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. Ballintogher preserves name of ancient causeway battlefield

   Ballintogher · townland · Offaly

   The causeway called Tochar-eter-da-mhagh, meaning the causeway between two plains, gave its name partly to the townland of Ballintogher, near the village of Geshill, where the mounds of the battle-slain were said to be located.

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   causeway between the two plains, and the name is partly still preserved in that of the townland of Oaile an cocain, anglicée Ballintogher, i. e. the Town of the Causeway, in the parish and barony of Geshill, and near the village of the same name. The territory of the two plains, in Irish, Cuat va maiz, and anglicised Tethmoy, was the name ofa considerable territory in the ancient Offally, comprising the baronies of Warrenstown and Coolestown, in the east of the King’s County, as appears from an old map of Leix and Ophaly, preserved in the British Museum.

   » Assumed the sovereignty : i.e. became sole monarch of Ireland.

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2. Battle at Craebh-teine as Ua Lochlainn relieves Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain

   Creeve · townland · Westmeath · 1153

   Muircheartach Mac Lochlainn led the men of the north of Ireland to Craebh-teine to relieve and restore Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain to the kingship of Munster. The army made camp there, later returning after raiding Munster forces.

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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

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3. Battle at Finnabhair-na-ninghean

   Donore · town · Meath · 1133

   A depredation was committed by Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill and the men of Fearnmhagh in Fine Gall, but the foreigners came up with them at Finnabhair-na-ninghean, where a battle was fought and Raghnall son of Pol was slain along with many foreigners.

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

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

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4. Battle between sons of Brian, Donnchadh and Tadhg

   Owney and Arra · barony · Tipperary · 1014

   A battle took place between the two sons of Brian, Donnchadh and Tadhg. Donnchadh was defeated, and Ruaidhri Ua Donnagain, lord of Aradh, along with many others, fell in the battle.

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   Brian, King of Ireland, and the body of Murchadh, his son, and the head of Conaing, and the head of Mothla. Maelmuire and his clergy waked the bodies with great honour and veneration ; and they were interred at Ard-Macha in a newtomb. A battle between the two sons of Brian, i.e. Donnchadh and Tadhg. Donnchadh was defeated, and Ruaidhri Ua Donnagain, lord of Aradh, and many others along with him, fell in the battle. An army was led by Ua Maeldoraidh and O’Ruaire into Magh-Aei; and they slew Domhnall, son of Cathal, and plundered the plain, and carried off the hostages of Connaught. The Age of Christ, 1014 [recte 1015]. The first year of Maelseachlainn Mor, son of Domhnall, over Ireland, after the killing of Brian, son of Ceinneidigh. Ronan, successor of Fechin ; Colum Ua Flannagain, Abbot of Maein- Choluim-Chille*; and Conaing, son of Finn, Abbot of Doire-mor* and Liath- Mochaemhog*, died. Muircheartach Ua Lorcain, airchinneach of Lothra, died. Niall, son of Dearggan, airchinneach of Mungairit, was killed. Donnghal Macua Chantene, airchinneach of Tir-da-ghlas, [died]. Muircheartach, son of Muireadhach Ua Neill, was slain by Con¢hobhar Ua Domhnallain‘ lord of Ui-Tuirtre.

   wake of the bodyes, propter honorem Regis positi. Dunlaing mac Tuohall, king of Lenster, died. A battle betwene Kyan mac Maeilmuai and Donell mac Duvdavorenn, where Kyan, Cahell, and Ragallach, three sonns of Maelmuai, were killed. Teige mac Bryan put Duncha mac Bryan to flight, where Roary O’Donnagan, king of Ara, was slaine. An army by O’Maeldorai and O’Royrk into Magh Naei, where they killed Donell mac Cahall, and spoyled the Magh” [i. e. the Maghery, or plain of Connaught], ‘“ and caryed ther captives; licet non in eadem vice. Dalnarai dispersed by Ulster, where many were killed, Flavertach mac Donell, Coarb of Kyaran and Finnen ; and Ronan, Coarb of Fechin ; and Conn O’Digrai, in Christo dormierunt. The annals of this year are many.”—Cod. Clarend., tom. 49.

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5. Battle of Cathair-Chinncon in Munster

   Rockbarton · townland · Limerick · 636

   The battle of Cathair-Chinncon was won by Aenghus Liath over Maelduin, son of Aedh Beannan, in Munster in 636. The site is identified as a stone fort near Rockbarton in county Limerick.

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   Cop Cort, pé cé0 tmochaa pé. On cpearp bliadain vécc vo Domnall. S. Mochuva, epreop Lip méin 7 abb Rantne, vecc 14 Man. Cach Catpac Chmnocon la Mumarn pra nCongup Liat, pon Maoloiin, mac Coda bfnoadin. Maolooan Macha, plaié Oinsiall, vécc. Maolotin, mac Cloda, vo lopcad rnlmp caom. Maolotm, mac Peapgupa, 7 Maoloam, mac Colmam, véce.

   Coup Cniort, pé céo tmiocha a plche.

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6. Battle of Eadan-mor over the Cianachta

   near Keenaght · barony · Derry · 590

   Fiachna, son of Baedan, won the battle of Eadan-mor over Gerthidhe, son of Ronan, Lord of Cianachta, in east Meath.

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   The Age of Christ, 590. The twenty-third year of Aedh. The battle of Eadan-mor* [was gained] by Fiachna, son of Baedan, son of Cairell, son of Muireadhach Muindearg, over Gerthidhe, sori of Ronan, Lord of Cianachta", of which was said :

   On the other occasion, when the soldiers of Baedan shall go into Breagh, The Cianachta shall be on the alert, they shall not be the next to the shot.

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7. Battle of foreigners of Ath-cliath over Port-Lairge

   Dublin · city · Dublin · 1140

   A battle was gained by the foreigners of Ath-cliath (Dublin) over the foreigners of Port-Lairge (Waterford), in which the son of Mac Tormair was slain.

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

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

   Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 145

   As the companion tells it

   As you pass through Dublin, you are travelling through the old Norse city of Ath-cliath. In the year 1140, the foreigners of Dublin fought a battle against the foreigners of Port-Lairge, which is Waterford, and the Dublin side won. The son of Mac Tormair was slain in the fighting. The annals give no more detail than that, but it tells you something about Ireland in those years, that there were two distinct seafaring communities, one here in Dublin and one down in Waterford, and they were not allies. They were rivals, and sometimes they fought.

8. Battle of Magh-Lena defeats Munstermen

   Moylena · street · Offaly · 1090

   A battle was fought at Magh-Lena between Domhnall, King of Meath, and Muircheartach Ua Briain, in which the Munstermen were defeated and slaughtered along with several named nobles.

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   The Age of Christ, 1090. Maelduin, successor of Mochuda, and Cian Ua Buachalla®™, successor of Cainneach in Cianachta’, died. Ingnadan, lector , of Cluain-Iraird, was killed. Maelruanaidh Ua Caireallain®, lord of Clann- Diarmada?, and Gillachrist Ua Luinigh‘, lord of Cinel-Moen’, were killed one day by Domhnall O’Lochlainn. A great meeting took place between Domhnall, the son of Mac Lochlainn, King of Aileach ; and Muircheartach Ua Briain, King of Caiseal; and Domhnall, son of Flann Ua Maeleachlainn, lord of Meath ; and Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, King of Connaught; and they all delivered hostages to the King of Aileach, and they parted in peace and tranquillity. Muircheartach Ua Briain afterwards went into Meath upon a predatory excursion ; and a battle was fought between Domhnall, King of Meath, and Muircheartach, with their forces, at Magh-Lena*. The Munstermen were defeated and slaughtered, with Maelseachlainn Ua Dunghalaigh, Mac-Conin Ua Duibhgin, and Maelmordha Ua Domhnaill, son of the King of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh. A plundering army was led by Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn into Munster, and he burned Dun-na-Sgiath: Another predatory excursion was made by the same Domhnall, on which he plundered all Ormond. Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair burned Dun-Aichet". Muircheartach Ua Bric, lord of the Deisi, was killed. Muircheartach Ua Briain went upon Loch-Riach”, by taking an unfair advantage. A hosting was made by Muircheartach Ua Briain, the men of Munster,

   of Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, is of this family, and his Irish name is Uilliam Ua Caipeallain.

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9. Battle of the Conaille-Muirtheimhne against the Ulidians

   Muirhevna · street · Louth · 879

   A battle was won by the Conaille-Muirtheimhne under their lord Gibhleachan over the Ulidians, in which the King of Ulidia and other nobles were slain.

