recruits of Sil-Muireadhaigh, came to Fordruim, but while pitching camp were attacked by the heroes of the North without warning, and many Connaughtmen, including several named lords, were slain.

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    was slain by Maelseachlainn, son of Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn ; and Conchobhar, son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, was blinded by him. Niall Ua Mordha, lord of Laeighis, was released from fetters by the King of Leinster, Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, after he had been blinded against the guarantee of the laity and clergy. Muirgheas, grandson of Murchadh (or Muircheartach) Odhar, chief of Clann-Tomaltaigh, died. Donncathaigh, son of Aireachtach Ua Rodhuibh, died after a good life. An army was led by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, to Doire-an-ghabhlain", against Mac Murchadha, King of Leinster, and took away the daughter of Ua Maeleachlainn, with her cattle, from him, so that she was in the power of the men of Meath. On this occasion Tighearnan Ua Ruairc came into his house, and left him hostages. Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain was banished into the north of Ireland by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair ; and Munster was divided into two parts between Tadhg Ua Briain and Diarmaid, son of Cormac, son of Muireadhach, son of Carthach. An army was led by Muircheartach, son of Niall Mac Lochlainn, and the people of the north of Ireland, to relieve Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, and restore him to the kingdom of Munster ; and they came to Craebhteine’. Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair assembled the Connaughtmen, and marched to Magh-Lice- Padraig* against the Northerns. Tadhg Ua Briain arrived with his forces at Raithin-Ui-Shuanaigh!, to assist the Connaughtmen, and both proceeded to Magh-Cisi™. Ua Lochlainn then set out with two battalions of the flower of his army across Ath-Maighne”, leaving the remainder of his army (all except these) at Craebh-teine ; and he marched with this small force to attack the camp of Tadhg Ua Briain, and he defeated him, and made a slaughter of his people. He also defeated the cavalry of Leinster. He then returned to his own camp at Craebh-teine, carrying off many cows, after plundering some of the men of Teathbha. He set out thence to attack the Connaughtmen, and arrived at Iseal-Chiarain. Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair proceeded westwards across Ath-Luain. Ruaidhri, son of Toirdhealbhach, and the battalion of West Connaught, and the recruits of Sil-Muireadhaigh, came toFordruim’; but as they were pitching their camp there, the heroes of the North poured upon them without

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 147

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Fardrum, Connaught forces met disaster in 1153. Ruaidhri, son of Toirdhealbhach, brought the battalion of West Connaught and the recruits of Sil-Muireadhaigh to Fordruim. As they were pitching their camp there, the heroes of the North poured upon them without warning. Many Connaughtmen were slain, including several named lords.

22. Contention of kernes at Clonvicknose

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 1101

    Two companies of kerne, Moynter-Hagan and Moynter-Kenay, contended together at Clonvicknose, where in the end Gillafin mac Wallachan, chieftain of Sileanmchie, was slain.

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    [recte, went by Easroe into Inis-Owen], “in the North; destroyed all the towns, fortes, and churches of Inis-Owen, and brake downe the stone-house that was in Aileagh, and afterwards went over Fertas Camsa to Ulster” [i.e. Ulidia, or Eastern Ulster], ‘‘ took their hostages, and so went over all Ireland in the space of six weeks, without disturbance, strife, or impediment-of any man. Two companies of Kerne contended together in Clonvicknose, that is to say, Moynter-Hagan and Moynter-Kenay, where in the end, Gillafin mac Wallachan, chieftain of Sileanmchie, was slain.’

    » Muireadhach Ua Ciordhubhain.—Now anglice Murray O’Kirwan. write this name Kirwan, without the prefix O’.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 141

23. Death of Adamnan, abbot of Iona, and Syonan tradition

    Syonan · townland · Westmeath · 703–704

    Adamnan, son of Ronan, abbot of Ia-Coluim Cille, died in 703/704 after 26 years as abbot. Tradition holds he preached to his relatives on a hill in the townland of Syonan, in the parish of Ardnurcher, Westmeath, which has since borne his name; churches at Raphoe, Drumhome, Dunbo and Skreen particularly venerated his memory.

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    The Syonan, here referred to, is the name of a townland containing the ruins of a castle, in the parish of Ardnurcher, barony of Moycashel, and county of Westmeath.—See the Ordnance Map of that county, sheet 31, and also the Miscellany of the Irish Archeological Society, vol. i. p- 197, note *. According to the tradition in the country, St. Adamnan, on his visit to Ireland, preached to his relatives, the race of Fiacha, son of Niall, on a hill in this townland, which has ever since been dignified by his name. The churches at which the memory of St. Adamnan was particularly venerated are those of Raphoe and Drumhome, in Tirconnell, Dunbo, in Kienachta, and Skreen, in Tireragh, in Connaught. According to O’Clery’s

    JER

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 77

24. Death of Aedh, son of Colgan, on pilgrimage at Clonmacnoise

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 606

    Aedh, son of Colgan, chief of Oirghialla and the Airtheara, died while on pilgrimage at Cluain-mic-Nois (Clonmacnoise). A poem laments the passing of splendour associated with him at Loch-da-damh.

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    The Age of Christ, 606. The sixth year of Aedh Uairidhnach. St. Sillan®, son of Caimin, Abbot of Beannchair [Bangor], and successor of Comhgall, died on the 28th of February. Aedh the Anchorite [died]. Aedh, son of Colgan, chief of Oirghialla and of all the Airtheara‘, died on his pilgrimage, at Cluainmic-Nois. Of him was said :

    There was a time when Loch-da-damh? was a pool of splendour,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 64

25. Death of Murchadh, son of Diarmaid, lord of foreigners and Leinster, at Ath-cliath

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1070

    Murchadh, son of Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo, lord of the foreigners and of Leinster, died at Ath-cliath on the festival of Mary in winter; he was lamented in verse by the poet.

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    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 :

    sunt. O’Hea, King of O’Fiachra Ardsraha; Hugh mac Duvgall, Secnap of Clonfiachna; Flannagan mac Hugh, Suvair” [poraincinnech, i.e. attendant, or resident airchinneach ] “‘ of Ardmagh, in penitentia mortui sunt.”’—Cod. Clarend., tom. 49.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 134

    As the companion tells it

    Dublin is the city you're passing through now, and in 1070 it was the place where Murchadh died. He was the son of Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo, and he held lordship over the foreigners and over Leinster, under his father. He died at Ath-cliath on Sunday, the festival of Mary, in winter. A poet composed quatrains in lamentation of him.

26. Death of St Aedh, lector of Trefoit, at Ard-Macha

    Trevet · townland · Meath · 1004

    St Aedh, lector of Trefoit (Trevet), bishop, wise man and pilgrim, died after a good life at Ard-Macha with great honour, and was lamented in verse describing him as departing from the side of Teamhair.

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    The Age of Christ, 1004. The third year of Brian. Domhnall, son of Maicniadh, Abbot of Mainstir-Buithe, a bishop and holy senior, died. St. Aedh, lector of Frefoit, bishop, wise man, and pilgrim, died after a good life at Ard- Macha, with great honour and veneration. In lamentation of him was said :

    The wise man, the archbishop,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 121

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here was Trefoit, where St Aedh served as lector. He was a bishop, wise man, and pilgrim. In 1004 he died after a good life at Ard-Macha, with great honour and veneration. A lamentation was composed for him, beginning: "The wise man, the archbishop."

