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. Death of Diarmaid, King of Leinster, at the Battle of Odhbha

   Meath · 1072

   Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo, King of Leinster, of the foreigners of Ath-cliath, and of Leath-Mogha-Nuadhat, was slain and beheaded at the battle of Odhbha by Conchobhar O'Maeleachlainn, King of Meath, along with hundreds of foreigners and Leinstermen.

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   Nuadhat, was slain and beheaded in the battle of Odhbha, on Tuesday, the seventh of the Ides of\February, the battle having been gained over him by Conchobhar O’Maeleachlainn, King of Meath. There were also slain many hundreds of the foreigners and Leinstermen, along with Diarmaid, in that battle. In it was killed Gillaphadraig O’Fearghaile, lord of the Fortuatha, &c. Of the death of Diarmaid was said :

   Two, seven times ten above one thousand, From the birth of Christ is reckoned, To this year, in which Diarmaid, First man in Leinster, fell. Diarmaid, of the ruddy-coloured aspect, A king who maintained the standard of war, Whose death brought scarcity of peace, The loss of the heroes of Ladhrann‘, with their ee Comely youths were cut down there: Together with the head of Claire and Cualann". It caused in the breeze a noise not pleasant, The loss of the King of Riada* of great valour. Until at Muillenn-Chul” was slain A brave chieftain of a strong fortress, Until the furious fire-brand fell by treachery, They found no hero who dared with him contend. Great the loss, greater than all deaths, It is a red wound through my firm heart ; For the host from Caindruim* it was not just To destroy our noble chief they had no right, ~ It has quenched their spirit greatly, Diarmaid of the laughing teeth under violent sorrow ; There is not on account of his death banquet or feast ; There will not be peace, there will not be armistice.

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 135

2. Destruction of Longphort-Rothlaibh (Dunrally)

   Dunrally · enclosure · Laois · 861

   Cinnedidh, son of Gaithin, lord of Laighis, destroyed the fortress Longphort-Rothlaibh, killing Conall Ultach, Luirgnen and many others. The place is identified as the site now called Dunrally, near the River Barrow.

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   The destruction of Longphort-Rothlaibh* by Cinnedidh, son of Gaithin’, lord of Laighis, on the fifth of the Ides of September ; ‘and the killing of Conall Ultach and Luirgnen, with many others along with them.

   The Age of Christ, 861. The first year of Aedh Finnliath, son of Niall Caille, in sovereignty over Ireland. Maelpadraig, son of Finnchu, bishop, scribe, and anchorite, and intended abbot of Ard-Macha, died. Daniel Ua Liaithidhe, Abbot of Corcach and Lis-mor, was mortally wounded. Aedhan, Abbot of Inis-Cathaigh, died. Muiregan, son of Diarmaid, lord of Nas’ and Airther-Life’, was slain by the Norsemen. Aedh, son of Cumasgach, lord of Ui-Niallan, died. Amblaeibh, Imhar, and Uailsi, three chieftains of the foreigners ; and Lorcan, son of Cathal, lord of Meath, plundered the land of Flann, son of Conang. The cave of Achadh-Aldai’, in Mughdhorna-Maighen; the cave of Cnoghbhai*; the eave of the grave of Bodan, i.e. the shepherd of Elemar*, over Dubhath*; and the cave of the wife of Gobhann, at Drochat-atha’, were broken and plundered by the same foreigners. The plundering of Connaught by the king, Aedh Finnliath, with the youths of the North. The killing of the foreigners at

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 95

3. Expulsion of Colla Uais and his brothers to Scotland

   Tara · parish · Meath · 326

   In his fourth year as king, Colla Uais was expelled by Muireadhach Tireach along with his brothers into Alba (Scotland) with three hundred followers.

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   The Age of Christ, 326. The fourth year of Colla Uais”, in the sovereignty of Ireland, when Muireadhach Tireach expelled him and his brothers into Alba [Scotland] with three hundred along with them.

   The Age of Christ, 327. The first year of Muireadhach Tireach in the sovereignty of Ireland. At the end of this year the three Collas came to Ireland ; and there lived not of their forces but thrice nine persons only. They then went to Muireadhach, having been instructed by a druid. [And] they scolded at him, and expressed evil words, that he might kill them’, and that it

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 36

4. Fergus's army slaughtered at Inis-Owen

   near Inishowen · townland · Donegal · 730

   Fergus brought an army out of Dalriada into Inis-Owen in Ulster, where great slaughter was made among his forces, including the deaths of Connor son of Locheny and Branchowe son of Bran, with many others drowned in the River Bann.

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   “A.D. 730. Fergus brought an army out of Dalriady, into Inis-Owen, in Ulster, upon whom there was great slaughter made, among whom Connor, son of Locheny, and Branchowe, the

   Oo Uib Niallain 06.

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 78

5. Foreign fleet destroyed by grandson of Lochlainn at Doire

   Derry · street · Tipperary · 1100

   A great fleet of foreigners was brought by Muircheartach Ua Briain to Doire (Derry), but they were cut off by the grandson of Lochlainn, both by killing and drowning, without doing damage.

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   The Age of Christ, 1100. Aedh Ua hEremhoin, Bishop of Cill-dara; Conn Mac Gillabhuidhe*, Abbot of Mungairid, a distinguished wise man, and [most] learned senior of Munster, died. FlannUa Cinaetha, airchinneach of Ath-Truim, and chief poet of Meath [died]. Macraith Ua Flaithen, successor of Ciaran, and Cronan of Tuaim-Greine, died on his pilgrimage at Achadh-bo; he was of the tribe of Ui-Fiachrach-Fella’. Cumeadha Ua Laeghachain, head chieftain of Sil-Ronain, the ornament and glory of the men of Teathbha, and of the southern Ui-Neill in general, died at an advanced age, and after long pilgrimage, in the house of Mac Cuinn na mBocht, at Cluain-mic-Nois. » An army was led by Muircheartach Ua Briain, with the choice part of the men of Ireland about him, until they arrived at Eas Ruaidh™. The Cinel-Conaill assembled to defend their country against them ; and they compelled Muircheartach and his forces to return back without boody, without hostages, without pledges. A plundering army was led by the grandson of Lochlainn; and he plundered and preyed the foreigners and the men of Breagha. The great fleet® of the foreigners was brought by the same Muircheartach [Ua Brian], till he arrived at Doire ; but they did not commit aggression or injure anything, but were cut off by the grandson of Lochlainn, both by killing and drowning. Donnchadh Ua hEochadha, King of Ulidia, and some of the chieftains of Ulidia along with him, were taken prisoners by Domhnall, grandson of Lochlainn, King of Oileach, on the

   in campe at Krivtulcha, both their horsemen ! Wi-Fiachrach-Fella.—Fella, or Fealla, was encountered ; the horse of Ulster were put to the name of a district situated on the west side

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 139

6. Formation of Loch Cuan, the seventh lake-burst of Parthalon's time

   near Strangford Lough · estuary · Down

   In the age of the world 2546, the sea broke in over the land forming what is recorded as the seventh lake-burst in the time of Parthalon, and this body of water was afterwards named Loch Cuan.

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   pm mbliadcainy1, conad é an pfchtmad loch tomaidm po mebad 1 narmypin Pantalcm, 7 ap oopde ap ainm Loch Cuan. Cloip domain, oa mile curg céd caoga. Paptalon vécc pon S(nmoig elta

   Eavaip pn mbhadomp.

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 20

7. Foundation of Kildare by St Brighit

   Kildare · town · Kildare · 525

   Saint Brighit, virgin and Abbess of Cill-dara, died in 525. The annals record that Kildare was first granted to her and that she herself founded it there.

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   The Age of Christ, 525. Saint Brighit", virgin, Abbess of Cill-dara”, [died]. It was to her Cill-dara was first granted, and by her it was founded. Brighit

   (now Ballynaglearagh, on the confines of the counties of Leitrim and Cavan):

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 50

   As the companion tells it

   Coming up through Kildare now. Saint Brighit, virgin and Abbess of Cill-dara, died in the year 525. The annals say Cill-dara was first granted to her, and by her it was founded.

8. Naval battle on Loch Deirgdherc

   near Lough Derg · lake or lakes · Donegal · 905

   A fleet under Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn and Innreachtach son of Conchobhar defeated the fleet of Munster upon Loch Deirgdherc (Lough Derg), killing great numbers.

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   The Age of Christ, 905. The twenty-ninth year of Flann. Maelmordha, airchinneach of Tir-da-ghlas, died. Uallachan, son of Cathal, Tanist of Ui- Failghe, was slain. The battle of Magh-Cumma’ [was gained] by Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, and by his sons, over the men of Breifne, wherein were slain ’ Flann, son of Tighearnan, lord of Breifne, and his son, and many others of the nobility, together with three thousand men, who fell along with them in that battle. A fleet by Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, and by Innreachtach, son of Conchobhar, upon Loch Deirgdherc’, so that they defeated the fleet of Munster; and great numbers were killed by them. A wonderful sign' appeared in this year, namely, two suns were seen moving together during one day. The oratory of Magh-eo was burned. <Aedh, son of Maelpadraig, lord of Ui-Fiachrach, was slain by Niall, son of Aedh. Buadhach, son of Mothla, Tanist of the Deisi, died.

   The Age of Christ, 906. The thirtieth year of Flann. Etigen, son of Finghin, Abbot of Treoit, died. Fogartach, son of Cele, lord of Ui-mic-Uais, died. Aedh, son of Dubhghilla, lord of Ui-Drona of the Three Plains, Tanist of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was slain by the Ui-Bairrche. Of him was said :

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 104

9. Predatory raid on South Breagh and Daimhliag-Chianain

   Duleek · town · Meath · 1023

   A predatory excursion was made by the foreigners over South Breagh and to Daimhliag-Chianain, during which Ainbhith Ua Cathasaigh, lord of the Saithni, was slain on that day.