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   The Age of Christ, 879. The third year of Flann. Muircheartach, son of Niall, Abbot of Doire-Chalgaigh and other churches, died. Scannlan, Abbot of Dun-Leathghlaise, died. Cathal, son of Cormac, Abbot and Bishop of Cluain-Dolcain ; Cormac, son of Ciaran, Abbot of Tuaim-da-ghualann and Prior of Cluain fearta-Brenainn ; Duibhinsi, Abbot of Inis-Caeindeagha; Aedhan, Abbot of Cluain-Iraird; Flann, son of Dubhdachrich, wise man of Tir-da-ghlas, died. A battle was gained by the Conaille-Muirtheimhne, with their lord Gibhleachan, over the Ulidians, wherein fell Ainbhith, son of Aedh, King of Ulidia; and Conallan, son of Maelduin, lord of Cobha; and other nobles along with them. Conchobhar, son of Tadhg (and this was Tadhg Mor, son of Muirgheas), King of the three divisions of Connaught, died, after a good hfe A hosting was made by the king, Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, with the Irish and foreigners, into the North ; and they halted at Magh-eitir-di-glais®, so that Ard-Macha was plundered by some of the troops ; and he took the hostages of the Cinel-Conaill and Cinel-Eoghain on that expedition. Lorcan, son of Coscrach, lord of the Ui-Niallan, and Donnagan, son of Fogartach, lord of Fearnmhagh, mutually fell by each other. Munster was plundered by Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, and their hostages were carried off by him. Ailill, son of Finncheallach, chief of Ui-Trena?, in the territory of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, died.

   The Age of Christ, 880. The fourth year of Flann. Maelruain, Bishop of Lusca; Ferghil, Abbot of Fearna; Aenghus, son of Maelduin, heir apparent

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10. Battle over Maelruanaidh at unnamed site, father of King Maelseachlainn defeated

    Clonenagh · townland · Laois · 840

    A battle was gained over Maelruanaidh, son of Donnchadh (father of King Maelseachlainn), by Diarmaid son of Conchobhar, but Diarmaid was slain the same day by Maelseachlainn, illustrating the violent succession politics of the era.

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    The plundering of Cluain-eidhneach, and the destruction. of Cluain-Iraird and Cill-achaidh-Droma-fota, by the foreigners. A battle was gained over Maelruanaidh, son of Donnchadh, i.e. the father of King Maelseachlainn, by Diarmaid, son of Conchobhar ; and Diarmaid was slain on the same day by Maelseachlainn.

    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®

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here at Clonenagh, in 841, this place was plundered by foreigners. That same entry in the annals records a battle gained over Maelruanaidh, son of Donnchadh, who was the father of King Maelseachlainn. The battle was won by Diarmaid, son of Conchobhar, but Diarmaid was slain the same day by Maelseachlainn himself. So the victor fell before sunset, killed by the son of the man he had just defeated.

11. Brodar slain by lord of Dal-Araidhe for killing king at Beannchair

    near Bangor · town · Down · 1066

    Brodar, the enemy of Comhghall who had killed the king at Beannchair, was himself slain by the lord of Dal-Araidhe.

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

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

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12. Burning of Cluain-mic-Nois

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 812

    Cluain-mic-Nois (Clonmacnoise) was burned, and the death of Abbot Suibhne mac Cuanach is recorded in the same annal entry.

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    Suibhne, son of Cuanach, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, one of the Ui-Briuin-Seola*; and Joseph, scribe of Ros-Commain, died. Ceallach, son of Muirghius, Abbot of Druim-caradh*, [died]. Cluain-mic-Nois was burned. In thirty days afterwards a victory was gained by Diarmaid, son of Tomaltach, over the Ui-Fiachrach-Muirisce. Foibhren’, in the territory of Graicrighe* was burned and plundered, and numbers were slain there. Tuathal, son of Domhnall, lord of Airthear-Liffe*; Dunghal, son of Cuana, lord of Feara-Rois’; Irghalach, son of Maelumha, lord of Corca-Soghain*; Nuadha* of Loch-Uamha*, bishop, anchorite, and abbot of Ard-Macha, died.

    The Age of Christ, 812 [recté 817]. The twentieth year of Aedh. Tibraide, son of Cethernach, Abbot of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn ; Maeltuile, Abbot of Beannchair ; Connmhach, son of Donat, Abbot of Corcach ; Cumasgach, son of Cearnach, (Economus‘ of Ard-Macha, [died]. The oratory® of Fobhar was

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13. Burning of Gilchrist Mac Uirin in Fermanagh

    near Fermanagh · county · Fermanagh · 1129

    Gilchrist Mac Uirin, chief of Kindred-Feragh, was burnt murderously in his fosterer's house in Fermanagh.

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    spirit into the bosom of angells and archangells, at Ardpatricke, in Mounster, in the Kal. of Aprill, and in the 24th yeare of his abbotship, and in the 50th yeare of his age. His body was caried the 3rd of Aprill to Lismore, according to his will, and was served” { waked] “‘ with Salmes, hymnes, and canticles, and buried in the bushop’s buriall, in Prid. Non. April. the fifth day. Murtagh mac Donell chosen in Patrick’s Coarbship in Non. April. The house of Columkill, at Killmicnenan, taken by O’Tarkert upon Hugh mac Cathbair O’Donell, and” [he was] “burnt by him. The castle of Athlone made by Tirlagh O’Conor. Gilchrist Mac Uirin, chief of Kindred-Feragh, burnt in his fosterer’s house, in Fermanagh, murtherously. Nell O’Krighan, king of O-Fiachrach of Ardsraha, killed by the Kennedyes,”— Cod. Clarend., tom. 49,

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14. Burning of Kildare's oratory

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 1020

    Cill-dara, with its oratory, was burned during a wave of destruction across Ireland's monastic sites in 1020.

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

    1020.]

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    As the companion tells it

    You're passing through Kildare now, the old monastic settlement of Cill-dara. In the year 1020, this place was burned, along with its oratory. It was part of a devastating wave of destruction that year. Ard-Macha was burned too, with every house lost except the library alone. The great stone church, the round tower with its bells, the old preaching chair, the abbots' chariot and books, all of it went. Kildare's oratory burned alongside the oratories of Gleann-da-loch. Cluain-Ivaird, Ara, Sord, and Cluain-mic-Nois were all set burning too. That same year, plunderers robbed the shrine of Patrick and his bell, carrying off 700 cows. Cormac Ua Finn, a distinguished bishop of Munster, also died in 1020. The annals record all of this under the seventh year of Maelseachlainn.

15. Burning of Mungret and other churches in Ormond

    Mungret · town · Limerick · 834

    The foreigners burned Mungairid (Mungret) and other churches in Ormond during the 834 raids.

    Read the passage

    Cill-dara) died. A hosting* was made by Niall Caille, King of Ireland, into Leinstér; and he appointed a king over them, namely, Bran, son of Faelan, and obtained his demand. The plundering of Meath? by Niall Caille ; and it was burned by him as far as the house of Maelconoc, lord of Dealbhna Beathra, at Bodhammair®. The plundering of Fearna, Cluain-mor-Maedhog, and DruimhIng*, by the foreigners. The burning of Mungairid and other churches in Ormond by them also. Fearghus, son of Badhbhchadh, lord of Carraig-Brachaidhe*, was slain by the Munstermen. Dunadhach, son of Scannlan, lord of Ui-Fidhgeinte, died. Eochaidh, son of Cuchongalt, lord of Ui-Tuirtre, died. The capture of Cairbre, son of Cathal, lord of South Leinster. Cluain-mic- Nois was profaned by Cathal, son of Ailell, lord of Ui-Maine, against the prior, Flann, son of Flaithbheartach, [one] of the Ui-Forga‘ of Munster, whom he cast into the Sinainn®, and killed. The rights of seven churches" [were for this] given to Ciaran, and a great consideration. A defeat was given by Cathal, son of Ailill, to Feidhlimidh, son of Crimhthann, King of Caiseal, in Magh-I', where many were slain ; of which was said :

    ' The Connaughtmen were mighty ; in Magh-I they were not feeble ; Let any one inquire of Feidhlimidh, whence Loch-na-calla* is [named].

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 90

16. Burning of the oratory of Glendalough

    Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow · 835

    The oratory of Gleann-da-locha was burned by the foreigners in 835 as part of widespread raiding.

    Read the passage

    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

17. Burning of Trim and church attacks

    Trim · town · Meath · 1128

    An army committed depredations against Trim, burning the town and its churches, with many people martyred there. This occurred amid a wider campaign of raids in Leinster.

    Read the passage

    from I-Egha. They tourned then upon theire left hand to Firbrea, and left some of their men there, and comitted wickednes before God and man, viz., the burninge of Trim, with the

    me spernit, et qui me spernit spernit ewm qui me misit? An army by Tirlagh O’Conor into Leinster, to Wicklo” [recte, Loch Carman, i. e. Wexford], “from thence about Leinster to Dublin,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 144

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Trim, this is where an army under Turlough O'Connor burned the town and its churches in 1128. Many people were martyred here. It happened during a wider campaign, as the army moved through Leinster from Wexford to Dublin.

18. Ceallach's visitation of Ulster

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1106

    Ceallach, successor of Patrick, made a visitation of Ulster for the first time, extracting a levy of a cow from every six persons or a heifer from every three, plus other offerings.