27. Demolition of the Cave of Alla Gerc in Ceara

    Aille · townland · Mayo · 1063

    The cave of Alla Gerc in Ceara was demolished by the Conmhaicni against the people of Ua Conchobhair, and eight score persons and the jewels of Connaught were carried off.

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    Ruaidhri, died on her pilgrimage at Ard-Macha. Cathal, son of Donnchadh‘, lord of Ui-Eathach-Mumhan, i.e. lord of Raithlinn’, was killed by his own son, i.e. the Finnshuileach". Cuduiligh Ua Taidhg, lord of Feara-Li, died. Maelseachlainn Ua Madudhain, royal heir of Oileach, was slain by the Cinel-Conaill. Gillaerraith Ua Maelmithigh, a young lord [the most promising] of the Gaeidhil, died. A great army was led by Ardgar, i.e. Mac Lochlainn’, from Gleann- Suilighe* westwards to the west of Luighne, and to the [River] Muaidh of Ui- Amhalghaidh’; and all the lords of Connaught came into his house™ with Aedh UaConchobhair, with Aedh, son of Niall Ua Ruaire, and the son of Art Ua Ruaire. The cave of Alla Gerc”, in Ceara, was demolished by the Conmhaicni, against . the people of Ua Conchobhair (Aedh), and eight score persons and the jewels of Connaught were carried off from thence. Luimneach was burned by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, and Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo. ‘The cholic and Jumps prevailed in Leinster, and also spread throughout Ireland. Great scarcity of provisions for cattle in this year, and scarcity of corn and obsonia. Eochaidh Ua hEochadha, King of Uladh, died. A great army was led by [Diarmaid] the son of Mael-na-mbo, into Munster; and the chiefs of the Plain of Munster came into his house, and left hostages with him. The son of Brian, and Murchadh of the Short Shield, his son, came to Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, to attack him after the departure of Diarmaid, [son of Mael-na-mbo]; and Toirdhealbhach defeated Murchadh, and slaughtered his people. Diarmaid afterwards proceeded into Munster, and took the hostages of Munster from the Water southwards to Cnoc Brenainn’, and delivered these hostages into the hands of Toirdhealbhach, [who was] his foster-son. Laeighseach, son of Faelan Ua Mordha. lord of Laeighis, was slain.

    The cave called

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 132

28. Devastation of Leinster twice in one month by the Ui-Neill

    Leinster · province · 803

    Aedh Oirdnidhe assembled a great army and devastated Leinster twice within one month, commemorated in verse as a punishing raid by the king.

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    Aedh Oirdnidhe assembled a very great army to proceed into Leinster and devastated Leinster twice in one month. A full muster of the men of Ireland (except the Leinstermen), both laity and clergy, was again made by him [and he marched] until he reached Dun-Cuair*, on the confines of Meath and Leinster. Thither came Connmhach, successor of Patrick, having the clergy of Leath-Chuinn along with him. It was not pleasing to the clergy to go upon any expedition; they complained of their grievance to the king, and the king, ie. Aedh, said that he would abide by the award of Fothadh na Canoine®; on which occasion Fothadh passed the decision by which he exempted the clergy of Ireland for ever from expeditions and hostings, when he said : The Church of the living God, let her alone, waste her not,

    Let her right be apart, as best it ever was.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 86

29. Domhnall's unusual feat: ships carried over Sliabh Fuaid to Loch Ainninn

    near Lough Ennell · lake or lakes · Westmeath · 961

    King Domhnall, son of Muircheartach, performed an unusual feat by bringing vessels over the Dabhall and across Sliabh Fuaid to Loch Ainninn, so that the islands of the lake were plundered.

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    The Age of Christ, 961. Fothadh, son of Bran, scribe and Bishop of Insi-Alban™; Cosgrach, son of Donnagan, distinguished Bishop and airchinneach of Inis-Caeindeagha ; Cathal, son of Cormac, distinguished Bishop of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, [died]. Anaile, scribe of Daimhliag-Cianain, died at an advanced age. Dubhthach of Disert-Chiarain ; Caencomhrac, son of Curan, distinguished Bishop and Abbot of Cluain-Eois. An unusual thing was done by the King Domhnall, son of Muircheartach ; namely, he brought vessels over Dabhall, and across Sliabh Fuaid, to Loch Ainninn’, so ‘that the islands of the lake were plundered by him. Egneach, son of Dalach, lord of Oirghialla, and his son, i. e. Dubhdara, were killed ; but God took vengeance of him for that deed, for he was, after some time, killed by O’Canannain. Ua Canannain carried vessels with him on the lakes of Erne, so that the islands thereof were plundered by him. A victory was gained by Fearghal, King of Connaught, over the Munstermen, upon the Sinainn, i.e. the victory of Catinchi’, between Cluain-fearta and Cluain-mic-Nois; and Dal-gCais was afterwards plun-

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 115

30. Fearghal defeats a Viking ship's crew

    near Inishowen · townland · Donegal · 919

    Fearghal, son of Domhnall, lord of the North, fought the Viking raiders, slaying the crew of one of their ships, breaking the ship itself, and carrying off its wealth and goods.

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    Macrodaidhe, son of Dunchadh, airchinneach of Cluain-Boireann, died. Maenach, a Ceile-De [Culdee], came across the sea westwards, to establish laws in Ireland. Godfrey, grandson of Imhar, took up his residence at Ath-cliath ; and Ard-Macha was afterwards plundered by him and his army, on the Saturday before St. Martin’s festival; but he spared the oratories, with their Ceile- Des [Culdees], and the sick. The country was plundered by him in every direction, i. e. westwards as far as Inis-Labhradha’, eastwards as far as the Banna, and northwards as far as Magh-Uillseann’. But, however, the host that went northwards was overtaken by Muircheartach, son of Niall, and Aighneart, son of Murchadh, so that the foreigners were defeated, a very great number of them was slain; but a few escaped in the darkness of the very beginning of the night, because they were not visible to them [the Irish]. A fleet of foreigners, consisting of thirty-two ships, at Loch-Feabhail, under Olbh; and Inis-Eoghain‘* was plundered by them. Fearghal, son of Domhnall, lord of the North, was at strife with them, so that he slew the crew of one of their ships, broke the ship itself, and carried off its wealth and goods. Twenty ships more arrived at Ceann-Maghair‘, in the east of Tir-Chonaill, under the conduct of Uathmharan,

    by sea to Lochfeval untill they came to Inis- Owen, viz., at Low, with 32 shipps” [recté, viz., under the conduct of Olv, who had 32 shipps], “where they mett with straights and rocks, where few of them remained per torporem. Fergal, mac Daniell, King of the Ochla, contending with them, killed tHe people of one shippe, bracke that selfe” [same], ‘“‘ and caried the spoyle of yt. Another Navi at Cennmaghar, in the borders of Tirconell, by Mac Uahmaran mic Barith with 20 shipps. The spoyle of Ardmach, the 3rd of ‘November, by” [the] “‘Genties of Dublin, in the Saturday of St.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 106

31. Foreign victory over the Ui-Neill at Inbhear-na-mbarc

    Bray · town · Wicklow · 836

    The foreigners won a great and unprecedented battle over the Ui-Neill from the Shannon to the sea at Inbhear-na-mbarc, though the chief kings escaped without slaughter.