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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

10. Round tower at Tullyard fell around 1760

    Tullyard · townland · Meath · 1760

    A note records that the cloictheach or round tower at Tealach-ard (Tullyard), the ancient seat of O'Coindealbhain chief of Ui-Laeghaire, fell around the year 1760; the editor knew an old native of the district who had seen the steeple standing.

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    referred to in the text, stood. This tower fell about the year 1760. The Editor was acquainted with an old native of this district who saw this steeple standing.—See the Miscellany of the Irish Archeological Society, p. 138, note’.

    “ Unknown disease.—It is also stated in the Annals of Clonmacnoise that ‘Dermott Mac Murrough died of an unknown disease, without pennance, shrive, or Extreame Unction.” But it is stated in a catalogue of the Kings of Leinster, preserved in a paper manuscript in the

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11. St Columbkill's Cross at Moone marks ancient church site

    Moone · townland · Kildare · 1014

    The editorial note identifies Maein-Choluim-Chille as Moone, an old church near which stand the remains of a very ancient cross called St. Columbkill's Cross, in the barony of Kilkea and Moone, county Kildare.

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    © Maein- Choluim-Chille-—Now Moone, an old church, near which are the remains of a very ancient cross, called St. Columbkill’s Cross, in the barony of Kilkea and Moone, in the south

    of the county of Kildare.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 126

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Moone stand the remains of a very ancient cross, known as St. Columbkill's Cross. It marks an old church site here in the barony of Kilkea and Moone, in the south of county Kildare. The annals recorded this place as Maein-Choluim-Chille, now Moone.

12. The defeat of Draighnen near Kinsaly

    Drinan · townland · Dublin · 1012

    Sitric and Maelmordha overtook one of Maelseachlainn's preying parties and slew two hundred men including Flann son of Maelseachlainn; this became known as the defeat of Draighnen, commemorated in verse.

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    slain in it Donnchadh, son of Maelseachlainn; Dubhtaichligh Ua Maelchallann”, lord of Dealbhna Beag"; Donnchadh, son of Donnchadh Finn, royal heir of Teamhair ; Cearnachan, son of Flann, lord of Luighne ; Seanan Ua Leochain, lord of Gaileanga ; and many others along with them. Maelseachlainn afterwards overtook them [with his forces], and the spoils were left behind to him; and Ualgharg Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre, and many others besides them, were slain. Great forces were led by Maelseachlainn into the territory of the foreigners, and he burned the country as far as Edar®; but Sitric and Maelmordha overtook one of his preying parties, and slew two hundred of them, together with Flann, son of Maelseachlainn ; the son of Lorcan, son of Echthigern, lord of Cinel-Meachair ; and numbers of others. This was the defeat of Draighnen?; in commemoration of which this quatrain was composed :

    Not well on Monday on the expedition did the Meathmen go to

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 124

13. The Eiscir-Riada gravel ridge from Dublin to Galway

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly

    The Eiscir-Riada is described as a continuous line of gravel hills extending from Dublin to Clarinbridge in County Galway, mentioned in ancient manuscripts as running via Clonard, Clonmacnoise and Clonburren to Meadhraighe on Galway Bay. It marked the division of Ireland between Conn of the Hundred Battles and Eoghan Mor.

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    ' The Eiscir-Riada.—This is a continuous line of gravel hills, extending from Dublin to Clarinbridge, in the county of Galway. It is mentioned in ancient Irish manuscripts as extending from Dublin to Clonard, thence to Clonmacnoise and Clonburren, and thence to Meadhraighe, a peninsula extending into the bay of Galway.— Lib. Lecan, fol. 167, a, a, and Cireuit of Muircheartach Mac Neill, pp. 44, 45, note 128.

    This division of Ireland into two nearly equal parts, between Conn of the Hundred Battles and Eoghan Mor, otherwise called Mogh Nuadhat,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 33

14. Ua Lochlainn crosses Ath-Maighne to attack Tadhg Ua Briain's camp

    Lismoyny · townland · Westmeath · 1153

    Ua Lochlainn set out with two battalions across Ath-Maighne, leaving the rest of his army at Craebh-teine, and marched to attack and defeat the camp of Tadhg Ua Briain, slaughtering his people and defeating the Leinster cavalry.

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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

15. Victory over knights protecting Port-Lairge

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1170

    The son of Cormac, grandson of Carthach, and the people of Desmond won a victory over the knights left to protect Port-Lairge.

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    archers, in the army of Mac Murchadha, to contest Leinster for him, and to * disturb the Irish of Ireland in general ; and Mac Murchadha gave his daughter to the Earl Strongbow for coming into his army. They took Loch Garman’, and entered Port-Lairge' by force; and they took Gillemaire, the officer of the fortress’, and Ua Faelain, lord of the Deisi, and his son, and they killed seven hundred persons there. Domhnall Breaghach Ua Maeleachlainn, with numbers of the men of Breagha along with him, proceeded into Leinster ; and Donnchadh Ua Ceallaigh, lord of Breagha, fell by the Leinstermen on that occasion. An army was led by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, King of Ireland; Tighearnan Ua Ruaire, lord of Breifne ; Murchadh Ua Cearbhaill, lord of Oirghialla, against Leinster and the Galls aforesaid ; and there was a challenge of battle between them for the space of three days, until lightning burned Ath-cliath ; for the foreigners [Danes] of the fortress deserted from the Connaughtmen and the people of Leath-Chuinn in general. A miracle was wrought against the foreigners. [Danes] of Ath-cliath on this occasion, for Mac Murchadha and the Saxons acted treacherously towards them, and made a slaughter of them in the middle of their own fortress, and carried off their -cattle and their goods, in consequence of their violation of their word to the men of Ireland. Asgall’, son of Raghnall, son of Turcall, chief king of the foreigners [Danes] of Athcliath, made his escape from them. A victory was gained by the son of Cormac, grandson of Carthach, and the people of Desmond, over the knights who were left to protect Port-Lairge. An army was led by Mac Murchadha and his knights into Meath and Breifne; and they plundered Cluain-Iraird’, and burned Ceanannus, Cill-Tailltean, Dubhadh, Slaine, Tuilen, Cill-Scire, and Disert-Chiarain; and they afterwards made a predatory incursion into Tir-Briuin, and carried off many prisoners and cows to their camp. The hostages of Diarmaid Mac Murchadha® were put to death by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, King of Ire-

    quists, as O’Brien, in his absurd work upon the Round Towers of Ireland, assert thai King Roderic did not execute the son of Dermot Mac Murrough, who had been delivered as a hostage for his father’s fidelity ; but we have the con-

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 151

16. Viking fleet plunders Inis-Eoghain at Loch Feabhail

    near Inishowen · townland · Donegal · 919

    A fleet of thirty-two foreign ships under Olbh arrived at Loch-Feabhail, and Inis-Eoghain was plundered by them.

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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

17. Death of Fiachra of Clonfert, praised in verse

    Clonfert (Butson) · townland · Galway · 1006

    Fiachra Ua Focarta, priest of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, died, and a poem was composed in his honour praising the place and its hospitality. The verse recalls his contentment upon reaching the site.

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    Till I reached the fair Cluain-fearta.

    O Christ, we would not have parted in happiness, Were it not for Fiachra of the sweet language.

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18. Faelan and his son Lorcan taken prisoner by foreigners of Ath-cliath

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 923

    Faelan, son of Muireadhach, King of Leinster, together with his son Lorcan, was taken prisoner by the foreigners of Ath-cliath (Dublin).

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    Domhnall’, son of Cathal, heir apparent of Connaught, was killed by his brother, Tadhg, son of Cathal; and Tadhg assumed the place of his father. Faelan, son of Muireadhach, King of Leinster, with his son, i.e. Lorcan, was taken prisoner by the foreigners of Ath-cliath*. Tomrar, son of Tomralt, was slain by the Conmaicni-mara’. Flaithchius, son of Scorachan, lord of Ui-Crimhthannain, died.

    The Age of Christ, 924. The seventh year of Donnchadh. Colman, son of Ailill, Abbot of Cluain-Iraird and Cluain-mic-Nois, a bishop and wise doctor, died. It was by him the Daimhliag™ of Cluain-mic-Nois was built ; he was of the tribe of the Conailli-Muirtheimhne.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 106

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Dublin, you are moving through a place the annals knew as Ath-cliath, a Norse stronghold in the year 923. That year Faelan, son of Muireadhach, King of Leinster, and his son Lorcan were taken prisoner by the foreigners of Ath-cliath. The annals give no detail of how they were seized or what became of them afterward, only that both father and son fell into the hands of the Dublin Norse.

19. Foreigners abandon Ath-cliath (Dublin)

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 938

    The foreigners deserted Ath-cliath, attributed in the annal to divine help and the intercession of St Mactail.

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

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

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 108

    As the companion tells it

    As the road takes you through Dublin, the annals record that in 938 the foreigners deserted Ath-cliath, the old Irish name for this city. The entry attributes their departure to the help of God and Mactail, offering no detail of how they left or where they went. The same year saw Coibhdeanach, Abbot of Cill-achaidh, drowned in the sea while fleeing from the foreigners, and Flann Ua Cathail suffered martyrdom at Cluain-an-dobhair by the foreigners. Suibhne, Abbot of Slaine, was also killed by the foreigners. An army was led by Donnchadh, King of Ireland, and Muircheartach, son of Niall, to Leinster and Munster, and they took hostages. The annal says only of Dublin itself that the foreigners deserted it, by divine help and the intercession of Mactail.

20. Head of Donnchadh Ua Ruairc carried to Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1084

    After the battle at Moin-Cruinneoige, four thousand were slain and the head of Donnchadh Ua Ruairc was carried to Luimneach (Limerick).