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    duin, Vice-abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois ; Cormac Ua Cillin, airchinneach of the Teach-aeidheadh® of Cluain-mic-Nois ; Maelmuire Ua Scolaighe, successor of Ruadhan of Lothra, [died]. Muircheartach Ua Cearnaigh, chief lector of the Irish, died at Cluain-mic-Nois, after a good life, at an advanced age; he was of the tribe of Luighne-Chonnacht. Maelmuire*, son of Mac Cuinn-na-mBocht, was killed in the middle of the Daimhliag of Cluain-mic-Nois by plunderers. Cathbharr O’Domhnaill’, pillar of the defence and warfare, of the glory and hospitality, of the Cinel-Luighdheach, died, after having gained the victory over the world and the devil. Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, i.e. the son of Murchadh, son of Flann, King of Meath, was killed by the Ui-Minnegain, 1.@, some of the Ui-Mic-Uais of Meath. Domhnall, son of Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, was deposed by Muircheartach Ua Briain; and his brother, i. e. Toirdhealbhach, was inaugurated at Ath-an-tearmoinn’, as king over the Sil-Muireadhaigh after Domhnall. Sitric, son of Cumeadha Ua Laeghachain, chief of Sil-Ronain, the strength of the chiefs of Teathbha, died. Muircheartach Ua Maeleachlainn was deposed, and the kingdom of Meath was assumed by Murchadh after him. Niall, son of Domhnall Ua Ruairc, Tanist of Breifne, was killed by the men of Lurg, and many others of the nobility along with him. The son of Gillamantach Ua Ruaire was killed by Domhnall, son of Domhnall Ua Ruairc. Raghnall Ua Deadhaidh® died. Ceallach, successor of Patrick, made a visitation of Ulster for the first time ; and he obtained his full demand, namely, a cow from every six persons, or an in-calf heifer from every three

    persons, besides many other offerings.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 142

19. Cearbhall's residence and rule at Naas

    Naas · town · Kildare · 904

    Cearbhall was the last King of Leinster to hold his residence at Naas, County Kildare, as recorded in an Irish poem noting Naas has been without a king since his death.

    Read the passage

    Nas is without a king ever since Cearbhall

    was slain.” z

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 104

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Naas now. Cearbhall was the last King of Leinster to keep his residence here, back around 904. An old poem puts it plainly: "Naas is without a king ever since Cearbhall was slain."

20. Cill Caisi and Diarmaid's death

    Kilcash · townland · Tipperary · 846

    Diarmaid of Cill Caisi died; the note identifies this as Kilcash, an old church at the foot of Slievenamon in Tipperary, whose south door shows considerable antiquity though much of the walls were later rebuilt.

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    Y Cill-Caisi.Now Kilcash, an old church situated at the foot of Slieve-na-man, in the barony of Iffa and Offa East, in the county of Tipperary. The south door of this church indicates considerable antiquity, but the greater part of the walls were rebuilt at a comparatively recent period.

    * Forach.—This is the place now called Farragh, and situated near Skreen, in the county of Meath. Dr. O’Conor translates this ‘‘in mari” in his edition of the Annals of the Four Masters, p- 349; and in the Annals of Ulster, p. 218; but he is clearly mistaken, and he had no reason to differ from the old translator of the Annals of Ulster, who takes Fora, the name of a place, and renders the passage thus:

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 93

21. Cluain-mic-Nois plundered by Munstermen and Danes

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 951

    Cluain-mic-Nois (Clonmacnoise) was plundered by the men of Munster along with the Danes of Luimneach (Limerick) in this year.

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    Coip Cope, nao ccév caoga a haon. On norhad bliadam vo Chongalach. Ciapan Ua Sabla, eppucc Cluana pfpca Opéncimn, Owrbimnys pao 4 eppucc mumncipe bfmnchaip, O1apmaic, mac Caicip eppucc Inp Celcpa, Maolcotaig, mac Laccnam, comapba ComgZaill 7 Mocolmécc,[vécc]. Cennpaolad, mac Suibne, abb Saige, vécc ma alitpe 1 nGlionn va loca. Orapmaitc, mac Tonptais, abb Ufpa moip. Ferdlimid, oalca Maolmaodéce, abb Hlinne hUippln, pao. Largfn, Maolmaipe, aipchimnech, Tige Petgna, Maolmancan, mac Maenag paccance Oom CUleslarp1, Maolpacpaice, mac Corccain, pip leiginn Apoa Macha,7 Gonmsal, plp léighinn Tige Mochua, 7 Innp1 Robantaig, vécc. Copbmac, mac Maolyluas, pao! Muman, Angal pip léigimn Cluana lopaino, 7 Colgsa, angcoine Apoa Maca, vécc. €Eichne, ns{n Ptsanile, banniogan Eneann, b(n Congalang, mic Maolmitig, o€5. Echrig(pn, mac Cionait, cigfana Ua Cemnrpelaig, 00 manbad la macab Ceallars. Cluain mic Néip do onccain vo pfparb Muman co nHallcaab Cuimms amanlle pma. Ruavacan, mac Eitigén, ciseanna Ciptin Garltns, Paolan, mac Tawdcc ctanay Ua cCeimnpelais, 7 Ourbsionn, mac Cuilennam, cizeanna Ua nOuach, vécc 1 naen 6. Opgsam Inp: Oomle, 7 Inp: Ulad la hAmlarb Cuanan,7 la Tuatal mac Usaine. Ongain Tighe Molince rap muip 6 Lanare.

    Qoip Cniopz, nao ccéd caoza a 06. On veachmad bliadam vo Chonsalach. Robancach, comapba Colum Chille 7 Goamnain, Reccabna, eppcop 7 abb Cille hOcha, Caoncompac, abb Cille h€arpuice Sanctam 4 Sputpa,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 115

22. Compilation of the Annals at the Convent of Donegal

    Donegal · town · Donegal · 1632–1636

    The Annals were transcribed from beginning to end at the convent of the Friars of Dun-na-nGall (Donegal), who supplied the compilers with food and attendance. The first book was begun there in 1632 during the guardianship of Father Bernardine O'Clery.

    Read the passage

    The book is divided into two [parts]. The place at which it was transcribed, from beginning to end, was the convent

    them liberally for their labour.”

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Donegal town, you're near where the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland were transcribed from beginning to end between 1632 and 1636. The work was done at the convent of the Franciscan friars here, under the guardianship of Father Bernardine O'Clery, who began the first book in 1632.

23. Conghalach's plundering campaign into West Munster

    Munster · province · 948

    Conghalach led an army into Munster, plundered West Munster and slew the two sons of Ceinneidigh, son of Lorcan.

    Read the passage

    mach, died. Donnghal Ua Maelmidhe, Lector of Cluain-mic-Nois; Flann Ua Anaile, airchinneach of Gleann-da-locha, head of the dignity of the province, died. Eochagan Ua Cleirigh, a lawgiver, died. Dariet, a wise man, died. Reachtabhra, son of Maenach, chief priest of Cluain-mic-Nois; airchinneach of Imleach-Fia’, i. e. of Imleach-Beccain ; Oenghus, son of Bran, priest of the learned seniors of Cluain-mic-Nois, died. The belfry of Slaine* was burned by the foreigners, with its full of relics and distinguished persons, together with _Caeineachair, Lector of Slaine, and the crozier of the patron saint, and a bell [which was] the best of bells. A victory was gained by Ruaidhri Ua Canannain, in Meath, over Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, where fell Conghalach, son of Ceallach, lord of Feara-Rois, and a number of others along with him. Another hosting by Ruaidhri Ua Canannain into Breagha; and he plundered all Breagha, ind he reduced Conghalach to great straits. He encamped for the space of six nonths at Muine-Brocain’, to reduce Meath and Breagha ; and the dues of the King of Ireland were sent him from every. quarter. A conflict afterwards ‘ook place between the Irish and the foreigners, namely, between Ruaidhri Ua Canannain and the foreigners of Ath-cliath, on the festival of Andrew the apostle precisely. The foreigners were defeated and slaughtered, for there fell six thousand mighty men, besides boys and calones ; but Ruaidhri, heir to the sovereignty of Ireland, fell in the heat of that conflict, and Imhar, Tanist of the foreigners, also. Godfrey, however, i.e. the son of Sitric, escaped, and a few persons along with him. An army was led by Conghalach into Munster ; and he plundered West Munster, and slew the two sons of Ceinneidigh, son of lorcan, namely, Echthighern and Donnchuan. The plundering of Magh Finn‘ by Conghalach. Ruarc, son of Anfith Ua Laeghachain, lord of Feara-Cul- ‘Ceathbha‘, died. Madudhan, son of Aedh, King of Ulidia, was killed by the Ulidians themselves.

    aad the Map to that work, on which the posit on of this district is shewn.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 114

24. Culen O'Domhnallain, chief brehon of Ui-Failghe, slain by Ui-Crimhthannain near Dunamase

    Park or Dunamase · townland · Laois · 1065

    Culen O'Domhnallain, chief brehon of Ui-Failghe, was slain by the Ui-Crimhthannain, a tribe seated around the Rock of Dunamase.

