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Annals of the Four Masters
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The precise relationship between MSS 1--4 (below) is a matter for scholarly debate. Two views have been put forward, that of Walsh and Mooney (for bibliographical details of their publications, see below). According to Walsh, MSS 1 and 4 are what remains of the set presented to the patron, Ferghal Ó Gadhra; MSS 2 and 3 are the copies forwarded to Louvain for possible printing. According to Mooney, MSS 1 and 3 are the set presented to the patron, Ferghal Ó Gadhra; MSS 2 and 4 are what remains of the set forwarded to Louvain. It is more likely that Walsh's view is correct. For an excellent and fully documented discussion of the problem, see Nollaig Ó Muraíle, The autograph manuscripts of the Annals of the Four Masters, Celtica 19 (1987) 75--95.

Dublin, Royal Irish Academy, MS 1220 (alias C iii 3; s. XVII; five hands, including Mícheál Ó Cléirigh and Cú Choigcríche Ó Cléirigh; 522 folios, annals from A.M. 2242 to A.D. 1171; for a description of the MS, see Kathleen Mulchrone & Elizabeth FitzPatrick, Catalogue of Irish manuscripts in the Royal Irish Academy fasc. 26 (Dublin 1943) 3276--82; Nollaig Ó Muraíle, The autograph manuscripts of the Annals of the Four Masters, Celtica 19 (1987) 75--95: 88--92; used by Mac Fir Bhisigh, who refers to it as belonging to Ferghal Ó Gadhra; annals from A. M. 2242--A. D. 1171).

Killiney [Co Dublin], Franciscan Library, MS A 13 (s. XVII; an autograph copy but scribal signatures are absent in the body of the text: hands resemble those of Mícheál Ó Cléirigh, but there are other hands including marginal notes by John Colgan; for a description of the MS, see Myles Dillon, Canice Mooney, & Pádraig de Brún, Catalogue of Irish manuscripts in the Franciscan Library, Killiney (Dublin 1969) 24--27; Ó Muraíle, op. cit. 94--95; annals from A. M. 2242--A. D. 1169).

Dublin, Royal Irish Academy, MSS 687--688 (alias 23 P 6 and 23 P 7; s. XVII; the scribes are Mícheál Ó Cléirigh, Cú Choigcríche Ó Cléirigh, and Conaire Ó Cléirigh, and two others; for a description of these MSS, see Lilian Duncan, Catalogue of Irish manuscripts in the Royal Irish Academy fasc. 17 (1936) 2112--2114; Ó Muraíle, op. cit. 95; annals from 1170 to 1616).

Dublin, Trinity College Library, MS 1301 (alias H. 2. 11; s. XVII; the scribes are Conaire Ó Cléirigh; and two other Ó Cléirigh scribes; for a description of the MS, see T. K. Abbott and E. J. Gwynn, Catalogue of Irish manuscripts in the library of Trinity College Dublin (Dublin 1921) 82--83; Ó Muraíle, op. cit. 92--94; annals from 1334 (beginning acephalously) to 1605 in 466 folios).

Dublin, Trinity College Library, MS 1300 (alias H. 2. 9 and H. 2. 10; s. XVIII, scribe: Hugh O'Mulloy (Aodh Óolmhuaidh); 1734-35; a transcript of MS 1, for John O'Fergus, made in 1734--35; for a description of the MS, see T. K. Abbott and E. J. Gwynn, Catalogue of Irish manuscripts in the library of Trinity College Dublin (Dublin 1921) 82).

Dublin, Royal Irish Academy, MSS 988--989 (alias 23 F 2 and 23 F 3; s. XVIII; scribe not named, but the text was transcribed in the house of Charles O'Conor of Belanagare, and apparently under his supervision; this is a transcript of MS 1; for a description of the MS, see Kathleen Mulchrone, Catalogue of Irish manuscripts in the Royal Irish Academy, fasc. 22 (1940) 2829--30).

Editions.

Charles O'Conor, Rerum Hibernicarum scriptores veteres iii: Quatuor Magistrorum Annales Hibernici usque ad annum M.CLXXII. ex ipso O'Clerii autographo in Biblioteca Stowense servato, nunc primum uersione donati ac notis illustrati (Buckingham 1826). O'Conor's edition (though based on MS 1) is seriously defective.

John O'Donovan, Annala Rioghachta Eireann: Annals of the kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, from the earliest period to the year 1616. Edited from MSS in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy and of Trinity College Dublin with a translation and copious notes [and indexes] (7 vols, Dublin 1848--51 repr. 1856; repr. Dublin 1990). Volumes i-ii, A. M. 2242--A. D. 1171, are made from a corrected copy of Charles O'Conor's edition in Rerum Hibernicarum scriptores veteres iii (Buckingham 1826). This edition is based on MS 1, which was not available to O'Donovan. O'Donovan collated the text so derived with (i) MS 5 and (ii) MS 6 (both eighteenth-century transcripts of MS 1). MS 2 was not known to O'Conor or O'Donovan. The text of the remainder of the Annals (volumes iii--vi) is edited ffrom MS 3, collated with MS 4

Owen Connellan, The Annals of Ireland, translated from the original Irish of the Four Masters (Dublin 1846) [A. D. 1171--1616] Henri Lizeray, Le livre des quatre maîtres: Annales du royaume d'Irlande, depuis les origines jusqu'à l'arrivée de saint Patrice (Leroux 1882) O'Conor (1826), translation into Latin.

O'Donovan (1848--51).

George Petrie, Remarks on the history and authenticity of the Annals of the Four Masters, Trans Roy Ir Acad 16 (1831) 381--93, repr. O'Donovan, op. cit. i, pages vii--xix. Sir John T. Gilbert, The Celtic records of Ireland, Ir Q Rev 1 (1852) 588--700 [notice of O'Donovan's edition]. Eugene O'Curry, Lectures on the manuscript materials of ancient Irish history (Dublin 1861, repr. 1878) 141--61 [note O'Curry's translation of John Colgan's remarks about Michael O Clery (143--45) and his sardonic comments on the Stowe sale of Irish MSS and the attitude of Lords Macaulay and Ashburnham]. P. Mac Suibhne, A great historical work: the Annals of the Four Masters, J Ivernian Soc 7 (1915) 66--93. Paul Walsh, Extracts from the Franciscan manuscript of the Annals of the Four Masters, in Paul Walsh, Gleanings from Irish manuscripts (2nd ed. Dublin 1933) 69--85. Paul Walsh, The Four Masters, Ir Book Lover 22 (1934) 128--31. Paul Walsh, The convent of Donegal, 1632--36, Ir Book Lover 23 (1935) 109--15. Brendan Jennings, Michael O Cleirigh, chief of the Four Masters, and his associates (Dublin 1936) [an inadequate account of the MSS, otherwise very valuable]. Paul Walsh, MSS of the Four Masters: RIA 23 P 6 and 23 P 7, Ir Book Lover 24 (1936) 81--83 [reprinted for the most part in a chapter of his The Four Masters and their work]. Paul Walsh, Slips in O'Donovan's Four Masters, vol. V, Ir Book Lover 25 (1937) 100—02 M. A. O'Brien, Miscellanea Hibernica. 5. A wrong entry in AU and FM [A.D. 603], Études Celtiques 3 (1939) 365. Paul Walsh, The dating of Irish annals, Ir Hist Stud 2 (1941) 355--75. Canice Mooney, Irish Franciscan libraries of the past, Ir Ecclesiast Rec ser5 60 (1942) 223—24 Colm Ó Lochlainn, John O Donovan and the Four Masters, Ir Book Lover 29 (1943--45) 4--8. Paul Walsh, The Four Masters and their work, (Dublin 1944). M. Duignan, [notice of Walsh's Four Masters], Éigse 4 (1943--44) 312. Helena Concannon, John O'Donovan and the Annals of the Four Masters, Studies, [Dublin] 37 (1948) 300--07. Colm Ó Lochlainn, Annals of the Four Masters, Ir Book Lover 31 (1949--51) 126--28. Alexander Boyle, Fergal Ó Gadhra and the Four Masters, Ir Ecclesiast Rec 100 (1963) 100--14. Cathaldus Giblin, The Annals of the Four Master, in Liam de Paor (ed), Great books of Ireland (Dublin 1967) 90--103, repr. in Benignus Millett and Anthony Lynch (ed), Dún Mhuire, Killiney, 1945--95 (Dublin 1995) 135—43 David Greene and Frank O'Connor, A golden treasury of Irish poetry (London 1967, repr. Dingle 1990) 107-09 [edition of restored text and translation of two verse epigrams that occur s. a. 606 and 614], 200--01 [edition of restored text and translation of two verse epigrams that occur s. a. 1022 and 1088]. Nollaig Ó Muraíle, The autograph manuscripts of the Annals of the Four Masters, Celtica 19 (1987) 75--95. Donnchadh Ó Corráin, Vikings II: Ross Cam, Peritia 10 (1996) 236 [identification of entries on Ross Camm].

The edition used in the digital edition. Annala Rioghachta Eireann: Annals of the kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, from the earliest period to the year 1616. Edited from MSS in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy and of Trinity College Dublin with a translation and copious notes in Volume 2: translation John O'Donovan (ed), First edition [Seven volumes. Volumes i--ii: pp v--vi (dedicatory letter of the editor)+ pp vii--liv (introductory remarks, including original documents) pp lv--lxi (epistle dedicatory of Mícheál Ó Cléirigh) + pp lxiii--lxxi (contemporary approbations of the work) + pp 2--1187 [text and translation] + pp 1189--93 [addenda and corrigenda]; volumes iii--vi (pp 2--2375 [text and translation] + pp 2377--2494 [a genealogical appendix, including original documents] + 2494--98 [addenda et corrigenda]); volume vii (pp 405 [indexes]). There are three separate paginations: volumes i-ii, volumes iii--vi, and volume vii, each having separate pagination. The whole work, therefore, extends to 4167 pp.] Hodges & Smith Dublin (1848-51).

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The present text represents pages 565-1187 of the translation of volume 2, being the years A. D. 903 to A. D. 1171, in the chronology of the compilers. That chronology deviates from the historical chronology, but it has not been corrected in this edition. All editorial introduction, notes and indexes have been omitted. Editorial corrigenda are integrated into the electronic edition. Missing text supplied by the editor is tagged SUP. Translation supplied by persons other than the editor is tagged SUP with appropriate responsibility ID.

Text has been checked and proofread twice. All corrections and supplied text are tagged. The Annals of the Four Masters is an extremely large and complex work. Any corrections of errors in the original text, as edited by O'Donovan, corrections to O'Donovan's translation, or to this digital edition of his translation are welcome. They will be credited to the scholars who make them.

The editors of this digital edition reproduce O'Donovan's translation, with a few obvious corrections, in full knowledge of its limitations. Its limitations are particularly evident in the translations of the embedded verse in Old and Middle Irish, many of which (given the stage of development of Irish studies in the mid-nineteenth century) are approximations or mistaken. Their correction cannot be undertaken in this digital edition and must await a new scholarly edition of the Annals as a whole. O'Donovan omits diacritics in the English translation, but quantities are marked in the digital edition of the Irish text, and this should be consulted on this point.

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Excerpts from "The Annals of the Four Masters"
Volume 2

M925.4

M925.5

Donnghal of Ros-Commain, died.

M925.6

Caindealbhan, son of Maelcron, lord of Ui-Laeghaire; and Fogartach, son of Lachtnan, lord of Teathbha, died.