    Read the passage

    Ua Briain and his son, Tadhg, and the son of Ua Conchobhoir Failghe, and a great many others of the nobles and plebeians not enumerated. Four thousand was the [whole] number slain; and the head of Donnchadh Ua Ruairc was carried to Luimneach. Domhnall Ua Gairmleaghaidh' was killed by Domhnall Ua Lochlainn.

    The Age of Christ, 1085. Aedh Ua hOisin”, successor of Iarlath, and Archbishop of Tuam, died. Finn, son of Gussan, son of Gorman, Bishop of Cill-dara, died at Cill-achaidh. Gilla-na-naemh Laighen, noble Bishop of Gleann-da-locha, and afterwards head of the monks of Wirzburg”, died on the seventh of the Ides of April. Ugaire Ua Laidhgnen, airchinneach of Fearna ; Gormghal Loighseach, comharba of Regles-Bhrighde® at Ard-Macha, a paragon of wisdom and piety ; Neachtain Mac Neachtain, distinguished Bishop of Rosailithre ; Mac Soilligh?, airchinneach of Inis-caein-Deagha, [died]. Clereach Ua Sealbhaigh’, chief successor of Bairre, the glory and wisdom of Desmond, completed his life in this world; and Gillachrist Mac Cuinn-na-mBocht, the best ecclesiastical student that was in Ireland in his time, the glory and ornament of Cluain-mic-Nois, died. Ceall-Cainnigh" was for the most part burned. Murchadh Ua Maeldoraidh, lord of Cinel-Conaiill, pillar of the dignity, hospitality, and bravery of the North, died. Ualgharg Ua Ruairc, royal heir of Connaught, died. Aenghus Ua Caindealbhain, lord of Laeghaire, died. The blind Ua Faelain, i. e. Gillabhrighde, lord of the Deisi, [died]. Muireadhach, son of Dubh, chief of all Muintir-Eolais, was taken prisoner by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain ; and all Muintir-Eolais was plundered by him. A plundering excursion was made by the Conmhaicni over Sil-Anmchadha, and they killed

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 137

    As the companion tells it

    The road is passing through Limerick now, and in 1084 this is where the head of Donnchadh Ua Ruairc was brought. It followed a battle at Moin-Cruinneoige, where Ua Briain and his son Tadhg and the son of Ua Conchobhoir Failghe fought, along with many nobles and common people. Four thousand were slain in that battle. After the fighting, Donnchadh Ua Ruairc's head was carried here to Luimneach, as it was then called. The same record notes that Domhnall Ua Gairmleaghaidh was killed by Domhnall Ua Lochlainn in this period. That is what the annals preserve about Limerick in that year.

21. Naval battle on Loch Ribh between rival forces

    near Lough Ree · lake or lakes · Westmeath · 928

    A new fleet was launched upon Loch Ribh between Conmaicne and Tuath-nElla, resulting in the slaying of Cathal Ua Maele, Flaithbheartach son of Tuathghal and others.

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    928.]' of the Seniors at Cluain-mic-Nois; Maelpadraig, son of Celen, priest and Viceabbot of Beannchair ; Maelmoicheirghe, Giconomus of Cluain-mic-Nois ; Diarmaid, son of Cearbhall, lord of Osraighe ; Innreachtach, son of Cathal, lord of Leath-Chathail [died]. The foreigners of Luimneach went upon Loch Oirbsen*, and the islands of the lake were plundered by them. A new fleet was launched upon Loch Ribh, between Conmaicne and Tuath-nElla*, where Cathal Ua Maele, and Flaithbheartach, son of Tuathghal, and some others along with them, were slain. An army was led by Donnchadh to Liathdruim‘, against Muircheartach ; but they separated without battle, or shedding blood on either side. When Donnchadh was setting out on this expedition, these lines were composed :

    Let one say to Donnchadh the brown, to the bulwark of plundering septs, ;

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 107

22. Plundering of Cluain-Dolcain by the foreigners

    Clondalkin · street · Dublin · 832

    Cluain-Dolcain (Clondalkin, near Dublin) was plundered by the foreigners in this year.

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

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

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 89

23. Plundering of Kildare by foreigners of Inbher-Deaa

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 835

    Cill-dara was plundered by foreigners from Inbher-Deaa (mouth of the Vartry, near Wicklow), and half the church was burned.

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

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

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 90

    As the companion tells it

    You are coming through Kildare now. In the year 835, this place, then called Cill-dara, was plundered by foreigners from Inbher-Deaa, the mouth of the Vartry near Wicklow. They burned half the church. That same year saw widespread destruction by these foreigners across Ireland. Cluain-mor-Maedhog was burned on Christmas night, with many slain and prisoners taken, and the oratory of Gleann-da-locha was burned as well. All of Connaught was desolated by them. The annals also record that the oratory of Cill-dara was seized upon Forannan, Abbot of Ard-Macha, together with the congregation of Patrick, by Feidhlimidh, by battle and arms, and the clergy were taken with their submission. So in a single year this town suffered both the seizure of its oratory and a separate plundering by sea-raiders from the east coast, who left half the church in flames.

24. Robbery of successor of Ciaran at Cluain-finnlocha

    Cloonfinlough · townland · Roscommon · 1141

    The successor of Ciaran was robbed by the Sil-Anmchadha and Conchobhar son of Mac Cochlain at Cluain-finnlocha, though the booty was later restored.

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    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-

    unknown, unless the present barony of Cath- “‘ in coblang, i. e. of the fleet,” which shows that raighe, or Carey, in the north-east of the county _ they were seated along the sea.—See Leabhar-naof Antrim. In Leabhar-na-gCeart they are styled gCcart, printed by the CelticSociety, p.171, note".

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 145

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, in 1141, 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. That is all the record gives us for this place: a theft, and a swift return of what was taken.

25. Shrine of Adamnan carried off from Domhnach-Maighen

    Donaghmoyne · townland · Monaghan · 830

    The foreigners carried off Tuathal, son of Fearadhach, and also seized the shrine of Adamnan from Domhnach-Maighen (Donaghmoyne).

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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.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 89

26. Siege of Dublin abandoned by Ua Lochlainn

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1162

    Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn led an army of the north, Meathmen and Connaughtmen to Ath-cliath (Dublin) to besiege the foreigners there, but he returned without battle or hostages, having plundered Fine Gall on the way.

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

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

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 149

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Dublin, this is the city where Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn came in 1162 to besiege the foreigners. He led the people of the north of Ireland, the men of Meath, and a battalion of the Connaughtmen to Ath-cliath, as Dublin was called, to lay siege to the foreigners there. But he returned without battle or hostages, having plundered Fine Gall on the way. He left the Leinstermen and Meathmen at war with the foreigners. A peace was afterwards concluded between the foreigners and the Irish, and the foreigners gave 6 score ounces of gold to Ua Lochlainn. Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn paid 5 score ounces of gold to Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair for West Meath.

27. Army led to Magh-Muirtheimhne destroys tillage and corn

    Dundalk · town · Louth · 1104

    Muircheartach Ua Briain led an army to Magh-Muirtheimhne and destroyed the tillage and corn of the plain; on this expedition Cu-uladh Ua Caindealbhain was thrown from his horse at Dun-Dealgan and died a month later of his injuries.

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    milead oronsmala vo Chpfort, ano ptndip,7 pao pfncapa epvde. Copecnach Ua Cpumdin, pfpléiginn Cinlle vana, véce. Maidm ma nUlcoib pop Ohal n(pade, 1 ctconcain Ombc(no Ua Oairnn 1 pmotguin. Ua Concobaip Concamdpuad 1. Concoban mac Maoil(chlamn, vécc. Mac na harwdce Ua Ruainc vo manbad la a bpGtmib. Otincad Ua Concobarp, m1gfpna Crannachca an Ghlemne, vo manbad la a mumncin péin. Piachpa Ua Plomn caoipeac Sil Maolpuain, vo manbao la Conmaicnib. Slag la Muinclpcach Ua mbmam co Moig Muiptermne, 7 po mmllple cpeabaine 7 anban an marge, ap pon an pluaigfo pm po hfppccpad Ciulad Ua Camvealbam, cis(ina Coesaine hi ccpaisbaile, 7 acbail ve 1anam a ccmo mip. Slorshlo la Oomnall Ua Lochlomn co Mag Coba, co ccusg sialla Ulavd, 7 v0 beochad co Tlrpawd raparh, 7 po loipee blows mop vo Ub Laoganpe acc an mei via ccaipoib via ccapac cfpmonn. Cecplinn oaimliacec Cluana mic Néip vo popbad la Plaitbencac Ua Lomspig ian na cinnpcecal la Conbmac mac Cuinn na mboche.

    Cop Cpiorc, mile céo a ciice. Mod Ua Ruaddn, paccane Achad bé, Muinc(pcach Ua Catannang, ppuit coccad vo mucin Chluana mic Nay, 9 Ohlellan Ua Spelam, paccanc Achad b6, vécc. Catal, mac G1ollabnaicce, mic Tig(nnam, cigfpna Ua mbmium bpéipne 7 Hallhg, 00 manbad vo macaib a matain péin, 1. vo macarb Oonnéad mic Caligh hUs Ruane. Conchobanp, mac Maeilpfchlamn, mic Conchobaip, cislina Thnpach 7 Oplsh wle,7 leite Mhide, vo manbad cpa baogal la hUib Opin Speipne. Muips(p Ua Concfnainn, cS fina Ua nOianmava, vécc: Oomnall, mac an Shu Ui Mhaor- Uchlaimn vo mhanbhavh vo Chenel Phiachach. Oonnchad Ua Maoil(ch-

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 141

28. Army march to Ard-achadh of Sliabh-Fuaid and devastation of Airtheara

    near Navan · monument · Armagh · 819

    Conchobhar, son of Donnchadh, led an army to Ard-achadh of Sliabh-Fuaid near Newtown-Hamilton, and devastated the Airtheara territory as far as Eamhain-Macha (Navan Fort).

