Name: Annala Rioghachta Eireann : Annals of the kingdom of Ireland
Author: Michael O'Clery (1575–1643)

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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.

Murchadh's plundering raid to Glendalough and Kilmainham

Kilmainham · townland · Dublin · 1012

Murchadh, son of Brian, plundered Leinster as far as Gleann-da-locha and Cill-Maighneann, burning the whole country and carrying off great spoils and innumerable prisoners.

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An army was led by Flaithbheartach, lord of Aileach, to Maighen-Attaed®, by the son of Ceanannus; and Maelseachlainn left the hill [undisputed] to him. Gillamochonna, son of Foghartach, lord of South Breagha, plunderer of the _ foreigners, and flood of the glory of the east of Ireland, died. A deptredation by Murchadh, son of Brian, in Leinster; he plundered the country as far as Gleann-da-locha and Cill-Maighneann", and burned the whole country, and carried off great spoils and innumerable prisoners. A great fleet of the foreigners arrived in Munster, so that they burned Corcach ; but God immediately took vengeance of them for that deed, for Amhlaeibh, son of Sitric, i.e. the son of the lord of the foreigners, and Mathghamhain, son of Dubhghall, and many others, were slain by Cathal, son of Domhnall, son of Dubhdabhoireann. Muircheartach, son of Aedh O’Neill, was slain by the Dal-Riada, with a number of others along with him. A great war between the foreigners and the Gaeidhil. An army was led by Brian to Ath-an-chairthinn’, and he there encamped, and laid siege to the foreigners for three months. Many fortresses were erected by
Dublin.—See note 4, under the year 782, p. 389, * Ath-an-chairthinn: i.e. Ford of the Rock. supra. Situation unknown.

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 124
Rathconnell campaign banishing Diarmaid from Meath

Rathconnell · townland · Westmeath · 1159

An army led by Muircheartach son of Niall Ua Lochlainn marched to Rubha-Chonaill (Rathconnell) in Meath, where he banished Diarmaid son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn from the kingdom of Meath and granted the kingdom to Donnchadh.

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The Age of Christ, 1159. Maelmaire Ua Loingsigh, Bishop of Lis-mor, died. Abel and Gillamuireadhaigh, both anchorites of Ard-Macha, died. Gillacaeimhghin Ua Ceinneidigh, lord of Ormond, died on his pilgrimage at Cill-Dalua. Ceinneidigh Ua Briain, i. e. the grandson of Murchadh, died. Domhnall Mac Conmara was drowned in the Sinainn. Diarmaid, son of Tadhg Ua Maelruanaidh, lord of Magh-Luirg, head of the counsel, wisdom, and good supplication of the province of Connaught, died, Aedh, son of Donnchadh Ua Conchobhair, lord of Ui-Failghe, was killed by Maelseachlainn, son of Conghalach, son of Cuaifne Ua Conchobhair. Ua Maeldoraidh and his two brothers were treacherously slain by O’Canannain. An army was led by Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, to Rubha-Chonaill’, in Meath, and he banished Diarmaid, son of Domhnall Ua.Maeleachlainn, from the kingdom of Meath, and gave the kingdom of Meath, from the Sinainn to the sea, to Donnchadh; son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn. There was a pacific meeting be tween Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair and Tighearnan ; and they made peace, and took mutual oaths before sureties and relics. Tighearnan and the men of Breifne then turned against Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn, and joined the standard of Connaught. A wicker bridge was made at Ath-Luain by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, for the purpose of making incursions into Meath. The forces of Meath and Teathbha, under the conduct of the King of Meath, Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, went to prevent the erection of the bridge; and a battle was fought. between both parties at Ath-Luain, where Aedh, son of Ruaidhri
nought, with the Archbushopp Hugh O’Hosyn, took their journey to come thither, and as they were passing towards Clonvicknose, with two of the. Cowarbs of Saint Keyran in their companie, and as they were coming to the joyste or wooden bridge over the Seanyn, at Clonvicknose, called Curr Clwana, they were mett by the rebell Carbre the Swift and his kearne, who killed two laymen, and did not. suffer them to goe noe neerer the said convocation for another cause he had himselfe.. There was a great mound of fire seen in the firmament this year,

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 149

As the companion tells it

Somewhere around here in 1159, an army led by Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, marched to Rathconnell in Meath. He banished Diarmaid, son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, from the kingdom of Meath, and gave the kingdom, from the Sinainn to the sea, to Donnchadh, son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn. The aftermath spread quickly. Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair made a wicker bridge at Ath-Luain to raid into Meath. Donnchadh, now King of Meath, led the forces of Meath and Teathbha to prevent the bridge, and a battle was fought at Ath-Luain. Tighearnan and the men of Breifne had turned against Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn and joined the standard of Connaught, after a pacific meeting between Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair and Tighearnan where they made peace and took mutual oaths before sureties and relics.
Round Tower at Cluain-Dolcain (Clondalkin)

Clondalkin · street · Dublin

Clondalkin, in the barony of Newcastle, county Dublin, is noted for its ancient Round Tower still in good preservation, and for the veneration of St. Cronan (Mochua) there on 6th August.

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Newcastle, and county of Dublin, where there is an ancient Round Tower in good preservation. St. Cronan, otherwise called Mochua, was venerated here on the 6th of August.—See Colgan’s Acta Sanctorum, p. 577; and Archdall’s Mi onasticon, p. 131.
* Tuaim-Daolann.—This is another form of Tuaim-da-ghualann, which was the ancient name of Tuam, in the county of Galway.

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 83
Royal meeting at Ard-Macha between Maelseachlainn and Madudhan

near Armagh · town · Armagh · 849

A royal meeting took place at Ard-Macha between Maelseachlainn, son of Maelruanaidh, with the chiefs of Leath-Chuinn, and Madudhan, with the chiefs of the province of Conchobhar, together with clergy of Patrick and of Meath.

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they made a great slaughter of them. A royal meeting at Ard-Macha, between Maelseachlainn, son of Maelruanaidh, with the chiefs of Leath-Chuinn, and Madudhan, with the chiefs of the province of Conchobhar*. Diarmaid and Fethghna, accompanied by the congregations of Patrick, and Suairleach, i. e. of Indednen*, with the clergy of Meath. Caireall, son of Ruadhrach, lord of Loch Uaithne’, was slain by the Conaille. Eochaidh, son of Cearnach, lord of Feara-Rois, was slain by the foreigners. Flannchadh, son of Aenghus, lord of [ Ui-]Fothadh-tire’, died.
The Age of Christ, 850. The sixth year of Maelseachlainn. Maenghal, Abbot of Ard-srath ; Colann, son of Aireachtach, Abbot of Corcach; Ceallach, son of Crunnmhael, Abbot of Ceann-Eitigh*; Condath, Abbot of Ros-ailithir’; Finan, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair ; Finghin, son of Laidhgin, Abbot of Cluainfearta-Molua; hUarghus Ua Raithnen, Abbot of Leithghlinn; Learghal, Abbot of Othain ; Forbhasach, son of Maeluidhir, Abbot of Cill-mor-Cinnech*; Ceannfaeladh, son of Ultan, wise man of Both-Chonais‘; and Airtri, son of Faelan,

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 94
Ruaidhri Ua Canannain's victory over Conghalach in Meath

Meath · county · Meath · 948

Ruaidhri Ua Canannain won a victory in Meath over Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, killing Conghalach, son of Ceallach, lord of Feara-Rois, and many others.

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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

As the companion tells it

As the road passes through Meath, you are in the county where, in 948, Ruaidhri Ua Canannain won a victory over Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh. In that battle fell Conghalach, son of Ceallach, lord of Feara-Rois, and a number of others along with him. Ruaidhri was not finished with the region. He led another hosting into Breagha and plundered all of it, reducing Conghalach to great straits. He encamped for the space of six months at Muine-Brocain, to reduce Meath and Breagha, and the dues of the King of Ireland were sent to him from every quarter. Later, on the festival of Andrew the apostle, a conflict took place between Ruaidhri and the foreigners of Ath-cliath. The foreigners were defeated and slaughtered. There fell 6000 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, son of Sitric, escaped with a few persons.
Ruined church at Cluain-Tibhrinne destroyed by a farmer

Clontivrin · townland · Fermanagh · 740

The church of Congus, anchorite of Cluain-Tibhrinne, is noted; its ruins survived at Clontivrin townland until about forty-three years before the annotator's time, when a farmer named Stephenson tilled the site and removed every trace of its sanctity.

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Clones. The ruins of an old church were to be
seen in this townland till about forty-three i years ago, when they were destroyed by @ {— farmer of the name of Stephenson, who tilled the spot, and removed every trace of its sanctity. | In O’Olery’s Irish Calendar, at 24th October, the church of ‘ Cluain Tibpinne” is placed in | the territory of ‘Clann Ceallang.” 4 y Y Druim-Chuilinn.—Now sara in the :

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 81
Segene founds the church of Rechrainn (Rathlin/Lambay)

near Rathlin Island · island or archipelago · Antrim · 630–634

Segene, Abbot of Ia-Coluim Cille, founded the church of Rechrainn. The editors note debate over whether this refers to Rathlin Island off Antrim or Lambay Island near Dublin, where St. Columbkille had earlier erected a church.

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Segene, Abbot of Ia-Coluim Cille, founded the church of Rechrainn®. Conall,
“ A. D, 632. The killing of the two sons of Hugh Slane, Congal, Prince of Brey, of whom the O’Connyngs descended, and Ailill the Harper, ancestor of Sile-Dluhie, by the hands of Conell mac Swyne, at Loghtrehan, neer Frewyn, in Westmeath.”

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 69
Slaughter of foreigners at Eas-Ruaidh

Assaroe · waterfall · Donegal · 836

A slaughter was made of the foreigners at Eas-Ruaidh, now Assaroe near Ballyshannon.