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    The Age of Christ, 836. The fifth year of Niall Caille. Flaithri, Abbot of Mainistir-Buithe, bishop and anchorite ; Fedach, Abbot of Cill-Delge ; and Martin, Abbot of Cluain-caein", died. A victory was gained over the Munstermen by Cathal, son of Muirghius. Cathal, son of Muirghius, son of Tomaltach, King of Connaught, died [soon] after. Riagan, son of Finnachta, half king of Leinster, died. Maelduin, son of Seachnasach, lord of Feara-Cul, died. Dubhlitir Odhar, of Teamhair, was taken prisoner by the foreigners, who afterwards put him to death in his gyves, at their ships, and thus he fell by them! A fleet of sixty ships” of Norsemen on the Boyne. Another fleet of sixty ships on the Abhainn-Liphthe*. These two fleets plundered and spoiled Magh-Liphthe’ and Magh-Breagh’, both churches and habitations of men, and goodly tribes, flocks, and herds. A battle was gained by the men of Breagh over the foreigners in Mughdhorna-Breagh’*; and six score of the foreigners were slain in that battle. A battle was gained by the foreigners, at Inbhear-na-mbarc’, over [all] the Ui-Neill’, from the Sinainn to the sea, where such slaughter was made as never

    in his Dissertations on the ancient History of Ireland ; but Magh-Liphthe lies principally in the present county of Kildare, through which the Liffey winds its course; for we learn from the Tripartite Life of St. Patrick (part iii. © xviii, apud Colgan, Trias Thaum., p. 152), that the churches of Killashee and old Kilcullen

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 90

    As the companion tells it

    Up ahead, the road brings you through Bray, on the coast of Wicklow. In the year 836 this place, called Inbhear-na-mbarc in the annals, was the site of a battle the foreigners won over the Ui-Neill, all the way from the Shannon to the sea. The annals say such slaughter was made as never before. That same year, Norse fleets of sixty ships each sailed up the Boyne and the Liffey, plundering churches and settlements across Magh-Liphthe and Magh-Breagh. The men of Breagh did fight back and killed six score of the foreigners at Mughdhorna-Breagh. But here at Inbhear-na-mbarc, the Ui-Neill suffered a defeat the annalist calls unprecedented, though the chief kings escaped without slaughter. One captive, Dubh-litir Odhar of Teamhair, was taken by the foreigners and put to death in his fetters at their ships.

32. Founding of the church at Doire-Chalgaigh (Derry)

    Derry · townland · Derry · 535

    The church of Doire-Chalgaigh, now known as Derry, was founded by Colum Cille after the site was granted to him by his own kindred, the Cenel Conaill Gulban mic Neill. The editorial note dates the actual foundation to 545 according to the Annals of Ulster.

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    Coip Cmore, ctce céd tpiocha a curs. An cochemad bliadain do Tuatal. Eaclaip Ooipe Calgag 00 pochughad la Colom Cille, 1ap nedbaint an baile vo via Denbfine Pen «1. Cenel cConaill Gulban mic NéU.

    Copnbmac, mac Oililla, pi Carstn, vécc. Oil, eppcop Anoa Macha, vo écc. Qoip Cmorz, ciice céd tmocha a peachc. $. Cughad, eppucc Connepe,.vécc.

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33. Loch Muinreamhar island destroyed by Maelsechnaill

    near Lough Ramor · lake or lakes · Cavan · 846

    Maelseachlainn destroyed the island of Loch Muinreamhar, killing a large band of marauding sons of the Luighni and Gaileanga who had been plundering districts at the instigation of foreigners. This lake is identified as Lough Ramor near Virginia, Co. Cavan.

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    Eoghan, i.e. the anchorite, son of Aedhagan, son of Torbach of Cluain-mic- Nois, died. ‘The demolition of the island of Loch Muinreamhar‘ by Mael-

    limidh was full monarch of Ireland, which agrees with Cambrensis (op. Hib. Dist. iii.’ c. 44); but the northern annalists do not number him among the sole monarchs of Ireland.— See Colgan’s Trias Thaum., p. 186, note 53, and Leabhar-na-gCeart, Introduction, p. xvi. It looks very strange that the Annals of Ulster should describe this Munster potentate as optimus scriba et ancorita, for his career was that of turbulence and depredation, and his death was brought about’ by his sacrilegious enor-

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34. Lughmhadh burned after dishonouring the Staff of Jesus

    Louth · town · Louth · 1164

    Lughmhadh (Louth) was mostly burned by fire issuing from the house of Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill, lord of Oirghialla, where Muircheartach son of Niall and the chieftains of Cinel-Eoghain were staying after dishonouring the Staff of Jesus.

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    The Age of Christ, 1164. Donnchadh Ua Briain, i. e. the son of Diarmaid, Bishop of Cill-Dalua ; and Maeleaeimhghin Ua Gormain, master of Lughmhadh, chief doctor of Ireland, and [who had been] Abbot of the monastery of the canons of Tearmann-Feichin for a time, died. The great church of Doire’, which is eighty feet [long], was erected by the successor of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, by the clergy of Colum-Cille, and Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, King of Ireland ; and they completed its erection in the space of forty days. _Ard-Macha, Cluain-mic-Nois, Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, and Tuaimda-ghualann, were burned. Lughmhadh was burned for the most part, [by fire issuing] from the house of Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill, lord of Oirghialla, in which Muircheartach, son of Niall, King of Aileach, and the chieftains of Cinel- Eoghain, were [staying], after they had dishonoured the Staff of Jesus. The son of Donnchadh, grandson of Carthach, was killed by his kinsman, the son of Cormac. A great prey was taken by the Feara-Manach and the Ui-Fiachrach of Ard-sratha, in Tir-Eoghain. Ua Crichain, lord of Ui-Fiachrach of Ard- ~ sratha, fell by the son of Niall Ua Lochlainn. Muircheartach Ua Tuathail*‘, lord of Ui-Muireadhaigh, and chief of Leinster in hospitality and prowess, died after penance. Tuaim-Greine and Tir-da-ghlas were burned. David, son of Donnsleibhe Ua hEochadha, was killed by the Ui-Eathach-Uladh, by treachery. Maelseachlainn Ua Conchobhair Failghe, was slain by the Clann-Maelughra. Ambhlaeibh, son of Gillacaeimhghin Ua Ceinneidigh, lord of Ormond, was blinded by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain.

    1153

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35. Muircheartach Ua Maelseachlainn drowned at Cork bridge

    Cork · city · Cork · 1163

    Muircheartach Ua Maelseachlainn, royal heir of Teamhair, fell from the bridge of Corcach (Cork) and drowned in the river Sabhrann, the ancient name of the River Lee.

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    The Age of Christ, 1163. Maelisa Ua Laighnain, Bishop of Imleach, and successor of Ailbhe; Maelisa Ua Corcrain, successor of Comhghall; Gillachiarain Ua Draighnen, successor of Fechin; and Maelchiarain, chief senior of the men of ‘Meath, a paragon of wisdom and piety, died. Gillabrighde Ua Dimusaigh, successor of the two Sinchells"; and Caillechdomhnaill, daughter of Naeneanaigh, abbess of Cluain-Bronaigh, and successor of Samhthann, died. Gleann-da-locha was burned, together with Cro-Chiarain* and Cro-Chaeimhghin*, and the church of the two Sinchells. A lime-kiln’, measuring seventy feet every way, -was made by the successor of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, and the clergy of Colum-Cille, in the space of twenty days. A royal heir’s feasting visitation was made by Niall, son of Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, the son of the King of Ireland, through Leath-Chuinn. He proceeded to Ulidia, and first to Cill-sleibhe ; afterwards into Airghialla, Tir-Briuin, and Meath; and he committed various acts of violence in territories and churches, and particularly at Ceanannus, Ard-Breacain, Fobhar-Fechin, Eacharadh-Lobrain’, and Cluain-mic- Nois:. He afterwards proceeded across Ath-Luain, into Connaught, with a force of twelve score men ; and they feasted upon the Ui-Maine, but they were all killed by Conchobhar Ua Ceallaigh, Conchobhar Maenmhaighe, and the Ui-Maine, through treachery and guile, except some deserters and fugitives ; and Niall, son of Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, was taken prisoner, and conducted in safety to his house, by advice of their meeting. Muircheartach Ua Maelseachlainn, i.e. the son of Domhnall, royal heir of Teamhair, fell off the bridge of Corcach, and was drowned in the Sabhrann*. The son of Finn Ua Cearbhaill®, lord of North Eile, was slain by Domhnall, son of Toirdheal-

    barony of Deece, county of Meath.—See note °, under A. D. 1192.