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    The Age of Christ, 819. The second year of Conchobhar. Ceannfaeladh, son of Ruaman, scribe, bishop, anchorite, and Abbot of Ath-Truim, and Flann of Dairinis, died. The plundering of Edar’ by the foreigners, who carried off a great prey of women. The plundering of Beg-Eire’ and Dairinis-Caemhain* by them also. An army was led by Conchobhar, son of Donnchadh, to Ardachadh of Sliabh-Fuaid’; and all the Airtheara® were devastated by him, as far as Eamhain-Macha*.

    The. Age of Christ, 820. The third year of Conchobhar. Mac Riagail* Ua Maglena, scribe, Bishop, and Abbot of Birra ; Laithbheartach, son of Aenghus, Bishop of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn ; Eocha Ua Tuathail, anchorite, Bishop, and Abbot of Lughmhadh ; Olcobhar, son of Cummuscach, Abbot of Cluainfearta-Brenainn ; Forbhasach, Abbot of Achadh-bo-Cainnigh; and Aildeabhair of Cill-manach, died. An army was led by Murchadh, son of Maelduin, having the men of the North with him, until he arrived at Ard-Breacain. The men of Breagh and the race of Aedh Slaine went over to him, and gave him hostages

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 87

29. Battle of Ard-Corainn near Larne

    Corran · townland · Cavan · 626

    Connadh Cerr, Lord of Dal-Riada, won the battle of Ard-Corainn, in which Fiachna, son of Deman, King of Ulidia, was slain. The editor notes a piece of land near Larne called Corran may be this site.

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    The battle of Ard-Corainn’ [was gained] by Connadh Cerr, Lord of Dal- Riada, where Fiachna, son of Deman, King of Ulidia, was slain.

    The Age of Christ, 626. The second year of Domhnall. Finntan Maeldubh died. .Mobhai mac Ui Aldai [died]. The battle of Leathairbhe' between Maelfithrigh, chief of Cinel-Mic-Earca, and Ernaine, son of Fiachra, chief of Cinel-Fearadhaigh, where Maelfithrigh, son of Aedh Uairidhnach, was slain.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 69

30. Ceann-coradh and Caiseal burned by lightning

    Cashel · townland · Tipperary · 1107

    Ceann-coradh and Caiseal were burned by lightning between the two Easters, destroying sixty puncheons of mead and beer stored there.

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    The Age of Christ, 1107. Mungairit was plundered by Muircheartach Ua Briain. Ceann-coradh and Caiseal were burned by lightning, between the two Easters', with sixty puncheons of mead and beer. Cuilen Ua Cathalan, lord of Uaithne-Cliach, died. Conchobhar (1. e. Conchobhar Cisenanch), son of Donnsleibhe, royal heir of Ulidia, was killed by the men of Fearnmhagh. A battle was gained by the Ui-Breasail-Macha over the Ui-Meith, in which the latter were slaughtered, together with their lord, Aedh Ua hInnreachtaigh, and Fearghus, son of the lord of Conaille, and a great number of others, fell along with him. Cathasach Ua Tuamain, lord of Ui-Briuin-Archaille, was wounded by the Ui-Cremhthainn, and he died in consequence ; and Eoghan, the son of. Mac Riabhaigh, was killed in revenge of him. Domhnall Ua hAinbheith, lord of Ui-Meith, was killed by the Ui-Eathach-Uladh. A battle was fought between the people of the east and those of the west of the Teathbha, in which Cinaedh, the son of Mac Amhalghadha, lord of Calraighe, and others along with him, were slain by Domhnall Mac Fiacla (or Ua Fiacla). The breach of Ath- Calgain* was the name of this battle. Domhnall, son of Tadhg Ua Briain, was fettered by Muircheartach Ua Briain, at Ath-cliath, but he was released immediately. Great wind and lightning in this year, so that many men and cattle were killed, and houses and woods were destroyed. :

    Cahasach O’Tuoman, king of O-Briuin-Arcaill, wounded by O-Cremthainn, whereof he dyed ; Owen mac Megrievai killed in his revenge” [ina digail]. “ Great weatt this yeare, and it spoyled the corn. Maelpatrick O’Drucan takinge” [recte, tooke] ‘‘ the function of Lector in Ardmach this yeare, in St. Ailve and Molaise of Daivinis their feast day. Maelcoluim O’Brolchan took the bushoprick the next day. A yeare’s peace made by Ceallach, Coarb of Patrick, between Murtagh O'Bryan and Donell

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 142

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Cashel, in 1107, lightning struck Ceann-coradh and Caiseal, burning them between the two Easters. Sixty puncheons of mead and beer stored there were destroyed in the blaze. It was a year of great wind and lightning across the land, and many men and cattle were killed, with houses and woods destroyed. The annals record it simply: "Ceann-coradh and Caiseal were burned by lightning, between the two Easters, with sixty puncheons of mead and beer."

31. Killing of Egnech of Cill-Delge and his people by the Gaileanga

    Kildalkey · town · Meath · 837

    Egnech, bishop, abbot, and scribe of Cill-Delge, was killed along with all his people by the Gaileanga tribe.

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    The Age of Christ, 837. The sixth year of Niall. St. Dochata", holy bishop and anchorite, finished his virtuous life in this world, and resigned his spirit to heaven. Cormac, Bishop and scribe of Cill Foibrich, died. Tighearnach’, son of Aedh, Abbot of Finnabhair-abha and other churches, died. Egnech of Cill-Delge, bishop, abbot, and scribe, was killed, with [all] his people, by the Gaileanga’. Bran of Finnghlais, bishop and scribe, died. Ceallach, son of Cairbre, Abbot of Ath-Truim, died. Ruaidhri, son of Donnchadh, Prior of Cluain-Irard, and abbot of other churches too, died. - Domhnall, son of Aedh, Abbot of Druim-Urchaille’, died. Ceallach, son of Cosgrach, Abbot of Airegal- Ciarog’, [died]. A great royal meeting at Cluain-Conaire-Tomain‘, between

    or Spaniel Hill, in the county of Clare.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 90

32. Martyrdom of Temhnen the anchorite by the foreigners

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 826

    Temhnen, an anchorite, was martyred by the foreigners (Norse raiders) during this period.

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    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

    ubi ceciderunt Conall, mac Concongalt rex na Fortuath et alii innumerabiles.’—Ann. Ult. Ed. O’Conor.

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33. Plundering of the cave of the wife of Gobhann at Drogheda

    Drogheda · town · Louth · 861

    The cave of the wife of Gobhann at Drochat-atha (Drogheda) was broken and plundered by the Norse foreigners; this cave is in the great mound at Drogheda on which a fort commanding the town now stands.

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    ‘ The cave of the wife of Gobhann, at Drochat- Atha.— This cave is in the great mound at Drogheda, on which now stands a fort which commands the town. This mound has not been examined in modern times, nor is it worth the

    tained treasures worth digging for.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 95

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Drogheda, there is a great mound here, and in it a cave known as the cave of the wife of Gobhann. In 861 the Norse foreigners broke into it and plundered it. A fort commanding the town now stands on that mound. The mound itself has not been examined in modern times.

34. Slaying of Conchobhar at Ard-Macha

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1170

    Conchobhar, son of Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, royal heir of Ireland, was slain by Aedh Beg Mac Cana and the Ui-Caracain on Easter Saturday in the middle of Trian-mor at Ard-Macha.

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    The Age of Christ, 1170. The relics of Comman, son of Faelchu’, were removed from the earth by Gilla-Iarlaithe Ua Carmacain, successor of Comman, and they were enclosed in a shrine with 4 covering of gold and silver. Maelruanaidh Ua Ruadhain, Bishop of Luighne-Chonnacht*, chief senior, and a paragon of wisdom and piety, [died]. Maelmordha Mac Uaireirghe, a learned charitable senior, the prosperity and affluence of Cluain-mic-Nois, and head of its Culdees, died in the month of November. Cormac Ua Lumluini, lector of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, the remnant of the sages of Ireland in his time, died. Diarmaid Ua Braein, successor of Comman, and chief senior of East Connaught, died at Inis-Clothrann, after the ninety-fifth year of his age. Conchobhar, son of Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, lord of Cinel-Eoghain, and royal heir of Ireland, was slain by Aedh Beg Mac Cana and the Ui-Caracain’, on Easter Saturday, in the middle of Trian-mor, at Ard-Macha. The son of Ceallachan, grandson of Carthach, was slain by the son of Tadhg Ua Briain. Taillte, daughter of Muircheartach Ua Maeleachlainn, and wife of Domhnall, son of Murchadh Ua Fearghail, chief of Muintir-Anghaile, died in the fortieth year of her age. Aindileas, son of Gilla-Aenghusa Ua Clumhain, who was an ollamh in poetry, died. Domhnall, son of Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, lord of half Munster, turned

    _against Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair ; and he appropriated the hostages of DalgCais. Robert Fitz Stephen’ and Richard, son of Gilbert, i. e. Earl Strongbow’, came from England into Ireland with a numerous force, and many knights and

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 151

35. Uaiv-Alla capture and smothering in Ceara

    Carra · barony · Mayo · 875

    Connacht forces under Hugh O'Connor took Uaiv-Alla in Ceara from their enemies, and in the taking 160 men were smothered. This is recorded as one of the notable military actions of the year.