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before was heard of ; however, the kings and chieftains, the lords and toparchs, escaped without slaughter or mutilation. The churches of Loch-Eirne* were destroyed by the foreigners, with Cluain-Eois and Daimhinis, &c. The churches of Laichtene®, Inis-Cealtra, and Cill-Finnche’, were burned by the foreigners. The plundering of the race of Cairbre-Crom* by Feidhlimidh, son of Crimhthann. Saxolbh, chief of the foreigners, was slain by the Cianachta’. A slaughter was made of the foreigners at Eas-Ruaidh’ A slaughter of them at Carn- Fearadhaigh*. The victory of Fearta' was gained by the foreigners. The first taking of Ath-cliath™ by the foreigners.
The Age of Christ, 837. The sixth year of Niall. St. Dochata", holy bishop and anchorite, finished his virtuous life in this world, and resigned his spirit to heaven. Cormac, Bishop and scribe of Cill Foibrich, died. Tighearnach’, son of Aedh, Abbot of Finnabhair-abha and other churches, died. Egnech of Cill-Delge, bishop, abbot, and scribe, was killed, with [all] his people, by the Gaileanga’. Bran of Finnghlais, bishop and scribe, died. Ceallach, son of Cairbre, Abbot of Ath-Truim, died. Ruaidhri, son of Donnchadh, Prior of Cluain-Irard, and abbot of other churches too, died. - Domhnall, son of Aedh, Abbot of Druim-Urchaille’, died. Ceallach, son of Cosgrach, Abbot of Airegal- Ciarog’, [died]. A great royal meeting at Cluain-Conaire-Tomain‘, between

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 90

As the companion tells it

Right here at the waterfall is Eas-Ruaidh, now called Assaroe. In the year 836, the annals record that a slaughter was made of the foreigners at this spot. The foreigners had been devastating the churches of Loch Erne that same year, burning Cluain-Eois and Daimhinis and other churches across the land, so this was part of that violent struggle. The annals name it plainly: "A slaughter was made of the foreigners at Eas-Ruaidh." That is all the record gives us for this place.
St. Manchan of Liath-Manchain dies of plague

Lemanaghan · townland · Offaly · 664

St. Manchan of Liath, now Lemanaghan in the barony of Garrycastle, King's County, died in the great mortality; his pedigree is disputed, traced by some to Conall Gulban and by others to Maelcroich, son of Rudhraighe Mor of Ulster.

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of Ireland died of it: St. Feichin, Abbot of Fobhar’, on the 14th of February‘; St. Ronan, son of Bearach ; St. Aileran the Wise‘; St. Cronan, son of Silne ; St. Manchan, of Liath"; St. Ultan Mac hUi-Cunga, Abbot of Cluain-Iraird [Clonard]; Colman Cas, Abbot of Cluain-mic Nois ; and Cummine, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois. After Diarmaid and Blathmac, the two sons of Aedh Slaine, had been eight years in the sovereignty of Ireland, they died of the same plague. There died also Maelbreasail, son of Maelduin, and Cu-gan-mathair’, King of Munster; Aenghus Uladh. There died very many ecclesiastics and laics in Ireland of this mortality besides these. An eclipse of the sun* on the third day of May.
The Age of Christ, 665. The first year of Seachnasach’, son of Blathmac, in the sovereignty of Ireland. Baeithin, Abbot of Beannchair [Bangor], died. Ailill Flann Easa, son of Domhnall, son of Aedh, son of Ainmire, died. Maelcaeich, son of Scannal, chief of the Cruithne [of Dal-Araidhe] of the race of Ir,

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 75
Termonfeckin sanctuary desecration avenged

Termonfeckin · town · Louth · 1013

A great depredation was made by Maelseachlainn upon the Conailli in revenge of the profanation of the Finnfaidheach and the breaking of Patrick's crozier, done by the sons of Cucuailgne.

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Brian, namely, Cathair-Cinn-coradh‘, Inis-Gaill-duibh", and Inis-Locha-Saighleann”, [&c.] The Leinstermen and foreigners were at war with Brian ; and Brian encamped at Sliabh Mairge, to defend Munster; and Leinster was plundered by him as far as Ath-cliath. A great depredation upon the Conailli by Maelseachlainn, in revenge of the profanation of the Finnfaidheach, and of the breaking of Patrick’s crozier by the Conailli, i. e. by the sons of Cucuailgne. The Age of Christ, 1013 [recté 1014]. Ronan, successor of Fechin; Flaithbheartach, son of Domhnall, i. e. of the Clann-Colmain, successor of Ciaran and _Finnen ; and Conn Ua Diugraidh, successor of Caeimhghin, died. Cairbre Fial*, son of Cathal, anchorite of Gleann-da-locha, [and] Naemhan Ua Seinchinn, died ; these were both anchorites. Dunlang, son of Tuathal, King of Leinster, died. Cairbre, son of Cleirchen’, lord of Ui Fidhgeinte, was
treacherously slain by Maelcoluim Caenraigheach’.

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 124
Termon of Ciarain burned from High Cross to the Sinainn

Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 957

The Termon of Ciarain at Clonmacnoise, on the east side of the River Sinainn, was burned this year from the High Cross to the river, destroying both corn and mills.

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

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 115
Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair brings a fleet round Ireland to plunder Tir-Conaill

Galway · city · Galway · 1154

Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair assembled a fleet from Dun-Gaillmhe (Galway), Conmhaicne-mara, Umhall, Ui-Amhalghadha and Ui-Fiachrach, under command of Cosnamhaigh Ua Dubhda, which sailed round Ireland northwards and plundered Tir-Conaill and Inis-Eoghain.

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Mac Gillamocholmog, lord of Ui-Dunchadha, was killed by his brethren. Fearghal, grandson of Cinaeth Ua Maelbrighde, fell by the lord of Gaileanga. Mac- Cuirr-na-gColpach Ua Fiachrach, lord of Ui-Feineachlais*, was slain by Muircheartach Ua Tuathail, lord of Ui-Muireadhaigh. The son of Raghnall Donn Ua hAireachtaigh, chief of Muintir-Maelmartain, was slain by the son of Muircheartach, son of Bran Ua Fearghail. Aedh, son of Ruaidhri Ua Canannain, assumed the lordship of Tir-Conaill. A fleet was brought by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair on the sea, round Ireland northwards, i. e. the fleets of Dun- Gaillmhe‘, of Conmhaicne-mara, of the men of Umhall, of Ui-Amhalghadha, and Ui-Fiachrach, and the Cosnamhaigh Ua Dubhda in command over them ; and
they plundered Tir-Conaill and Inis-Eoghain.

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 147

As the companion tells it

You are passing through Galway, which in 1154 was where Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair assembled a fleet. He gathered ships from Galway, Conmhaicne-mara, Umhall, Ui-Amhalghadha, and Ui-Fiachrach, and put Cosnamhaigh Ua Dubhda in command. They sailed round Ireland northwards and plundered Tir-Conaill and Inis-Eoghain. In the same period, Aedh, son of Ruaidhri Ua Canannain, assumed the lordship of Tir-Conaill, and several lords were killed across the country.
Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair's plundering circuit of Leinster to Ath-cliath

Dublin · city · Dublin · 1128

Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair led a plundering army into Leinster, going round it along the sea until he arrived at Ath-cliath; Ua Gadhra, lord of Luighne, was slain on this expedition.

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The Age of Christ, 1128. Muirgheas O’Nioc, successor of Iarlath of Tuaim-da-ghualann for a time, died on Inis-an-Ghoill™. Conaing Ua Begleighinn, Abbot of Ceanannus, died. Gillaphadraig Ua Cathail, successor of Caemhghin, was killed at Gleann-da-locha, by the Leinstermen. Gillacruimhthirfraeich Mac Scolaighe, successor of Bearach of Cluain-coirpthe ; Ua Banain, successor of Cronan of Ros-Cre ; Mac-Maras Ua Reabhachain, successor of Mochuda; Gillachiarain, son of Gilladubh Ua Draeda, airchinneach of Cunga; Ceinneidigh Ua Conghail, airchinneach of Lis-aeidheadh at Cluain-mic-Nois ; Gilla-an-choimhdheadh, son of Mac Cuinn, Tanist-abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois for a time ; and Fingart, anmchara of Corcumdhruadh, died. Ceinneidigh, son of Aedh Mac Duinnsleibhe, King of Ulidia, was killed. The men of Magh-Itha, with Domhnall Ua Goirmleaghaidh’, forcibly entered a house upon Faelan Ua Duibhdara, lord of Feara-Manach; and slew him and a party of the chiefs of Feara-Manach along with him. The battle of Ath-Fhirdhiadh was gained by the cavalry of Conchobhar, the son of Mac Lochlainn, over the cavalry of Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, where Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre ; Cathal Ua Raghailligh’; Sitriuc Ua Maelbrighde ; the son of Aedh Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Amhalghadha?; and many others along with them, were slain, in revenge of [the violation] Patrick’s protection’. A plundering army was led by Conchobhar, the son of Mac Lochlainn, lord of Cinel-Eoghain ; by the Dal-Araidhe, and the Airghialla, into Magh- Cobha; and they carried off the hostages of the Ui-Eathach. They proceeded from thence to East Meath, and to the Feara-Breagh, and left some of their people there. A plundering army was led by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair into Leinster, which he plundered far and wide, for he went round Leinster along by the sea, until he arrived at Ath-cliath. On this expedition Ua Gadhra, lord of Luighne’, was slain, and many others besides him. A year's peace was made by Ceallach, successor of Patrick, between the Connaughtmen and the men
Masters have, perhaps intentionally, omitted to of Ulster, pp. 1030, 1031, infra.

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 143

As the companion tells it

As Dublin comes up, it is worth knowing that in 1128 this was Ath-cliath, the end point of a raid by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair. He led a plundering army into Leinster and went round the whole province along the sea until he arrived here. On that expedition Ua Gadhra, lord of Luighne, was slain, and many others besides him.
Viking-Munster fleet ravages Shannon and Lough Ree churches

near Lough Ree · lake or lakes · Westmeath · 1089

The fleet of the men of Munster under Muircheartach Ua Briain sailed up the Shannon and Lough Ree, plundering the churches of the lake including Inis Clothrann, Inis Bofinne, Inis Aingin and Cluain Eamhain, and burning Aidhirceach and Rechraith.