M925.7

Goach, son of Dubhroa, lord of Cianachta-Glinne-Geimhin, was slain by Muircheartach, son of Niall.

M925.8

Sitric, son of Imhar, lord of the Dubhghoill and Finnghoill, died.

M925.9

Godfrey, with his foreigners, left Ath-cliath, but came back after six months.

M925.10

The foreigners of Linn-Duachaill deserted (i.e. left) Ireland.

M925.11

The fair of Tailltin was prevented by Muircheartach, son of Niall, against Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, in consequence of a challenge of battle which was between them; but God separated them, without slaughter or bloodshed on either side.

M925.12

St. Maelbrighde, son of Tornan, successor of Patrick, Colum Cille and Adamnan, head of the piety of all Ireland, and of the greater part of Europe, died at a good old age, on the 22nd of February; in commemoration of whose death was said:

1] Twelve years not trifling

2] On the eighth of the Calends of July, Flann was buried,

3] On the eighth of the Calends of noble March,

4] Maelbrighde most gifted of the brave Gaeidhil died.

5] Since the divine Son of God was born

6] Upon the earthly world in carnal shape,

7] Five years and twenty, nine hundred,

8] To the death of Maelbrighde in evil hour.

9] It was not a year without events;

10] Premature the death of the Abbot of Ard-Macha,

11] Maelbrighde, head of Europe,

12] Cormac of Gleann-da-locha.

M925.13

Anrothan, son of Maelgorm, assumed the lordship of Corca-Modhruadh.

M926.0

The Age of Christ, 926.

M926.1

The ninth year of Donnchadh.

M926.2

Baeithine, Abbot of Birra; Finnachta, Abbot of Corcach, head of the rule of the most of Ireland; Ciaran, Abbot of Achadh-bo-Cainnigh; Celedabhaill, son of Scannal, went to Rome on his pilgrimage from the abbacy of Beannchair; and he composed these quatrains at his departure:

1] Time for me to prepare to pass from the shelter of a habitation,

2] To journey as a pilgrim over the surface of the noble, lively sea.

3] Time to depart from the snares of the flesh, with all its guilt,

4] Time now to ruminate how I may find the great son of Mary.

5] Time to seek virtue, to trample upon the will with sorrow,

6] Time to reject vices, and to renounce the Demon.

7] Time to reproach the body, for of its crime it is putrid,

8] Time to rest after we have reached the place wherein we may shed our tears.

9] Time to talk of the last day, to separate from familiar faces,

10] Time to dread the terrors of the tumults of the day of judgment.

11] Time to defy the clayey body, to reduce it to religious rule,

12] Time to barter the transitory things for the country of the King of heaven.

13] Time to defy the ease of the little earthly world of a hundred pleasures,

14] Time to work at prayer, in adoration of the high King of angels.

15] But only a part of one year is wanting of my three score,

16] To remain under holy rule in one place it is time.

17] Those of my own age are not living, who were given to ardent devotion,

18] To desist from the course of great folly, in one place it is time.

19] It was grievous that Cormac the hospitable was wounded with long lances,

20] Indreachtach the noble, Muireadhach, Maenach, the great Maelmithigh.

M926.3

Muirgheal, daughter of Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, died at Cluain-mic-Nois.

M926.4

Donnchadh, son of Domhnall, heir apparent of the North, was slain by the Norsemen.

M926.5

Lorcan, son of Maelcein, lord of the Ui-Failghe, died.

M926.6

Finnachta, son of Tadhg, heir apparent of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, died.

M926.7

Cinaedh, son of Oghran, lord of Laeighis, was killed.

M926.8

Eaghra, son of Poprigh, lord of Luighne, in Connaught; and Ceat, son of Flaithbheartach, lord of Corca-Modh-ruadh, died.

M926.9

The plundering of Cill-dara by the son of Godfrey Port-Lairge, who carried away captives and great spoils from thence.

M926.10

Maelruanaidh, son of Conchobhar, was slain by king Donnchadh.

M927.0

The Age of Christ, 927.

M927.1

The tenth year of Donnchadh.

M927.2

Tuathal, son of Oenacan, Bishop of Daimhliag and Lusca, and steward of the family of Patrick; Celedabhaill, son of Scannall, successor of Comhgall of Beannchair, throughout Ireland, bishop, scribe, preacher, and learned doctor, died on his pilgrimage at Rome, on the 14th of September, and in the fifty-ninth year of his age. Of the year of his death was said:

1] Three times nine, nine hundred years, are reckoned by plain rules

2] From the birth of Christ, deed of purity, to the holy death of Cele the Cleric.

M927.3

Caencomhrac, son of Maeluidhir, Abbot and Bishop of Doire-Chalgaigh, and steward of Adamnan's law; Tuathal, son of Maelciarain, Abbot of Cluain-eidhneach, died.

M927.4

Ferghil, Abbot of Tir-da-ghlas, died at Rome on his pilgrimage.

M927.5

Dunchadh, son of Braenan, priest of Cill-dara; Maelgiric, Abbot of the house

of the Seniors at Cluain-mic-Nois; Maelpadraig, son of Celen, priest and Vice-abbot of Beannchair; Maelmoicheirghe, [OElig ]conomus of Cluain-mic-Nois; Diarmaid, son of Cearbhall, lord of Osraighe; Innreachtach, son of Cathal, lord of Leath-Chathail died.

M927.6

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.

M927.7

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:

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

2] That though Liathdruim be before him, there is an angry fellow there.

M927.8

Caineach, daughter of Canannan, and wife of the King of Ireland, died.

M927.9

Domhnall, son of Tadhg, heir apparent of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, died.

927.10

The plundering of Cill-dara by Godfrey, on the festival day of St.Brighit.

M928.0

The Age of Christ, 928.

M928.1

The eleventh year of Donnchadh.

M928.2

Nuadha, Bishop of Gleann-da-locha; Flann of Fobhar, Abbot of Lughmhadh; Mael-caeimhghin, son of Scannlan, Abbot of Teach-Mochua; and Donnghal, Abbot of Ros-Comain, died.

M928.3

Muircheartach, son of Eagra, lord of Luighne, and Idhnaidhe Ua Mannachain, were slain.

M928.4

Godfrey, grandson of Imhar, with the foreigners of Ath-cliath, demolished and plundered Dearc Fearna, where one thousand persons were killed in this year, as is stated in this quatrain:

1] Nine hundred years without sorrow, twenty-eight, it has been proved,

2] Since Christ came to our relief, to the plundering of Dearc-Fearna.

M928.5

A slaughter was made of the foreigners who were on Loch Oirbsen by the Connaughtmen. The foreigners of Luimneach encamped in Magh-Roighne. The foreigners, i.e. those under the command of Torolbh, took up their station at Loch-Eathach, and had their camp at Rubha-Mena. Accolbh Earl, with a slaughter of the foreigners about him, was slain by the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh.

M928.5

Finn, son of Maelmordha, heir apparent of Ui-Failghe, and Flann, his brother, were slain.

M929.0

The Age of Christ, 929.

M929.1

The twelfth year of Donnchadh.

M929.2

Crunnmhael, Bishop of Cill-dara, Tibraide, son of Ainnsene, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, of the sept of the Ui-Briuin, died.

M929.3

Maeleoin, bishop and anchorite of Ath-Truim, died, after a good life.

M929.4

Ceannfaeladh, son of Lorcan, comharba of Cluain-Eois and Clochar-mac-Daimheini, died.

M929.5

Bran, son of Colman, Abbot of Ros-Cre, was slain by the foreigners.

M929.6

Maelbrighde, son of Feadacan, Abbot of Lann-mic-Luachain; and Onchu, priest of Cill-dara, died.

M929.7

Cearnachan, son of Tighearnan, lord of Breifne, died.

M929.8

The foreigners of Luimneach took up their station upon Loch Ribh.

M929.9

Godfrey went into Osraighe, to expel the grandson of Imhar from Magh-Roighne.

M929.10

Donncuan, son of Faelan, heir apparent of Leinster, died.

M929.11

Dearbhail, daughter of Maelfinnia, Queen of Teamhair, died.

M930.0

The Age of Christ, 930.

M930.1

The thirteenth year of Donnchadh.

M930.2

Suibhne, Abbot of Lann-Leire; Duibhlitir, son of Sealbhach, Abbot of Teach-Moling,

and Lector of Gleann-da-locha; Feardomhnach, son of Flannagan, Abbot of Cluain-Iraird; Fuacarta, Abbot of Inis-Caindeagha; Maenghal, son of Becan, Abbot of Druim-chliabh; and Maelgiric, Abbot of Fobhar, died.

M930.3

Airmheadh, Abbot of Cuil-rathain, was killed by the foreigners.

M930.4

Aenghus, son of Anghus, chief poet of Ireland, died.

M930.5

Flann, son of Maelfinnia, lord of Breagh, was slain by one of the Ui-Eathach, i.e. by Cummascach, son of Egceartach; of whose death was said:

1] It would be lawful for the Gaeidhil, if they should shed tears of blood,

2] As Taillte of Taeidhen is not walked by the grandson of Flann, Flann of Brugh.

M930.6

Cinaedh, son of Caindealbhan, lord of Cinel-Laeghaire, died.

M930.7

The crozier of Ciaran, i.e. the Oraineach was lost in Loch Techet, now Loch-Ui-Ghadhra, and twelve men along with it; but it was found immediately.

M930.8

Loingseach Ua Leathlobhair, King of Ulidia, died.

M930.9

Torolbh the Earl was killed by Muircheartach, son of Niall, and the Dal-Araidhe.

M930.10

Flann, son of Muireadhach, heir apparent of Leinster; and Lorcan, son of Cathal, royal heir of Leinster, died.

M931.0

The Age of Christ, 931.

M931.1

The fourteenth year of Donnchadh.

M931.2

Cosgrach, son of Maelmochoirghi, Bishop of Teach-Mochua, and of the Commans; Seachnasach, priest of Dearmhach; and Fedhelm, i.e. daughter of Domhnall, Abbess of Cluain-Bronaigh, died.

M931.3

Cathal, son of Odhran, lord of Laeighis; and Cuilen, son of Ceallach, lord of Osraighe, died.

M931.4

Celecen, i.e. the son of Gairbhith, lord of the Airtheara, died.

M931.5

Lorcan, son of Eochaidh, the second lord that was at that time over Airther-Life, died.

M931.6

A battle was gained in Magh-Uatha by Fearghal, son of Domhnall; and Sichfraidh, son of Uathmharan, i.e. the son of the daughter of Domhnall, over Muircheartach, son of Niall, where were slain

Maelgarbh, son of Gairbhith, lord of Dearlas; and Conmhal, son of Bruadhran; and many others along with them. A battle was gained by Conaing, son of Niall, and the foreigners of Loch Eathach, over the province of Ulidia, wherein twelve hundred were slain. The foreigners took up their station upon the lakes of Erne; and they spoiled and plundered many districts and churches, as far as Loch Gamhna.

M931.7

Ard-Macha was plundered about the festival of St. Martin, by the son of Godfrey, i.e. Amlaeibh, with the foreigners of Loch-Cuan about him. Matadhan, son of Aedh, with the inhabitants of the pro-vince of Ulidia, and Amhlaeibh, son of Godfrey, with the foreigners, spoiled and plundered the province of Ulster as far as Sliabh-Beatha to the west, and and as far as Mucnamha to the east; but they were overtaken by Muircheartach, son of Niall, and a battle was fought between them,in which he defeated them; and they left with him two hundred heads cut off, besides prisoners and spoils.