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    As the companion tells it

    As the road takes you through Cork, you are passing through a place that appears in the annals of 1163. In that year, Muircheartach Ua Maelseachlainn, the son of Domhnall, royal heir of Teamhair, fell off the bridge of Corcach and was drowned in the Sabhrann, the river now known as the Lee. He was a man of royal line, heir to the ancient seat of Teamhair, and his death here by drowning is all the annals give us. That same year was a heavy one. Maelisa Ua Laighnain, Bishop of Imleach and successor of Ailbhe, died, along with Maelisa Ua Corcrain, successor of Comhghall, and Gillachiarain Ua Draighnen, successor of Fechin. Maelchiarain, chief senior of the men of Meath, described as a paragon of wisdom and piety, died. Gillabrighde Ua Dimusaigh, successor of the two Sinchells, died, and Caillechdomhnaill, daughter of Naeneanaigh, abbess of Cluain-Bronaigh and successor of Samhthann, died. Gleann-da-locha was burned, with Cro-Chiarain, Cro-Chaeimhghin, and the church of the two Sinchells. A lime-kiln measuring seventy feet every way was built by Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, successor of Colum-Cille, and the clergy of Colum-Cille, in twenty days. Niall, son of Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, the son of the King of Ireland, made a royal heir's feasting visitation through Leath-Chuinn, into Ulidia, Airghialla, Tir-Briuin, and Meath, committing acts of violence at Ceanannus, Ard-Breacain, Fobhar-Fechin, Eacharadh-Lobrain, and Cluain-mic-Nois. He crossed Ath-Luain into Connaught with twelve score men, and they feasted upon the Ui-Maine, but were killed through treachery by Conchobhar Ua Ceallaigh, Conchobhar Maenmhaighe, and the Ui-Maine. Niall was taken prisoner and conducted safely home. And in this same year, among all these deaths and burnings, Muircheartach Ua Maelseachlainn fell from the bridge at Cork.

36. Murchadh Ua Briain slain by men of Teathbha; head to Cluain, body to Dearmhach

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 1068

    Murchadh Ua Briain, royal heir of Munster, was slain by the men of Teathbha in revenge for plundering; his head was taken to Cluain-mic-Nois and his body to Dearmhach for burial.

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    The Age of Christ, 1068. Cinaedh, son of Muireadhach, successor of Caeimhghin; Anghene Mac-an-Bheaganaigh, successor of Mocholmog and Comhghall ; Domhnall Ua Cathasaigh, airchinneach of Dun; and Colman Ua Crichain, lector of Ard-Macha, died. Murchadh, i. e. of the Short Shield, Ua Briain, son of Donnchadh, son of Brian Borumha, royal heir of Munster, was slain by the men of Teathbha, in revenge of their having been plundered and preyed; and his head was taken to Cluain [-mic-Nois], and his body to Dearmhach. Domhnall, grandson of Maeleachlainn, i.e. the son of Niall, son of Maeleachlainn, lord of Oileach, was killed in the battle of Sithbhe*, by his brother, Aedh, son of Niall, son of Maeleachlainn; and this Domhnall was usually called Domhnall of the Poor, and it is said that he was the most pious that was in Ireland in his reign. Flaithbheartach Ua Fearghail, lord of Tealach Og, was mortally wounded by the Cinel-Binnigh. Maelisa, son of Amhalghaidh, successor of Patrick, made a visitation of Munster, for the first time ; and he obtained a full visitation tribute, both in screaballs? and offerings.

    The Age of Christ, 1069. Cobhthach, priest of Cill-dara, head of the glory and dignity of Leinster, died. Aedh, son of Dubhghall, Vice-abbot of Cluain- Fiachna’, [died]. Flannagan, son of Aedh, fos-airchinneach of Ard-Macha, died after a good life. Dun-da-leathghlas, Ard-sratha, Lusca, and Sord-Choluim- Chille, were burned. Ua hAedha, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Arda-sratha, died. The grandson of Gadhra Ua Dunadhaigh*, i. e. lord of Sil-Anmchadha, was slain by

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37. Nas (Naas) as ancient capital of Airther-Life

    Naas · town · Kildare · 861

    Naas is noted as the chief residence of the kings of Leinster from a remote period until the tenth century, with their palace supposed to have stood at the site now popularly called the north moat of Naas.

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    and county of Wexford; and Bally-Naase, in the parish of Rathmacknee, in the barony of Forth, in the same county. From a very remote period till the tenth century, Naas, in Kildare, was the chief residence of the kings of Leinster, and their palace is supposed to have

    stood at what is now popularly called the north |

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    As the companion tells it

    As you come through Naas in Kildare, you're passing through what was the chief residence of the kings of Leinster from a very remote period until the tenth century. Their palace is supposed to have stood at what is now popularly called the north moat of Naas.

38. O'Clery lands granted at Creevagh

    Creevagh · townland · Donegal

    O'Donnell granted Dermot O'Clery, 'of the Three Schools,' the lands of Creevagh in the parish of Kilbarron to help him maintain his schools of literature, history, and poetry.

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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 in Creevagh, the O'Donnells granted lands to a family of scholars that shaped Irish learning for generations. The story began when O'Clery married the daughter of O'Sgingin on the condition that their firstborn son would study history and become O'Sgingin's heir. Their son, named Gilla-Brighde after his mother's brother who had died in 1382, became ollav to O'Donnell in history. He was succeeded by his son Gillareagh, and then by Dermot O'Clery, called "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 son of Turlough of the Wine, granted him the lands of Creevagh in the parish of Kilbarron to help him expand his establishment. Dermot's son Teige Cam O'Clery had three sons noted for their hospitality, wealth, and learning, and they built a castle and other stone buildings on the hereditary lands of Kilbarron, fragments of which were still visible in the 1840s.

39. Peace conference at Ath-Luain

    Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1140

    A conference was held at Ath-Luain between Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn and Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, where they took mutual oaths and made an armistice.

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    Dubhdara, chief of Muintir-Eolais, with many others. A conference was held at Ath-Luain, by Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn and Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, and they took mutual oaths, and made mutual armistice, and parted in peace. Another wicker bridge was made by Toirdhealbhach across Ath- Luain, and he devastated the west of Meath. Cu-uladh Ua Caindealbhain, lord of Laeghaire, and Flaithbheartach Ua Cathasaigh, lord of the Saithni, and Domhnall, his brother, were taken prisoners by Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, for their own injustice. Tighearnan Ua Ruairc was expelled from the chieftainship of the Ui-Briuin, by the Ui-Briuin themselves ; but he assumed the headship of them again. A predatory excursion was made by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, and he plundered Muintir-Mael-tSinna. The men of Teathbha made a fierce attack upon his forces, and made a slaughter of them, together with Muireadhach, the grandson of Muireadhach Ua Finnachtaigh’, chief of Clann-Murchadha, and the grandson of Aedh, son of Ruaidhri. A battle was gained by the foreigners of Ath-cliath, over the foreigners of Port-Lairge, in which the son of Mac Tormair was slain.