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

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 138
Wooden bridge over the Shannon at Athlone

Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1132

King Turlough O'Connor built a wooden bridge over the Shannon at Athlone to give himself access to plunder West Meath at his pleasure. This was part of the ongoing conflict between the Connacht king and the men of Meath and Teffia.

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the land of Teaffa to keep” [i.e. restrain] ‘“ the O’Feralls, where he was mett by Murrogh O’Melaghlyn, king of Meath, Tyernan O’Royrck and Teaffymen, with their forces, and they put the king and Connoughtmen out of his camp, and burnt the place afterwards, and killed divers of the king’s armie. King Terlagh made another wooden bridge over the river of Synann at Athlone, that he might at his. pleasure have access to take the spoyles of West Meath.
thereunto.”

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As the companion tells it

As you pass through Athlone in Westmeath, you are crossing a crossing point with a long history. In 1132, King Turlough O'Connor of Connacht built a wooden bridge over the Shannon here, so that, in the words of the annal, he might
Army led by Donnchadh into Connaught, defeat at Duibhthir-Atha-Luain

near Athlone and Bigmeadow · townland · Roscommon · 920

Donnchadh, King of Ireland, led an army into Connaught where a great part of his people were killed in Duibhthir-Atha-Luain (the Black District of Athlone), and Cinaedh, son of Conchobhar, lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain there.

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Innreachtach, son of Conchobhar, heir apparent of Connaught, died. Maelmicduach, lord of Aidhne, was slain by the foreigners. Aedh, son of Lonan O’Guaire, Tanist of Aidhne, died. Finnguine Ua Maelmhuaidh’, lord of Feara- Ceall, died. An army was led by Donnchadh, King of Ireland, into Connaught, so that a great part of his people was killed in Duibhthir-Atha-Luain’, where Cinaedh, son of Conchobhar, lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain. Maelmordha, son
territory of Feara-Ceall, now Fircall, formed lycown, and Ballyboy, in the King’s County. the south-west part of the ancient Meath, and Y Duibhthir-Atha-Luain: i. e. the Black Discomprised the modern baronies of Fircall, Bal- trict of Athlone. This was otherwise called

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As the companion tells it

Somewhere close to Athlone and Bigmeadow, in the year 920, Donnchadh, King of Ireland, led an army into Connaught. It went badly for him. A great part of his people was killed here in the Black District of Athlone, as the old name Duibhthir-Atha-Luain means. Among the dead was Cinaedh, son of Conchobhar, lord of Ui-Failghe. The annals record the defeat in a single line, but it cost Donnchadh dearly.
Battle at the ships against the Danes

Ireland · place · 833

A group led into conflict with the Danes and taken prisoner and killed at their ships; part of a wider set of raids and clashes recorded in 833.

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

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Battle of Cill-Chuinn among the race of Aedh Slaine

Moynalvy · townland · Meath · 732

A battle was fought between two branches of the race of Aedh Slaine near Lic-Ailbhe, in which Cathal, son of Aedh, was slain by Conaing, son of Amhalgaidh.

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The Age of Christ, 732. The third year of Aedh Allan. Ronan*, Abbot of Ceann-Garadh [in Scotland]; Conamhail Ua-Loichene, Abbot of Cluain-mic- Nois, of [the sept of] Cianachta-Breagh ; and Graiphnidh, Abbot of Imleach- Fia’, died. Failbhe, son of Guaire, successor of Maelrubha’, was drowned, and the crew of his ship along with him ; they were twenty-two in number. Fiangalach, son of Murchadh, chief of Ui-Mail*, [died]. A battle [was fought] between [two parties of] the race of Aedh Slaine, wherein Cathal, son of Aedh was slain, on the east side of Lic-Ailbhe’, by Conaing, son of Amhalgaidh.
inter Aed nAldan ocus Cathal oc [at] Tirdiglas. Lex Patricii tenuit Hiberniam. Fiangalech, mac Murchado, rex Ua-Mail moritur.”— Ann. Ult.

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Battle of Moin-Cruinneoige near Leixlip

Leixlip · town · Kildare · 1084

A fierce and bloody battle took place at Moin-Cruinneoige (now Monecronock near Leixlip) between the forces led by Muircheartach Ua Briain and Donnchadh son of the Caileach Ua Ruairc, in which many fell on both sides, including Donnchadh Ua Ruairc and Ceinneidigh Ua Briain.

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~ came up with them, and a fierce and bloody engagement took place between
them at Moin-Cruinneoige*, on the fourth of the Calends of November, where many fell on both sides. There fell there Donnchadh Ua Ruaire, Ceinneidigh

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As the companion tells it

As you pass through Leixlip, you are near Moin-Cruinneoige, where in 1084 a fierce and bloody battle was fought between the forces of Muircheartach Ua Briain and Donnchadh son of the Caileach Ua Ruairc. Many fell on both sides, and among the dead were Donnchadh Ua Ruairc and Ceinneidigh Ua Briain.
Battle of the Breach of the Boats on Loch Ribh

near Lough Ree · lake or lakes · Westmeath · 1082

A great number of the people of West Meath, Dealbhna, and Cuircne were slain on Loch-Ribh by Domhnall, son of Flann Ua Maeleachlainn, in a battle called the Breach of the Boats.

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The Age of Christ, 1082. Cinaedh Ua Ruaidhin, Tanist-abbot of Cluainmic-Nois, a senior and head of counsel ; Conchobhar Ua Uathghaile, lector of Gleann-Uissean ; Dunchadh Ua Cetfadha, two learned seniors of the west of Leinster, died. Gillachrist Ua Maelfabhaill, lord of Carraig-Brachaidhe ; Finnchadh Mac Amhalghadha, chief of Clann-Breasail; Flaithbheartach Ua Maelduin, lord of Lurg; Uidhrin Ua Maelmuire, chief of Cinel-Fearadhaigh, [died]. Domhnall, son of Tadhg Ua Conchobhair, royal heir of Connaught, was slain by his father’s brother, Cathal, son of Aedh Ua Conchobhair, without any reason known to men, except envy and malice. Cathal’ Ua Conchobhair was killed by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair in a battle, and a great number along with him. <A great number of the people of West Meath, Dealbhna, and Cuircne, was slain on Loch-Ribh by Domhnall, son of Flann Ua Maeleachlainn ; and the battle in which they were defeated was called the “ Breach of the Boats.” The cemetery of the Nuns of Cluain-mic-Nois was burned, with its stone church, and with the eastern third of all the establishment. Domhnall, son of Conchobhar Ua Briain, was killed.
The Age of Christ, 1083. Muircheartach Ua Carill, airchinneach of Dun‘, the most learned judge and historian of Ireland ; Gillamoninne, airchinneach of Lughmhadh ; Macraith Ua Baillen, successor of Cronan of Ros-Cre ; and Tadhg Ua Taidhg, successor of Flannan of Cill-Dalua, died. Domhnall

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Bran, Abbot of Ros-Cre, slain by foreigners

Roscrea · town · Tipperary · 929

Bran, son of Colman, Abbot of Ros-Cre, was slain by the foreigners in this year, indicating continuing Viking attacks on ecclesiastical figures.

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The Age of Christ, 929. The twelfth year of Donnchadh. Crunnmhael, Bishop of Cill-dara, Tibraide, son of Ainnsene, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, of the sept of the Ui-Briuin, died. Maeleoin, bishop and anchorite of Ath-Truim, died, after a good life. Ceannfaeladh, son of Lorcan, comharba of Cluain-Eois and Clochar-mac-Daimheini, died. Bran, son of Colman, Abbot of Ros-Cre, was slain by the foreigners. Maelbrighde, son of Feadacan, Abbot of Lann-mic- Luachain'; and Onchu, priest of Cill-dara, died. Cearnachan, son of Tighearnan, lord of Breifne, died. upon Loch Ribh. Godfrey went into Osraighe, to expel the grandson of Imhar from Magh-Roighne. Donncuan, son of Faelan, heir apparent of Leinster, died. Dearbhail, daughter of Maelfinnia, Queen of Teamhair, [died].
The Age of Christ, 930. The thirteenth year of Donnchadh.

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Bridge and castle of Athlone destroyed

Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1133

The bridge of Ath-Luain (Athlone) and its castle were destroyed by Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn and Tighearnan Ua Ruairc during the ongoing regional conflicts.

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chief of Clann-Tomaltaigh, and Mac-an-leastair Ua hAinlighe’, chief of Cinel- Dobhtha, was taken prisoner, and many slain. The bridge of Ath-Luain and its castle were destroyed by Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn and Tighearnan Ua Ruairc. A conference was held by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair and Conchobhar Ua Briain, with the chiefs of the clergy of Connaught and Munster, at Abhall-Chethearnaigh*, and a year’s peace was made between them. Maelseachlainn, grandson of Diarmaid, son of Maelnambo, and Eochaidh Ua Nuallain, lord of Fotharta, fell in a conflict by Ugaire Ua Tuathail and the Ui-Muireadhaigh, and a great slaughter along with them. The two sons of Cuchonnacht Ua Conchobhair were drowned in Loch Ribh. Gilla-na-naemh Ua Birn", who was the royal lawgiver of Ireland, died, and was interred at Ros- Commain. A great murrain of cows in Ireland, which was called Maelgarbh, the likeness of which was not seen since the great cow mortality which happened in the time of Flaithbheartach, son of Loingseach’, and it left but a small remnant of the cattle of Ireland ; of which was said :
Three and thirty, do not conceal,

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As the companion tells it

You are coming through Athlone now, the town in Westmeath. Back in 1133, the bridge of Athlone and its castle were destroyed by Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn and Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, during the regional conflicts of the time. The same year saw a year's peace agreed between Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair and Conchobhar Ua Briain at a conference with the clergy of Connaught and Munster. It was a troubled year across Ireland. A great murrain of cows swept the country, remembered as Maelgarbh, said to be the worst since the time of Flaithbheartach son of Loingseach, leaving only a small remnant of cattle alive. The annals record of it: "Three and thirty, do not conceal."
Burning of Luimneach and Dun-na-Trapcharla

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1062

Diarmaid, son of Murchadh, with the Leinstermen, invaded Munster and burned Luimneach and Dun-na-Trapcharla, commemorated in a verse.