M931.8

Bard Boinne, chief poet of Ireland, was slain by the Ui-Cormaic-Cobha.

M931.9

Domhnall, son of Gadhra, lord of Luighne, was slain.

M931.10

The victory of Duibhthir was gained by Amhlaeibh Ceanncairech of Luimneach, where some of the nobles of Ui-Maine were slain.

M932.0

The Age of Christ, 932.

M932.1

The fifteenth year of Donnchadh.

M932.2

The foreigners of Luimneach plundered Connaught as far as Magh-Luirg to the north, and as far as Badhbhghna to the east.

M932.3

Duibhghilla, son of Robachan, lord of Ui-Cormaic,

was treacherously slain by Conghalach, son of Lorcan.

M932.4"

Uallach, daughter of Muimhneachan, chief poetess of Ireland, died.

M932.5

Godfrey, lord of the foreigners, died.

M932.6

Fire from heaven burned the mountains of Connaught this year, and the lakes and streams dried up; and many persons were also burned by it.

M933.0

The Age of Christ, 933.

M933.1

The sixteenth year of Donnchadh.

M933.2

Cormac, son of Maenach, Abbot of Achadh-bo, and Macclenna, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair and Liath-mor-Mochaemhog, were slain. Maelbrighde, Abbot of Mainistir-Buithe; and Muireadhach, son of Maelbrighde, Abbot of Daimhliag, died.

M933.2

Anlaith, Abbess of Cluain-Bronaigh and Cluain-Boireann, which was blessed by Caireach Deargain, died.

M933.3

Conchobhar, son of Domhnall, heir apparent of Aileach, died, and was interred with great honour at Ard-Macha.

M933.4

Cinaedh, son of Cairbre, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was slain by the foreigners of Loch Garman, in a nocturnal attack. Maelmuire, son of Ceanndubhan, Tanist of Laeighis, died.

M933.5

The islands of Loch Gabhar and the Cave of Cnodhbha were attacked and plundered by the foreigners.

M934.0

The Age of Christ, 934.

M934.1

The seventeenth year of Donnchadh.

M934.2

Conchobhar, son of Domhnall, was slain by the son of Finn, son of Maelmordha.

M934.3

Bec, son of Gairbhith, lord of Dearlass, died.

M934.4

Anrudhan, son of Maelgorm, lord of Corca-Modhruadh, died.

M934.5

Cluain-mic-Nois was plundered by the foreigners of Ath-cliath; and it was plundered again by Ceallachan Caisil and the men of Munster. Amhlaibh Ceannchairech, with the foreigners, came from Loch Eirne across Breifne to Loch Ribh. On the night of Great Christmas they reached

the Sinainn, and they remained seven months there; and Magh-Aei was spoiled and plundered by them.

M934.6

The burning of Ath-cliath by Donnchadh, son of Flann, King of Ireland.

M934.7

Arthur Ua Tuathail died.

M935.0

The Age of Christ, 935.

M935.1

The eighteenth year of Donnchadh.

M935.2

Aireach-tach, Abbot of Disert-Diarmada; Fedhach, Abbot of Slaine; Muireadhach, Abbot of Beannchair, died.

M935.3

Diarmaid, son of Ailell, Abbot of Cill-Cuilinn, died at an advanced age. Aenghus, son of Muircheartach, a learned man, anchorite, and Tanist-abbot of Ia, died.

M935.4

Aireachtach, priest of Cill-achaidh, died.

M935.5

Eochaidh, son of Conall, King of Ulidia, died.

M935.6

Clerchen, son of Tigh-earnan, son of the lord of Breifne, died.

M935.7

Conaing, son of Niall Glundubh, heir-apparent to the monarchy of Ireland, died.

M935.8

Croinghilla, son of Cuileannan, lord of Conaille-Muirtheimhne, died.

M935.9

Macetigh Mac Ainseamain, lord of Mughdhorna-Maighen; and Lorcan, son of Conghalach, lord of Ui-Mic-Uais of Breagh, died.

M935.10

Gairbhith, son of Maeleitigh, lord of Feara-Rois, was slain.

M935.11

Bruadar, son of Duibhghilla, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was slain by Tuathal, son of Ugaire.

M935.12

Amhlaeibh, son of Godfrey, lord of the foreigners, came at Lammas from Ath-cliath, and carried off as prisoners Amhlaeibh Ceanncairech from Loch Ribh, and the foreigners who were with him (i.e. with Cairech), after breaking their ships. The foreigners of Athcliath left their fortress, and went to England. Cill-Cleithe was plundered by the son of Barith, and the

church was burned, and a great prey was carried out of it.

M935.13

A battle was gained by the Leinstermen over the forces of the North, i.e. over the people of the son of Niall, where many fell with Diarmaid, son of Maelmuire, son of Flannagan, and Ceallach, son of Cumasgach, who were of the men of Breagh, and num-bers of others of distinction].

M936.0

The Age of Christ, 936.

M936.1

The nineteenth year of Donnchadh.

M936.2

Maelpa-draig, i.e. the son of Bran, Bishop of Lughmhadh; Dubhthach, successor of Colum Cille and Adamnan in Ireland and Alba; and Caencomhrac of Muc-shnamh, anchorite, died.

M936.3

Ciaran, son of Ciarman, Abbot of Lis-mor, died.

M936.4

Conaingen, Abbot of Teach-Fethghna, and chief priest of Ard-Macha; and Finguine, son of Fubhthaidh, son of Donnagan, son of Fogartach, son of Duine-chdha, son of Bearach, son of Mescell, Vice-abbot of Teach-Mochua, and lord of Magh-Abhna, died. Maelcairnigh, Abbot of Tulan, died. Robhartach of Teach-Theille, died. Fearghal, son of Domhnall, lord of the North; and Murchadh, son of Sochlachan, lord of Ui-Maine, died.

M936.5

Conchobhar, son of Maelchein, lord of Ui-Failghe, and his two sons, were killed by Lorcan, son of Faelan, lord of Leinster.

M936.6

Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn plundered Airthear-Liffe.

M936.7

Amhlaibh, son of Godfrey, came to Dublin again, and plundered Cill-Cuilinn, and carried off ten hundred prisoners from thence. A challenge of battle between Donnchadh, King of Ireland, and Muircheartach, son of Niall Glundubh, lord of Oileach; but God pacified them.

M936.8

Donnchadh and Muir-cheartach went with the forces of both fully assembled to lay siege to the foreigners of Ath-cliath, so that they spoiled and plundered all that was under the dominion of the foreigners from Ath-cliath to Ath-Truisten; of which Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, said:

1] Muircheartach, above all the men of Fail, has not seized upon place or prey,

2] Although he has been burning our corn, and well eating our bread.

Muircheartach replied:

1] Conghalach of the fertile Breagh is like unto a mute or stammering man,

2] Out of his head no muttering is understood, but what is like the bubbling of boiling meat.

M936.9

The two successors of Patrick, namely, Joseph, scribe, bishop, and ancho-rite, the wisest of the Irish; and Maelpadraig, son of Maeltuile, bishop and wise man, died. The latter was five months in the abbacy when he died.

M937.0

The Age of Christ, 937.

M937.1

The twentieth year of Donnchadh.

M937.2

Maeldomh-naigh, Abbot of Tamhlacht; and Ceallach, son of Caellaidhe, Prior of Saighir, died.

M937.3

Finnachta, son of Ceallach, Comharba of Doire, bishop, and adept in the Bearla-Feine; Laighnen, comharba of Fearna and Tamhlacht, died.

M937.4

Aileach was plundered by the foreigners against Muircheartach, son of Niall; and they took him prisoner, and carried him off to their ships, but God redeemed him from them.

M937.5

A battle was gained by Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, over the Gailengs Great and Small, at Ath-da-laarg, where four score of them were slain.

M937.6

Domhnall, son of Lorcan, lord of Aidhne, died at Cluain-mic-Nois.

M937.7

Crichan, son of Maelmuire, lord of Ui-Fiachrach, died. Flann, son of Ceallach, Tanist of Osraighe, died.

M937.8

Cian, son of Aenghus, was slain by the Ui-Failghe. Murchadh, son of Finn, was mortally wounded by Tuathal.

M937.9

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

M938.0

The Age of Christ, 938.

M938.1

The twenty-first year of Donnchadh.

M938.2

Muirchear-tach of Camus, Abbot of Beannchair; Duibhinnreacht, son of Ronan, Abbot of Cluain-Dolcain; and Ainbhith, son of Domhnall, Abbot of Gleann-Uisean, died. Coibhdeanach, Abbot of Cill-achaidh, was drowned in the sea of Delginis-Cualann, while fleeing from the foreigners.

M938.3

Flann Ua Cathail suffered martyrdom at Cluain-an-dobhair, by the foreigners. Suibhne, son of Cu-Breatan, Abbot of Slaine, was killed by the foreigners.

M938.4

Maelbeannachta, anchorite, died.

M938.5

Maelmartin Ua Scellain, Lector of Leithghlinn, died.

M938.6

An army was led by the king, Donnchadh, and by Muircheartach, son of Niall, to Leinster, and to the men of Munster; and they took their hostages. Niall, son of Fearghal, heir of Oileach, was mortally wounded and drowned by Muircheartach.

M938.7

Flann, daughter of Donnchadh, and Queen of Oileach, died.

M938.8

Aralt, grandson of Imhar,

i.e. the son of Sitric, lord of the foreigners of Luimneach, was killed in Connaught by the Caenraighi of Aidhne.

M938.9

A great slaughter was made of the Osraig by Ceallachan, King of Caiseal. Amhlaeibh Cuaran went to Cair-Abroc; and Blacaire, son of Godfrey, came to Ath-cliath. Depredations were committed by the Leinstermen in Leath-Chuinn; namely, by Braen in Meath, Lorcan in Breagh, and Muircheartach in Cualann; and they carried great preys from these places. Cairbre Ua Cinaeidh, lord of Ui-Aitheachda, died.

M938.10

A victory was gained by the King of thc Saxons over Constantine, son of Aedh; Anlaf, or Amhlaeibh, son of Sitric; and the Britons.

M939.0

The Age of Christ, 939.

M939.1

The twenty-second year of Donnchadh.

M939.2

Eocha, son of Scannal, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair; and Oeonacan, priest of Dun-Leath-ghlaisi, died.

M939.3

Maelbrighde, son of Nechtrai, the glory of Cualann, died at an advanced age.

M939.4

Muircheartach, son of Niall, with the men of the North and of Breagha, went into the territory of Osraighe and Deisi; and he totally plundered and ravaged the entire country as far as Leas-Ruadhrach, so that they the inhabitants submitted to him.

M939.5

A fleet was conducted by Muircheartach, son of Niall, and he carried off much plunder and booty from the Insi-Gall, after gaining victory and triumph.