    The Age of Christ, 1141. Domhnall Ua Coinfhiacla, lord of Teathbha, died at Cluain-Eraird, after penance. Aedh Ua Longain, steward of Munster, died. The successor of Ciaran was robbed by the Sil-Anmchadha and Conchobhar, the son of Mac Cochlain, at Cluain-finnlocha’’ The booty was immediately restored by Conchobhar, son of Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair. Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, King of Leinster, acted treacherously towards the chieftains of Leinster, namely, towards Domhnall, lord of Ui-Faelain, and royal heir of Leinster, and towards Ua Tuathail, i.e. Murchadh, both of whom he killed; and also towards Muircheartach Mac Gillamocholmog, lord of Feara- Cualann, who was blinded by him. This deed caused great weakness in Leinster, for seventeen of the nobility of Leinster, and many others [of inferior rank] along with them, were killed or blinded by him at that time. Donnchadh, son of Goll Gaibhle®, i.e. Ua Conchobhair Failghe, was killed by the Ui-Failghe themselves, i.e. the Clann-Maelughra. Domhnall Ua Loingsigh, lord of Dal-Araidhe, was slain by the Crotraighi’, Guilla-na-naemh Ua Fear-

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Athlone, this is the place where, in 1140, a conference was held between Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn and Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair. They took mutual oaths, made an armistice, and parted in peace. But the peace did not hold for long. Toirdhealbhach built another wicker bridge across Ath-Luain and devastated the west of Meath. Murchadh took prisoners, Cu-uladh Ua Caindealbhain, lord of Laeghaire, and Flaithbheartach Ua Cathasaigh, lord of the Saithni, and his brother Domhnall, for what the annals call their own injustice. Tighearnan Ua Ruairc was expelled from the chieftainship of the Ui-Briuin by his own people, but he took back the headship of them again. Toirdhealbhach went on a predatory excursion and plundered Muintir-Mael-tSinna, but the men of Teathbha struck back hard and slaughtered his forces, including Muireadhach, grandson of Muireadhach Ua Finnachtaigh, chief of Clann-Murchadha, and the grandson of Aedh, son of Ruaidhri. The following year, 1141, brought more turmoil. Domhnall Ua Coinfhiacla, lord of Teathbha, died at Cluain-Eraird after penance. Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, King of Leinster, acted treacherously towards his own chieftains, killing Domhnall, lord of Ui-Faelain and royal heir of Leinster, and Murchadh Ua Tuathail, and blinding Muircheartach Mac Gillamocholmog, lord of Feara-Cualann. Seventeen nobles of Leinster were killed or blinded by him at that time, weakening the province greatly.

40. Plundering of Kells and destruction of its Daimhliag

    Kells · town · Meath · 918

    Ceanannus (Kells) was plundered by the foreigners and the Daimhliag, or stone church, was demolished. The related note confirms Kells was ransacked and spoiled by the Danes who razed down its church.

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    The Age of Christ, 918. The first year of Donnchadh, son of Flann Sinna, in sovereignty over Ireland. Finchar, Bishop of Daimhliag ; Cormac, son of Cuilennan”, Bishop of Lis-mor, and lord of the Deisi Mumhan ; Loingseach, Bishop of Cluain-mic-Nois ; Maelmaire, Abbot of Ard-Breacain ; Scannlan, son of Gorman, wise man, excellent scribe, and Abbot of Ros-Cre ; and Meraighe of Cluainmor-Maedhog, died. A great flood in this year, so that the water reached the Abbot's Fort of Cluain-mic-Nois, and to the causeway of the Monument of the Three Crosses*. Ceanannus was plundered by the foreigners, and the Daimhliag’ was demolished. A great slaughter was made of the Ui-Maine at Grian’. A battle was gained in Cianachta-Breagh (1. e. at Tigh-mic-nEathach*) by Donnchadh, son of Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, over the foreigners, wherein a countless number of the foreigners was slain; indeed in this battle revenge was had of them for the battle of Ath-cliath’, for there fell of the nobles of the Norsemen here as many as had fallen of the nobles and plebeians of the Irish in the battle of Ath-cliath. Muircheartach, son of Tighearnan, i.e. heir apparent of Breifne, was wounded in the battle of Cianachta, and he afterwards died of his wounds. Murchadh, son of Flann, lord of Corca-Bhaiscinn, died. Flann,

    of Eochaidh, now unknown. This battle is noticed in the Annals of Clonmacnoise at the

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    You are coming into Kells, in Meath. In the year 918 this place, then called Ceanannus, was plundered by the foreigners, and the Daimhliag, the stone church, was demolished. The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland record it plainly: the foreigners came, and the great stone church was thrown down. The Danes ransacked and spoiled the town, and razed its church to the ground. That same year was the first year of Donnchadh, son of Flann Sinna, in sovereignty over Ireland. A great flood rose too, so that the water reached the Abbot's Fort of Cluain-mic-Nois and the causeway of the Monument of the Three Crosses. Several churchmen died that year: Finchar, Bishop of Daimhliag; Cormac, son of Cuilennan, Bishop of Lis-mor and lord of the Deisi Mumhan; Loingseach, Bishop of Cluain-mic-Nois; Maelmaire, Abbot of Ard-Breacain; Scannlan, son of Gorman, described as a wise man, an excellent scribe, and Abbot of Ros-Cre; and Meraighe of Cluainmor-Maedhog. Not long after the plundering of Kells, Donnchadh, son of Flann, gained a battle over the foreigners at Cianachta-Breagh, where countless numbers of them were slain. The annalist says that in this battle revenge was had of them for the battle of Ath-cliath, for as many nobles of the Norsemen fell there as had fallen of the nobles and plebeians of the Irish at Ath-cliath. Muircheartach, son of Tighearnan, heir apparent of Breifne, was wounded in that same battle and afterwards died of his wounds.

41. Shrine and Halidom of Patrick plundered, cattle taken

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1020

    The Shrine of Patrick and the Halidom of Patrick were plundered by unnamed marauders and by Ua Aodha and the people of Ui-Eachach, who carried off one hundred and fifty cows.

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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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42. Siege of Armagh by combined provincial forces

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1103

    The men of the four provinces of Ireland laid siege to Ard-Macha for a week at Cill-na-gCornaire in the plain of Armagh, while Domhnall grandson of Lochlainn confronted them from Ui-Breasail-Macha, preventing further depredation.