    Read the passage

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

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

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 132

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Park or Dunamase, in 1065, the Ui-Crimhthannain, a tribe based around the Rock of Dunamase, killed Culen O'Domhnallain. He was the chief brehon of Ui-Failghe, the leading judge of his people. The annals record only the bare fact of his slaying, set among a year of widespread killings and upheavals across Ireland.

25. Cumuscach slain at Dun-Bucat

    Dunboyke · townland · Wicklow · 593

    Cumuscach, son of Aedh son of Ainmire, was slain by Bran Dubh, son of Eochaidh, at Dun-Bucat, now Dunboyke, containing remains of a dun and grave-yard.

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    The Age of Christ, 593. The twenty-sixth year of Aedh. Cumuscach, son of Aedh, son of Ainmire, was slain by Bran Dubh, son of Eochaidh, at Dun-Bucat*, as the Bishop St. Aedhan® said : ‘

    I implore the powerful Lord, near Cill-Rannairech’, It was he that took revenge of Comuscach, that slew Aedh mac Ainmirech.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 61

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Dunboyke in 593, Cumuscach, son of Aedh son of Ainmire, was slain by Bran Dubh, son of Eochaidh, at Dun-Bucat. Bishop St. Aedhan wrote of it: "It was he that took revenge of Comuscach, that slew Aedh mac Ainmirech."

26. Danish entrenchment at Youghal (Eochaill)

    Youghal · town · Cork · 864

    The Danes had entrenched themselves at Eochaill, now Youghal, near the mouth of the River Blackwater, about the middle of the ninth century, and a defeat was inflicted on their fleet there with the destruction of their fortress.

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    ' Eochaill :-i.e. the Yew Wood, now Youghal, a town near the mouth of the River Blackwater, in the south-east of the county of Cork, where the Danes had entrenched themselves about the middle of this century.

    ® Mindroichet.—Now Monadrehid, near Borris in Ossory, in the Queen’s County.—See note °, under A. D. 600, p. 225, supra.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 96

27. Death and burial of Gluniarn at Duleek

    Duleek · town · Meath · 1070

    Gluniarn, son of Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo, was killed by the men of Meath and buried at Daimhliag-Chianain (Duleek). This event marks a notable death recorded among the deaths of the Leinster nobility of the period.

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    Gluniarn, son of Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo, was killed by the men of Meath ; and he was buried at Daimhliag-Chianain. Conchobhar, son of Cleireach Ua Conchobhair, was treacherously killed by the Conmhaicni. Murchadh Liathanach, son of Aedh Ua Conchobhair, royal heir of Connaught, was treacherously killed by Muintir-Follamhain™. A battle was gained by Donnchadh Ua Ruairc and the Ui-Briuin over the men of Teathbha, in which Conn, grandson of Conn, with others, was slain. Aedh-na-Dearbha Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre, was treacherously slain. Muircheartach Ua Conchobhair, lord of Ui-Failghe, was blinded by his brother, Conchobhar. The causeway” from the Cross of

    lowing events under this year : king of Dalnaray, killed by his own. Feral

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 135

28. Death of Domhnall successor of Patrick at Armagh

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1105

    Domhnall, son of Amhalghaidh, chief successor of Patrick, fell sick while going to Ath-cliath to make peace between rival kings, was anointed at Domhnach-airthir-Eamhna, then removed to the Daimhliag of Armagh where he died and was buried with honour.

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    lain do mitpfogad la Mumpcfpcach Ua Sprain, 7 a dol 1 nOCipgiallanb, 4 epmon aintin Mide vo anccain 06 ap m cip 1pm, 7 Muipcfpcach Ua Spam co pponccla pfp nEpfnn ime vo dol 1 nofshad Oonnchada 50 Mag Conantle, 7 nf cappad nf acc anbanna vo lopccad, 7 po pandad an mide Leap 1apam eccip macaib Ohormnaill Ui Mhaoileachlainn ap permd pfoda 06 7 00 Ohonnchad pma pole. MuipCohach mac Cana, Maolpuanaw Ua bilpagse, ag(pna Ua Camppe, 7 ode Toimpdealbarg 1 Spam, vég. Maolpfchlainn Ua Conang vécc. Niall Odan Ua Concobain vo manbad. Niall mac Mic Riabang, cisfina Callpaige, vécc. Oomnall, mac Amalgada, anocomanba Pacnaicc, vo vol 50 he chat vo dénam pfoda ecan Oomnall Ua Cochlainn 7 Muip- é(rcach Ua bmiain, 50 po sab salan a écca, 7 cugad ma galan co vomnac ainten Erna, 50 po hongad annpde he. Tuccad rappin co vaimliag CApoa Macha, co nepbaile 12 Qusgupc a pret Carppem Innpt Muipfoharg, 7 po hadnache co nondin n Apo Macha. Ceallach, mac Qlooa, mic Maorliora, doinoneavh 1 ccomapbup Phacparce a cosa Flip nEpeann, 7 vo chuaid po Spaomb a lo pele Qoamnann. -

    Qoip Cpforc, mile ceva pé. Tuatal Ua Catail, comanba Caeimsin. Mac bead Ua hAilstnan, comanba baippe, Muipfoach Ua Maorleoun,

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 141

29. Death of Failbhe Flann, King of Munster

    Cashel · townland · Tipperary · 633

    Failbhe Flann, King of Munster and ancestor of the Mac Carthys, died. A quatrain quoted by Keating notes he was unpopular at his accession to the throne of Munster following the deaths of Finghin and Mor.

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    “To be without Finghin, to be without Mor,

    To Cashel is cause of sorrow, It is the same as to be without anything If Failbhe Flann be the King.”

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 69

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around Cashel, Failbhe Flann, King of Munster and ancestor of the Mac Carthys, died in 633. He came to the throne after the deaths of Finghin and Mor, and was not welcomed. A quatrain quoted by Keating says of Cashel:

30. Death of Maelfinnia, lord of Breagh, commemorated in verse

    Brega · street · Dublin · 898

    Maelfinnia, son of Flannagan, lord of Breagh, a religious and devout layman, died and was commemorated in an elegiac poem praising his valour and generosity over Breaghmhach.

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    - The Age of Christ, 898. The twenty-second year of Flann. Caenchomrac of Inis-Endoimh‘, Bishop and Abbot of Lughmhadh, the tutor of Aenagan, son of Eigeartach, and of Dunadhach, son of Eigeartach, from whom are descended the Ui-Cuinn na mBocht, died on the twenty-third day of July. Suairleach, anchorite and Bishop of Treoit; Maelciarain, Abbot of Tir-da-ghlas, and Cluain-eidhneach ; Ailell, son of Aenghus, Abbot of Cill-Cuilinn ; Cosgrach, who was called Truaghan’, anchorite of Inis-Cealtra; [and] Tuathal, anchorite, died. Scannall of Teach-Teille ; Ailill of Rath-Epscoip"; and Reachtabhra of Ros-Cre, died. Caenchomhrac, of the caves of Inis-bo-fine, died. Maelfinnia, son of Flannagan, lord of Breagh, who was a religious, devout layman, [died].

    Of his death was said :

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 99

31. Death of St Erc at Fearta-fear-Feig near Slane

    Slane · townland · Meath · 512

    Saint Erc, Bishop of Lilcach and of Fearta-fear-Feig by the side of Sidhe-Truim, died aged ninety-four; Fearta-fear-Feig is identified as the ancient name of Slane on the Boyne, where St Patrick's disciples dug graves for slain men and lit the paschal fire visible from Tara.

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    Fearta-fear-Feig, i. e. the Graves of the Men of Feig, is the ancient name of Slane on the Boyne, and Sidh-Truim is not the present town of Trim, as assumed by Dr. O’Conor, but the name of a hill, situated to the east of Slane. The situation of Fearta-fear-Feig is described by Colgan as follows :

    “Est locus ad septentrionalem marginem fluminis Boandi, hodie Slaine dictus. Dicitur Ferta-fer-Feic .i. fosse, sive sepulchra virorum Feic, ex eo quod servi cujusdam dynaste nomine Feic, ibi altas fecerint fossas pro occisorum corporibus humandis.”—Trias Thaum., p. 20, n. 60.

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 49

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here lies the place once called Fearta-fear-Feig, the Graves of the Men of Feig, the ancient name of Slane on the Boyne. Colgan placed it on the northern bank of the river, where servants of a chieftain named Feic dug deep trenches to bury slain men. Saint Erc, bishop of Lilcach and of Fearta-fear-Feig by the side of Sidh-Truim, died here in 512 at the age of 94. Sidh-Truim is a hill to the east of Slane, not the present town of Trim.

32. Death of St Samhthann of Clonbroney

    Clonbroney · townland · Longford · 734

    St. Samhthann, virgin abbess of Clonbroney in Teabhtha, died on 19th December 734, having lived a life of severe fasting and penance in the northern plain of Meath.