M939.6

A slaughter was made of the Deisi by Ceallachan and the men of Munster, because they had submitted to Muircheartach, son of Niall; and he slew two thousand of them, together with Ceileachair, son ot Cormac; Maelgorm, son of Gibhleachan; Seghdha, son of Noebelan; Cleireach, son of Sesta, &c. Another battle was gained by the Deisi and the Osraighi

over the King of Caiseal, where many were slain. Muircheartach afterwards assembled the Cinel-Conaill and Cinell-Eoghain, and the people of the North in general, at Oileach, where he selected ten hundred of the chosen heroes, and made a circuit of Ireland, keeping his left hand to the sea, until he arrived at Ath-cliath; and he brought Sitric, lord of Ath-cliath, with him as a hostage. He afterwards proceeded into Leinster, and the Leinstermen began to oppose him but finally agreed to submit to him; and he carried Lorcan, King of Leinster, with him. Hc then went to the men of Munster, who were in readiness on his arrival to give him battle; but they ultimately resolved to give up their king Ceallachan, and a fetter was put upon him by Muircheartach. He afterwards proceeded into Connaught, where Conchobhar, son of Tadhg, came to meet him, but no gyve or lock was put upon him. He then returned to Oileach, carrying these kings with him as hostages; and they were for nine months feasting there; and at the end of that time he sent the hostages to Donnchadh, because it was he that was at Teamhair, and the sovereignty had come to him. Concerning the carrying away of Ceallachan the following quatrain was composed:

1] Muircheartach went to the South,

2] To the beautiful chalk-white Caiseal,

3] And he brought with him Ceallachan of troops;

4] He did not accept of any other hostage for him.

M939.7

A slaughter was made of the foreigners by the Ui-Failghi, i.e. by Aimhergin, son of Cinaedh, and the Cinel-Fhiachach, who slew twelve hundred of them at Magh-Cisi. Unusual frost, so that the rivers and lakes were passable; and the foreigners plundered Inis-Mochta on the ice. Maelruanaidh, son of Flann, Tanist of Oileach, was slain by the Cinel-Conaill.

M939.

A battle was gained over the foreigners of Ath-cliath by the Ui-Failghe, i.e. by Aimhergin, son of Cin-aedh, lord of Ui-Failghe, where there fell a thousand of the f'oreigners, with Aedh Albanach, and many chieftains besides him.

M940.0

The Age of Christ, 940.

M940.1

The twenty-third year of Donnchadh.

M940.2

Dun-chadh, son of Suthainen, Bishop of Cluain-mic-Nois; and Ceallach, son of Eporan, Bishop of Cluain-eidhneach, died.

M940.3

Maelmochta, scribe and Abbot of Cluain-Iraird, died; he was the head of the piety and wisdom of Ireland.

1] Maelmochta of the plain of Meath,—

2] Great grief is the beauteous sweet branch,—

3] The chief of spiritual direction,

4] The centre of the praise of Mugain.

Faelan, son of Muireadhach, King of Leinster, died of a fall at Aenach-Colmain:

1] Faelan of resounding rapidity, whose shout overwhelmed the plain,

2] Lord of Cualann of the harbours, the subduer of champions, King of Leinster

3] The flame of Eromhon's Ireland, he subdued hosts singlehanded,—

4] Cause of tears is his total separation. Alas for the Prince of Faelan's land!

M940.4

Conghalach and Ailpin, two sons of Lorcan, son of Dunchadh, were slain by Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh.

M940.4

Dunlaith, daughter of Maelmithigh, died.

M940.6

Cluain-mic-Nois and Cill-dara were plundered by Blacaire, son of Godfrey, and the foreigners of Ath-cliath.

M940.7

Dun-Leathghlaise was plundered by the son of Raghnall and his foreigners. God and Patrick quickly took vengeance of him for this deed, for foreigners came across the sea, and attacked them on their island, so that the son of Raghnall, their chief, escaped to the main land; he was killed by Madudhan, King of Ulidia, in revenge of Patrick, before the end of a week after the plundering.

M940.8

A great flood in this year, so that the lower half of Cluain-mic-Nois was swept away by the water.

M941.0

The Age of Christ, 941.

M941.1

The twenty-fourth year of Donnchadh.

M941.2

Connla, son of Dunacan, Bishop and Abbot of Leithghlinn; Caenchomhrac, Bishop of Daimhliag; Fogartach, Abbot of Saighir; and Feardomhnach, Abbot of Fobhar, died.

M941.3

Aedh, son of Scannlan, lord of Irluachair, a wise man, learned in Latin and Irish, died.

M941.4

Muircheartach of the Leather Cloaks, son of Niall Glundubh, lord of Aileach, the Hector of the west of Europe in his time, was slain at Ath-Fhirdiadh by Blacaire, son of Godfrey, lord of the foreigners, on the 26th of March. In lamentation of him was said:

1] Vengeance and destruction have descended upon the race of the Clann-Cuinn for ever,

2] As Muircheartach does not live; alas, the country of the Gaeidhil will be always an orphan.

M941.5

Ard-Macha was plundered by the same foreigners on the day after the killing of Muircheartach. Mughron composed this:

1] One, nine hundred, four times ten, since Christ was born of Virgin birth,

2] Is the number of years that have come, to the great death of the Muircheartach.

M941.6

A victory was gained at Tracht-Mugha, by Ruaidhri Ua Canannain, over the Cinel-Eoghain and the foreigners of Loch-Feabhail, where three hundred of the Cinel-Eoghain and foreigners were slain, together with Maelruanaidh, son of Flann, heir apparent of the North.

M941.7

Lorcan, son of Faelan, King of Leinster, was slain by the Norsemen, as he was plundering Ath-cliath, after having first defeated the foreigners, where many of them were slain by him; of which was said:

1] Since the descendant of Breasal Breac has been slain,

2] A rapid brave king, subduer of princes,

3] From this day till the fierce and terrific day of judgment,

4] No Leinsterman shall march in his army.

5] Lorcan of Leinster in a wretched house,

6] The theme of a hundred renowns, the friend of poetry.

7] Alas, the world has been filled with wailing,

8] It is trembling, it is weeping, it is battle.

9] Lord of provinces of the wise Gaedhil,

10] If he wounded a hero, it is not joyous;

11] He was a puissant Lugh to jump into the ford,

12] It is a stain for ever if he has been slain.

M941.8

Ceallach, son of Bec, lord of Dal-Araidhe, was killed at Oentrobh by his own tribe.

M941.9

Flann Ua Fogarta, lord of Breacraighe, and lord of Teathbha;

Duibhleambna, daughter of Tighearnan, i.e. lord of Breifne, and wife of Donn-chadh, son of Flann, King of Ireland, died.

M.942.0

The Age of Christ, 942.

M.942.1

RoLhartach, son of Maelcainnigh, Abbot of Cluain-an-dobhair; Maelfeichine, Abbot of Cluain-Iraird; Dubhthach, son of Maelseampul, Lector of Cluain-Iraird; and Guaire, son of Maelecan, priest of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M.942.3

Flaithbheartach, son of Inmainen, King of Caiseal; Flann, son of Finn, and Muireadhach, son of Maelmordha, two royal heirs of Leinster, died.

M.942.4

Finn, son of Matan, lord of Corca-Laighdhe, was slain by Feara-Maighe-Feine. vConn, son of Donnchadh, heir apparent to the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by the men of Fearnmhagh. Cairbre, son of Maelpadraig, lord of Ui-Liathain, died.

M.942.5

A victory was gained by Ceallachan of Caiseal, over Ceinneidigh, son of Lorcan, at Magh-duin, where many were slain.

M.942.6

The destruction of Ath-cliath by the Irish, i.e. by Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh,

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

1] Nine hundred years of lasting harmony,

2] Four times ten and two, is seen,

2] Since the birth of Christ, according to rule,

3] Till this year,have been spent,

4] Ath-cliath of swords was destroyed,

5] Of many shields and families,

6] The race of Tomar were tormented,

7] In the western world,it has been manifested.

8] Braen of Carman went to the victorious battle,

9] The golden Rock of Almbain with his host,

10] It was by the King of Leinster of swords

11] It was oppressed and destroyed.

12] Swelling for the contention was Conghalach,

13] The fine vigorous chief of Breag,

14] The sun of the bright western world,

15] With battalions destroying it.

M.942.7

Donnchadh, son of Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, King of Ireland, died after the twenty-fifth year of his reign. It was to commemorate and lament Donnchadh the following quatrain was composed:

1] Since Donnchadh's death,— unspeakable misfortune,—Teamhair the threatener has changed its hue,

2] Without the enlightening laws of a king to bind it, the land of Ireland is for ever ruined.

M943.0

The Age of Christ, 943.

M943.1

The first year of Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, in sovereignty over Ireland.

M943.2

Maeltuile, son of Dunan, successor of Tighear-nach and Cairneach, i.e. of Tuilen, died; he was a bishop.

M943.3

Guaire, son of Sealbhach, Abbot of Disert-Diarmada, died.

M943.4

Aenghus, son of Donnchadh, son of Flann, lord of Meath, died.

M943.5

Aerchadh, son of Murchadh, lord of West Con-naught, died.

M943.6

Aireachtach, son of Ainbhith, chief of Calraighe, was slain.

M943.7

The foreigners of Loch-Eathach were slain, together with their king, in a battle by Domhnall Ua Neill, i. e. the son of Muircheartach, son of Niall Glundubh, and by his brother.

M943.8

Blacaire, one of the chiefs of the foreigners, was expelled from Dublin; and Amhlaeibh remained after him there. Ua Canannan, i.e. Ru-aidhri, proceeded into Breagh, and left some of his army there with Conghalach.

M943.8

The hostages of Connaught were delivered to Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh.

M943.9

Two pillars of fire were a week before Allhallowtide, and they illumined the whole world.

M.943.10

Cuileannan, son of Coibhdheanach, lord of Ui-Bairche, died.

M944.0

The Age of Christ, 944.

M944.1

The second year of Conghalach.

M944.2

Flathghus, Abbot of Fearna-mor; Scannlan, Abbot of Tuaim-Finnlocha; Maelbeathadh, Abbot of Daimhinis; and Guaire, priest of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M944.3

Aimhirgin, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Failghe, died on the third day of January.

M944.4

Dunlaing, son of Aedh, lord of Ui-Drona, was slain.

M944.5

Domhnall, son of Maelmhuaidh, lord of Connaught, died. Domhnall, son of Uathmharan, son of Dobhailen, lord of Corca-Firtri, died.

M944.6

The plundering of Cluain-mic-Nois, and the other churches of Meath, by the foreigners of Ath-cliath.

M944.7

The plundering of Cill-Cuilinn by the foreigners, i.e. by Amhlaeibh Cuaran and his followers.

M944.8

Athelstan, the celebrated king of the Saxons, died.

M945.0

The Age of Christ, 945.

M945.1

The third year of Conghalach.

M945.2

Caenchomhrac, Abbot of Ia; and Cathasach, son of Guasan, Lector of Ard-Macha, died.

M945.3

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:

1] Nine hundred, nine times five years, not a course without gloom and grief,

2] From the birth of our noble redeeming treasure till the death of Braen, son of Maelmordha.

And Ceallach, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was also slain in that battle, and many others along with them; in commemoration of which was said:

1] Braen, the valorous chief of Leinster, Conghalach the heroic, illustrious,

2] And four hundred valiant men, were slain at Ath-cliath of swords.

3] From the birth of the Son of God, are clearly set down by rules,

4] Five besides forty and nine hundred of years.

The full of the Finnfadhach of silver was given by the Cinel-Eoghain for the blessing of Patrick and his successor at that time, i.e. Joseph. A battle between the birds of the sea and the birds of the land at Luimneach.

M945.4

A battle between the ravens of Munster, in Gleann-Damhain, at Darinis; and the ravens of the west were defeated and slaughtered there.

M945.5

An army was led by Ruaidhri

Ua Canannain to Slaine, where the foreigners and the Irish met him, namely, Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, and Amhlaeibh Cuaran; and the foreigners of Ath-cliath were defeated, and numbers slain and drowned. Scolaighe O'hAedhagain, lord of Dartraighe; Gairbhith, son of Muireadhach, Tanist of Ui-Creamhthain; and Aedh Ua Ruairc, son of Tighearnan, in the heat of the battle.