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    Coba hi poimtin Ulad. Oo locap wile oiblinib co Machaipe Apoa Macha 1.co Cill na cCopnaipe, co mbaccap pfécmain a bpopbaip: pon Apo Macha. Oomnall, mac mic Lachlamn, co ccuaipcenc Epeann ppp an pé pin m Uib Opfpal Macha aghaiw m aghaid pp, an na po léigead vo ceitpe coigeadaibh Eneann pogail no oibeng vo denam nf ap uille 1pm cingead. O pobcap coippig cpa FIN Muman vo lu Muipcfpeach go hOonac Macha co hEmam, 7 timéeall vo Apo Macha co ppangoib oche nunga ip pony an alcoip, 7 po geall oche picit bd, 7 1ompaip co Mag Coba vopfoip,7 pagbaip cincclé Lagtn, agup pochaide opfnaib Muman annpin. Oo deachatd pém 1apam pon cpeich 1 nOaL CApade, 7 pi Mivde,7 pf Connaéc, 7 po mapbad Oonnchad mac Toippdealborg Ui Ghmiain oon cupur pin, 7 mac Us Concobain Ciapparge,7 Pecavemain hUa beoan,7 Oonncuan hUa Ourbemo agup Oo lus Oomnall Ua Lochlamn co cClanomb Neill an cuaipcemc 1 Margh Coba pon amup longpuipt Laigtn. Trondilice mmonpo Largin, 7 Oppaige, 7 pip Muman, 7 sarll an lion po baccap, 7 plaice cat cpdoda pon Mary Coba via Cévaom m Ném Cusuire 1pm occtmad lo 1an ccocht von macha. Ro meabad tna pop Let Mhoda,7 po lad a nap 1. an Carsfn im Muinefncach, mac Giollamocolmocc, pi Carsean, 1m da Ua Concain a. Mupnchad mg Ua Muipfohars cona bnacaip, 7 mm Muinclpcach, mac Honma, co nopuing moip ole cén mo tac poe. Un Ua cCemnpealeng im o@ mac Maolmopda,7 1m Rian, agfpna Ua nOpona,7 anal eile besp. An Oppase im Siollapaccpaice Ruad, ciseapna Opnaige, 7 mm maitib Oppase ancha. An Gall Aca cliat, im Toppcan mac Enic,7 1m Pol mac Amaino,7 1m beollan Apmunn co nopuing oipime ole. Ap phy Muman mm va Ua bypic a. 0a Canam: na nOEip, 7 1m Ua Falbe 1. pfogdamna Conca Ourbne, 7 em: Carg(n, mm Ua Muplohag, cisfna Cianpaige cona mac, pochaiwe ole vo paonclanoaib po

    opons mon oile vo faonclanoab amaille pia.

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43. Slaughter of Ulstermen at Innispatrick and Rathklyn

    Lambay Island · townland · Dublin · 1045

    Hymar, son of Harold, made a great slaughter of Ulstermen at Innispatrick and Rathklyn (now Lambay), killing about 300 men.

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    “A, D. 1045. Clonard was thrice burnt in one week, Cahassagh, Cowarb of St. Kevyn, died. Hymar, son of Harold, made a great slaughter of Ulstermen in Innispatrick” [and] “in Rathklyn” [now Lambay, south of Innispatrick, in the county of Dublin], ‘to the number of 300 of them.”

    5Q

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44. Tuaim nEire granted as church land at Lemanaghan

    Lemanaghan · townland · Offaly · 648–649

    After his victory, Diarmaid granted the lands of Tuaim nEire, known as Liath-Manchain, with its sub-divisions, as altar-land to God and St. Ciaran, with curses laid on any king whose people took water from it. This site is identified with the ruined old church of Lemanaghan.

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    ® Tuaim nEire: i.e. Erc’s Mound, or tumzlus. This was the original name of the place where the old church of Lemanaghan, in the barony of Garrycastle, and King’s County, now stands in ruins.—See note *, under A. D. 1531, p. 1402.

    » Altar-sod.—Literally land on the altar, i.e. land belonging to the altar, i. e. church-land.

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45. Turgesius's residence on island in Lough Leane

    near Lough Leane · lake or lakes · Kerry · 864

    According to tradition, the tyrant Turgesius had a residence on an island in Loch Lephinn, now Lough Leane near Fore in Westmeath, the same island where Diarmaid, King of Meath, had lived in the time of St. Fechin.

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    664, g. v. supra ; and according to the tradition in the country the tyrant Turgesius had a residence on the same island.

    * Rath-Airthir.—Now Oristown, near Teltown, in the county of Meath.—See it already referred to under the years 784 and 805.

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46. Battle of Carn-Conaill in Aidhne

    Ballyconnell · townland · Galway · 648

    The battle of Carn-Conaill was fought by Diarmait, son of Aedh Slaine, against Guaire, in which Cuan son of Enna, King of Munster, and other chieftains were slain; Guaire was defeated and fled the field. The site is located in the territory of Aidhne, near Gort in county Galway, likely at Ballyconnell.

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    Cach Cann Conaill pa nOrapmai, mac Qlovha Slam, pon Guaipe, 04 m po manbad an oa Cuan, «1. Cuan, mac Enoa, pf Muman,7 Cuan, mac Conall, caoipech Ua Pigfnce, 7 Tolamnach, coipech Ua Liatam, 7 po meaband fon

    Ouaipe a hionad an cacha.

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47. Plundering of Daimhliag and the tribe of Cianachta with all churches

    Duleek · town · Meath · 830

    The foreigners plundered Daimhliag and the tribe of Cianachta along with all their churches; Oilill, son of Colgan, was taken prisoner by them.

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    The Age of Christ, 830. The thirteenth year of Conchobhar. The first plundering of Ard-Macha. ~ Ard-Macha*® was plundered thrice in one month by the foreigners, and it had never been plundered by strangers before. The plundering of Daimhliag and the tribe of Cianachta, with all their churches, by the foreigners. Oilill, son of Colgan, was also taken prisoner by them. The plundering of Lughmhadh and Mucshnamh’, and Ui-Meith’, and Druim-MichUa-Blae’, and of other churches, by them also. Tuathal, son of Fearadhach, was carried off by the foreigners, and the shrine of Adamnan from Domhnach-

    Maighen*. The Age of Christ, 831.

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48. The bell of Ciaran drowned in Loch Techet

    near Lough Gara · lake or lakes · Roscommon · 931

    The bacall (bell/staff) of Ciaran, called the Oraineach, was drowned in Loch Techet (also called Loch Ui Shadhra), with two men lost alongside it before it was recovered.

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    Cionaed, mac Cainvealbain, tigeanna Cenel Laogaine. bacall Chianain 1. an 6pameac do badad hi Loch Tecer, Loc Ui Shadpa ami, 7 oa fp vécc amonlle pha, agup a pagbail po cévéip. Coingpech Ua Ceaclobaip, pf Ulad, v€é5. Tonolb iapla oo mapbad la Muincfpcach mac Néill 7 la Oal nAparde. Flann, mac Muipeadarg, pfosdamna Cars(n, 7 Concan, mac Cachail, pfosdamna Caig(n, vécc.

    Qoip Cort, nao ccécc tpoca a haon. Cn cleépamad bliadain vécc do Ohonnchad. Corccnach, mac Maolmuchainsi, eppcop Tige Mochua, 9 na ccommano. Seachnupach paccanc Oeanmaige, 7 Pedelm, .1. n§(n Oomnall,

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49. Army into Breagha and expulsion of Ui-Neill over Sliabh-Fuaid

    Sliabh Fuaid · mountain or mountain range · Armagh · 1025

    An army was led by Domhnall Gott into Breagha, and he expelled the Ui-Neill northwards over Sliabh-Fuaid, taking their shields, horses and hostages.