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The Leinstermen came to Luimneach, The good men of Druim-dairbhreach’; The stately host left Luimneach
One heap of sand-like coal.

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As the companion tells it

Up ahead is Limerick, the old Luimneach. In 1062, Diarmaid son of Murchadh led the Leinstermen into Munster and burned this place and Dun-na-Trapcharla. The verse says the stately host left Luimneach "one heap of sand-like coal."
Burning of Luimneach by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1063

Luimneach was burned by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain and Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo.

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

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 132

As the companion tells it

You are passing through Limerick, the old Luimneach. In 1063 this place was burned by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain and Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo. That same year Diarmaid led a great army into Munster, and the chiefs of the Plain of Munster came into his house and left hostages with him. After Diarmaid departed, the son of Brian and Murchadh of the Short Shield came to attack Toirdhealbhach, but Toirdhealbhach defeated Murchadh and slaughtered his people. Diarmaid returned to Munster and took the hostages from the Water southwards to Cnoc Brenainn, and handed them over to Toirdhealbhach, who was his foster-son. It was a hard year across Ireland. The cholic and jumps spread through Leinster and beyond. Cattle and corn were scarce. Eochaidh Ua hEochadha, King of Uladh, died. In Connaught, Ardgar Mac Lochlainn led an army west, and the lords of Connaught submitted to him. The cave of Alla Gerc in Ceara was demolished by the Conmhaicni against the people of Aedh Ua Conchobhair, and eight score persons and the jewels of Connaught were carried off.
Burning of the fort and churches of Ard-Macha

near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1092

The fort of Ard-Macha, with its churches, was burned on the fourth of the Calends of September, destroying a street of Trian-Mor and a street of Trian-Saxon.

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

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Ceallach's visitation of Munster and cantred tribute

Munster · province · 1106

Ceallach, successor of Patrick, made a visitation of Munster for the first time, obtaining a tribute of seven cows, seven sheep and half an ounce of silver from every cantred, and was made an archbishop at this time.

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for the first time; and he obtained a full tribute, namely, seven cows and seven ‘ sheep, and half an ounce [of silver], from every cantred in Munster, besides many jewels ; and Ceallach conferred the dignity of Noble on this occasion, at the request of the men of Ireland. Caenchomhrac Ua Bacighill, Bishop of Ard-Macha, died.
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. :

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Cluain-fearta-Brenainn burned by the Ui-Maine

Clonfert (Butson) · townland · Galway · 1046

The church of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn was burned by the Ui-Maine, and Cuchonnacht, son of Gadhra Ua Dunadhaigh, was slain there.

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at Cluain-mic-Nois. Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, with its church, was burned by the Ui-Maine. Cuchonnacht, son of Gadhra Ua Dunadhaigh, was there slain. The Age of Christ, 1046. Maelpadraig Ua Bileoice, chief lector of Ard- Macha, a paragon in piety and chastity, and Maelbrighde, priest of Cill-dara, died. Muireadhach, son of Flaithbheartach Ua Neill, royal heir of Oileach, and Aiteidh Ua hAiteidh, lord of Ui-Eathach-Uladh, were burned in a house set on fire by Cu-Uladh, son of Conghalach, lord of Uachtar-thire’. Art Ua Ruairc, King of Connaught, was slain by the Cinel-Conaill, in the second year after his having plundered Cluain-mic-Nois. Ua Finnguine, lord of Eoganacht-Caillena-manach‘, was killed. Conchobhar Ua Loingsigh, lord of Dal-Araidhe, was slain by the son of Domhnall Ua Loingsigh, in Leinster (i. e. in Ui-Buidhe'), in violation of [the guarantee of] Niall, son of Eochaidh, King of Ulidia, and of Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo. Gormfhlaith, daughter of Maelseachlainn, and Maelruanaidh Gott, died. The son of Aralt was expelled by the foreigners, and
the son of Raghnall was elected king.

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Cluain-mic-Nois plundered by the Osraighi

Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 960

The monastic site of Cluain-mic-Nois (Clonmacnoise) was plundered by the Osraighi during the sixth year of Domhnall.

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and his two brothers, Tadhg and Conn, and many others along with them, were slain. Aenghus Ua Maeldoraidh’, lord of Cinel-Conaill, was slain by the Cinel- Conaill themselves. Eoghan, son of Muireadhach, was slain by the Ui-Failghe. Murchadh, son of Aedh, lord of Ui-Maine of Connaught, died. Mughron Ua Maelmhuaidh, lord of Feara-Ceall, died. Cluain-mic-Nois was plundered by the Osraighi. Inis-mor‘ in Loch-Ribh was taken by Murchadh Ua Ceallaigh from Ceallach, son of Ruarc, lord of Feara-Cul§ ['Teathbha], i.e. lord of the Sil-Ronain ; and he was carried as a prisoner with his fleet into Ui-Maine. The fleet of the men of Munster upon the Sinainn ; and they plundered the Termon of Ciaran, from the river westwards. The people of Domhnall, son of Dunchadh, set out after them, and the men of Munster left their fleet to them ; and a great number of them was slain, after leaving their ships behind. Murcheartach, son of Eigneachan, son of Dalach, died. An army was led by the Ui-Neill into Munster, and they committed great plunders there. Fearghal Ua Ruairc devastated Meath. Lightning destroyed the swans and the barnacle ducks" in Airthear Liffe. The fleet of the son of Amhlaeibh and of the Ladgmanns came to Ireland, and plundered Conaille and Edar, with Inis-mac-Neasain’; and the Ladgmanns afterwards went to the men of Munster, to avenge their brother, i.e. Oin, so that they plundered Inis-Doimhle* and Ui-Liathain, and
681

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Death of Mor-Mumhan, Queen of Munster

Munster · province · 628–632

Mor-Mumhan, wife of Finghin, King of Munster and ancestor of the O'Sullivans, died in this year according to the annals and Mageoghegan's translation of the Annals of Clonmacnoise.

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** A. D. 632. More, Queen of Mounster, and surnamed More of Mounster, died.”
It is added in the margin that she was the wife of Finghin, King of Munster: “ Mé6p Muman, bean Fingmn, pig Muman.”—See note on Failbhe Flann, infra.

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Death of the Abbot of Clonmacnoise and Glendalough

Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 950

Feardomhnach Ua Maenaigh, abbot of both Cluain-mic-Nois and Gleann-da-locha, of the tribe of Corca-Mogha, died this year, linking the two major monastic sites under one abbot.

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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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Domhnall grandson of Lochlainn burns part of Ui-Laeghaire near Tara

Tara · parish · Meath · 1104

An army led by Domhnall grandson of Lochlainn marched to Magh-Cobha to obtain hostages of Ulidia, then proceeded to Teamhair and burned a great part of Ui-Laeghaire, sparing only some friends to whom he gave protection.

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milead oronsmala vo Chpfort, ano ptndip,7 pao pfncapa epvde. Copecnach Ua Cpumdin, pfpléiginn Cinlle vana, véce. Maidm ma nUlcoib pop Ohal n(pade, 1 ctconcain Ombc(no Ua Oairnn 1 pmotguin. Ua Concobaip Concamdpuad 1. Concoban mac Maoil(chlamn, vécc. Mac na harwdce Ua Ruainc vo manbad la a bpGtmib. Otincad Ua Concobarp, m1gfpna Crannachca an Ghlemne, vo manbad la a mumncin péin. Piachpa Ua Plomn caoipeac Sil Maolpuain, vo manbao la Conmaicnib. Slag la Muinclpcach Ua mbmam co Moig Muiptermne, 7 po mmllple cpeabaine 7 anban an marge, ap pon an pluaigfo pm po hfppccpad Ciulad Ua Camvealbam, cis(ina Coesaine hi ccpaisbaile, 7 acbail ve 1anam a ccmo mip. Slorshlo la Oomnall Ua Lochlomn co Mag Coba, co ccusg sialla Ulavd, 7 v0 beochad co Tlrpawd raparh, 7 po loipee blows mop vo Ub Laoganpe acc an mei via ccaipoib via ccapac cfpmonn. Cecplinn oaimliacec Cluana mic Néip vo popbad la Plaitbencac Ua Lomspig ian na cinnpcecal la Conbmac mac Cuinn na mboche.
Cop Cpiorc, mile céo a ciice. Mod Ua Ruaddn, paccane Achad bé, Muinc(pcach Ua Catannang, ppuit coccad vo mucin Chluana mic Nay, 9 Ohlellan Ua Spelam, paccanc Achad b6, vécc. Catal, mac G1ollabnaicce, mic Tig(nnam, cigfpna Ua mbmium bpéipne 7 Hallhg, 00 manbad vo macaib a matain péin, 1. vo macarb Oonnéad mic Caligh hUs Ruane. Conchobanp, mac Maeilpfchlamn, mic Conchobaip, cislina Thnpach 7 Oplsh wle,7 leite Mhide, vo manbad cpa baogal la hUib Opin Speipne. Muips(p Ua Concfnainn, cS fina Ua nOianmava, vécc: Oomnall, mac an Shu Ui Mhaor- Uchlaimn vo mhanbhavh vo Chenel Phiachach. Oonnchad Ua Maoil(ch-

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Emlagh linked to abbot Muireadhach

Emlagh · townland · Roscommon · 1025

Muireadhach, son of Mughron, successor of Ciaran and Comman, died; he was of the family of Imleach Fordeorach, identified as the place now called Emlagh in the parish of Kilkeevin.