M945.6

The plundering of Ath-cliath by Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh.

M946.0

The Age of Christ, 946.

M946.1

The fourth year of Conghalach.

M946.2

Ainmir Ua cathlai, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, and Leacain in Meath.He was of the Ui-Mic-Uais of Meath.

M946.3

Cathasach, son of Domhnall, Abbot of Gleann-Uisean, died.

M946.4

Colman, son of Maelpadraig, airchinneach of Slaine, was slain by the foreigners.

M946.5

Corc, son of Coinligan, Abbot of Lothra, died.

M946.6

Cormacan, son of Maelbrighdhe, the chief poet, the play-mate of Niall Glundubh, died.

M946.7

The battle of Ath-cliath was gained by Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, over Blacaire, grandson of Imhar, lord of the Norsemen, wherein Blacaire himself; and sixteen hundred men were lost, both wounded and captives, and upwards of a thousand along with him. Of this was said:

1] The Thursday of Conghalach of chiefs

2] At Ath-cliath was a conflict of heroes,

3] As long as his children live to propagate children,

4] They shall bring the foreigners to all kinds of trouble.

M946.8

Gormfhlaith, daughter of Flann, son of Maelseachlainn, queen of Niall Glundubh, died after intense penance in her sins and transgressions.

M946.9

An army was led by the foreigners over Druim-raithe; and they burned the oratory and seven score and ten persons within it. Cathusach, son of Ailchi, Bishop of Cinel-Eoghain, died.

M947.0

The Age of Christ, 947.

M947.1

The fifth year of Conghalach.

M947.2

Oenacan, son of Egceartach, airchinneach of Eaglais-beag at Cluain-mic-Nois, bishop and pure virgin,—the brother of Dunadhach, son of Egceartach, of the tribe of Mugh-dhorna-Maighen,—died.

M947.3

Aedhan, son of Anailedh, airchinneach of Tuaim-da-Ghualann, died. Flaithbheartach, son of Muircheartach, son of Niall Glun-dubh, was slain by the Cinel-Conaill.

M947.4

Laidhgnen, son of Conghalach, lord of Gaileanga, was slain by the Feara-Cul.

M947.5

Dormhnall, son of Finn, royal heir of Leinster, died.

M947.6

Fogartach, son of Donnagan, lord of Oirghialla, died, after the victory of penance.

M947.7

Madudhan, son of Aedh, son of Eochagan, King of Ulidia, was slain by the Ulidians themselves. A hosting by Conghalach, son of Mael-mithigh; and he plundered Ui-Meith and Fearnmhagh.

M948.1

The Age of Christ, 948.

M948.2

The sixth year of Conghalach.

M948.3

Finnachta, son of Echthighern, bishop, scribe, and Abbot of Lughmhadh, and steward of Patrick's people from the mountain southwards; Colman, Bishop and Abbot of Fidh-duin, died.

M948.4

Maelfinnen, learned bishop of Doire-Chalgaigh; Cormac Ua h-Ailella, airchinneach of Cill-Cuilinn; and Scuithine, Abbot of Dearmach,

died.

M948.4

Donnghal Ua Maelmidhe, Lector of Cluain-mic-Nois; Flann Ua Anaile, airchinneach of Gleann-da-locha, head of the dignity of the province, died.

M948.5

Eochagan Ua Cleirigh, a lawgiver, died.

M948.6

Dariet, a wise man, died.

M948.7

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.

M948.8

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.

M948.9

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, and he reduced 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 him from every quarter.

M948.10

A conflict afterwards took 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.

M948.11

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.

M948.12

The plundering of Magh Finn by Conghalach.

M948.13

Ruarc, son of Anfith Ua Laeghachain, lord of Feara-Cul-Teathbha, died. Madudhan, son of Aedh, King of Ulidia, was killed by the Ulidians themselves.

M949.0

The Age of Christ, 949.

M949.1

The seventh year of Conghalach.

M949.2

Aileall, son of Corc, Abbot of Corcach; Guaire Ua Forannain, airchinneach of Ard-stratha, died.

M949.3

Aedh, son of Maelruanaidh, royal heir of Teamhair, was killed by Domhnall, son of Donnchadh.

M.949.4

Maceitigh, son of Cuileannan, lord of Conaille-Muirtheimhne, was slain by the Mughdhorna-Maighen.

M949.5

Bec, son of Donnchuan, lord of Teathbha, died.

M949.6

Niall Mothlach Ua Canannain was slain by the Cairbri-Mora. Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, with the great fleet of Leath-Chuinn, upon Loch-Deirgdherc.

M949.7

They plundered all the islands of the lake, and obtained the hostages of the Munstermen, over whom they obtained sway, atter some opposition.

M949.8

Godfrey, son of Sitric, with the foreigners of Ath-cliath, plun-dered Ceanannus, Domhnach-Padraig, Ard-Breacain, Tulan, Disert-Chiarain, Cill-Scire, and other churches of Meath in like manner; but it was out of Ceanannus they were all plundered.

M949.9

They carried upwards of three thousand persons with them into captivity, besides gold, silver, raiment, and various wealth and goods of every description. The spoiling of Sil-Anmchadha, and the plundering of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, by Ceallachan and the men of Mun-ster. The plundering of Dealbhna-Beathra by the same party; and the Daimh-liag of Gailine was burned by them.

M949.10

The freedom of Cluain-Iraird was granted by Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, no king or prince having clain of coigny upon it.

M949.11

A victory was gained over the men of Muscraighe-thire by Ua-Lomain-Gaela.

M949.12

A victory was gained over the Ui-Failghe at Birra,

where many were slain, together with Cinaeth Cruach. Dubhdabharc, son of Maelmordha, lord of Uaithne-tire, died.

M949.13

Great lues and bloody flux among the foreigners of Ath-cliath.

M950.0

The Age of Christ, 950.

M950.1

The eighth year of Conghalach.

M950.2

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.

M950.3

Flann Ua Becain, airchinneach of Druim-cliabh, scribe of Ireland, died.

M950.4

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 Mael-fiachrach, airchinnech of Magh-etir-di-ghlais, died.

M950.5

Flann Ua Cleirigh, lord of South Connaught, and royal heir to all Connaught, was slain by the men of Munster.

M950.6

Domhnall Donn, son of Donnchadh, royal heir of Teamhair; and Oebhinn, daughter of Donnchadh, died.

M950.7

Canannan, son of Ceallach, Tanist of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, died, after being mortally wounded.

M950.8

A victory was gained over the Cinel-Conaill by Fearghal, son of Art, where Fiachra Ua Canannain was slain.

M950.9

Conchobhar, son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, royal heir of Ire-land, was slain by his own tribe.

M950.10

A victory was gained over the people of Laighis and the Ui-Faircheallain by Tuathal, son of Ugaire, in which many

were slain; and Cuilen, son of Gusan, was taken prisoner.

M950.11

A battle was gained by the foreigners over the men of Alba and the Saxons, in which many were slain.

M.951.0

The Age of Christ, 951.

M.951.1

The ninth year of Conghalach.

M.951.2

Ciaran Ua Gabhla, Bishop of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn; Duibhinnsi, a sage and bishop of the family of Beannchair; Diarmaid, son of Caicher, Bishop of Inis-Cealtra; Maelcothaigh, son of Lachtnan, successor of Comhghall and Mocholmog, died.

M.951.3

Ceannfae-ladh, son of Suibhne, Abbot of Saighir, died on his pilgrimage at Gleann-da-locha.

M.951.4

Diarmaid, son of Torpthach, Abbot of Lis-mor; Feidhlimidh, fosterson of Maelmaedhog, Abbot of Gleann-Uisean, the sage of Leinster; Maelmaire, airchinneach of Teach-Fethghna; Maelmartan, son of Maenach, priest of Dun-Leathghlaisi; Maelpadraig, son of Coscan, Lector of Ard-Macha; and Gorm-ghal, Lector of Teach-Mochua and Inis Robhartaigh, died.

M.951.5

Cormac, son of Maelsluaigh, sage of Munster; Anghal, Lector of Cluain-Iraird; and Colgga, anchorite of Ard-Macha, died.

M.951.6

Eithne, daughter of Fearghal, Queen of Ireland, wife of Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, died. Echthighern, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was killed by the sons of Ceallach.

M.951.7

Cluain-mic-Nois was plundered by the men of Munster, and the Danes of Luimneach along with them.

M.951.8

Ruadhacan, son of Eitigen, lord of East Gaileanga; Faelan, son of Tadhg, Tanist of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh; and Duibhginn, son of Cuileannan, lord of Ui-Duach, died on the same day. The plundering of Inis-Doimhle and Inis-Uladh by Amhlaibh Cuaran and Tuathal, son of Ugaire.

M.951.

The plundering of Teach-Moling from the sea by Laraic.

M.952.0

The Age of Christ, 952.

M.952.1

The tenth year of Conghalach.

M.952.2

Robhartach, successor of Colum-Cille and Adamnan; Reachtabhra, Bishop and Abbot of Cill-achaidh; Caenchomhrac, Abbot of Cill-Easpuig, Sanctain, and Sruthair;

Flannagan, son of Allchu, successor of Mac Neisi and Colman Eala; Celeachair, son of Robhartach, successor of Finnen and Ciaran, of the tribe of the Ui-Mic-Uais of Meath; and Ceallachan, King of Caiseal, died.

M.952.3

Aedh, son of Gair-bhith, lord rectè Abbot of Corcach-mor, and lord of Dartraighe, was killed.

M.952.4

Niall Ua Tolairg, lord of Cuircne, and the person from whom is named Carn Ui Tholairg, on the margin of Loch Ribh, died.

M.952.5

Saighir-Chiarain was plun-dered by the men of Munster.

M.952.6

Bran, son of Domhnall, lord of Cinel-Laeghaire-Breagh, was slain.

M.952.7

Conn, son of Eradan, son of Gairbhith, lord of Magh-dumha, was slain.

M.952.8

A great slaughter was made of the people of Cairbre and Teathbha by Ua Ruairc, on which occasion Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre was slain. Ualgharg, son of Cianan, lord of Dal-Meisincuirb, was slain by Cathal, son of Lorcan; and Cathal died immediately of the wounds inflicted by him Ualgharg.

M.952.9

Dunlang Ua Dubhain was slain.

M.952.10

A hosting of the Cinel-Eoghain by Domhnall Ua Neill; and they plundered Breagha by consent of the foreigners.

M953.0

The Age of Christ, 953.

M953.1

The eleventh year of Conghalach.

M953.2

Dunadhach, son of Egeartach, Bishop of Cluain-mic-Nois; Dunlang Mac-Ua-Donnagain, Abbot of Inis-Doimhle and Teach-Munna; Maelinmhain, wise man and ancho-rite of Gleann-da-locha, died.

M953.3

Cuilen, son of Ceallach, Abbot of Cill-dara, was slain. Aenghus, son of Loingseach, airchinneach of Magh-bile, died.

M953.4

Aenghus, son of Maelbrighde, airchinneach of Daimhliag; Ailinne, lord of Mughdhorna-Maighen; and Braen, son of Cathacan, lord of Rath-inbhir, died.

M953.5

Mithighen, son of Cinaedh, lord of Ui-Mailhena; Murchadh, son of Cumasgach, lord of Feara-Rois; and Flann, son of Glethneachan, chief of Clann-Murchadha, died.