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    with Art O’Rourk’s sonne. Uaiv-Alla, in Ceara, taken by Connaght upon Hugh O’Conner’s ‘men, where 160 men were smothered. Nell mac Eochaa, archking of U]- ster, died in the Ides of November upon Thursday, and in the 18th of” [his reign?]. ‘* Cinaeh mac Aichir, Airchinnech of Lismore-Mochuda ; Eocha O’Dallain, Airchinnech of Coinnire, in pace dormierunt.’ — Ann. Ult., Cod. Clarend., tom. 49.

    886 aNNQaca RIOShachtTa eIReaNN.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you travel through the barony of Carra, you pass the ground where Uaiv-Alla once stood. In 875, Connacht forces under Hugh O'Connor took Uaiv-Alla in Ceara from their enemies, and in the taking 160 men were smothered.

36. Battle at Sruthair against Ui-Meith

    Sruveel · townland · Monaghan · 996

    A battle was fought at Sruthair in 996 in which the men of Feara-Rois defeated the Ui-Meith, killing their lord and many others.

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    The Age of Christ, 996. The eighteenth year of Maelseachlainn. Colman of Corcach, pillar of the dignity of Ireland ; Conn Ua Laidhgnen, Abbot of Fearna; and Dubhthach Ua Tadhgain, 1. e. the son of Duibhfinn, priest of Cluainmic-Nois, died. Ruaidhri, son of Niall Ua Canannain, lord of Cinel-Conaill, died. A battle was gained over the Ui-Meith, at Sruthair‘, by the son of Donnchadh Finn and the Feara-Rois, wherein the lord of Ui-Meith and many others were slain. Cluain-Iraird and Ceanannus were plundered by the foreigners of Athcliath. Maelseachlainn, son of Maelruanaidh, royal heir of Oileach, died. Domhnall, son of Donnchadh Finn, was blinded by Maelseachlainn, son of ‘Domhnall.

    The Age of Christ, 997. The nineteenth year of Maelseachlainn. Conaing Ua Cosgraigh, distinguished Bishop of Cluain-mic-Nois, died. Diarmaid, son of Domhnall, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh ; [and] Gillapadraig, son of Donnchadh, lord of Osraighe, died. Gilla-Ernain, son of Aghda, lord of Teathbha, was slain by the Sil-Ronain. Oissine Ua Machainen, lord of Mughdhorna, was slain by Maelseachlainn on Inis-Mocha". An army was led by Maelseachlainn and Brian, so that they obtained the hostages of the foreigners, to the joy of the Trish. Maelseachlainn, with the men of Meath, and Brian, with the men of Munster, collected immediately to Ath-cliath, and carried off the hostages and the best part of their jewels from them. Doire-Calgaich was plundered by the

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 120

37. Battle of Ath-Erghail near Clogher

    near Clogher · town · Tyrone · 1080

    The battle of Ath-Erghail, by the site of Clochar (Clogher), was won by Domhnall Ua Lochlainn and the men of Magh-Itha over the Feara-Manach, killing plunderers of Armagh including Sitric Ua Caemhain and the son of Niall Ua Searraigh; a verse predicted the battle's outcome.

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    _ The Age of Christ, 1080. Muireadhach Ua Mughroin, lector of Cluainmic-Nois, died. Donn Ua Leathlobhair, lord of Fearnmhagh, was killed by the Ui-Laithen at Sliabh Fuaid. Dearbhforghaill, daughter of the son of Brian, and wife of Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo, died. Eochaidh Ua Merligh, lord of Fearnmhagh, died. Donnsleibhe Ua h-Eochadha went into Munster, with the chiefs of Ulidia along with him, to serve for wages. The battle of Ath-Erghail, by the site of Clochar, was gained over the Feara-Manach, by Domhnall Ua Lochlainn and the men of Magh-Itha, where fell the plunderers of Ard- Macha, namely, Sitric Ua Caemhain, and the son of Niall Ua Searraigh, and many other persons. ‘To predict this battle was said :

    Ath-Ergail’, people shall hereafter be there dispersed ; Numbers shall be without affection, by the conflict of Ath-Erghail.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 136

38. Blinding of Brian of Sliabh-Bladhma

    near Slieve Bloom Mountains · mountain or mountain range · Laois · 1169

    Brian of Sliabh-Bladhma, son of the King of Munster, was treacherously blinded by Domhnall, son of Toirdhealbhach, at this location.

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    macaib lergino Epeann 7 Alban ancfna. Orapmaro Ua Maolpeaclainn, pi Mide 7 Fall Aca chac, Ua Pailge,7 Ua pPaolam, cfno ponupa q pobaptain a cid, do mapbad la Domnall mOpfFac, mac Maorleaclamn Cnopars, 5 la Donnchad Cemnpealac Ua Ceallaig 7 la plpab Ops. Slogead la Racdm Ua cConcobap co he na pach, 7 po ronnanb Oomnall bplSach 1 nofogail an ééca pin, 7 po pann Mide 1 n06,7 cuc an Le aipteanach vo Tistpnan Ua Ruaipc, 7 ofpfpaib bpeipne,7 an leat 1aptapach 06 pem. Oman Slébe bladma, mac Toppdealbaig Us Ohman, pf Muman,7 an v4 Ele, 00 dallad la Oormnall mac Toippdealbars 1 m(pal. Plpcarp Ua Pallamann, corpeac Clomm Uacac,7 maop Ua Maine, véce 1ap naitmse. Ragnalt Ua Maoilmiadang, corpeac Muincipe Eolaip, vécc 1ap naitpige. Coinsfp na ph lémenoach vo toct a Sarmb hm pocnae Mec Mupchada 1. O1apmava, do copnam pige Laig(n 06. baccap om, Lx laec co lipeacard led. Sluasfo etn nEpeann la Rud Ua cConcobaip, 50 clmpars,] cangaccan maite tuaipceipc Epeann ina coinne 1m Magnup Ua ECochada, pf Ulad,7 1m Mupchad cCeanball, asfina Oipsiall,7 00 veacaccan appde co hAe chat, 4 po léicaice ap cetla via ccimb vonfdips. Cwmd rapom pi Epeann Ruaom UacCloncobain 1 Largmb, 7 Tig (pnan Ua Ruane, cis(fra Sperpne, 7 Orapmaid Ua Maorleaclamn, pi Timpach,7 Goll Aca cliac, hi ccomne php Muman, baigin, 7 Oppase,7 po cuipplc pon nemtni na Plemenoaig, 7 vo pao O1anmard Mac Mupchada a mac a ngrollnup oUa Choncobaip. Rize Cenél n€ogain vo Zabarl vo Concobap Ua Loclaimn.

    * Ath-na-riach.—Ford of the greyish Cows. Not identified.

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39. Burning of Ceanannus, Ath-Truim, Domhnach-Seachnaill, and Cill-dara

    Kells · town · Meath · 1143

    The important ecclesiastical settlements of Ceanannus (Kells), Ath-Truim (Trim), Domhnach-Seachnaill, and Cill-dara (Kildare) were burned in 1143.

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    pain ap mo mm Lepr anmempa. Ceanannap, Accpum, Oomnach Sfchnanll, 7 Ceall vana vo lopcad. Copcac vo lopccad po df. Muipéficach, mac Oomnanll Ui Mhaoleachlainn piogoamna Teampach, 7 lantan Mide ppi pé, 7 Oonnchad Ua Concfnainn, vécc. Méipcneach la Cenél n€ogam hi Popnmang, via po loicpfe an cip 50 mop ecin b44 anbap. Oo pocap vin (nc Ua Ruane leo von cup pin. Ua nGaipmleadang 1. 00 Ohomnall 1ap monnapbad Muipéefpcag mic Néill mec Laclainn vo Chenel €ogain perpin, 7 00 Oomnall pémpaice. Cod, mac Muinc(pcag Ui Ohiboa, cigfpna Ua Piaénac an cumpeeipc 7 hUa nCmal- Zaoa, vé5. OA mac pém a. Ruaiom vo (pgabal la Toinpdealbac Ua Concobaip can papusad laech 7 cléipeac, mind, 7 comaipgead. Ic1ac na comaipsfoa Muinfoac Ua Oubtag F0 ccléincib 7 laocharb Connacht, Cavs Ua bniann, cis (ina Tuadmuman, Tig(pnan Ua Ruane, cis (pna bpeipne,7 Mupchad mac

    * Cinel-Forgo.—Otherwise called Ui-Forgo, a “A. D. 1139 [recté, 1143] King Terlagh took tribe seated in Ormond.—See the years A.D. his son prisoner (his name was Rowrie O’Conor, 834, 989, 1060, 1131. he that was afterwards king of Ireland), after that

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 145

    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Kells now. In 1143 this was one of four important church settlements burned in the same year. Kells, Trim, Domhnach-Seachnaill, and Kildare all went up in flames, and the annals record that they were burned again after that. That same year Murchadach, son of Domhnall Ua Maoleachlainn, king of Tara and chief of Meath, died, as did Donnchad Ua Conchobhair.

40. Burning of Cill Dara (Kildare)

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 708

    Cill Dara (Kildare) was burned in 708, during the reign of Congal Cinnmagain, who died after twenty years as King of Ireland, struck by lightning.

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    Cloip Cort, peacht ccév, a hochc. Conamhail mac Parlbe, abb lae, [oécc]. Colman, mac Seachnuparg, abb Lothna, vécc. mbliaona hi pisge nEpeann vo Congal Cinnmagain, mac Pfpsupa Panac, po cataim vo bldg aonuaine. Cill vana vo lopccad.

    Cloip Cmorc, peacht ccéd anaor. An cé10 Bhavan oP (pgal mac Maorleotin, mac Maolepempsh, hi prghe uap Epinn. Cinovpaolad, abb Pobap, vécc.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 77

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Kildare town, you are crossing a place that burned in 708. It burned during the reign of Congal Cinnmagain, King of Ireland, who ruled for twenty years and was struck by lightning.