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    Tanist of Teathbha, was killed. Gearrguela, lord of Breagha, was killed and burned by [the people of] South Breagha and Mathghamhain Ua Riagain. © An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill into Breagha, and he carried off the hostages of the Irish from the foreigners. An army was led by Domhnall Gott into Breagha, and he expelled the Ui-Neill northwards over Sliabh-Fuaid ; and they left behind their shields and their horses to him, and he took the hostages of the men of Breagha from them. Maelseachlainn Gott, lord of Meath, died immediately afterwards. The grandson of Comhaltan‘ [Ua Cleirigh], lord of Ui-Fiachrach Aidhne, died. A predatory excursion was made by Cathalan, lord of Fearnmhagh, against the Feara-Manach*. A predatory excursion was made by the Feara-Manach to Loch-Uaithne”, and they burned and slew seventeen men on the margin of the lake. Dunghal Ua Donnchadha, King of Caiseal, died. Tearmann-Feichin' was plundered and burned on Christmas night by the Ui-Crichain*.

    The Age of Christ, 1026. Conall Ua Cillene, successor of Cronan of Tuaim-Greine ; Maelpadraig Ua Ailecain, lector of Dun-Leathghlaise ; Maelruanaidh O’Maeldoraidh, lord of Cinel-Conaill, went over the sea on his pilgrimage. A hosting by Donnchadh, son of Brian, so that he obtained the hostages of the men of Meath, of the men of Breagha, of the foreigners, of the Leinstermen, and of the Osraighi: An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill, and Maelseachlainn, son of Maelruanaidh, into Meath; and they obtained hostages, and entered Inis-Mochta upon the ice, and plundered the island, then in the possession of the foreigners. Muircheartach, son of Conghalach, lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain by the foreigners of Ath-cliath. Aimergin Ua Mordha', lord of Laeighis, and Cuduiligh Ua Beargdha, lord of Ui-Duach,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 128

50. Battle at Ardee against Tiernan O'Roirk

    Ardee · townland · Louth · 1128

    Manus and the men of Fermoy raided into Tirbriuin and took great booty, but were overtaken by Tiernan and his forces at Ardee where a battle occurred. Tiernan and his people were put to flight and hundreds were killed.

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    and praied many that way, and from Dublin to his house. The defame of that is to Tiernan O’Roirk. An army by Manus and the men of Fernmoy to Tirbriuin, and brought great booties. Tiernan, with I-Briuin and many others, overtooke them at Ardy, where they gave battle, and Tiernan and his I-Briuin were put to flight, and three or four hundred of them were, as a beginning, killed through Patrick. An army by Connor O?Loghlin, and Tirone, and Dalaray, and Airgiall, into Macova, and they brought hostages

    churches, and many martirized in it: Non impetrata pace Dei vel hominum retro ambulaverunt. Peace for a yeare and a halfe made by the Coarb of Patricke, between Connaght and Mounster.” —Cod. Clarend., tom. 49.

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51. Battle at Ath-cliath: foreigners defeated, Aedh Albanach slain

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 940

    The Ui-Failghe under Aimhergin, son of Cinaedh, gained a battle over the foreigners of Ath-cliath in which a thousand foreigners fell, including Aedh Albanach and many chieftains.

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    son of Cinaedh, and the Cinel-Fhiachach, who slew twelve hundred of them at Magh-Cisi®. Unusual frost, so that the rivers and lakes were passable ; and the foreigners plundered Inis-Mochta? on the ice. Maelruanaidh, son of Flann, Tanist of Oileach, was slain by the Cinel-Conaill. A battle was gained over the foreigners of Ath-cliath by the Ui-Failghe, i.e. by Aimhergin, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Failghe, where there fell a thousand of the foreigners, with Aedh Albanach, and many chieftains besides him. ' The Age of Christ, 940. The twenty-third year of Donnchadh. Dunchadh, son of Suthainen, Bishop of Cluain-mic-Nois ; and Ceallach, son of Eporan, Bishop of Cluain-eidhneach, died. Maelmochta, scribe and Abbot of Cluain-Iraird, died ; he was the head of the piety and wisdom of Ireland.

    Maelmochta of the plain of Meath,—

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Dublin, you are near Ath-cliath, the ancient crossing place that gave this city its name. In the year 940, the Ui-Failghe under their lord Aimhergin, son of Cinaedh, fought a battle against the foreigners of Ath-cliath. A thousand of the foreigners fell, among them Aedh Albanach and many of their chieftains. The annals record it plainly as a victory won by Aimhergin and his people over the Norse who held this place.

52. Battle at the camp of Leath-Chuinn

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1171

    The Earl and Milo Cogan entered the camp of Leath-Chuinn, slew many of the commonalty there, and carried off their provisions, armour, and horses.

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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-

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 152

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Dublin, you are near where a battle unfolded in 1171. The Earl, that is Strongbow, and Milo Cogan had been besieged here by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, and Murchadh Ua Cearbhaill, who led an army to Ath-cliath, as Dublin was called. For a fortnight there were conflicts and skirmishes between them. O'Conchobhair then went against the Leinstermen with cavalry from Breifne and Airghialla, burning the corn of the Saxons. After that, the Earl and Milo Cogan entered the camp of Leath-Chuinn, slew many of the commonalty there, and carried off their provisions, armour, and horses. Before the siege, Milo Cogan had also fought a battle of Ath-cliath against Asgall, who had been king of the Danes of Ireland. Asgall son of Raghnull fell in that fight, along with Eoan, a Dane from the Orkney Islands, and many others among the Saxon knights and the Danes of Ath-cliath. The knights of Milo Cogan had plundered Duleek as well, and some of them were slain the next day by the Danes of Ath-cliath in revenge.

53. Battle of Ath-Fhirdhiadh: cavalry victory in revenge for violated protection

    Ardee · townland · Louth · 1128

    The battle of Ath-Fhirdhiadh was gained by the cavalry of Conchobhar, son of Mac Lochlainn, over the cavalry of Tighearnan Ua Ruairc; several lords including Ua Ciardha and Cathal Ua Raghailligh were slain, in revenge for violation of Patrick's protection.

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    The Age of Christ, 1128. Muirgheas O’Nioc, successor of Iarlath of Tuaim-da-ghualann for a time, died on Inis-an-Ghoill™. Conaing Ua Begleighinn, Abbot of Ceanannus, died. Gillaphadraig Ua Cathail, successor of Caemhghin, was killed at Gleann-da-locha, by the Leinstermen. Gillacruimhthirfraeich Mac Scolaighe, successor of Bearach of Cluain-coirpthe ; Ua Banain, successor of Cronan of Ros-Cre ; Mac-Maras Ua Reabhachain, successor of Mochuda; Gillachiarain, son of Gilladubh Ua Draeda, airchinneach of Cunga; Ceinneidigh Ua Conghail, airchinneach of Lis-aeidheadh at Cluain-mic-Nois ; Gilla-an-choimhdheadh, son of Mac Cuinn, Tanist-abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois for a time ; and Fingart, anmchara of Corcumdhruadh, died. Ceinneidigh, son of Aedh Mac Duinnsleibhe, King of Ulidia, was killed. The men of Magh-Itha, with Domhnall Ua Goirmleaghaidh’, forcibly entered a house upon Faelan Ua Duibhdara, lord of Feara-Manach; and slew him and a party of the chiefs of Feara-Manach along with him. The battle of Ath-Fhirdhiadh was gained by the cavalry of Conchobhar, the son of Mac Lochlainn, over the cavalry of Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, where Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre ; Cathal Ua Raghailligh’; Sitriuc Ua Maelbrighde ; the son of Aedh Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Amhalghadha?; and many others along with them, were slain, in revenge of [the violation] Patrick’s protection’. A plundering army was led by Conchobhar, the son of Mac Lochlainn, lord of Cinel-Eoghain ; by the Dal-Araidhe, and the Airghialla, into Magh- Cobha; and they carried off the hostages of the Ui-Eathach. They proceeded from thence to East Meath, and to the Feara-Breagh, and left some of their people there. A plundering army was led by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair into Leinster, which he plundered far and wide, for he went round Leinster along by the sea, until he arrived at Ath-cliath. On this expedition Ua Gadhra, lord of Luighne’, was slain, and many others besides him. A year's peace was made by Ceallach, successor of Patrick, between the Connaughtmen and the men

    Masters have, perhaps intentionally, omitted to of Ulster, pp. 1030, 1031, infra.