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The Age of Christ, 1025. Flannabhra, comharba of Ia-Choluim-Chille ; Maeleoin Ua Torain, comharba of Doire-Choluim-Chile ; Ceannfaeladh, son of Flaithbheartach, successor of Molaisi of Daimhinis; and Gillachrist, its lector, died. Maelbrighde Ua Crichidein, successor of Finnia and Comhgall, died. Duibhinsi Ua Faircheallaigh’, Abbot of Druim-leathan; Saerbhreathach, Abbot of Imleach Iubhair, who was pillar of the wealth and dignity of the west [recté south] of Ireland ; and Muireadhach, son of Mughron, successor of Ciaran and Comman’, died ; he was of the family of Imleach Fordeorach*. Niall Ua Conchobhar, royal heir of Connaught, was killed. Mactire, son of Donnghaile,
Lector and priest of Clonvicknose, Archdean of Fynnawragh, abbot of Hugh, Archdean of Innenen, and abbot of all Ireland, died in Rome doing penance. Cwan O’Loghan, prime poet of Treland, a great chronicler, and one to whom for his sufficiencie the causes of Ireland were committed to be examined and ordered, was killed by one of the land of Teaffa. After committing of which evill fact there grew an evil scent and odour of the party that killed him, that he was easily known among the rest of the land. His

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Eoghan, ancestor of Cinel-Eoghain, dies of grief and is buried at Uisce-Chain

Eskaheen · townland · Donegal · 465

Eoghan, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages and ancestor of the Cinel-Eoghain (O'Neills and Mac Loughlins), died of grief for his brother Conall Gulban and was buried at Uisce-Chain in Inis-Eoghain. A note identifies the site as an old chapel near a well in Inishowen.

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Eoghan, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages (from whom are descended the Cinel-Eoghain’” ), died of grief for Conall Gulban, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, and was buried at Uisce-Chain‘, in Inis-Eoghain ; concerning which was

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Flood at Clonmacnoise reaches the Three Crosses monument

Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 918

A great flood struck in this year so that the water reached the Abbot's Fort of Cluain-mic-Nois and the causeway of the Monument of the Three Crosses.

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

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Foreigners defeated at Ath-cliath by the son of Gaithin

Dublin · city · Dublin · 866

A victory was gained by the son of Gaithin over the foreigners of Ath-cliath, in which Odolbh Micle fell. This reflects ongoing conflict between local Irish forces and Norse settlers at Dublin.

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Ui-Ceinnselaigh, died. A victory was gained by the son of Gaithin over the foreigners of Ath-cliath, wherein fell Odolbh Micle. Gnimhbeolu, chief of the foreigners of Corcach, was slain by the Deisi.
The Age of Christ, 866. The sixth year of Aedh. Ceallach, son of Cumasgach, Abbot of Fobhar, who was a noble and illustrious wise man ; Connmhach, Abbot of Gluain-mic-Nois, one of the Fine-Gall, i.e. of the race of Eochaidh Gall’, died on the first day of the month of January. Daniel, Abbot of Gleannda-locha and Tamhlacht ; Caemhan, son of Daelach, Abbot of Daimhliag- Cianain ; Conghal, son of Feadach, Abbot of Cill-Dealga, and a distinguished scribe; and Fearghus of Ros-ailithir, scribe and anchorite, died. Reachtabhra, son of Murchadh, Abbot of Corcach-mor ; and Laichtene, Abbot of Cluaineidhneach, died. Flann, son of Conaing, lord of all Breagh, collected the men of Breagh [and] Leinster, and the foreigners, to Cill-Ua-nDaighre*,—five thousand was the number of his forces,—against the king, Aedh Finnliath. Aedh had only one thousand, together with Conchobhar, son of Tadhg Mor’, King of Connaught. The battle was eagerly and earnestly fought between them; and the victory was at length gained, by dint of wounding and fighting, over the men of Breagh, the Leinstermen, and the foreigners ; and a slaughter was made of them, and a great number of the foreigners were slain in that battle. There were slain therein Flann, son of Conaing, lord of Breagh ; Diarmaid, son of Ederscel, lord of Loch-Gabhar ; and Carlus, son of Amhlaeibh, [i.e.] son of the lord of the foreigners. There fell on the other side Fachtna, son of Maelduin, Righdhamhna of the North, in the heat of the battle. of Ui-Briuin-na-Sinna’, slew Flann ; of which was said :

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As the companion tells it

Dublin is ahead of you. In 866, the son of Gaithin won a victory over the foreigners of Ath-cliath, the Norse settlement here, and in that fight Odolbh Micle fell. It was one clash in the ongoing struggle between local Irish forces and the Norse settlers who had made Dublin their ground.
Foreigners plunder Ard-Macha and take Cumascach captive

near Armagh · town · Armagh · 893

Ard-Macha was plundered by the foreigners of Loch-Febhail, who captured Cumascach and slew his son Aedh mac Cumascaigh.

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The Age of Christ, 893. The seventeenth year of Flann. Cairbre, son of Suibhne, Abbot of Lann Leire; Egeartach, Airchinnech of Eaglais-beag™, the father of Aenagan ; and Dunadhach, died. Maelagrai, son of Gairbhith, lord of the Airtheara, was slain by Amhalghaidh, son of Eochaidh. Ruarc, son of Tighearnan”, lord of Breifne ; Dobhailen, son of Ailell, lord of Ui-Meith-Macha, died. Maelmaire, son of Flannagan, lord of Feara-Li’, died. Aedhagan, son of Conchobhar, lord of Teathbha, died. The Pilgrim? departed from Ireland Ard-Macha was plundered by the foreigners of Loch-Febhail*; and Cumascach ~ was taken by them, and his son, Aedh mac Cumascaigh, was slain. An army was led by the Deisi, the foreigners, and Ceallach, son of Cearbhall, over Osraighe, as far as Gabhran’, where Maelmordha, son of Maelmhuaidh, and a great number of others along with him, were slain. the three sons of Duibhghilla, son of Bruadar, and of the son of Eoghan, son of
The mortal wounding of

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 98
Foreigners plunder Clonmacnoise and Meath churches

Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly · 945

The Dublin foreigners (Genties) plundered Cluain-mic-Nois and other churches of Meath. The same forces also plundered Cill-Cuilinn under Amhlaeibh Cuaran.

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lord of Corca-Firtri’, died. The plundering of Cluain-mic-Nois, and the other churches of Meath, by the foreigners of Ath-cliath. The plundering of Cill- Cuilinn by the foreigners, i.e. by Amhlaeibh Cuaran [and his followers]. Athelstan”, the celebrated king of the Saxons, died.
The Age of Christ, 945. The third year of Conghalach. Caenchomhrac, Abbot of Ia; and Cathasach, son of Guasan, Lector of Ard-Macha, died. A battle was gained by Donnchadh, son of Ceallach, lord of Osraighe, over the Leinstermen, in which Braen, son of Maelmordha, King of Leinster, was slain ; of which was said :

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 114
Great slaughter of Cairbre and Teathbha by Ua Ruairc

Carbury · townland · Kildare · 953

A great slaughter was made of the people of Cairbre and Teathbha by Ua Ruairc, in which Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre, was slain.

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| ap uad aimmmsetp Cann Ui Tholaince fon bnu Locha Ribh [vécc]. Sarshin cana vo onccain opfpaibh Muman. pan, mac Oomnaill, cigeapna Chenel Laesaine Ons, 00 manbad. Conn, mac Epavam, mic Haipbit, ciZeanna Maige ouma, do mapbad. Op mop vo Choippmb4 clébarb ma nUa Ruane,
co cconcain ann Ua Ciapda, cigeapna coipppe. Ualgancc, mac Ciandin,

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Kinnaweer, seat of Congal Ceann Maghair

near Kinnaweer · locality · Donegal · 702

Ceann-Maghair, now anglicised Kinnaweer at the head of Mulroy Lough in the barony of Kilmacrenan, Donegal, was the seat from which Congal, son of Fearghus of Fanaid, took his name and began his reign in 702.

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« Ceann-Maghair.—This place is still so called in Irish, and anglicised Kinnaweer, and is situated at the head of Mulroy Lough, in the barony of Kilmacrenan, and county of Donegal. —See note *, under A.D. 1392, p. 725. In the old translation of the Annals of Ulster, preserved in Cod. Claren. tom. 49, the accession of Congal is thus noticed under 704, which is the true year: ‘“‘Congal mac Fergusa regnare In the Annals of Clonmacnoise it is noticed under 701:
incipit in Cenn-Magair .i. Fanad.”

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Loch Oirbsen islands plundered by Limerick foreigners

Lough Corrib · lake or lakes · Galway · 928

The foreigners of Luimneach went upon Loch Oirbsen and plundered the islands of the lake. This raid targeted the lake's island settlements.

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

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 107
Lusca plundered by the foreigners

Lusk · town · Dublin · 826

Lusca (Lusk) was plundered by the foreigners (Norse raiders) in this year.

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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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Meeting at Ath-na-Dairbhrighe and freeing of Colum-Cille's churches

Derver · townland · Meath · 1161

An army led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn attended a great meeting of clergy and laity of Ireland at Ath-na-Dairbhrighe, where he obtained hostages; on this occasion the churches of Colum-Cille in Meath and Leinster were freed by the successor of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain.

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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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Murchadh Ua Fallamhain treacherously slain in Meath

Meath · county · Meath · 1064

Murchadh Ua Fallamhain, Tanist of Meath, and his brother, were treacherously slain in this year.

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The Age of Christ, 1064. Doilghen Ua Sona, airchinneach of Ard-sratha; Cormac, airchinneach of Ard-Breacain ; Eochaidh Ua Doireidh’, airchinneach of Domhnach-mor of Magh-Ithe’; the blind Ua Lonain, chief poet and chief historian of Munster ; and Gillahuasaille Ua Maelmithigh, died. Donnchadh, son of Brian, chief king of Munster, was deposed ; and he afterwards went to Rome, where he died, under the victory of penance, in the monastery of Stephen the martyr. Muircheartach Ua Neill, lord of Tealach-Og, was slain by Ui-Cremhthainn. Ardghal Mac Lochlainn, lord of Oileach, died at Tealach-Og, and was buried at Ard-Macha, with honour and veneration, in the tomb of the kings. Diarmaid Ua Lorcain, royal heir of Leinster, was slain by the Cinel- Eoghain. Murchadh Ua Fallamhain, Tanist of Meath, and his brother, were treacherously slain. Dubhdalethe, son of Maelmuire, successor of Patrick, died, after praiseworthy penance, on the first of September ; and Maelisa, son of Amhalghaidh, assumed the abbacy.
The Age of Christ, 1065. Maelbrighde Ua Mannaigh, a bishop ; Dubhthach™ Albanach, chief anmchara of Ireland and Alba, died at Ard-Macha. Of Dubhthach was said :

Internet Archive annalarioghachta01ocleuoft, Chapter 132

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As you travel through Meath, you're moving through the country of a man who never got to rule it. In 1064, Murchadh Ua Fallamhain, the Tanist of Meath, and his brother were treacherously slain. A tanist was the chosen heir to a kingdom, so this was not just a killing but the cutting down of a succession. The annals give no names to the killers and no details of how it was done, only the word treacherously. That single word tells you the slaying broke a bond of trust, the sort of thing that binds a kingdom together.
Norse fleet on Lough Neagh and northern raids

near Lough Neagh · lake or lakes · Antrim · 838

A naval fleet of foreigners was stationed on Loch Eachach (Lough Neagh) in 838, from which the tribes and churches of the north of Ireland were plundered and pillaged.