41. Burning of Cluain-mic-Nois by the son of Ailgi

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 921

    Cluain-mic-Nois was plundered by the son of Ailgi, who afterwards burned it.

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

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

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 106

42. Burning of Gleann-da-locha

    Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow · 1061

    Gleann-da-locha, with its churches, was destroyed by burning.

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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

43. Burning of Limerick and the Machaire, breaking of Ceann Coradh

    near Kincora · monument · Clare · 1088

    Rory (Ruaidhri) and the king of Ailech's forces went together into Munster, burnt Limerick and the Machaire as far as Dunached, brought away the head of Mac Cailig, and broke down Ceann Coradh (Kincora).

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    army by Donell mac Lochlainn, king of Ailech, in Connaght, that Rory gave him the hostages of Connaght, and” [they] ‘‘ went together into Mounster, and burnt Limerick and the Machaire to Dunached, and brought with them the head of Mac Cailig, and brake down Cencora, &c. Tiernach O’Broyne, Airchinnech of Clon-mic-Nois, in Christo quievit. Great slaughter of the Galls of Dublin, of Wicklow” [recte, Wexford], “and Waterford, by the O’Neachays of Mounster, the day that they enterprised to spoyle Corke. Maelisa O’Maelgirick, Archpoet of Ireland, died.. This yeare Tirlagh O’Conner, king of Ireland, was borne.”—Cod. Clarend., tom. 49. ;

    © Domhnall Reamhar : i.e. Domhnall, or Daniel the Fat. He was evidently Domhnall Mac Murchadha, who died in the year 1075.

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44. Caemhan, Abbot of Linn-Duachaill, killed and burned by foreigners

    near Magheralin · parish · Down · 841

    Caemhan, the Abbot of Linn-Duachaill, was killed and burned by the foreigners, one of many ecclesiastical figures who died violently during this period of Viking raids.

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    The Age of Christ, 841. The tenth year of Niall. Caemhan, Abbot of Linn-Duachaill, was killed and burned by the foreigners. Ceallach, son of Caithghenn, Abbot of Druim-mor, in Ui-Eathach’, died. Suibhne Ua Teimhnen, Abbot of Gleann-da-locha, died. Fineachta,son of Breasal, Abbot of Cill-dumha”; Comsudh; son of Ruamlus, Abbot of Domhnach-Seachnaill"; Moran, son of Innreachtach, Abbot of Clochar-mic-nDaimheni; and Muireadhach, son of Cearnach, @Economus of Ard-Macha, died. The plundering of Cluain-mic- Nois by the foreigners of Linn-Duachaille. The plundering of Disert-Diarmada®

    by the foreigners of Cael-uisce’?. foreigners of the Boinn.

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45. Cinel-Eoghain burn Tlachtgha

    Hill of Ward, Tlachtgha · hill or hills · Meath · 903

    A hosting was made by the Cinel-Eoghain, led by Domhnall son of Aedh and Niall son of Aedh, during which they burned Tlachtgha, the hill now known as the Hill of Ward near Athboy.

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    Fiach Ua Ugfadan of Denlis' was he who beheaded Cormac. <A hosting was made by the Cinel-Eoghain, i.e. by Domhnall, son of Acdh, and Niall, son of Aedh; and Tlachtgha* was burned by them. Cnaimheini, son of Maenach, lord of Eile, died.

    The Age of Christ, 904. The twenty-eighth year of Flann. Ruadhan, Bishop of Lusca, and Cumascach, son of Ailell, @aconomus of Ard-Macha, died. Mughroin, son of Sochlachan, lord of Ui-Maine, died. Amhalghaidh, son of Conghalach, Tanist of Breagh, and Flann, his brother, were slain by the Conailli- Muirtheimhne. Colman, son of Cinaeth, lord of Ciarraighe-Luachra, died. The Daimhliag' of Cluain-mic-Nois was erected by the king, Flann Sinna, and by Colman Conailleach. Bec Ua Leathlobhair, lord of Dal-Araidhe, died. Of him was said :

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 104

46. Conquest of Fearna and Corcach the great by foreigners

    Cork · city · Cork · 838

    The foreigners conquered Fearna and Corcach-mor (Cork) in 838.

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    Aoip Cmorc, oche ccéo tmocha a hochc. On peaccmad bliadain vo Niall. Maolsaimp, pgpibnedin cogaide, angcoipe,7 abb bfmnchaip, Chon, ppidin Cluana mic Noip,7 abb Ropa Cpé, Colman, mac Robaptaig, abb Slane, Maolpuanad, mac Catail, pecnabb Lurcan, Conbmac, mac Conall, abb Tpeoit, ] Reaccabna, abb Léit Mocaoméce, vécc. Muiplohach, mac Eachach, mic Piachach, pi corccid Concobaip, vo mapbad la a bnaitmb, Ceoh 7 Clengap, co pochmdib ole cenmotarom. Qlooh, mac Eatac, vo mapnbad la Mavadan, mac Mumpeavhag. Ro gabpac mupcoblac vo Shallaib pon Loc Eachach. Ro hunta 7 po haipgte cuata 7 cealla cuaipceinc Eneann leo. Copccad Peapna 7 Concaige moipe la Hallaib. Commurpsac, mac Congalang, w1S5(;na Ciannacca, vécc. Cinnéioid, mac Congalang, ci5eapna Ua Mic Uap, 00 manbad la a bnataimb. Caemhclao abbaoh 1 nAMpo Macha, 1. Orapmaice Ua Tis (pnaigh 1 nionaoh Phopanoain 6 Raich mic Matuip. .

    Qoip Core, ocht ccév tmocha anao. On cochtmad bliadain vo Niall. lorep Roip moip, eppcop 7 pepibnesip veanpeaigce, abb Cluana heoaip 4

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    As the companion tells it

    Cork is the city you are passing through. In 838, the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland record that foreigners conquered Fearna and Corcach-mor, the great Cork. The same year brought a string of violent deaths across Ireland. Murdach, king of Corcu Duibhne, was killed by his own tribesmen, Ceoh and Clengar. Glod, son of Etach, was killed by Madan, son of Munremar. Murdogh, son of Salach, was killed on Loch Eachach. The entry notes that houses and churches of foreigners were plundered and burned. Commurpsc, son of Congalach, died. Cinnedid, son of Congalach, chief of Ua Mic Uar, was killed by his own tribesmen. A abbot died in Ard Macha.

47. Depredation and killing at Domhnach-Seachnaill

    Dunshaughlin · town · Meath · 1026

    A great depredation was committed by Gearr-an-chogaidh at Domhnach-Seachnaill; Gearr-an-chogaidh himself was slain on the following day with his two brothers Etigen and Gillamaith by Muireadhach Ua Ceile in his own house.

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    were mutually slain by each other; and the Ui-Duach and Laeighisi were mutually slaughtered, but the Ui-Duach were defeated. A battle was gained by Roen over the foreigners of Ath-cliath, at Loch-Rein™. A plundering army was led by the Osraighi into Ui-Muireadhaigh ; and they obtained great spoils, and mortally wounded Muircheartach, son of Dunlaing. The Ui-Muireadhaigh went into Osraighe, and plundered Tealach-Dimainn’, and slew the Vice-abbot. An army was led by the lord of Osraighe into Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, and plundered it. Three battles were gained by Roen, son of Muircheartach, son of Maeleachlainn (i. e. one of the Clann-Colmain), royal heir of Teamhair,—one battle over the men of Meath, another over the men of Breagha, and the third over the foreigners of Ath-cliath. The paved way from Garrdha-an-bhainbh® to Uluidh-na-dtri-gcross? was made by Breasal Conailleach, at Cluain-mic-Nois. A great depredation was committed by Gearr-an-chogaidh at Domhnach-Seachnaill; and Gearr-an-chogaidh* himself was slain on the following day, and his two brothers along with him, namely, Etigen and Gillamaith, by Muireadhach Ua Ceile, in his own house. This happened through the miracles of God and Seachnall.

    The Age of Christ, 1027. Dunchadh, son of Gillamochonna, successor of Seachnall, the most distinguished wise man of the Irish, ‘died at Coloin’, in Germany. Maelruanaidh Ua Maeldoraidh, lord of Cinel-Conaill, died on his Ruaidhri Mac Fogartaigh, lord of South Breagha, died, after Tadhg Mac Gillaphadraig was blinded by the

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    As the companion tells it

    Up ahead is Dunshaughlin in Meath. In 1026, this place, known then as Domhnach-Seachnaill, saw a great depredation committed by Gearr-an-chogaidh. He did not survive it long. On the following day, Gearr-an-chogaidh was slain in his own house, along with his two brothers, Etigen and Gillamaith. The killing was done by Muireadhach Ua Ceile. The annals say it happened through the miracles of God and Seachnall.

48. Kildare plundered by the son of Godfrey of Waterford

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 926

    Cill-dara (Kildare) was plundered by the son of Godfrey of Port-Lairge, who carried away captives and great spoils from the site.

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    ‘ruadh, died. The plundering of Cill-dara by the son of Godfrey Port-Lairge,

    who carried away captives and great spoils from thence. Maelruanaidh, son of Conchobhar, was slain by [king] Donnchadh.

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    As the companion tells it

    You're coming through Kildare now. In 926 the son of Godfrey of Waterford plundered this place, carrying off captives and great spoils. That is what the annals record — a raid, people taken, wealth stripped from the town.

49. Killing in the Daimhliag of Lis-mor-Mochuda

    Lismore · townland · Waterford · 1051

    Faelan, son of Bradan, son of Breac, was killed inside the church (Daimhliag) of Lis-mor-Mochuda by Maelseachlainn, son of Muircheartach.