M953.6

Innerghe, son of Mochan, lord of Cianachta, was slain in Connaught, in the army

of Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh.

M953.7

A hosting by Domhnall, son of Muircheartach, with the boats of Tuaign-inbhir, which he convened on Loch Eathach, over the Dabhall, over the Airghialla, upon Loch-Eirne, and afterwards upon Loch-Uachtair; and he plundered and devastated Breifne, and carried off the hostages of O'Ruairc.

M954.0

The Age of Christ, 954.

M954.1

Gaeithine, learned Bishop of Dun-Leathglaise; Oenghus, son of Noachan, successor of Feichin; Maelpadraig, son of Cubreatan, airchinneach of Slaine; Maenach, successor of Finnen, and Lector of Ard-Macha; and Maelbrighde, son of Redan, successor of Mac Neissi and Colman Eala, died.

M954.2

Tadhg of the Three Towers, son of Cathal, King of Connaught, died. A hosting by Conghalach, son of Maelmithig, King of Ireland, into Leinster; and after he had plundered Leinster, and held the Fair of the Liffe for three days, information was sent from Leinster to the foreigners of Ath-cliath; and Amhlaeibh, son of Godfrey, lord of the foreigners, with his foreigners went and laid a battle-ambush for Conghalach, by means of which stratagem he was taken with his chieftains at Tigh-Gighrainn.

M953.3

The following were they who were slain there: Conghalach himself; Madudhan, son of Aedh, son of Mael-mithigh; Aedh, son of Aithide, lord of Teathbha; Cormac, son of Cathalan, lord of Feara-Arda; and a great many others along with them. Concerning

the length of Conghalach's reign, and the age of our Lord Christ, when this king was killed, Aedh Ua Raithnen said:

1] After despoiling of pleasant Ath-cliath,

2] Which sent the foreigners out of Ireland,

3] Was two years over ten

4] Of the reign of fair Conghalach.

5] Four, fifty, in truth,

6] And nine hundred,—no slight fact,—

7] From the birth of Christ at fair

8] Bethil Till the death of the noble son of Maelmithigh.

M955.0

The Age of Christ, 955.

M955.1

The first year of Domhnall, son of Muircheartach, in sovereignty over Ireland.

M955.2

Flann, son of Aedhagan, Abbot of Gleann-da-locha; Maelceallaigh, son of Aedh, successor of Ailbhe of Imleach; Colman, son of Conghal, successor of Molaise of Daimhinis; Diarmaid, anchorite of Gleann-da-locha; Mocoluim Ua Canannain, lord of Cinel-Conaill, died. Maelfothartaigh, son of Flann, King of Caiseal; and Muireadhach Ua Lachtnain, lord of Teathbha, died.

M955.3

Eochaidh, lord of Loch Cal; and Maelsinchill, son of Dubhcinn, chief of Ui-Briuin-Cualann, died. The fleet of Fearghal, son of Art, upon Loch-Ce.

M955.4

The mortal wounding of Cairbri Finn Ua Bruadair and his son, i.e. Aedh.

M955.5

Riagan, son of Fiannachta Ui Lorcain died.

M955.6

Maelsechlainn, son of Aimhirgin, lord of Ui-Failghe, died.

M955.7

A battle was gained by Tuathal, son of Ugaire, over the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, in which many were slain. An army was led by Muircheartach into Leinster, and plundered Magh Liffe and the Comainns, as far as Dun Salach.

M956.0

The Age of Christ, 956.

M956.1

The second year of Domhnall.

M956.2

Flann, son of Mochloingseach, successor of Tighearnach and Maeldoith; Tanaidhe Mac

Uidhir, successor of Comhghall, was killed by the foreigners.

M956.3

Finnachta, son of Lachtnan, airchinneach of Fearna; Aedh, son of Ceallach, successor of Brenainn; and Lughaidh, son of Colgan, airchinneach of Slaine, died.

M956.4

Tuathal, son of Ugaire, King of Leinster, died.

M956.5

Niall Ua hEruilbh, died.

M956.6

A victory was gained over the Ui-Dunchadha, the Ui-Failghe, and the Clann Ceallaig, at Fidh-Chuilinn; namely, over Domhnall, son of Lorcan, and Domhnall, son of Maelmordha, by the Ui-Faelain; namely, by Murchadh, son of Finn; in which were slain Cearnach, son of Lorcan, chief of Clann-Ceallaigh, and Naeideanan Ua Domhnaill, and many others of the nobility besides them. Domhnall Mac Aenghusa, lord of Ui-Eathach, died.

M957.0

The Age of Christ, 957.

M957.1

The third year of Domhnall.

M957.2

Oenghus Ua Lapain, Bishop of Rath-bhoth; Dubhduin, successor of Colum Cille; Martin, anchorite, successor of Caeimhghin and Maelruain; Maenach, son of Cormac, Abbot of Lis-mor; and Maenach, airchinneach of Lothra, died.

M957.3

Dubhdabhoireann, son of Domhnall, King of Caiseal, died.

M957.4

Domhnall, son of Maelmordha, lord of Ui-Failghe, died.

M957.5

Cluain-mic-Nois was plundered by Mathghamhain, son of Ceinneidigh, and the men of Munster. The Termon of Ciarain was burned this year, from the High Cross to the Sinainn, both corn and mills.

M957.6

A plundering army was led to Inis-Eanaigh by Fearghal Ua Ruairc; and the battle of Magh-Itha was gained, wherein Aedh, son of Flaithbheartach, heir apparent of Cinel-Eoghain, was slain.

M957.7

Cathasach of Druim-thorraidh, son of Duilgen, successor of Patrick, the most distinguished bishop of the Irish, died.

M958.0

The Age of Christ, 958.

M958.1

The fourth year of Domhnall.

M958.2

Dubhduin Ua Steafain, successor of Colum Cille, and Cathmogh, Abbot of Lis-mor and Bishop of Corcach, died.

M958.3

Carlus, son of Conn, son of Donnchadh, was slain by the Norsemen. Fearghal, son of Aughran, lord of Laeighis-Retae, died.

M958.4

Faelan, son of Fearghal, Tanist of Laeighis-Retae, was slain.

M958.5

An army was led by Domhnall, son of Muircheartach, to Dal-Araidhe; and he carried away their hostages.

M958.6

Feargraidh, son of Cleireach, Tanist of Caiseal, died.

M958.7

Donnchadh, son of Lorcan, son of Cathal, was wounded in the territory of the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh. Faifne the Poet, chief poet of Leinster, died.

M958.8

Finshneachta Ua Cuill, poet of Munster, died.

M959.0

The Age of Christ, 959.

M959.1

The fifth year of Domhnall.

M959.2

Conaing Ua Domhnallain, airchinneach of Clochar-Daimheni, and Donnchadh, son of Aurchadh, lord of Ui-Briuin-Seola, died.

M959.3

Feargraidh, son of Cleireach, King of Caiseal, died.

M959.4

Foghartach, son of Ciarmhac, was treacherously killed.

M959.5

Ualgharg, lord of Dartraighe, was killed.

M959.6

A bolt of fire passed south-westwards through Leinster, and it killed a thousand persons and flocks as far as Ath-cliath.

M959.7

Niall, son of Aedh, son of Eochagan, King of Ulidia, died.

M960.0

The Age of Christ, 960.

M960.1

The sixth year of Domhnall.

M960.2

An army was led by Flaithbheartach, son of Conchobhar, lord of Oileach, into Dal-Araidhe, and he plundered Connor; but the Ulidians overtook him, so that Flaithbheartach

and his two brothers, Tadhg and Conn, and many others along with them, were slain.

M960.3

Aenghus Ua Maeldoraidh, lord of Cinel-Conaill, was slain by the Cinel-Conaill themselves.

M960.4

Eoghan, son of Muireadhach, was slain by the Ui-Failghe.

M960.5

Murchadh, son of Aedh, lord of Ui-Maine of Connaught, died.

M960.6

Mughron Ua Maelmhuaidh, lord of Feara-Ceall, died.

M960.7

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.

M960.8

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.

M960.9

Murcheartach, son of Eigneachan, son of Dalach, died.

M960.10

An army was led by the Ui-Neill into Munster, and they committed great plunders there.

M960.11

Fearghal Ua Ruairc devastated Meath.

M960.12

Lightning destroyed the swans and the barnacle ducks in Airthear Liffe.

M960.13

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 robbed Lis-mor and Corcach, and did many other evils. They afterwards went

into Ui-Liathain, where they were overtaken by Maelcluiche Ua Maeleitinn, who made a slaughter of them, i.e. killing three hundred and sixty-five, so that there escaped not one of them but the crews of three ships. A prey was carried off by the son of Amhlaeibh from Inis-mac-Neasain to Britain, and to Mon-Conain. A prey by Sitric Cam from the sea to Ui-Colgain; but he was over-taken by Amhlaeibh, with the foreigners of Ath-cliath, and the Leinstermen; in the conflict Amhlaeibh was wounded through his thigh with an arrow, and escaped to his ships, after the slaughter of his people. Buadhach, son of Cormac, and Donnchadh, son of Ceannfaeladh, were killed by the Eoghanachta in one month.

M960.14

Dunchadh, son of Laeghaire, lord of Fearnmhagh, died.

M960.15

An army was led by Domhnall Ua Neill upon the circuit of Ireland, and he remained three days at Rath-Edain.

M.961.0

The Age of Christ, 961.

M.961.1

The seventh year of Domhnall.

M.961.2

Fothadh, son of Bran, scribe and Bishop of Insi-Alban; Cosgrach, son of Donnagan, distinguished Bishop and airchinneach of Inis-Caeindeagha; Cathal, son of Cormac, distinguished Bishop of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn died.

M.961.3

Anaile, scribe of Daimhliag-Cianain, died at an advanced age.

M.961.4

Dubhthach of Disert-Chiarain; Caencomhrac, son of Curan, distinguished Bishop and Abbot of Cluain-Eois.

M.961.5

An unusual thing was done by the King Domhnall, son of Muircheartach; namely, he brought vessels over Dabhall, and across Sliabh Fuaid, to Loch Ainninn, so that the islands of the lake were plundered by him.

M.961.6

Egneach, son of Dalach, lord of Oirghialla, and his son, i.e. Dubhdara, were killed; but God took vengeance of him for that deed, for he was, after some time, killed by O'Canannain. Ua Canannain carried vessels with him on the lakes of Erne, so that the islands thereof were plundered by him.

M.961.7

M961.8

A slaughter was made against Mathghamain, son of Ceinneidigh, by Fearghal Ua Ruairc, where fell the three grandsons of Lorcan, and seven score along with them. Donnchadh, son of Ceallachan, King of Caiseal, was mortally wounded by his own kingsman.

M961.9

Fearghal, son of Ceallach, died at Saighir, after penance.

M962.0

The Age of Christ, 962.

M962.1

The eighth year of Domhnall.

M962.2

Dubscuile, son of Cinaedh; Suibhni, son of Niamhan, Abbot of Mughna, died. Suibhne, son of Segonan, Bishop and ruler of Cill-Cuilinn, died.

M962.3

Finghin, distinguished Bishop of Dun-leathghlaisi; and Cormac, Bishop of Tamhlacht, died.

M962.4

Colman, son of Cobradh, Lector of Cill-dara; and Muireann, daughter of Mac Colman, Abbess of Cill-dara, died.

M962.5

Maelruanaidh, son of Flann, son of Egneachan, and his son, were killed by the Clann-Fianghusa.