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Aoip Cmorc, oche ccéo tmocha a hochc. On peaccmad bliadain vo Niall. Maolsaimp, pgpibnedin cogaide, angcoipe,7 abb bfmnchaip, Chon, ppidin Cluana mic Noip,7 abb Ropa Cpé, Colman, mac Robaptaig, abb Slane, Maolpuanad, mac Catail, pecnabb Lurcan, Conbmac, mac Conall, abb Tpeoit, ] Reaccabna, abb Léit Mocaoméce, vécc. Muiplohach, mac Eachach, mic Piachach, pi corccid Concobaip, vo mapbad la a bnaitmb, Ceoh 7 Clengap, co pochmdib ole cenmotarom. Qlooh, mac Eatac, vo mapnbad la Mavadan, mac Mumpeavhag. Ro gabpac mupcoblac vo Shallaib pon Loc Eachach. Ro hunta 7 po haipgte cuata 7 cealla cuaipceinc Eneann leo. Copccad Peapna 7 Concaige moipe la Hallaib. Commurpsac, mac Congalang, w1S5(;na Ciannacca, vécc. Cinnéioid, mac Congalang, ci5eapna Ua Mic Uap, 00 manbad la a bnataimb. Caemhclao abbaoh 1 nAMpo Macha, 1. Orapmaice Ua Tis (pnaigh 1 nionaoh Phopanoain 6 Raich mic Matuip. .
Qoip Core, ocht ccév tmocha anao. On cochtmad bliadain vo Niall. lorep Roip moip, eppcop 7 pepibnesip veanpeaigce, abb Cluana heoaip 4

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Predatory excursion by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain into Leinster

Leinster · province · 1142

Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, King of Munster, made a great predatory excursion into Leinster, plundering the Ui-Muireadhaigh and part of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, carrying off countless kine.

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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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Prey of Cuasan taken by Maelseachlainn near Lough Ree

Coosane · townland · Cork · 1080

Maelseachlainn, son of Conchobhar, came into Teathbha where he made a great prey called the Prey of Cuasan, taking cows and prisoners; the killing was attributed to the miracles of Saint Ciaran because the men of Teathbha had plundered Clonmacnoise and its oratory the previous year. Coosane is a townland on Lough Ree near an old O'Breen castle.

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Maelseachlainn, son of Conchobhar, came into Teathbha, where he made a great prey (called the Prey of Cuasan”), both of cows and prisoners, which he carried off ; and persons were killed through the miracles of Saint Ciaran, for the men of Teathbha had plundered Cluain-mic-Nois, with its oratory, that
The Annals of Ulster record the following events under this year:

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Rath-arda-Suird fort site near Limerick

Donaghmore · parish · Limerick

The ancient fort of Rath-arda-Suird was situated on the hill of Rath-tSiuird, near the old church of Donaghmore close to Limerick city. The site is now occupied by the ruins of a castle.

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* Rath-arda-Suird.—In Kinfaela’s poem the erection of this fort is ascribed to Fulman, and that of Rath-Righbaird is attributed to Edan, which is more correct, as it appears that, in the distribution of territory, the province of Connaught, in which Rath-Righbaird is situated, fell to the lot of Un and Edan. Fulman was seated in Munster, which was Emher’s or Heber’s particular portion of the island, and not the northern portion, as Giraldus erroneously states. The fort called Rath-arda-Suird was situated on the hill of Rath-tSiuird, about half a mile to the north-west of the old church of Donaghmore, near the city of Limerick. The site of the rath is now occupied by the ruins of a castle.
8 Carraig-Fehaigh.—As Un was one of the

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Slaughter of Desmond men at causeway of Cluain-caein-Modimog

Glanworth · town · Cork · 1135

Many men of Desmond fell to those of Thomond at the causeway of Cluain-caein-Modimog, including several named lords such as Finguine Ua Caeimh, lord of Gleannamnach.

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men of Magh-Itha, namely, by Maelruanaidh Ua Caireallain and the Clann- Diarmada, after which a great slaughter was made of the Cinel-Eoghain by the Cinel-Conaill. Cathal, son of Tadhg Ua Conchobhair, Tanist of Connaught, was killed by the men of Teathbha, and many others along with him. Cluain-Iraird, Ceanannus, Rath-Luraigh", and many other churches, were burned. Many of the men of Desmond fell by those of Thomond, at the causeway of Cluain-caein- Modimog”. Of these was Finguine Ua Caeimh*, lord of Gleannamnach’, and Mathghamhain Ua Donnchadha, lord of Cinel-Laeghaire*; Maelgorm Ua Rinn’, and the son of Lochlainn Ua Cinaedha’, of the Ui-Maccaille’, and many others. Aedh Ua Conchobhair, lord of Corea-Modhruadh, and Cumara, son of Cumara, son of Domhnaill‘, lord of Ui-Caisin, fell of the Thomond men in the heat of the conflict. Magh nAei, Magh Luirg, and Corann, were burned by the Conmhaicni. Ros-Commain was plundered and burned, both houses and churches, by the same party, at the end of a month afterwards.. Ua Madadhain, lord of Sil-Anmchadha, and of Ui-Maine for a time, was treacherously killed by Gillacaeimhghin: Ua Ceinneidigh, and the choice part of his people along with him. Amblaeibh, son of Domhnall Finn Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Amhalghadha, was slain by the Ui-Fiachrach of the north. The fleet of Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn on the Sinainn and on Loch Ribh; the Sil-Muireadhaigh, with their king, i. e. Conchobhar, son of Toirdhealbhach, and the Ui-Maine, with their lord, i. e. Tadhg Ua Ceallaigh, came, and both left hostages with Murchadh. Lightning struck off the head of the Cloictheach of Cluain-mic-Nois®, and pierced the cloictheach of Ros-Cre. The men of Fearnmhagh turned against the Meath men, and made peace with the men of Breifne. Stephen assumed the kingdom of England on the 2nd of December’.
—See Petrie’s Round Towers of Ireland, p. 388.

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Slaughter of the men of Teathbha at Cluain-fearta-Molua

Kilclonfert · townland · Offaly · 1079

The men of Teathbha and Cairbre plundered Ui-Failghe and took many cows, but the Ui-Failghe caught up with them at Cluain-fearta-Molua (now Kilclonfert), where the men of Teathbha and Cairbre were slaughtered along with their king Mac Congeimhle.

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plundering excursions into Ui-Failghe, and took many cows; but the Ui-Failghe came up with them at Cluain-fearta-Molua‘, where a slaughter was made of the men of Teathbha and Cairbre, with their king, i.e. Mac Congeimhle. The fair of Carman® was celebrated by Conchobhar Ua Conchobhair Failghe. Gillaceannlas, son of Jarnan, [one] of the Conmhaicni, was slain, and he was buried at Cluain-mic-Nois. A’ereat army was led by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, and he expelled Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair from the kingdom of Connaught. ‘Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain went upon Loch-Beannchair‘ and Innsi-Modh, and plundered the Cruach*.
_ The Age of Christ, 1080. Muireadhach Ua Mughroin, lector of Cluainmic-Nois, died. Donn Ua Leathlobhair, lord of Fearnmhagh, was killed by the Ui-Laithen at Sliabh Fuaid. Dearbhforghaill, daughter of the son of Brian, and wife of Diarmaid, son of Mael-na-mbo, died. Eochaidh Ua Merligh, lord of Fearnmhagh, died. Donnsleibhe Ua h-Eochadha went into Munster, with the chiefs of Ulidia along with him, to serve for wages. The battle of Ath-Erghail, by the site of Clochar, was gained over the Feara-Manach, by Domhnall Ua Lochlainn and the men of Magh-Itha, where fell the plunderers of Ard- Macha, namely, Sitric Ua Caemhain, and the son of Niall Ua Searraigh, and many other persons. ‘To predict this battle was said :

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The wicker bridge of Ath-liag built by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair

Ballyleague · townland · Roscommon · 1153

Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair constructed the wicker bridge of Ath-liag (Ballyleague) as part of his consolidation of power.

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previous notice, and numbers of the Connaughtmen were slain by them, and among the rest Gillacheallaigh Ua hEidhin, lord of Aidhne, and his son, Aedh; Brian Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Fiachrach of the North ; Muircheartach, son of Conchobhar (who was son of Toirdhealbhach) Ua Conchobhair ; Domhnall Ua Birn; Domhnall, son of Cathal Ua Conchobhair ; and Sitric Mac Dubhghaill. After this Ua Lochlainn proceeded with his forces to Loch Aininn {Lough Ennell], and Ua Maeleachlainn came into his house, and left him hostages; and he [Ua Lochlainn] gave him all Meath, from the Sinainn to the sea, and also Ui-Faelain and Ui-Failghe. He gave Ui-Briuin and Conmhaicne to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, and carried the hostages of both with him; and before Ua Lochlainn returned back to his house, he billeted the Munstermen upon the men of Meath, Breifne, Airghialla, Ulidia, Conaill, and Tir-Eoghain, for Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain was seized with a disease on that expedition, which prevented him from returning into Munster. Tadhg Ua Briain was taken prisoner by Diarmaid Finn Ua Briain, and blinded by him immediately. Toirdhealbhach proceeded into Munster, and he assumed half the kingdom of Munster, through the power of Muircheartach Mac Lochlainn. The hostages of Ui-Failghe and Ui-Faelain were taken by Maelseachlainn, son of Murchadh, King of Meath. Gearr-na-gCuinneog Ua Bric, lord of the Deisi, was killed in fetters by Diarmaid, son of Cormac Mac Carthaigh. The wicker bridge of Ath-Luain was destroyed by Maelseachlainn, and its fortress was demolished. The wicker bridge of Ath-liag [Ballyleague] was made by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair. Flann Ua Flannagain, lord of Teathbha, died. Dearbhforgaill, daughter of Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, came from the King of Leinster (Diarmaid) to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc? again. .
The Age of Christ, 1154. Muireadhaigh Ua Clucain, Abbot of Ceanannus, and Cian Ua Gerachain, successor of Cainneach, died. Tadhg Ua Briain, King of Munster, died. Cill-Dalua, Imleach-Ibhair, Ros-Cre, Lothra,and Daurmhaghi‘, were burned. Diarmaid Ua Conchobhair, lord of Ciarraighe-Luachra’, died.