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    Tighearnain, lord of Breifne, went upon a predatory excursion into Eabha*, and demolished Dun-Feich’, where fifty persons were slain, and whence seven hundred cows were carried off. A victory was gained over the Conmhaicni of Sliabh-Formaeile* by Aedh Ua Conchobhair, where a slaughter was made of | the Conmhaicni. Laidhcenn, son of Maelan Ua Leocain, lord of Gaileanga, and his wife, the daughter of the Gott [O’Maeleachlainn], went on their pilgrimage to Rome ; and they died in the east. on their return from Rome. Domhnall Ban Ua Briain was slain by the King of Connaught. The Tree of Magh-Adhair‘ was prostrated by Aedh Ua Conchobhair. Faelan, son of Bradan, son of Breac, was killed in the Daimhliag of Lis-mor-Mochuda, by Maelseachlainn, son of Muircheartach, son of Breac.

    The Age of Christ, 1052. Arthur, son of Muireadhach of Cluain-Maedhog*, the glory of Leinster, [died]. Echthighern Ua Eaghrain, successor of Ciaran of Cluain-mic-Nois and of Comman, died on his pilgrimage at Cluain-Iraird. Muireadhach Ua Sinnachain, Patrick’s steward in Munster ; Muireadhach, son of Diarmaid, successor of Cronan of Ros-Cre ; and Cleireach Ruadh Ua Lathi- ‘achain, died. Gillaphadraig, son of Domhnall, Prior of Ard-Macha, died. Macraith’, grandson of Donnchadh, lord of Eoghanacht-Chaisil®, and royal heir of Munster, died. A predatory excursion was made into Fine-Gall" by the son of Mael-na-mbo, and he burned the country from Ath-cliath to Albene’ ; but he did not seize cows until they had great skirmishes around the fortress, where many fell on both sides, so that the lord of the foreigners, Eachmarcach, son of Raghnall, went over seas, and the son of Mael-na-mbo* assumed the kingship of

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 130

50. Martyrdom of Eodois at Disert-Diarmada

    Castledermot · town · Kildare · 867

    Eodois, son of Donghal, suffered martyrdom at the hands of the foreigners at Disert-Diarmada, reflecting the wave of Viking violence against churches and clergy in this period.

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    The Age of Christ, 867. The seventh year of Aedh. Ailill of Clochar, scribe, bishop, and Abbot of Clochar ; Cormac, son of Eladhach, Abbot of Saighir, bishop and scribe ; Niallan, Bishop of Slaine, died. Eodois, son of Donghal, suffered martyrdom from the foreigners at Disert-Diarmada. Martin, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois and Daimhinis, a scribe of the sept of Dartraighe- Daimhinsi*; Dubhthach, son of Maeltuile, a man who excelled all the people of Europe in wisdom and learning, died. Flann, son of Fearchar, Abbot of Lann-Leire and Giconomus of Ard-Macha, died. Cormac, son of Connmhach, ceconomus, scribe, and wise man of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, died. Dunlang, son of Muireadhach, King of Leinster, died. Maelbrighde, son of Spealan, lord of Conaille, died in religion. Cinaedh, son of Maelruanaidh, the second lord that was at that time over the Cianachta, was slain. champion of the east of Ireland, a hero-plunderer of the foreigners, was slain. Cian, son of Eochaidh, lord of Creamthainn, died. Cian, son of Cumasgach, lord of Ui-Bairrchi-tire, died. Cearnach, son of Eochaidh, lord of: Mughdhorn- Breagh, [died]. Donnagan, son of Ceadfadh, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was slain. Conang, only son of Flann, son of Conang, was slain by the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh. Ard-Macha was plundered and burned, with its oratories, by Amhlaeibh. Ten hundred was the number there cut off, both by wounding and suffocation ;

    Mael¢iarain, son of Ronan,

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51. Munster fleet plunders the Termon of Ciaran on the Shannon

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 960

    The fleet of the men of Munster sailed upon the Sinainn and plundered the Termon of Ciaran from the river westwards; Domhnall's people pursued and slew many of them after they abandoned their ships.

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    and his two brothers, Tadhg and Conn, and many others along with them, were slain. Aenghus Ua Maeldoraidh’, lord of Cinel-Conaill, was slain by the Cinel- Conaill themselves. Eoghan, son of Muireadhach, was slain by the Ui-Failghe. Murchadh, son of Aedh, lord of Ui-Maine of Connaught, died. Mughron Ua Maelmhuaidh, lord of Feara-Ceall, died. Cluain-mic-Nois was plundered by the Osraighi. Inis-mor‘ in Loch-Ribh was taken by Murchadh Ua Ceallaigh from Ceallach, son of Ruarc, lord of Feara-Cul§ ['Teathbha], i.e. lord of the Sil-Ronain ; and he was carried as a prisoner with his fleet into Ui-Maine. The fleet of the men of Munster upon the Sinainn ; and they plundered the Termon of Ciaran, from the river westwards. The people of Domhnall, son of Dunchadh, set out after them, and the men of Munster left their fleet to them ; and a great number of them was slain, after leaving their ships behind. Murcheartach, son of Eigneachan, son of Dalach, died. An army was led by the Ui-Neill into Munster, and they committed great plunders there. Fearghal Ua Ruairc devastated Meath. Lightning destroyed the swans and the barnacle ducks" in Airthear Liffe. The fleet of the son of Amhlaeibh and of the Ladgmanns came to Ireland, and plundered Conaille and Edar, with Inis-mac-Neasain’; and the Ladgmanns afterwards went to the men of Munster, to avenge their brother, i.e. Oin, so that they plundered Inis-Doimhle* and Ui-Liathain, and

    681

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 115

52. Plundering of Glendalough, Slane and Fennor by foreigners

    Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow · 833

    Foreign raiders plundered the monastic sites of Gleann-da-locha, Slaine, and Finnabhair-abha in 833.

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    The Age of Christ, 833. The second year of Niall Caille. Tuathchar, Bishop and scribe of Cill-dara ; Affric, Abbess of Cill-dara ; Dunlaing, Abbot of Corcach ; and Finnachta, Abbot of Cill-Ite, died. Ceallach, son of Bran, King of Leinster, died. Cinaedh, son of Conaing, lord of Breagh, and Diarmaid, son of Conaing, lord of Teathbha, died. A battle [was gained] over the Danes by Dunadhach, son of Scannlan, lord of Ui-Fidhgeinte, wherein many were slain. The plundering of Gleann-da-locha, Slaine, and Finnabhair-abha, by the foreigners. Dunadhach, son of Scannlan, lord of Gabhra", died. Suibhne, son of Artrach, lord of Mughdhorna, was killed by his own tribe. Conghalach, son of Aenghus, lord of Cinel-Laeghaire, died. Eoghan Mainistreach*, Abbot of Ard-Macha and Cluain-Eraird, died.

    The Age of Christ, 834. The third year of Niall. Breasal, son of Cormac; Airchinneach, Abbot of Cill-dumha* and other churches ; Aedhagan, son of Torbach, Abbot of Lughmhadh, died on his pilgrimage at Cluain-mic-Nois. Eoghan, the son of [this] Aedhagan, remained at Cluain-mic-Nois, and from him descended Meic-Cuinn-na-mBocht’ there. Cumasgach’, son of Aenghus, Prior of Cluain-mic-Nois, died. Caenchomhrac, son of Siadhal, Giconomus of

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 90

53. Plundering of Inis-Eoghain and burning of churches near Fahan

    Fahan · town · Donegal · 1101

    Muircheartach Ua Briain led a great army across Eas-Ruaidh into Inis-Eoghain, plundering the territory and burning many churches and forts about Fathan-Mura and Ard-sratha.

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    The Age of Christ, 1101. Feardomhnach, Bishop of Cill-dara ; Cormac Ua Mail, Bishop of Gleann-da-locha ; Maelchiarain Ua Donnghusa, learned senior of Cluain-mic-Nois ; Muirgheas Ua Muireadhaigh, airchinneach of Cluain- Conmhaicne”, died on his pilgrimage. A meeting of Leath-Mogha was held at Caiseal by Muircheartach Ua Briain, with the chiefs of the laity, and Ua Dunain, noble bishop and chief senior, with the chiefs of the clergy ; and on this occasion Muircheartach Ua Briain made a grant such as no king had ever made before, namely, he granted Caiseal of the kings to religious‘, without any claim of layman or clergyman upon it, but the religious of Ireland in general. A great army was led by Muircheartach Ua Briain, King of Munster, with the men of Munster, Leinster, Osraighe, Meath, and Connaught, across Eas-Ruaidh, into Inis-Eoghain ; and he plundered Inis-Eoghain, and burned many churches and many forts about Fathan-Mura’, and about Ard-sratha; and he demolished

    1101.)

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 140

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Fahan in Donegal, you are near the ground where a great army swept through in 1101. Muircheartach Ua Briain, King of Munster, led the men of Munster, Leinster, Osraighe, Meath, and Connaught across Eas-Ruaidh into Inis-Eoghain. He plundered the territory and burned many churches and many forts about Fathan-Mura and about Ard-sratha. The same year, at Caiseal, he had made a grant such as no king had ever made before, giving Caiseal of the kings to the religious of Ireland, with no claim of layman or clergyman upon it.

54. Plundering of Leithghlinn with slaying of clergy

    Leighlin · diocese · Carlow · 916

    The foreigners plundered Leithghlinn, killing Maelpadraig, a priest and anchorite, and Mongan, an anchorite, along with many others.