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    In the northern plain of fertile Meath, great suffering did Samhthann endure ;

    She undertook a thing [that was] not easy, fasting for the ele above ;

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33. Death of Suibhne, Lord of Meath, at Bri-damh

    Geashill · town · Offaly · 596

    Suibhne, son of Colman Beg, Lord of Meath, was slain by Aedh Slaine at Bri-damh, the Hill of the Oxen, over a stream called Suainiu, in the parish and barony of Geshill.

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    The Age of Christ, 596. The second year of Aedh Slaine and of Colman. St. Sinche”, virgin, of Cluain-leththeangadh, died on the ninth day of November. Suibhne, son of Colman Beg, Lord of Meath, was slain by Aedh Slaine, at Bri-

    damh?®.

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34. Death of the Comharba of Derry

    Derry · townland · Derry · 950

    Adhlann, son of Egneach, comharba (successor) of Doire-Choluim-Cille, died in this year. He is described as the 'Guaire Aidhne' of the clergy of Ireland, a title of praise for generosity.

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    The Age of Christ, 950. The eighth year of Conghalach. Adhlann, son of Egneach, son of Dalach, comharba of Doire-Choluim-Cille, the Guaire Aidhne' of the clergy of Ireland, died. Blathmhac of Sgeillic™ died. Flann Ua Becain, airchinneach of Druim-cliabh, scribe of Ireland, died. Feardomhnach Ua Maenaigh, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois and Gleann-da-locha, of the tribe of Corca-Mogha’; Celeclamh, anchorite of Ard-Macha ; and Flann, son of Maelfiachrach, airchinnech of Magh-etir-di-ghlais®, died. Flann Ua Cleirigh?, lord of South Connaught, and royal heir to all Connaught, was slain by the men of Munster. Domhnall Donn, son of Donnchadh, royal heir of Teamhair ; and Oebhinn, daughter of Donnchadh, died. Canannan, son of Ceallach, Tanist of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, died, after being mortally wounded. A victory was gained over the Cinel-Conaill by Fearghal, son of Art, where Fiachra Ua Canannain was slain. Conchobhar, son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, royal heir of Ireland, was slain by his own tribe. A victory was gained over the people of Laighis and the Ui-Faircheallain’ by Tuathal, son of Ugaire, in which many

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35. Destruction of the fair of Tailltin against the Gaileanga

    Teltown · townland · Meath · 826

    The fair of Tailltin was destroyed against the Gaileanga by Conchobhar, son of Donnchadh, with many slain on the occasion.

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

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

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36. Devastation of Fearnmhagh by Cinel-Eoghain

    Farney · barony · Monaghan · 1143

    A great predatory excursion was made by the Cinel-Eoghain into Fearnmhagh, greatly injuring the territory's cows and corn; Art Ua Ruairc was slain on this occasion.

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    The Age of Christ, 1143. Macraith Ua Fuilleachain, bishop and virgin ; Macraith Ua Fidan, head of the island of Loch-Cre ; and Gillachrist Mac-an- Bheacanaigh, airchinneach of Druim-mor, died. © Gilla-Aenghusa Ua Clumhain, ollamh of Connaught in poetry, died. Cluain-Iraird was burned, for the most part, with Less-an-memra*. Ceanannus, Ath-Truim, Domhnach-Seachnaill, and Cill-dara, were burned. Corcach was burned twice. Muircheartach, son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, royal heir of Teamhair and of West Meath for a time, and Donnchadh Ua Concheanainn, died. A great predatory excursion was made by the Cinel-Eoghain into Fearnmhagh, by which they greatly injured the territory in its cows and corn. On this occasion Art Ua Ruaire was slain by them. The chieftainship of Cinel-Eogain was assumed by Ua Gairmleadhaigh, i.e. by Domhnall, after the expulsion of Muircheartach, son of Niall Mac Lochlainn, by the Cinel-Eoghain themselves, and by the aforesaid Domhnall. Aedh, son of Muircheartach Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Fiachrach of the North’, and of Ui-Amhalghada, died. His own son, i.e. Ruaidhri’, was taken by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, in violation of laity and clergy, relics and protection. These were the sureties: Muireadhach Ua Dubhthaigh, with the clergy and laity of Connaught; Tadhg Ua Briain, lord of Thomond ; Tighearnan

    side for performance of the said agreement, viz'.: prelates and noblemen that were sureties for

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37. Devastation of West Meath

    Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1140

    Toirdhealbhach built another wicker bridge across Ath-Luain and devastated the west of Meath.

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

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

    Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 145

    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Athlone now. In 1140 this was a crossing point of real consequence. A conference took place here between Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn and Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, two of the most powerful men in Ireland. They took mutual oaths, made an armistice, and parted in peace. But the peace did not hold for long. Toirdhealbhach built another wicker bridge across Ath-Luain, the crossing that gave Athlone its name, and used it to devastating effect. He devastated the west of Meath, raiding and burning through the territory. He then led a predatory excursion and plundered Muintir-Mael-tSinna, but the men of Teathbha turned on his forces and slaughtered them, killing Muireadhach, grandson of Muireadhach Ua Finnachtaigh, chief of Clann-Murchadha, and the grandson of Aedh, son of Ruaidhri. Around the same time, Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn took three lords prisoner, Cu-uladh Ua Caindealbhain of Laeghaire, Flaithbheartach Ua Cathasaigh of the Saithni, and his brother Domhnall, for what the annals call their own injustice. Tighearnan Ua Ruairc was expelled from the chieftainship of the Ui-Briuin by his own people, though he managed to take back the headship of them again. A wicker bridge sounds fragile to us, but in 1140 it was a weapon of war, letting armies cross the Shannon and strike into Meath before anyone could stop them.

38. Division of Meath between Donnchadh's sons

    Meath · county · Meath · 798–799

    Aedh Oirdnidhe went to Meath and divided it between the two sons of Donnchadh, Conchubhar and Ailill; Ailill was slain the following year by Conchubhar in battle.

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    Lughmhadh [Louth], died. Muireadhach, son of Domhnall, lord of Meath, died. Aedh Oirdnidhe went to Meath, and divided Meath" between the two sons of Donnchadh, namely, Conchubhar and Ailill. Ailill was slain the year following, by Conchubhar, in a battle. Euginia, daughter of Donnchadh, son of Domhnall, queen of the King of Teamhair [i. e. of the King of Breagh‘], died. Hi-Coluim-Cillet was burned by foreigners, i.e. by the Norsemen. The demolition of Loch-Riach" by Muirghius, son of Tomaltach. Fearghal, son of Anmchaidh, lord of Osraighe, died. Artri, son of Ailill, lord of Mughdhorna- Maighean [Cremorne], died.

    The Age of Christ, 798 [recté 803]. The seventh year of Aedh. Flann", son of Narghal, after having suffered sixteen years under severe sickness for God, died. Mac Laisre the Learned*, of Inis-Muireadhaigh [Inishmurry], died. Airfhindan, Abbot of Tamhlacht-Maeleruain [Tallaght], died. The battle of Rubha-Conaill’, between the two sons of Donnchadh, in which Ailill was slain by Conchubhar. Oenghus Ua Mughroin’, lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain through treachery by his own people. Dunchadh, son of Conghal, lord of Loch-Cal', was slain by his brother.

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    As the companion tells it

    This county of Meath that you are passing through is the land Aedh Oirdnidhe entered around the year 798. Muireadhach, son of Domhnall, lord of Meath, had died, and Aedh divided Meath between the two sons of Donnchadh, Conchubhar and Ailill. The arrangement did not hold. The following year the brothers fought the battle of Rubha-Conaill, and Ailill was slain by Conchubhar. The annals record the year as 798, though the corrected date is 803, the seventh year of Aedh. Euginia, daughter of Donnchadh, son of Domhnall, queen of the King of Teamhair, died in this period as well. Flann, son of Narghal, died after sixteen years of severe sickness for God. Mac Laisre the Learned, of Inishmurry, died. Airfhindan, Abbot of Tallaght, died. Oenghus Ua Mughroin, lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain through treachery by his own people. Dunchadh, son of Conghal, lord of Loch-Cal, was slain by his brother.

39. Drowning of Petrus Ua Mordha in the Shannon

    near River Shannon · river · Cavan · 1171

    Petrus Ua Mordha, bishop of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, a pious monk, was drowned in the Sionainn (Shannon) on 27 December.

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    Corp Cpiorc, mile cév pfchcmogac a haon. PetpupUa Mopoa, eprcop Cluana plpca Spénainn, manach cnaibdeac cécup, vo badad pin Sionamno an 27 00 Oecembep. Sadb, mpfr Glamainn Mic Muncada, banéomanba Opigde, 0ég 1ap naitpige. Clorcteach Telca apd vo lopccad la TrE(pnan

    * Sabhall-Phadraigh.—Now Saul, in the barony of Lecale, and county of Down.—See

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40. Drumlane and its hereditary coarbs the O'Farrellys

    Drumlane · townland · Cavan · 1025

    Duibhinsi Ua Faircheallaigh, Abbot of Druim-leathan, died; the O'Farrellys were the hereditary coarbs of St. Mogue, Erenachs of Drumlane in County Cavan, until the suppression of the monastery.