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Viking raid burns Killeigh church fold

Killeigh · town · Offaly · 843

An army of foreigners from Ath-cliath marched to Cluana-an-dobhair and burned the fold of Cill-achaidh, martyring Nuadhat son of Seigen.

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The Age of Christ, 843. The twelfth year of Niall. Gormghal, son of Muireadhach, Bishop and anchorite of Lann-Leire ; Fiachna, son of Maelbreasail, Abbot of Finnabhair-abha; Labhraidh, son of Ailell, Abbot of Slaine ; Robhartach, son of Breasal, Abbot of Achadh-bo-Cainnigh ; Robhartach, son of Flann, Abbot of Domhnach-mor ; Breasal, son of Caingne, Abbot of Cillmanach ; Cethearnach, son of Foghartach, Prior of Tir-da-ghlas; and Aedhan of Gleann-Uisean’, died. An army was led by the foreigners of Ath-cliath to Cluana-an-dobhair’, and burned the fold of Cill-achaidh ; and Nuadhat, son of Seigen, was martyred by them. Dun-Masg* was plundered by the foreigners,
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Wicker bridge built across Ath-Luain

Ballyleague · townland · Roscommon · 1140

Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair built a wicker bridge across Ath-liag and pitched camp at Magh-Teathbha to guard Conmhaicni.

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The Age of Christ, 1140. Eochaidh Ua Ceallaigh, chief head of the men of Meath, the most distinguished bishop of all Ireland, died at an advanced age at Dearmhach Choluim Chille. Domhnall Ua Sealbhaigh, airchinneach of Corcach, pillar of the glory and splendour of Munster, died. The successor of Patrick® made a visitation of Connaught for the first time, and obtained his full tribute, and their churches were adjusted to his jurisdiction by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair and the chieftains of Connaught, and the successor of Patrick and his clergy left a blessing on the king and the chieftains of Connaught. A wicker bridge was made by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair across Ath-liag’, and pitched his camp at Magh-Teathbha, to guard Conmhaicni. Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, with the forces of the men of Meath and Teathbha, and Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, with the forces of the men of Breifne, came to attack the camp of the Connaughtmen and the Conmhaicni. These left the camp to them ; and the southern party burned it, and slew Raghnall, the grandson of
fectus, a rege terre Theodorico Hua Conchobhair et proceribus, summé humanitate et re- . verentid exceptus, facta ei a rege plena libertate circa negotia Cleri et Ecclesiarum sui regni, ea omnia liberé tractandi, et disponendi, que ad rei Catholice promotionem judicaret expedire. Peragrata igitur tota Connacia, et ubique que religionem et pietatem concernebant, rité dispositis, ‘multis auctus donis honorariis ad sua reversus

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Bridge of Athlone broken and fort razed

Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1162

The bridge of Athlone was broken down and the fort there razed to the ground by Donnogh O'Melaghlyn, King of Meath, according to the Annals of Clonmacnoise.

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Lynster, in his prime and flourishing estate, on the night of Saint Bridgitt, the virgin, died in his house of Dorrowe. King Mortagh, with his forces, came to the river of Inneoyn at the foord of Dongolman, and there tooke hostages of all the country of Teaffa, and established Donnogh O’Melaghlyn in the government of Meath, as king thereof. Tyernan O’Royrck took prissoner Donnogh O’Kervell, King of Uriell, and fettered him with irons on his heels. Soone after Godfrey, or Geffrey O’Rellye, tooke him away by force from the said Tyernan. The bridge of Athlone was broken, and the forte . rased to the earth, by Donnogh O?Melaghlyn, king of Meath. Donnogh mac Donnell O’Melaghlyn, king of Meath, was killed by Murrogh
O’Fynnollan, King of Delvin-more, and by his sonns, for the great and extortious dealings of the said Donnogh continually used against them.

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As you pass through Athlone, this was the crossing point Donnogh O'Melaghlyn, king of Meath, broke down in 1162. He had been established in the kingship of Meath by King Mortagh, who came to the river of Inneoyn and took hostages of all the country of Teaffa. Soon after, Donnogh smashed the bridge of Athlone and razed the fort there to the ground. The Annals of Clonmacnoise record it plainly: "The bridge of Athlone was broken, and the fort razed to the earth, by Donnogh O'Melaghlyn, king of Meath." Donnogh himself did not last. He was killed by Murrogh O'Fynnollan, king of Delvin-more, and his sons, for the great and extortious dealings Donnogh had continually used against them.
Army led over Osraighe to Gabhran, Maelmordha slain

Gowran · town · Kilkenny · 893

An army led by the Deisi, the foreigners, and Ceallach son of Cearbhall marched over Osraighe as far as Gabhran (Gowran), where Maelmordha son of Maelmhuaidh and many others were slain.

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The Age of Christ, 893. The seventeenth year of Flann. Cairbre, son of Suibhne, Abbot of Lann Leire; Egeartach, Airchinnech of Eaglais-beag™, the father of Aenagan ; and Dunadhach, died. Maelagrai, son of Gairbhith, lord of the Airtheara, was slain by Amhalghaidh, son of Eochaidh. Ruarc, son of Tighearnan”, lord of Breifne ; Dobhailen, son of Ailell, lord of Ui-Meith-Macha, died. Maelmaire, son of Flannagan, lord of Feara-Li’, died. Aedhagan, son of Conchobhar, lord of Teathbha, died. The Pilgrim? departed from Ireland Ard-Macha was plundered by the foreigners of Loch-Febhail*; and Cumascach ~ was taken by them, and his son, Aedh mac Cumascaigh, was slain. An army was led by the Deisi, the foreigners, and Ceallach, son of Cearbhall, over Osraighe, as far as Gabhran’, where Maelmordha, son of Maelmhuaidh, and a great number of others along with him, were slain. the three sons of Duibhghilla, son of Bruadar, and of the son of Eoghan, son of
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Battle of Feara-Droma near Druim-Lighean

Lifford · townland · Donegal · 1142

The son of Niall, grandson of Lochlainn, lord of Cinel-Eoghain, gained a battle over the Feara-Droma, though he himself was severely wounded during the fighting.

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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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Burning of Corcach-Mumhan

Cork · city · Cork · 1098

The city of Corcach-Mumhan (Cork) was burned for the most part in this year.

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Dearbhforgaill, daughter of Tadhg Mac Gillaphadraig, and the mother of Muir- Corcach-Mumhan was burned for the most part. The oratory of Cluain-mic-Nois was burned by Muintir-Tlamain, i.e. by Cucaille Mac Aedha. Mac-GillachoinnighUi-Uradhain, foster-brother of Murchadh Ua Briain, was slain by the Clann-Choscraigh’ and the Eoghanacht of the north of Cliach ; and thirty persons, both women and men, were killed in revenge of him.
The Age of Christ, 1099. Donnchadh, grandson of Maenach, Abbot of Ta, died. Diarmaid Ua Maelaithghein, airchinneach of Dun, died on Easter Night. Uamnachan Ua Mictire*, successor of Colman, son of Lenin ; [and] Annudh Ua Longargain®, successor of Colum, son of Cremhthann, Abbot of Tir-da-ghlas, died. Caenchomhrac Ua Baeighill assumed the bishopric of Ard- Macha on Whitsunday. An army was led by Muircheartach Ua Briain and the people of Leath-Mhogha to Sliabh-Fuaid, to obtain the hostages of [Domhnall] Ua Lochlainn, and Domhnall was in readiness to meet them; but the successor of Patrick made a year’s peace between the north of Ireland and Leath- Mhogha, and so they separated for that time. An army was led by Domhnall Ua Lochlainn and the Clanna-Neill of the North across Tuaim’, into Ulidia.

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As you pass through Cork, the annals record that in 1098 this city, then called Corcach-Mumhan, was burned for the most part. The same passage names Dearbhforgaill, daughter of Tadhg Mac Gillaphadraig and mother of Muir-Corcach-Mumhan, in connection with the burning. Little else is given about the fire itself, its cause or its aftermath, only the bare fact that the greater part of the place went up in flames that year.
Chief of the foreigners of Corcach slain by the Deisi

Cork · city · Cork · 866

Gnimhbeolu, chief of the foreigners of Corcach (Cork), was slain by the Deisi, another instance of local resistance to Norse power in the south of Ireland.