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54. Battle of Finnabhair (Fennor) in Teffia

    Fennor · townland · Westmeath · 798

    The battle of Finnabhair, now Fennor in County Westmeath, was fought in Teffia, in which many kings including Fergus son of Algaile and Coscrach son of Cethernach were slain; Murchadh son of Domhnall was victor.

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    ‘A.D. 798. Bellum Finnubhrach hi Tethbui, ubi reges multi occisi sunt .i. Fergus, mac Algaile, Coscrach mac Cethernaich, reges Generis Coirpri .i. Dubinnrecht, mac Artgaile, et Murcha mac Condmaigh. Murcha, mac Domhnaill, victor fuit.,—Ann. Ult.

    * Lamhchomairt : See note under the year 767.

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55. Battle of Lethed-Midinn at Drung

    near Knocklayd · mountain or mountain range · Antrim · 623

    Fiachna, son of Deman, Lord of Dal-Fiatach, defeated and killed Fiachna, son of Baedan, King of Ulidia, in the battle of Lethed-Midinn at Drung.

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    The battle of Lethed-Midinn, at Drung*, [was fought] by Fiachna, son of Deman, Lord of Dal-Fiatach, against Fiachna, son of Baedan, King of Ulidia. The battle was gained over Fiachna, son of Baedan, and he fell therein. Mac Laisre', Bishop and Abbot of Ard-Macha, died.

    The Age of Christ, 623. Colman Mac Ua Bardani”, of the tribe of Dal- Barrdainne, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, died. After Suibhne Meann had been thirteen years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain at Traigh-Brena”, by Congal Claen ; of which was said :

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 68

56. Brian Borumha's raid into Meath and secret retreat

    near Lough Ennell · lake or lakes · Westmeath · 991

    Brian came with the men of Munster and Connaught into Meath as far as Loch Ainninn, but took nothing and departed by secret flight without capturing cattle or people.

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    brought. After this, Brian came with the men of Munster and Connaught into Meath, as far as Loch Ainninn ; and he did not take a cow or person, but went off from thence by sécret flight. Mor, daughter of Tadhg of the Tower, son of Cathal, Queen of Ireland, died.

    The Age of Christ, 992. The fourteenth year of Maelseachlainn. Maelpoil, Bishop of Mughain, died. Tuathal, son of Maelrubha, successor of Finnia, and successor of Mocholmoc, a wise man and governor, died. Macleighinn, son of Dunghalan, airchinneach of Dun-Leathghlaisi; Dunchadh, lector of Dun; Maelfinnia Ua hAenaigh, lector of Fobhar, and Bishop of Tuath-Luighne’, died. Dunchadh Ua hUchtain, lector of Ceanannas, died. Domhnall and Flaithbhear-

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57. Clonmacnoise plundered by Mathghamhain and Munstermen

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 957

    Cluain-mic-Nois (Clonmacnoise) was plundered by Mathghamhain, son of Ceinneidigh (elder brother of Brian Boru), and the men of Munster.

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    Oomnall, mac Maoilmonda, cigeanna Cluam mic Noip do opgain la MatsZamain, mac Cein- Copccad cfpmainn Chanain 6 cpoip aino co Sronaind eicip anban 7 muilnib, an bliadainp..

    Cpeachpluais% mpi Eanais

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58. Connaught bishops attacked at Cuirr-Cluana

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 1158

    Bishops of Connaught travelling to the synod were plundered and beaten at Cuirr-Cluana, near Clonmacnoise, and two of their people were killed by soldiers of Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Meath.

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    The Age of Christ, 1158. Domhnall Ua Longargain, Archbishop of Caiseal, chief senior of Munster, a paragon of wisdom and charity, died at an advanced age. The Brehon Ua Duileannain, airchinneach of Eas-dara‘, ollamh of law, and chief of his territory, died. A synod of the clergy of Ireland was convened at Bri-mic-Taidhg', in Laeghaire, where there were present twenty-five bishops, with the legate of the successor of Peter, to ordain rules and good morals. It was on this occasion the clergy of Ireland, with the successor of Patrick, ordered a chair, like every other bishop, for the successor of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, and the arch-abbacy of the churches of: Ireland in general. The bishops of Connaught who were going to this synod were plundered and beaten, and two of their people killed, at Cuirr-Cluana’, after they had left Cluain, by the soldiers of Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Meath, and they returned to their houses. Conchobhar Ua Briain, the son ,of Domhnall, lord of East Munster, and his son, were blinded by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, against. the protection of the clergy and laity of Munster. Cearnachan Ua Braein, lord of Luighne [in Meath], died. Ua Domhnaill, lord of Corca-Bhaiscinn, was slain by Ua Conchobhair of Corca-Modhruadh. Fearghal, son of Aedh na n-amhas Ua Ruairc, died. Tadhg, son of Aedh, son

    of Ruaidhri, died. Ua Failbhe”, lord

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59. Death of Ceallach, successor of Patrick, at Ard-Patraic

    Ardpatrick · townland · Limerick · 1129

    Ceallach, Archbishop and successor of Patrick, died at Ard-Padraig in Munster after a life of ordaining clergy, consecrating churches, and giving alms. His body was carried to Lismore for burial according to his will.

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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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60. Death of Cuanna Ua Bessain, scribe of Treoit

    Trevet · townland · Meath · 735

    Cuanna Ua Bessain, scribe of Treoit (Trevet, Co. Meath), died in 735; Treoit was traditionally the burial place of Art, son of Conn Cedchathach, and was named 'Three Sods' after sods dug there in honour of the Trinity.

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    hU idhri, fol. 41, b., that Art, son of Conn Cedchathach, monarch of Ireland, was interred here; and it is added, in the historical story called Cath Maighe Mucraimhe, that the place was called Tri-foid, i.e. Three Sods, because — “three sods were dug there in honour of the Trinity, when the grave of Art was being dug there.” It is stated in this story that Art, who believed in Christianity, predicted that a Christian church would be afterwards erected over his grave. These passages are given in the Annals of Ulster, under the year 738, as follows : “A.D. 738. Fergus Glutt, rex Cobo, sputis venenatis maleficorum hominum, obit. Cuana, née i pos Bessain, scriba Treoit, pausat. Dormitatio Samthainne Cluano Bronaig, e dormitatio nepotis Maeledathnein Episcopi. Domhnaill i mBodbraith, ubi cecidit Bregleith

    Combusti Muintire

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Trevet, you're passing through a place the old Irish called Treoit. It was traditionally the burial place of Art, son of Conn Cedchathach, monarch of Ireland. The historical story Cath Maighe Mucraimhe says the place was called Tri-foid, meaning Three Sods, because "three sods were dug there in honour of the Trinity, when the grave of Art was being dug there." Art, who believed in Christianity, predicted that a Christian church would afterwards be erected over his grave. The Annals of Ulster record the death of Cuana, descendant of Bessain, scribe of Treoit, under the year 738. His name is all that survives of him here, a scribe in a place already old with legend.