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    °UVa-Faircheallaigh.—Now O’Farrelly, or Farrelly. The O’Farrellys were the hereditary coarbs of St. Mogue, or Erenachs of Drumlane, in the county of Cavan, till the suppression of the monastery, and are now very numerous throughout the county.

    4 Successor of Ciaran and Comman: i.e. Abbot of Clonmacnoise and Roscommon. ,

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41. Flaithbheartach burns Dún Eachach fortress

    Duneight · townland · Down · 1010

    An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill to Dun-Eathach, where he burned the fortress, demolished the town, and carried off pledges from Niall, son of Dubhthuinne, in a show of military dominance over the local lord.

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    of Magh-Ithe. Oenghus Ua Lapain, lord of Cinel-Enda’, was slain by the Cinel- Eoghain of the Island*. Murchadh, son of Brian, with the men of Munster, the Leinstermen, with the Ui-Neill of the South, and Flaithbheartach, son of Muircheartach, lord of Oileach, with the soldiers of the North, to plunder Cinel- Luighdheach, and they carried off three hundred and a great prey of cattle. Domhnall, son of Brian, son of Ceinneidigh, son of the king of Ireland, died. An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill to Dun-Eathach ; and he burned the fortress, and demolished the town, and he carried off pledges from Niall, son of Dubhthuinne. Aedh, son of Mathghamhain, royal heir of Caiseal, died. Faelan, son of Dunlaing, lord of Ui-Buidhe, died.

    The Age of Christ, 1011 [recté 1012]. The tenth year of Brian. <A great malady?, namely, lumps and griping, at Ard-Macha, from Allhallowtide till May, so that a great number of the seniors and students died, together with Ceannfaeladh of Sabhall, bishop, anchorite, and pilgrim ; Maelbrighde Mac-an-Ghobhann, lector of Ard-Macha ; and Scolaighe, son of Clercen, a noble priest of Ard-Macha. These and many others along with them died of this sickness. Martin, Abbot of Lughmhadh ; Cian, successor of Cainneach ; Caenchomrac Ua Scannlain, airchinneach of Daimhinis ; Maclonain, Abbot of Ros-Cre ; and Connmhach Ua Tomhrair, priest and chief singer of Cluain-mic-Nois, died. An army was led by Flaithbheartach, son of Muircheartach, into Cinel-Conaill, until he arrived at Magh-Cedne’; he carried off a great prey of cows, and returned safe to his house. An army was led by Flaithbheartach, son of Muircheartach, a second time into Cinel-Conaill, until he reached Druim-cliabh and Tracht- Eothaile’, where Niall, son of Gillaphadraig, son of Fearghal, was slain, and

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42. Flaithbheartach's great plundering of the Ardes

    Ards · townland · Donegal · 1011

    Flaithbheartach led an army to Ard-Uladh, plundering the whole of the Ardes and carrying off the largest spoils, both prisoners and cattle, that a king had ever borne from there.

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    Maelruanaidh Ua Maeldoraidh was defeated; but no [other] one was lost there. An army was led, in their absence, by Maelseachlainn into Tir-Eoghain, as far as Magh-da-ghabhal*, which they burned; they preyed as far as Tealach- Oog", and, having obtained spoils, they returned back to his house. An army was afterwards led by Flaithbheartach, till he arrived at Ard-Uladh’, so that the whole of the Ardes was plundered by him; and he bore off from thence spoils the most numerous that a king had ever borne, both prisoners and cattle without number. A battle was gained over Niall, son of Dubhtuinne, i. e. the battle of the Mullachs*, by Niall, son of Eochaidh, son of Ardghar, where many were slain, together with Muircheartach, son of Artan, Tanist of Ui-Eathach ; and he afterwards deposed Niall, son of Dubhthuinne. Ailell, son of Gebhennach, royal heir of Ui-Maine, died. Crinan, son of Gormladh, lord of Conaille, was killed by Cucuailgne. The Age of Christ, 1012. The twelfth year of Brian. Mac-Maine, son of Cosgrach, comharba of Cill-Dalua’, [died]. The Prior of Saighir was killed. Cian Ua Geargain, successor of Cainneach, [and] Dearbhail, daughter of Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, [i. e.] daughter of the King of Ireland, died. Domhnall, i. e. the Cat, royal heir of Connaught, was killed by Maelruanaidh Ua Maeldoraidh ; and Magh-Aei was totally plundered and burned by him, after defeating and slaughtering the Connaughtmen. A great depredation was committed by Ualgharg Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre, and the son of Niall O’Ruaire, and the men of Teathbha in Gaileanga ; but a few good men of the household of Maelseachlainn overtook them, and being at that time intoxicated after drinking, they [imprudently] gave them battle, through pride.

    1012.)

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43. Fleet plunders Tory Island and Ros-Guill

    Tory Island · townland · Donegal · 1130

    Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair proceeded with a fleet as far as Torach (Tory Island) and plundered Ros-Guill.

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    many others besides them : and they plundered the country as far as the east of Ard‘, both lay and ecclesiastical property, and they carried off a thousand prisoners, and many thousand cows and horses. The chief men of Ulidia, with their lords, afterwards came to Ard-Macha, to meet Conchobhar ; and they made peace, and took mutual oaths, and they left hostages with him. Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair proceeded with a fleet as far as Torach’, and plundered Ros-Guill*. He brought another fleet to Desmond, and plundered all Dairbhri® and Inis-mor’. A battle was gained at Sliabh-Guaire* by Tighearnan Ua Ruairc and the Ui-Briuin, over the men of Meath, wherein were slain Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Teamhair ; Amhlaeibh, son of Mac Seanain, lord of Gaileanga ; Oenghus Ua Caindealbhain, lord of Ui-Laeghaire ; the son of Mac Gillafhulartaigh, lord of South Breagha, and others not enumerated. Great fruit upon all trees, both nuts, acorns, and apples.

    The Age of Christ, 1131. Maelisa Ua Foghladha', Archbishop of Caiseal, [died]; and Muircheartach Ua hInnreachtaigh, successor of Comhghall, died at Ard-Macha on the third day of October. Dubhchobhlaigh, daughter of Ruaidhri na Soighe Buidhe Ua Conchobhair, lady of Luighne, died. A plundering army was led by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, and the people of the province of Connaught, into Munster ; and they plundered Ui-Conaill-Gabhra. An army was led by Conchobhar Ua Briain and the men of Munster into Leinster, and took its hostages. They afterwards proceeded into Meath, and plundered the island of Loch-Semhdighdhe™. Their cavalry engaged the cavalry of Connaught. The cavalry of Connaught were defeated, and the son of Cuchonnacht Ua Conchobhair, and Feardana Ua Carthaigh, chief poet of Connaught,

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44. Forcible refection taken at Iseal-Chiarain leads to grant of Magh-Nura to the poor

    Moyvore · townland · Westmeath · 1073

    Murchadh, son of Conchobhar, forcibly took refection at Iseal-Chiarain from the Ceili-De, causing the death of the superintendent of the poor, for which Magh-Nura was afterward granted to the poor.

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    Cuuladh Ua Flathrai, King of Ulidia, and Mac Asidha, i. e. Gabhadhan, lord of Ui-Gabhla’, were burned by the men of Meath, in an ignited house, and a great number of other persons along with them. A forcible refection was taken by Murchadh, son of Conchobhar [O’Maeleachlainn], at Iseal-Chiarain’, and from Ceili-De, so that the superintendent of the poor was killed there, for which Magh-Nura’ was given to the poor. Ua Fogarta, lord of Eile®, was killed by Ua Briain.

    The Age of Christ, 1073. Maelmordha, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair ; Cormaic Ua Maelduin, chief lector and most learned senior of Ireland; and Gillacaissi Osraigheach, successor of Fidh-duin, died. Conchobhar Ua Maelseachlainn, King of Meath, was killed, in violation of the Bachall-Isa*, through treachery and guile, by the son of his brother, Murchadh, son of Flann ; and Meath was afterwards desolated between Maelseachlainn, son of Conchobhar, and this Murchadh, son of Flann. Cluain-Iraird and Ceanannus, with their churches, were all burned in one month. The head of Conchobhar Ua Maeleachlainn was forcibly carried off by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, on the night of Good Friday; but it was brought back from the South again, with two rings of gold along with it, through the miracles of God and Ciaran. A great disease

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45. Foreigners plunder Inis-Mochta on the ice during great frost

    Inishmot · parish · Meath · 940

    During an unusually severe frost that made rivers and lakes passable, the foreigners plundered Inis-Mochta by crossing on the ice.

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

    Maelmochta of the plain of Meath,—

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46. Founding of Ath-Truim (Trim) by St Patrick

    Trim · town · Meath · 432

    Ath-Truim was founded by Patrick after it was granted by Fedhlim, son of Laeghaire, to God, Patrick, Loman, and Fortchern. This became an important early ecclesiastical site in Meath.