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Ui-Ceinnselaigh, died. A victory was gained by the son of Gaithin over the foreigners of Ath-cliath, wherein fell Odolbh Micle. Gnimhbeolu, chief of the foreigners of Corcach, was slain by the Deisi.
The Age of Christ, 866. The sixth year of Aedh. Ceallach, son of Cumasgach, Abbot of Fobhar, who was a noble and illustrious wise man ; Connmhach, Abbot of Gluain-mic-Nois, one of the Fine-Gall, i.e. of the race of Eochaidh Gall’, died on the first day of the month of January. Daniel, Abbot of Gleannda-locha and Tamhlacht ; Caemhan, son of Daelach, Abbot of Daimhliag- Cianain ; Conghal, son of Feadach, Abbot of Cill-Dealga, and a distinguished scribe; and Fearghus of Ros-ailithir, scribe and anchorite, died. Reachtabhra, son of Murchadh, Abbot of Corcach-mor ; and Laichtene, Abbot of Cluaineidhneach, died. Flann, son of Conaing, lord of all Breagh, collected the men of Breagh [and] Leinster, and the foreigners, to Cill-Ua-nDaighre*,—five thousand was the number of his forces,—against the king, Aedh Finnliath. Aedh had only one thousand, together with Conchobhar, son of Tadhg Mor’, King of Connaught. The battle was eagerly and earnestly fought between them; and the victory was at length gained, by dint of wounding and fighting, over the men of Breagh, the Leinstermen, and the foreigners ; and a slaughter was made of them, and a great number of the foreigners were slain in that battle. There were slain therein Flann, son of Conaing, lord of Breagh ; Diarmaid, son of Ederscel, lord of Loch-Gabhar ; and Carlus, son of Amhlaeibh, [i.e.] son of the lord of the foreigners. There fell on the other side Fachtna, son of Maelduin, Righdhamhna of the North, in the heat of the battle. of Ui-Briuin-na-Sinna’, slew Flann ; of which was said :

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As the road brings you through Cork, this city carries an old Norse mark. In 866, Gnimhbeolu, chief of the foreigners of Corcach, was slain by the Deisi, a local people pushing back against Norse power in the south. That same year, a larger battle unfolded at Cill-Ua-nDaighre, where Flann son of Conaing, lord of Breagh, gathered 5,000 men from Breagh, Leinster, and the foreigners against King Aedh Finnliath, who had only 1,000 alongside Conchobhar, son of Tadhg Mor, King of Connaught. Aedh won, and Flann fell there, along with Diarmaid son of Ederscel, lord of Loch-Gabhar, and Carlus, son of Amhlaeibh, son of the lord of the foreigners. The annals record that Fachtna, son of Maelduin, heir to the North, also fell in the fighting.
Godfrey campaigns into Osraighe to expel grandson of Imhar

Kilkenny · 929

Godfrey went into Osraighe to expel the grandson of Imhar from Magh-Roighne, showing ongoing rivalry between Viking factions for control of this plain.

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The Age of Christ, 929. The twelfth year of Donnchadh. Crunnmhael, Bishop of Cill-dara, Tibraide, son of Ainnsene, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, of the sept of the Ui-Briuin, died. Maeleoin, bishop and anchorite of Ath-Truim, died, after a good life. Ceannfaeladh, son of Lorcan, comharba of Cluain-Eois and Clochar-mac-Daimheini, died. Bran, son of Colman, Abbot of Ros-Cre, was slain by the foreigners. Maelbrighde, son of Feadacan, Abbot of Lann-mic- Luachain'; and Onchu, priest of Cill-dara, died. Cearnachan, son of Tighearnan, lord of Breifne, died. upon Loch Ribh. Godfrey went into Osraighe, to expel the grandson of Imhar from Magh-Roighne. Donncuan, son of Faelan, heir apparent of Leinster, died. Dearbhail, daughter of Maelfinnia, Queen of Teamhair, [died].
The Age of Christ, 930. The thirteenth year of Donnchadh.

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Killing of Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh and son at Ceanannus

Kells · town · Meath · 1161

Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh was killed at Ceanannus by Maelseachlainn Ua Ruairc, and his son Gilla-Isa also fell by the same Maelseachlainn on the following day.

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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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Coming through Kells now, the old Ceanannus. In 1161, Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh was killed here by Maelseachlainn Ua Ruairc. His son Gilla-Isa fell by the same Maelseachlainn on the following day. The annals give no cause and no detail, only that father and son died on consecutive days at the same hand. The killing happened against a backdrop of wider turmoil, with armies moving through Meath and hostages changing hands among the kings of Ireland, but the record itself says nothing more of how or why these two men met their end in this place.
Munster fleet repulsed at Athlone

Athlone · town · Westmeath · 1089

After plundering the lake churches, the Munster fleet was repulsed at Ath-Luain by Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Teamhair, and forced to surrender their ships to him for safe passage home.

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of Gillaphadraig (i.e. the son of Domhnall), was killed by the grandsons of Domhnall Breac. Gillacainnigh Ua Flaithfhileadh, lord of Dealbhna-Beathra, was slain by his brother, Aedh, son of Cochlan Ua Flaithfhileadh. The fleet of the men of Munster, under the conduct of Muircheartach Ua Briain, arrived on the Sinainn, and upon Loch Ribh ; and they plundered the churches of the lake, namely, Inis-Clothrann, Inis-bo-finne, Inis-Ainggin, and Cluain-Eamhain‘. But Aidhirceach® and Rechraith‘ were blocked up, after their passage, by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, King of Connaught. They afterwards came down to Cluainé, but they were repulsed back to Ath-Luain, where Ua Maeleachlainn, i. e. Domhnall, son of Flann, King of Teamhair, was in readiness to attack them; and they left all their ships and vessels to O’Maeleachlainn there, and placed themselves under his protection, and they were afterwards conveyed home in safety to Munster. Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair and Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn went in ships and boats, and plundered Munster as far as Cluain-caein-Modimog", so that they scarcely left a single head of cattle so far [as they penetrated], and besides carried off captives. A great predatory excursion was made by Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, until he reached Ibhar-Chinn-trachta’; and he plundered the men of Fearnmhagh, Conaille, Mughdhorna, and Ui-Meith, and burned all Conaille. Iseal-Chiarain* was purchased for ever by Cormac Mac Cuinn na mBocht from Ua Flaithen, and from Domhnall, son of Flann Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Meath. Corcach, Imleach-Ibhair, Ard-fearta’, and Cill-dara, were burned. Lusca was burned by the men of Munster, and nine score persons were burned in its Daimhliag [stone-church].
county of Down.—See Dublin P. Journal, vol. i. “A.D. 1089. Lusk burnt, with the Daimp- 103; and Reeves’s Ecclesiastical Antiquities of liag” [and nine score men therein], “ by the Down and Connor, p. 116, note *. men of Mounster. Kildare also burnt this yeare.

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You're coming into Athlone, the town sitting on the Shannon in Westmeath. In 1089 a Munster fleet under Muircheartach Ua Briain came up the river and onto Loch Ribh, plundering the lake churches, Inis-Clothrann, Inis-bo-finne, Inis-Ainggin, and Cluain-Eamhain. Two of their ships were blocked behind them by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, King of Connaught, so they could not retreat the way they came. They pushed down to Cluain, but were driven back here to Ath-Luain, where Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Teamhair, was waiting to attack them. They gave up all their ships and vessels to him and put themselves under his protection, and he had them conveyed home safely to Munster. After that, Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair and Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn took to ships and boats themselves and plundered Munster as far as Cluain-caein-Modimog, carrying off captives and scarcely leaving a single head of cattle behind.

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Annala Rioghachta Eireann : Annals of the kingdom of Ireland

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Murchadh's plundering raid to Glendalough and Kilmainham

Rathconnell campaign banishing Diarmaid from Meath

Round Tower at Cluain-Dolcain (Clondalkin)

Royal meeting at Ard-Macha between Maelseachlainn and Madudhan

Ruaidhri Ua Canannain's victory over Conghalach in Meath

Ruined church at Cluain-Tibhrinne destroyed by a farmer

Segene founds the church of Rechrainn (Rathlin/Lambay)

Slaughter of foreigners at Eas-Ruaidh

St. Manchan of Liath-Manchain dies of plague

Termonfeckin sanctuary desecration avenged

Termon of Ciarain burned from High Cross to the Sinainn

Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair brings a fleet round Ireland to plunder Tir-Conaill

Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair's plundering circuit of Leinster to Ath-cliath

Viking-Munster fleet ravages Shannon and Lough Ree churches

Wooden bridge over the Shannon at Athlone

Army led by Donnchadh into Connaught, defeat at Duibhthir-Atha-Luain

Battle at the ships against the Danes

Battle of Cill-Chuinn among the race of Aedh Slaine

Battle of Moin-Cruinneoige near Leixlip

Battle of the Breach of the Boats on Loch Ribh

Bran, Abbot of Ros-Cre, slain by foreigners

Bridge and castle of Athlone destroyed

Burning of Luimneach and Dun-na-Trapcharla

Burning of Luimneach by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain

Burning of the fort and churches of Ard-Macha

Ceallach's visitation of Munster and cantred tribute

Cluain-fearta-Brenainn burned by the Ui-Maine

Cluain-mic-Nois plundered by the Osraighi

Death of Mor-Mumhan, Queen of Munster

Death of the Abbot of Clonmacnoise and Glendalough

Domhnall grandson of Lochlainn burns part of Ui-Laeghaire near Tara

Emlagh linked to abbot Muireadhach

Eoghan, ancestor of Cinel-Eoghain, dies of grief and is buried at Uisce-Chain

Flood at Clonmacnoise reaches the Three Crosses monument

Foreigners defeated at Ath-cliath by the son of Gaithin

Foreigners plunder Ard-Macha and take Cumascach captive

Foreigners plunder Clonmacnoise and Meath churches

Great slaughter of Cairbre and Teathbha by Ua Ruairc

Kinnaweer, seat of Congal Ceann Maghair

Loch Oirbsen islands plundered by Limerick foreigners

Lusca plundered by the foreigners

Meeting at Ath-na-Dairbhrighe and freeing of Colum-Cille's churches

Murchadh Ua Fallamhain treacherously slain in Meath

Norse fleet on Lough Neagh and northern raids

Predatory excursion by Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain into Leinster

Prey of Cuasan taken by Maelseachlainn near Lough Ree

Rath-arda-Suird fort site near Limerick

Slaughter of Desmond men at causeway of Cluain-caein-Modimog

Slaughter of the men of Teathbha at Cluain-fearta-Molua

The wicker bridge of Ath-liag built by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair

Viking raid burns Killeigh church fold

Wicker bridge built across Ath-Luain

Bridge of Athlone broken and fort razed

Army led over Osraighe to Gabhran, Maelmordha slain

Battle of Feara-Droma near Druim-Lighean

Burning of Corcach-Mumhan

Chief of the foreigners of Corcach slain by the Deisi

Godfrey campaigns into Osraighe to expel grandson of Imhar

Killing of Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh and son at Ceanannus

Munster fleet repulsed at Athlone