M962.6

Furadhran, son of Bece, lord of Dearlas, was slain by the Cinel-Eoghain.

M962.7

Muircheartach, son of Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, heir to the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Domhnall, son of Conghalach.

M962.8

Cill-dara was plundered by the foreigners, and a great number of seniors and ecclesiastics were taken prisoners there; but Niall Ua h-Eruilbh ransomed them.

M962.9

The full of St. Bridget's Great House, and the full of the oratory of them, is what Niall purchased with his own money.

M962.10

Muircheartach Ua Canannain, lord of Cinel-Conaill, was killed by his own tribe.

M962.11

The victory of Bealach was gained by Fearghal Ua Ruairc, where Domhnall,

son of Muireagan, was slain.

M962.12

A victory was gained over Amlaeibh, son of Sitric, by the Osraighi, i.e. at Inis-Teoc, where many of the foreigners were slain, together with Batbarr, son of Nira.

M962.13

Cairbre Ua Guaire, head of the hospitality of Leinster, died.

M963.0

The Age of Christ, 963.

M963.1

The ninth year of Domhnall.

M963.2

Dunchadh, son of Ceallach, Bishop and Abbot of Tir-da-ghlas, and Colman, Abbot of Disert-Diarmada, died.

M963.3

Joseph, successor of Mac Neisi and Colman-Eala; Cinaedh, son of Maelchiarain, Abbot of Lis-mor-Mochuda; and Gebhennach, son of Cathal, Abbot of Inis-Cathaigh, died.

M963.4

A hosting by Domhnall Ua Neill, so that he plundered Connaught, and carried off the hostages of O'Ruairc.

M963.5

Aedh, son of Maelmithigh, died on his pilgrimage.

M963.6

A change of kings by the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh; namely, Domhnall, son of Ceallaigh, in the place of Donnchadh, son of Tadhg.

M963.7

An intolerable famine in Ireland, so that the father used to sell his son and daughter for food.

M964.0

The Age of Christ, 964.

M964.1

The tenth year of Domhnall.

M964.2

Cormac Ua Cillene, successor of Ciarain, a bishop and a wise man of great age, died.

M964.3

Finghin, anchorite and Bishop of Ia, died.

M964.4

Crunnmhael, Abbot of Beg-Eire, Bishop and lector of Tamhlacht, was drowned at Tochar-Eachdhach.

M964.5

Artagan Ua Manchain, lector of Gleann-da-locha, died.

M964.6

Dubhdabhoireann, distinguished Bishop of Magh-Breagh, and successor of Buite, died. He was a paragon of wisdom.

M964.7

A victory was gained by Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, i.e. lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, and by Maelseachlainn, son of Arcda, over Fearghal Ua Ruairc, where seven hundred were lost, together with Toichleach Ua Gadhra, lord of South Luighne. Ceallach, son of Faelan, King of Leinster, died.

M964.8

Donnchadh, son of Tuathal, royal heir of Leinster; Faelan, son of Cormac, lord of

the Deise-Mumhan, and Maelmaire, daughter of Niall, son of Aedh, died.

M964.9

Fearghal Ua Ruairc, King of Connaught, was slain by Domhnall, son of Conghalach, lord of Breagha and Cnoghbha.

M965.0

The Age of Christ, 965.

M965.1

The eleventh year of Domhnall.

M965.2

Ailill, son of Maenach, Bishop of Sord and Lusca; Daniel, Bishop of Leithghlinn; Flann, son of Aenghus, Abbot of Lann-Leire; Cairbre, son of Laidhgnen, Abbot of Fearna-mor and Teach Moling; Conn, son of Corcran, Abbot of Mungairit, and head of all Munster; and Conchobhar, Lector of Cill-dara, died.

M965.3

Dubh-scuile Ua Manchain, anchorite, and head of the rule of Gleann-da-locha, died.

M965.4

Muireadhach, son of Faelan, Abbot of Cill-dara, and royal heir of Leinster, was slain by Amhlaeibh, lord of the foreigners, and by Cearbhall, son of Lorcan.

M965.5

Gormghilla, son of Ceanndubhan, chief Vice-abbot of Cluain-eidhneach, was killed by the Osraighi.

M965.6

The battle of Formaeil, at Rath-beg, was gained by the Cinel-Eoghain over the Cinel-Conaill, where Maelisa Ua Canannain, lord of Cinel-Conaill, and Muircheartach Ua-Taidhg, royal heir to Connaught, were slain, together with many others.

M965.7

Aedh Ua hAitidhe, King of Ui-Eathach-Cobha, was killed by his own tribe.

M965.8

Cearbhall, son of Lorcan, royal heir of Leinster, was slain by Domhnall, lord of Breagha.

M965.9

M965.10

Tighearnach, son of Ruarc, lord of Carraig-Brachaidhe, died.

M965.11

M965.12

M965.13

The army of the foreigners of Ath-cliath and of Leinster, into Breagha; and Cearbhall, son of Lorcan, royal heir of Leinster, was there wounded, so that he afterwards died.

M965.14

M965.15

A change of abbots at Ard-Macha, i.e. Dubhdalethe in the place of Muireadhach of Sliabh-Cuilenn.

M966.0

The Age of Christ, 966.

M966.1

The twelfth year of Domhnall.

M966.2

Ceallach Ua Banain, successor of Comhghall; Muireadhach, the foster-son of Maenach, successor of Cainneach; Erc Ua Suailen, bishop or abbot of Tamhlacht; Connmhac, i.e. the son of Ainniarraidh, successor of Ulltan, and priest of Ceanannus, died. An army was led by Domhnall Ua Neill into Leinster; and he plundered from the Bearbha westwards rectè eastwards to the sea; and he carried off a great prey of cows; and he laid siege to the foreigners and the Leinstermen for two months. On this occasion were slain Finn, son of Goirmghilla; Dunghal, son of Dunghal Ua Riagain; Ronan, son of Bruadar, son of Duibhghilla, and other nobles of the Leinstermen along with them.

M966.3

Maelmordha, son of Finn, royal heir of Leinster, was mortally wounded.

M966.4

Ruaidhri, son of Maelmartain, lord of Fotharta, was slain.

M966.5

Flaithbheartach Ua Muireadhaigh, lord of Ui-Eathach, died.

M966.6

Muireadhach, son of Fearghus, successor of Patrick, died.

M966.7

Cathasach, son of Murchadhan, Bishop of Ard-Macha, died.

M967.0

The Age of Christ, 967.

M967.1

The thirteenth year of Domhnall.

M967.2

Maelfinnen, son of Uchtan, Bishop of Ceanannas, successor of Ulltan and Cairneach; Eoghan Ua Cleirigh, Bishop of Connaught; Maelgorm, son of Maelcheallaigh, Abbot of Inis-Cealtra; and Donnchadh, son of Cathlan, Abbot of Cill-mic-Duach, died.

M967.3

Muirigen, Abbot of Disert-Diarmada, died.

M967.4

Aenghus Ua Robhartaigh, anchorite of Doire-Chalgaigh; and Cinaedh Ua Cathmbaeil, airchinneach of Doire-Chalgaigh, died. Beollan, son of Ciarmhac, lord of Loch-Gabhar, died.

M967.5

Treasach, son of Maelmuine, lord of Ui-Conaill-Gabhra, was killed.

M967.6

Very great fruit, so that eight sacks were brought from the foot of one tree.

M967.7

M967.8

M967.9

M967.10

Ceanannas was plundered by Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, lord of the foreigners, and by Murchadh, son of Finn, King of Leinster; but Domhnall Ua Neill, King of Ireland, overtook and defeated them. Aedh Allan, son of Fearghal, lord of Osraighe; and Echthighern, son of Eitech, lord of the Comainns, died.

M968.0

The age of Christ, 968

M968.1

The fourteenth year of Domhnall.

M968.2

Ceanannas was plundered by Amhlaeibh Cuaran, with the foreigners and Leinstermen; and he carried off a great prey of cows, but lost numbers of his people, together with Breasal, son of Ailill; and he gained a victory over the Ui-Neill at Ard-Maelchon.

M968.3

A victory was gained over Ualgharg Ua Ruairc by Conchobhar, son of Tadhg, in which were slain Ualgharg, and among the rest Duibhghilla, i.e. the son of Laidhgnen.

M968.4

An army was led by the King of Ulidia, Artghal, son of Madudhan, against the foreigners; and he plundered Coindere, then in their possession, but left behind a number of heads.

M968.5

The plundering of Lughmhadh and Druim-Inesclainn by Muircheartach, son of Domhnall, King of Aileach, and son of the King of Ireland, against the foreigners, in which many were slain.

M968.6

The plundering of Mainistir-Buithe by Domhnall, King of Ireland, against the foreigners; and three hundred of them were burned by him in one house.

M968.7

The refectory of Lann-Leire was burned by Domhnall, son of Murchadh; and four hundred persons were destroyed by wounding and burning there, both men and women.

M968.8

Lughmhadh and Druim-Ineasclainn were plundered by Glunillar, i.e. by Murchadh Ua Flaithbheartaigh.

M969.0

The Age of Christ, 969.

M969.1

The fifteenth year of Domhnall.

M969.2

Tuathal, successor of Ciaran, Bishop and Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M969.3

Finnguine Ua Fiachrach, Abbot of Teach-Mochua, and Maelsamhna, successor of Cainneach, died.

M969.4

Ceallach Ua Nuadhait was killed by the foreigners in the doorway of his refectory. Domhnall Ua Neill, the king, was driven from Meath north-wards, across Sliabh Fuaid, by the Clann-Colmain; of which was said:

1] Not well we have heard the voice, that the prince of Teamhair was removed;

2] Scarcity of corn, much of grass, will dry up the mind of the terrible.

M969.5

An army was afterwards led by Domhnall Ua Neill, with the soldiers of the North, i.e. the races of Conall and Eoghan, against the men of Meath and the foreigners, so that he plundered all their forts and fortresses, and spoiled Ui-Failghe and Fotharta; and he took revenge on them on that occasion for their opposition to him, for he erected a camp in every cantred of Meath, from the Sinainn to the Bealach-duin.

M969.6

M969.7

Two suns of equal size were seen at high noon-day.

M970.0

The Age of Christ, 970.

M970.1

The sixteenth year of Domhnall.

M970.2

Crunnmhael, successor of Caeimghin, died. Muireadhach Ua Conchobhair, bishop, and successor of Finntan of Cluain-eidhneach; and Cathasach, son of Fearghus, comharba of Dun, died. Foghartach, son of Niall Ua Tolairg, was treacherously killed by Domhnall, son of Conghalach. Murchadh, son of Finn, King of Leinster, was killed by Domhnall Claen, son of Lorcan, after they had eaten and drank together. Of the year of his death was said:

1] Of years seventy, nine hundred, from birth of Christ,—no small deed,—

2] Till death of Murchadh, son of Finn, chief King of Leinster in his time.

M970.3

Gebheannach, son of Diarmaid, lord of Ciarraighe, died.

M970.4

M970.5

Finn, son of Bran, was killed by Ceallach, son of Domh-nall, son of Finn, son of Maelmordha, lord of Ui-Faelain.

M970.6

Cluain-Iraird, Fobhar, Lann-Eala, and Disert-Tola, were burned and plundered by Domhnall, son of Murchadh.

M971.0

The Age of Christ, 971.

M971.1

The seventeenth year of Domhnall.

M971.2

Dunchadh, the foster-son of Diarmaid, distinguished bishop and chief poet of Osraighe, died.