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    Ath-Truim was founded by Patrick, it having been granted by Fedhlim, son of Laeghaire, son of Niall, to God and to him, Loman, and Fortchern. Flann

    Mainistrech’ cecinit :

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Trim, you are near Ath-Truim, a place founded by Patrick in 432. Fedhlim, son of Laeghaire, son of Niall, granted it to God and to Patrick, Loman, and Fortchern. It went on to become an important early church site in Meath.

47. Great depredation in south Meath by Munstermen repelled

    Meath · county · Meath · 1001

    A great depredation was carried out by the men of Munster in the south of Meath, but Aenghus, son of Carrach, with a few of his people, overtook them so that they left behind the spoils and a slaughter of heads.

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

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

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    As the companion tells it

    You're travelling through Meath now, a county that saw a great raid in the year 1001. The men of Munster came into the south of Meath on the Nones of January and carried off plunder. But Aenghus, son of Carrach, with only a few of his people, overtook them. The raiders left behind the spoils and what the annals call "a slaughter of heads." It was the twenty-third year of Maelseachlainn, and around the same time he was building causeways at Ath-Luain and Ath-liag. Several abbots and lords across Ireland died or were slain that year, and Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, raided Ulidia in his ships, carrying off prisoners from Cill-cleithe and Inis-Cumhscraigh. But here in Meath, the story is Aenghus and his few followers turning the Munstermen back.

48. Great windstorm destroys buildings at Cluain-uamha and Ard-achadh

    Ardagh · parish · Longford · 1137

    Cluain-uamha and Ard-achadh, associated with Bishop Mel, were burned along with their houses and churches, part of a great windstorm that swept across Ireland prostrating trees and buildings and driving men and cattle into the sea in Magh-Conaille.

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    of abbots at Ard-Macha, i.e. the airchinneach of Doire [Choluim Chille] in place of Niall, son of Aedh. Cluain-uamha and Ard-achadh of Bishop Mel were burned, both houses and churches. A great wind-storm throughout Ire-

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

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49. Heads carried to hill south of Disert-Diarmada

    Castledermot · town · Kildare · 1076

    A slaughter was made of the people of the son of Gillachomhghaill by Ua Lorcain, who carried sixty-three heads to the hill south of Disert-Diarmada.

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    whom a slaughter was therein made. There was scarcity of provisions in this year. An army was led by the clergy, of Leath-Mhogha, with the son of Maeldalua, to Cluain-Dolcain, to expel Ua Ronain from Cluain-Dolcain, after he had assumed the abbacy, in violation [of the right] of the son of Maeldalua. It was on this occasion that a church, with ‘its land, at Cluain-Dolcain, was given to Culdees for ever, together with twelve score cows, which were given as mulct to the son of Maeldalua. A slaughter was made of the people of the son of Gillachomhghaill by Ua Lorcain ; and he carried three score and three heads to the hill south of Disert-Diarmada. Gillachrist, son of Cathalan, chief of Ui-nOcra, was slain by the son of Mac Tuathail.

    The Age of Christ, 1077. Muireadhach Ua Nuadhat, learned senior of Dearmhach; Maelmartan Macua Cearta, learned senior of Cluain-mic-Nois ; Loingseach UaConaire, learned senior of Munster, died. Feardachrich UaCoibhdheanaigh, a learned man and a priest, died. Colcu Ua hErodhan, head of the poor of Ard-Macha; Ailbhe, wife of the lord of the Airtheara [Oriors], and successor of Moninne®, [died]. Ua Loingsigh, lord of Dal-Araidhe, was slain by the Dal-Araidhe themselves. Gillaphadraig Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre, died. Ua Celechain, Tanist of the Airtheara; and Ruare Ua Cathasaigh, were slain. Murchadh, son of Conchobhar Ua Maeleachlainn, royal heir of Meath, was slain by the men of Teathbha and Catharnach Sinnach?, through envy and

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50. House taken by force at Slane, killing of lord of Breagha

    Slane · townland · Meath · 1161

    A house was forcibly taken by Cathal Ua Raghallaigh against Maelseachlainn Ua Ruairc in the middle of Slaine, where Muircheartach Ua Ceallaigh, lord of Breagha, and his wife Indearbh were killed.

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    Ui-Faelain, and Maelseachlainn Ua Conchobhair in the lordship of Ui-Failghe. An army was led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn into Ui-Briuin, and he plundered the country before him, until he arrived at Leac-Bladhma”. The foreigners and the Leinstermen, with their king, Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, came into his house there. Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair gave him four hostages for Ui-Briuin, Conmhaiene, the half of Munster and Meath ; and Ua Lochlainn gave him his entire province [of Connaught]. He also gave the entire province of Leinster to Diarmaid Mac Murchadha. Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn was therefore, on this occasion, King of Ireland without opposition. He gave the half of Meath which came to him to Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn, and the other half was in the possession of Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair. After this Ua Lochlainn returned to his house. Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn granted Beann-Artghaile® to God and [St. Ciaran]. Another army was led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn into Meath, to attend a meeting of the men of Ireland, both laity and clergy, at Ath-na-Dairbhrighe’; and he obtained all their hostages. It was on this occasion the churches of Colum-Cille in Meath and Leinster were freed by the successor of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain ; and their tributes and jurisdiction were given him, for they had been previously enslaved. The visitation of Osraighe was made by Flaithbheartach ; and the tribute due to him was seven score o¥en, but he selected, as a substitute for these, four hundred and twenty ounces of pure silver. Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh was killed at Ceanannus, by Maelseachlainn Ua Ruairc. His son, Gilla-Isa [Ua Raghallaigh], also fell by the same Maelseachlainn, on the following day. A house was [forcibly] taken by Cathal Ua Raghallaigh, i. e. the son of Godfrey, against Maelseachlainn Ua Ruairc, in the middle of Slaine; and there were killed therein Muircheartach Ua Ceallaigh, lord of Breagha, and his wife, i.e. Indearbh, daughter of Ua Caindealbhain. Maelseachlainn, however, made his escape on this occasion. A victory was gained by Domhnall Caemhanach*, son of Mac Murchadha, and the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, over the foreigners of Loch-Carman [Wexford], where many were slain, together with Ua Domhnall. Matudhan,

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Slane, in 1161, a house was forcibly taken by Cathal Ua Raghallaigh against Maelseachlainn Ua Ruairc, in the middle of Slaine. Muircheartach Ua Ceallaigh, lord of Breagha, was killed there, and so was his wife Indearbh, daughter of Ua Caindealbhain. Maelseachlainn Ua Ruairc made his escape. This was revenge. Maelseachlainn Ua Ruairc had killed Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh at Ceanannus, and the following day killed Godfrey's son Gilla-Isa Ua Raghallaigh. Cathal, another son of Godfrey, struck back at Slaine. That same year, Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn led an army into Ui-Briuin and plundered the country before him until he reached Leac-Bladhma. The foreigners and the Leinstermen, with their king Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, came into his house there. Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair gave him four hostages for Ui-Briuin, Conmhaiene, the half of Munster and Meath. Ua Lochlainn gave him his entire province of Connaught and gave the entire province of Leinster to Diarmaid Mac Murchadha. Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn was, on this occasion, King of Ireland without opposition. He gave half of Meath to Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn, and the other half remained with Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair. Ua Lochlainn led another army into Meath for a meeting of the men of Ireland, both laity and clergy, at Ath-na-Dairbhrighe, and obtained all their hostages. The churches of Colum-Cille in Meath and Leinster were freed by the successor of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain, and their tributes and jurisdiction were given to him, for they had been previously enslaved. Flaithbheartach made a visitation of Osraighe, where the tribute due to him was seven score oxen, but he took four hundred and twenty ounces of pure silver instead. After Slaine, Domhnall Caemhanach, son of Mac Murchadha, and the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh gained a victory over the foreigners of Loch-Carman in Wexford, where many were slain, together with Ua Domhnall.

51. Kildare plundered again by the foreigners of Dublin

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 924

    In the same year that Kildare was plundered by the foreigners of Waterford, it was plundered again by the foreigners of Ath-cliath (Dublin).

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    A victory was gained by Muircheartach, son of Niall, and the Ulidians, at the bridge of Cluain-na-gCruimhther®, on the 28th of December, being Thursday’, where were slain eight hundred men with their chieftains, Albdann, son of Godfrey, Aufer, and Roilt. The other half of them were besieged for a week at Ath-Cruithne’, until Godfrey, lord of the foreigners, came to their assistance from Ath-cliath. Cill-dara was plundered by the foreigners of Port-Lairge. It was plundered again by [the foreigners of] Ath-cliath in the same year. Fear- Mochta’, Bishop of Ui-Neill, and priest of Ard-Macha; and Muireadhach, son of Domhnall, Tanist-abbot of Ard-Macha, died.

    The Age of Christ, 925. The eighth year of Donnhhadh. Cormac, son of Fithbran, Abbot of Gleann-da-locha ; Maelpeadair, Abbot of Cluain-fearta- Molua, died. Soichleachan of Teach-Munna was wounded, and died of the

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    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Kildare now. In the year 924 this town was plundered by the foreigners of Waterford, and then plundered again by the foreigners of Dublin in the same year. The annals record it plainly, twice over, with no detail of what was taken or who was lost.