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    The Age of Christ, 916. The second year of Niall. Egnech, successor of Enda of Ara’, bishop and anchorite, died. Fearadhach, Abbot of Inis-bo-finne; Maeleoin, Abbot of Ros-Cre ; and Ceallachan Ua Daint, Abbot of Tuaim-inbhir‘, died. Muireann, daughter of Suart, Abbess of Cill-dara, died on the 26th of May. Daniel of Cluain-Coirpthe’, a celebrated historian, died. Eithne™, daughter of Aedh, son of Niall, queen of the men of Breagh, died on the festival day of St. Martin. Mor, daughter of Cearbhall, son of Dunghal, Queen of South Leinster, died after a good life. Tighearnach Ua Cleirigh, lord of Aidhne, died. Ceat, son of Flaithbheartach, lord of Corca-Modhruadh, died. Cill-dara was plundered by the foreigners of Ath-cliath. The plundering of Leithghlinn by the foreigners, where Maelpadraig, a priest and anchorite, and Mongan, anchorite, and many others along with them,were slain. Oitir and the foreigners went from Loch Dachaech to Alba ; and Constantine, the son of Aedh, gave them battle, and Oitir was slain, with a slaughter of the foreigners along with him.

    The Age of Christ, 917. Domhnall, son of Diarmaid, Abbot of Gleann- Uisean, and Maelcoe, Abbot of Oendruim, [died]. Innreachtach, Abbot of Trefoit, was slain in his own abbatical house. Maelene, son of Maelbrighde, Abbot of Lann-Eala and Connor, and the glory of Ireland, died. Duibhghilla, son of Lachtnan, lord of Teathbha, was slain. Cormac, son of Mothla, lord of the Deisi, died. The battle of Ath-cliath (1. e. of Cill-Mosamhog”, by the side of Ath-cliath) [was gained] over the Irish, by Imhar and Sitric Gale, on the 17th of October, in which were slain Niall Glundubh, son of Aedh Finnliath, King of Ireland, after he had been three years in the sovereignty ; Conchobhar

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 104

55. Plundering of Tealach-Dimainn by Ui-Muireadhaigh

    Tullamaine (Flood) · townland · Kilkenny · 1026

    The Ui-Muireadhaigh went into Osraighe and plundered Tealach-Dimainn, now Tullamaine near Callan, County Kilkenny, and slew the Vice-abbot there.

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    were mutually slain by each other; and the Ui-Duach and Laeighisi were mutually slaughtered, but the Ui-Duach were defeated. A battle was gained by Roen over the foreigners of Ath-cliath, at Loch-Rein™. A plundering army was led by the Osraighi into Ui-Muireadhaigh ; and they obtained great spoils, and mortally wounded Muircheartach, son of Dunlaing. The Ui-Muireadhaigh went into Osraighe, and plundered Tealach-Dimainn’, and slew the Vice-abbot. An army was led by the lord of Osraighe into Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, and plundered it. Three battles were gained by Roen, son of Muircheartach, son of Maeleachlainn (i. e. one of the Clann-Colmain), royal heir of Teamhair,—one battle over the men of Meath, another over the men of Breagha, and the third over the foreigners of Ath-cliath. The paved way from Garrdha-an-bhainbh® to Uluidh-na-dtri-gcross? was made by Breasal Conailleach, at Cluain-mic-Nois. A great depredation was committed by Gearr-an-chogaidh at Domhnach-Seachnaill; and Gearr-an-chogaidh* himself was slain on the following day, and his two brothers along with him, namely, Etigen and Gillamaith, by Muireadhach Ua Ceile, in his own house. This happened through the miracles of God and Seachnall.

    The Age of Christ, 1027. Dunchadh, son of Gillamochonna, successor of Seachnall, the most distinguished wise man of the Irish, ‘died at Coloin’, in Germany. Maelruanaidh Ua Maeldoraidh, lord of Cinel-Conaill, died on his Ruaidhri Mac Fogartaigh, lord of South Breagha, died, after Tadhg Mac Gillaphadraig was blinded by the

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 128

56. Slaying of Flaithiusa, lord of Ui-Failghe, at Rath-Imghain (Rathangan)

    Rathangan · townland · Kildare · 801

    Flaithiusa, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain at Rath-Imghain, now Rathangan, County Kildare; the rath that gave the town its name still survives near the churchyard.

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    them, namely, sixty-eight. Flaithiusa, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain at Rath-Imghain‘’. Tir-da-ghlas [Terryglass] was burned. Finnachta', son of Ceallach, King of Leinster, took the government again. Connmhach, Judge* of Ui-Briuin, died.

    The Age of Christ, 802 [recté 807]. The tenth year of Aedh Oirdnidhe. Ceannfaeladh, Bishop of Cluain-fearta [Clonfert], died. Elarius, anchorite and scribe of Loch-Crea‘, died. Lemnatha of Cill-manach" died. The church of Coluim-Cille at Ceanannus” was destroyed. Inis-Muireadhaigh* was burned by foreigners, and they attacked Ros-Commain. Cormac, son of Donghalach, lord of the North, died. Murchadh Ua Flainn, lord of Ui-Fidhgeinte, died.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 86

57. Synod at Bri-mic-Taidhg establishes bishopric for successor of Colum Cille

    Trim · town · Meath · 1158

    A synod of the Irish clergy convened at Bri-mic-Taidhg in Laeghaire near Trim, attended by twenty-five bishops and the papal legate, ordained that the successor of Colum Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, be given an episcopal chair and arch-abbacy over the churches of Ireland.

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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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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Trim, you are near where a great church assembly met in 1158. A synod of the clergy of Ireland was convened at Bri-mic-Taidhg in Laeghaire, just near this town, and 25 bishops came, along with the legate of the successor of Peter. They gathered to ordain rules and good morals. On that occasion the clergy of Ireland, with the successor of Patrick, ordered a chair for the successor of Colum Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, like every other bishop, and gave him the arch-abbacy of the churches of Ireland in general. Not everyone made it safely. The bishops of Connaught, travelling to this synod, were plundered and beaten at Cuirr-Cluana after they had left Cluain, by the soldiers of Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Meath, and two of their people were killed. They turned back and returned to their houses. The same year saw other troubles. Domhnall Ua Longargain, Archbishop of Caiseal, described as a paragon of wisdom and charity, died at an advanced age. Conchobhar Ua Briain, lord of East Munster, and his son, were blinded by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, against the protection of the clergy and laity of Munster.

58. The wicker bridge of Ath-Luain destroyed and its fortress demolished

    Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1153

    The wicker bridge of Ath-Luain (Athlone) was destroyed by Maelseachlainn, son of Murchadh, and its fortress was demolished during the conflicts of this year.

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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

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Athlone, you are moving through a place that was once a strategic crossing point on the Shannon, and in 1153 it was the scene of a deliberate act of destruction. Maelseachlainn, son of Murchadh, King of Meath, destroyed the wicker bridge of Ath-Luain and demolished its fortress. This was no isolated event. That year was one of shifting alliances and violence across Ireland. Muircheartach Mac Lochlainn had led forces into Connacht, where several lords were slain, including Gillachealaigh Ua hEidhin, lord of Aidhne, and Brian Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Fiachrach of the North. Mac Lochlainn then gave all of Meath to Maelseachlainn, from the Sinainn to the sea. Maelseachlainn also took the hostages of Ui-Failghe and Ui-Faelain. The destruction of the bridge and fortress at Athlone was part of this wider struggle for control. The annals record it plainly: "The wicker bridge of Ath-Luain was destroyed by Maelseachlainn, and its fortress was demolished." A wicker bridge was a structure of woven branches and hurdles, practical but vulnerable, and its destruction was a way of severing a crossing and denying an enemy passage. At the same time, Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair made a new wicker bridge at Ath-liag, now Ballyleague, just across the river. So one crossing was torn down even as another was raised.

59. Ailill Ua hAirretaich dies on pilgrimage at Cluain-Iraird

    Clonard · town · Meath · 1070

    Ailill Ua hAirretaich, chief successor of Ciaran of Cluain-mic-Nois, died while on pilgrimage at Cluain-Iraird.

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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

    As you pass through Clonard, this is the place known in the old annals as Cluain-Iraird. In the year 1070, Ailill Ua hAirretaich died here while on pilgrimage. He was the chief successor of Ciaran of Cluain-mic-Nois, what we would call the head of Clonmacnoise. The annals note he was of the tribe of Corca-Raidhe. His death is recorded simply as happening on his pilgrimage at this place.

60. Ardghal Mac Lochlainn buried in tomb of kings at Ard-Macha

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1064

    Ardghal Mac Lochlainn, lord of Oileach, died at Tealach-Og and was buried at Ard-Macha with honour and veneration in the tomb of the kings.

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    The Age of Christ, 1064. Doilghen Ua Sona, airchinneach of Ard-sratha; Cormac, airchinneach of Ard-Breacain ; Eochaidh Ua Doireidh’, airchinneach of Domhnach-mor of Magh-Ithe’; the blind Ua Lonain, chief poet and chief historian of Munster ; and Gillahuasaille Ua Maelmithigh, died. Donnchadh, son of Brian, chief king of Munster, was deposed ; and he afterwards went to Rome, where he died, under the victory of penance, in the monastery of Stephen the martyr. Muircheartach Ua Neill, lord of Tealach-Og, was slain by Ui-Cremhthainn. Ardghal Mac Lochlainn, lord of Oileach, died at Tealach-Og, and was buried at Ard-Macha, with honour and veneration, in the tomb of the kings. Diarmaid Ua Lorcain, royal heir of Leinster, was slain by the Cinel- Eoghain. Murchadh Ua Fallamhain, Tanist of Meath, and his brother, were treacherously slain. Dubhdalethe, son of Maelmuire, successor of Patrick, died, after praiseworthy penance, on the first of September ; and Maelisa, son of Amhalghaidh, assumed the abbacy.

    The Age of Christ, 1065. Maelbrighde Ua Mannaigh, a bishop ; Dubhthach™ Albanach, chief anmchara of Ireland and Alba, died at Ard-Macha. Of Dubhthach was said :

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