52. Kildare plundered by the foreigners of Waterford

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 924

    Cill-dara (Kildare) was plundered by the foreigners of Port-Lairge (Waterford), an attack recorded among the events of this year.

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    A victory was gained by Muircheartach, son of Niall, and the Ulidians, at the bridge of Cluain-na-gCruimhther®, on the 28th of December, being Thursday’, where were slain eight hundred men with their chieftains, Albdann, son of Godfrey, Aufer, and Roilt. The other half of them were besieged for a week at Ath-Cruithne’, until Godfrey, lord of the foreigners, came to their assistance from Ath-cliath. Cill-dara was plundered by the foreigners of Port-Lairge. It was plundered again by [the foreigners of] Ath-cliath in the same year. Fear- Mochta’, Bishop of Ui-Neill, and priest of Ard-Macha; and Muireadhach, son of Domhnall, Tanist-abbot of Ard-Macha, died.

    The Age of Christ, 925. The eighth year of Donnhhadh. Cormac, son of Fithbran, Abbot of Gleann-da-locha ; Maelpeadair, Abbot of Cluain-fearta- Molua, died. Soichleachan of Teach-Munna was wounded, and died of the

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Kildare, it is worth knowing that this town was plundered in the year 924 by the foreigners of Waterford. The same year it was plundered again, this time by the foreigners of Ath-cliath, which is Dublin. Both attacks are recorded in the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland among the events of that year.

53. Killing at the steeple of Kells

    Kells · town · Meath · 1076

    A man who had taken refuge for three days and nights was killed by Awley Mac Moyelan, prince of Gailleng, in the steeple of Kells. Awley was then killed immediately by Melaughlyn mac Connor O'Melaughlyn, attributed to the miracles of St. Columb, patron of the place.

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    three days and three nights, was killed by Awley Mac Moyelan, prince of Gailleng, in the borders of Lynster. He was killed in the steeple of Kells, and afterwards the said Awley was killed immediately by Melaughlyn mac Connor O’Melaughlyn by the miracles of St. Columb, who is Patron of the place. There was great scarsity of victualls this year.”

    ° Successor of Moninne: i.e. abbess of Cill- Sleibhe, or Killeavy, near Newry, in the county of Armagh. This is an instance of a married woman being successor of St. Moninne.

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    As you pass through Kells, this town holds a story from 1076. A man who had taken refuge for three days and three nights was killed by Awley Mac Moyelan, prince of Gailleng, in the steeple of Kells. Awley was then killed immediately by Melaughlyn mac Connor O'Melaughlyn, which the annals attribute to the miracles of St. Columb, patron of the place. There was great scarcity of victuals that year as well.

54. Killing of Aedh at Sord (Swords)

    Swords · town · Dublin · 1048

    Aedh, son of Maelan Ua Nuadhait, airchinneach of Sord, was killed on the night of the Friday of protection before Easter, in the middle of Sord.

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    The Age of Christ, 1048. Cele, Bishop of Ardachadh of Bishop Mel*, died. Aedh, son of Maelan Ua Nuadhait, airchinneach of Sord, was killed on the night of the Friday of protection before Easter, in the middle of Sord. Cloithnia, successor of Ailbhe [of Imleach], died. Feardomhnach Ua Innascaigh, successor of Finnen, was killed by the son of Tadhg Ua Maelruanaidh. Dunchadh Ua Ceileachair, successor of Ciaran of Saighir, died. Giullacoluim Ua hEignigh, lord of Airghialla, died, and was interred at Dun-da-leathghlas. Dunlaing, son of Dunghal, lord of Ui-Briuin-Cualann, the glory of the east of Ireland, was killed by his brethren. Maelfabhaill Ua hEidhin, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, died. Fearghal Ua Maelmhuaidh, lord of Feara-Ceall, died. Ceannfaeladh Ua Cuill’, chief poet of Munster; the son of Cumara, grandson

    1 Ceannfaeladh Ua Cuill.See O’Reilly’s De- it is stated that he wrote a poem of 160 verses, scriptive Catalogue of Irish Writers, p. 74, where on the death of Eoghan, grand-nephew of Brian

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55. Lorcan, King of Leinster, captured near Dun-Aillinne

    Kilcullen · town · Kildare · 939

    The Leinstermen initially opposed Muircheartach but ultimately submitted, and he carried off Lorcan, King of Leinster, as a hostage near Dun-Aillinne close to old Kilcullen.

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    * To oppose him.—Cormacan Eigeas states that Muircheartach proceeded to Liamhain [Dunlavan], and that the Leinstermen assembled at night in the valley of Gleann-Mama, determined to oppose him; but that, when they saw the northern warriors by day-light, they durst not approach them, but permitted them to pass to Dun-Aillinne (near old Kilcullen), where they took Lorcan, King of Leinster, whom they fet-

    as a hostage.—Jbid., p. 43.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through here, the story goes back to 939. The Leinstermen opposed Muircheartach but ultimately submitted. Near Dun-Aillinne, close to old Kilcullen, he carried off Lorcan, King of Leinster, as a hostage.

56. Mac Ottir assumes chieftainship of Ath-cliath

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1142

    The son of Mac Ottir, one of the people of Insi-Gall (the Hebrides), assumed the chieftainship and government of Ath-cliath (Dublin).

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

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

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    As you travel through Dublin, you are passing through the old Norse-Gaelic city of Ath-cliath. In 1142, the son of Mac Ottir, one of the people of Insi-Gall, the Hebrides, took over the chieftainship and government of this place. It was a time of constant struggle among the great Irish kingdoms. That same year, Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain ruled Munster after the death of the supreme king at Cill-Dalua, and Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, King of Connaught, led an army through Osraighe and Laeighis. The record gives no detail of how the son of Mac Ottir came to power here, only that he did.

57. Meath raid devastates Leinster from Slieve Bloom to Clondalkin

    Clondalkin · street · Dublin · 1056

    After Murrogh, prince of Leinster, made a prey upon the race of Lagerie, the Meathmen retaliated by preying and spoiling all Leinster from the mountain of Slieve Bloom to Clondalkin near Dublin.

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    “ A.D. 1056. Murrogh, prince of Lynster, and son of king Dermott, made a prey upon the race of Lagerie, who by them was pursu’d, and a great slaughter made of them, for which cause the Meathmen preyed and spoyled all Lynster from the mountaine of Slieve Blaume to Clondolean, adjoyning to Dublin. Flann Lector, the best”? [i.e. most] ‘learned chronicler in these parts of the world, died. Odor mac Flyn, prince of Callrie, was killed by Swynie O’Nogann, Cowarb of the Termyn of Saint Fehyne.” —Anan. Clon.

    *0’ Fogarta.—Otherwise writtenO’Fogartaigh, and now anglicised Fogarty, without the prefix 0’. According to O’Heerin’s topographical poem, this family is of the race of Eochaidh Balldearg, king of Thomond in St. Patrick’s time.

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58. Muircheartach Ua Briain's army repelled at Eas Ruaidh

    Ballyshannon · town · Donegal · 1100

    Muircheartach Ua Briain led an army with the choice men of Ireland to Eas Ruaidh (Assaroe/Ballyshannon), but the Cinel-Conaill assembled to defend their country and compelled his forces to return without booty, hostages, or pledges.

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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

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    As you pass through Ballyshannon, you are near Eas Ruaidh, the falls of Assaroe, where a defining stand was made in 1100. Muircheartach Ua Briain marched an army here with what the annals call the choice part of the men of Ireland about him. The Cinel-Conaill, the local ruling kindred, assembled to defend their country against him. They held. Muircheartach and his forces were compelled to turn back without booty, without hostages, without pledges. It was a rare check for a man who in the same year brought a great fleet of foreigners as far as Derry, only to see those allies cut off by killing and drowning at the hands of Domhnall grandson of Lochlainn. So Ballyshannon marks the place where a campaign of the high king simply stopped, turned, and left with nothing.

59. Muireadhach Tireach slain at Portrigh over the Dabhall

    Benburb · townland · Tyrone · 356

    After thirty years as king of Ireland, Muireadhach Tireach was slain by Caelbhadh, son of Crunn, King of Uladh, at Portrigh over the river Dabhall, identified as near Benburb.

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    The Age of Christ, 356. After Muireadhach Tireach had been thirty years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain by Caelbhadh, son of Crunn, King of Uladh‘, at Portrigh, over Dabhall’.

    The Age of Christ, 857. After Caelbhadh”, son of Crunn Badhrai, had been one year in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain by Eochaidh Muigh-

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60. Mungairit plundered by Muircheartach Ua Briain

    Mungret · town · Limerick · 1107

    Mungairit (Mungret) was plundered by Muircheartach Ua Briain in 1107, and all Luimneach was burned on the night of the festival of Patrick in the following year.

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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

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