M971.3

Maelmoire, Abbot of Dearmhach, was drowned in Eas-Ruaidh. Becan, i.e. son of Lachtnan, successor of Finnen, i.e. of Cluain-Iraird; Ailill, i.e. son of Laighneach, Abbot of Gleann-da-locha, died.

M971.4

Cinaedh of the Oratory, anchorite of Cluain-fearta, died. Finachta Ua Flaithri, Abbot of Tir-da-ghlas, and Conchobhar, son of Tadhg of the Tower, King of Connaught, died.

M971.5

The battle of Ceis-Corainn between Murchadh Ua Flaithbheartach, i.e. Glun-Illar, King of Aileach, and Cathal, son of Tadhg, King of Connaught, wherein fell Cathal himself, and Geibheannach, son of Aedh, lord of Ui-Maine; Tadhg, son of Muircheartach, chief of Ui-Diarmada; Murchadh, son of Flann, son of Glethneachan, chief of Clann-Murchadha; and Seirridh Ua Flaithbheartaigh, with a countless number along with them: and Murchadh totally plundered Connaught afterwards.

M972.0

The Age of Christ, 972 rectè 974.

M972.1

The eighteenth year of Domhnall.

M972.2

Maelbrighde, son of Cathasach, Bishop and Abbot of Druim-mor-Mocholmog, and Diarmaid, son of Dochartach, Abbot of Daimhinis, died. Cairbre Ua Corra,

successor of Caeimhghin; Roithechtach, airchinneach of Cuil-raithin, anchorite and wise man; Cairbre, son of Echtighern, comharba of Cluain-mor-Maedhog, died.

M972.3

Murchadh Ua Flaithbheartaigh went upon a predatory excursion into Cinel-Conaill, and took a great prey; but being pursued and overtaken, Murchadh, i.e. lord of Aileach, was wounded, and died thereof at Dun-Cloitighe, after communion and penance.

M972.4

Donnchadh Finn, son of Aedh, lord of Meath, was killed by Aghda, son of Duibhcenn, son of Tadhgan, lord of Teathbha.

M972.5

Another battle was gained by the Osraighi over the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, wherein Domhnall, son of Ceallach, was slain.

M972.6

Finnsnechta, son of Cinaedh, lord of Fortuatha-Laighean, died.

M972.7

A slaughter was made of the Osraighi in Iarthar-Liphi, in which were slain two thousand men and sixty young lords, and among the rest Diarmaid, son of Donnchad, Tanist of Osraighe, and Echthighern Ua Luanaigh, lord of the North; of which was said:

1] Nine hundred and seventy-two years,

2] It was victory without abatement,

3] From Christ to the slaughter of the Osraighi,

4] In the west of warlike Liphi.

5] The host of the Ui-Muirithaigh slaughtered them,—

6] Not hasty he who reckoned them,—

7] With three score young lords,

8] Twenty hundred, or two thousand men.

M972.8

The Ui-Ceinnsealaigh were plundered in Osraighe, where Domhnall, son of Ceallach, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, and many others, were slain.

M972.9

The plundering of Inis-Cathaigh by Maghnus, son of Aralt, with the Lag-manns of the islands along with him; and Imhar, lord of the foreigners of Luimneach, was carried off from the island, and the violation of Seanan thereby.

M972.10

Muircheartach,

son of Aedh, son of Flann Ua Maelseachlainn, King of Meath, was slain by Domhnall, son of Conghalach.

M973.0

The Age of Christ, 973 rectè 975.

M973.1

The nineteenth year of Domhnall.

M973.2

Foghartach, Abbot of Doire-Chalgaigh, died.

M973.3

Artghal, son of Coscrachan, successor of Comhghall and Finnen, died, after a long and virtuous life. Feardalach, Abbot of Reachrainn, was killed by the foreigners.

M973.4

Cinaedh Ua hArtagain, chief poet of Ireland in his time, died.

M973.5

Ceallach, son of Domhnall, lord of Ui-Faelain, was slain by Broen, son of Murchadh. Muireadhach, son of Donnchadh, son of Ceallach, Tanist of Osraighe, died.

M973.6

Too much wet, so that the fruits were destroyed.

M973.7

Dubhdalethe, successor of Patrick, made a circuit of Munster, and obtained his demand.

M974.0

The Age of Christ, 974.

M974.1

The twentieth year of Domhnall.

M974.2

Conaing, son of Finan, Abbot of Coindere and Lann-Etala, died.

M974.3

Sedna Ua Demain, Abbot ot Aendruim, was burned in his own house. Donnchadh, son of Ceallach, lord of Osraighe, died.

M974.4

Domhnall, son of Conghalach, lord of Breagha, died; he was named Triubhus Fliuch. Tadhg Ua Ruadhrach, lord of Cianachta, was slain in Ulidia.

M974.5

Gilla-Coluim Ua Canannain, lord of Cinel-Conaill, went upon a predatory excursion into Ui-Failghe, where the lord of Cairbre-mor, i.e. Fearghal, son of Fogartach, was lost on the expedition.

M974.6

M975.0

The Age of Christ, 975 rectè 977.

M975.1

The twenty-first year of Domhnall. Gormghal, successor of Tola; Conaing, son of Cathan, Abbot of Fearna; and Noemhan of Inis-Cathaigh, died.

M975.2

Muircheartach, son of Domhnall Ua Neill, and Conghalach, son of Domhnall, son of Conghalach, two heirs to the monarchy of Ireland, were slain by Amhlaeibh, son of Sitric.

M975.3

Gilla-Coluim Ua Canannain, lord of Cinel-Conaill, was slain by the king, Domhnall Ua Neill.

M975.4

Maelruanaidh God Ua Maeleachlainn, royal heir of Teamhair, was treacherously killed.

M975.5

M975.6

Seachnasach, son of Hiruadh, lord of Eile, was slain.

M976.0

The Age of Christ, 976 rectè 978.

M976.1

The twenty-second year of Domhnall.

M976.2

Fiachra Ua hArtagain, Abbot of Ia-Choluim Chille, and Maenach, son of Muireadhach, Abbot of Druim-Inesclainn, died.

M976.3

M976.4

The battle of Bithlann was gained over the Leinstermen by the foreigners

of Ath-cliath, wherein were slain Augaire, son of Tuathal, King of Leinster; Muireadhach, son of Rian, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh; and Conghalach, son of Flann, lord of Leighe and Rechet, with numbers of others along with them.

M976.5

A naval victory was gained on Loch Eirne by the Airghialla, over the Cinel-Conaill, where many were slain, together with Niall Ua Canannain, and Ua Conghalaigh, and the son of Murchadh Glunillar, and other nobles.

M976.6

Comaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Aidhne, died.

M976.7

The battle of Cill-mona was gained by Domhnall, son of Conghalach, and Amhlaeibh, over the king, Domhnall Ua Neill, wherein fell Ardghal, son of Madadhan, King of Ulidia; Donnagan, son of Maelmuire; and Cinaedh, son of Croinghille, lord of Conaille, with a large number besides them.

M976.8

M977.0

The Age of Christ, 977 rectè 979.

M977.1

The twenty-third year of Domhnall.

M977.2

Cormac Ua Maelbearaigh, Abbot of Gleann-Fuaid, died. Flann, son of Maelmichil, lector of Cluain-mic-Nois, Bishop and airchinneach of Cluain-Deochra; Flann, son of Maelmaedhog, airchinneach of Gleann-Uisean; Cathasach, airchinneach of Eaglais-beg at Cluain-mic-Nois; and Muireann, daughter of Conghalach, Abbess of Cill-dara, died. Conchobhar, son of Finn, lord of Ui-Failghe, died.

M977.3

Domhnall Claen, King of Leinster, was taken prisoner by the foreigners of Ath-cliath.

M977.4

Leathlobhar Ua Fiachna, lord of Dal-Araidhe, was killed. Cill-dara was plundered by the foreigners.

M978.0

The Age of Christ, 978 rectè, 979.

M978.1

Mughroin, Abbot of Ia, scribe and bishop, the most learned of the three divisions, and Rumann Ua hAedhagain, Abbot of Cluain-Eois, died.

M978.2

The battle of Teamhair was gained by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, over the foreigners of Ath-cliath and of the Islands, and over the sons of Amhlaeibh in particular, where many were slain, together with Raghnall, son of Amhlaeibh, heir to the sovereignty of the foreigners; Conamhail, son of Gilla-Arri; and the orator of Ath-cliath; and a dreadful slaughter of the foreigners along with them. There fell also in the heat of the battle Braen, son of Murchadh, royal heir of Leinster; Conghalach, son of Flann, lord of Gaileanga, and his son, i.e. Maelan; Fiachna and Cuduilich, the two sons of Dubhlaech, two lords of Feara Tulach; and Lachtnan, lord of Mughdhorn-Maighen. After this Amhlaeibh went across the sea, and died at I-Coluim-Cille. After Domhnall, the son of Muircheartach of the Leather Cloaks, son of Niall Glundubh, had been twenty-four years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he died at Ard-Macha, after the victory of penance. In commemoration of this, Dubhdalethe said:

1] From the birth of the son of God,—no falsehood,—

2] Eight, seventy, and nine hundred,

3] Till the death of Mughroin whom verses extol,

4] The comely successor of Colum;

5] Till the battle of strong Teamhair,

6] Wherein blood was spilled over shields,

7] Wherein the Gaeidhil and Galls were slaughtered

8] By the noble famous Maelseachlainn;

9] And till the death of Domhnall Ua Neill

10] At Ard-Macha of majestic hostages,

11] Monarch of Ireland who bestowed horses, than whom a worthier man

12] On the surface of the earth was never born.

M978.3

A battle between the Ulidians and Dal-Araidhe, wherein the king of the province, i.e. Aedh, son of Loingseach, and many others, were slain by Eochaidh, son of Ardgar.

M978.4

Dubhghall, son of Donnchadh, Tanist of Aileach, was slain by his kinsman, Muireadhach, son of Flann; and Muireadhach himself was slain by his tribe before the end of a month, in revenge of Dubhghall.

M978.5

Tighearnan Ua Maeldoraidh, lord of Cinel-Conaill, was slain.

M978.6

Dunghal, son of Donnchadh, Tanist of Osraighe, died.

M979.0

The Age of Christ, 979 rectè 980.

M979.1

The first year of Maelseachlainn Mor, son of Domhnall, son of Donnchadh, son of Flann, in sovereignty of Ireland.

M979.2

Faelan, son of Coellaidhe, distinguished Bishop and Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair; and Murchadh, son of Riada, Abbot of Ross-Chomain, and Prior of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M979.3

Aghda, son of Duibhcenn, lord of Teathbha, died in Imdhaidh-Chiarain, after a good life.

M979.4

Amhlaeibh, son of Sitric, chief lord of the foreigners of

Ath-cliath, went to Hi on his pilgrimage; and he died there, after penance and a good life.

M979.5

A great army was led by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, King of Ireland, and by Eochaidh, son of Ardgar, King of Ulidia, against the foreigners of Ath-cliath; and they laid siege to them for three days and three nights, and carried thence the hostages of Ireland, and among the rest Domhnall Claen, King of Leinster, and all the hostages of the Ui-Neill. Two thousand was the number of the hostages, besides jewels and goods, and the freedom of the Ui- Neill, from the Sinainn to the sea, from tribute and exaction. It was then Maelseachlainn himself issued the famous proclamation, in which he said:— "Every one of the Gaeidhil who is in the territory of the foreigners, in servitude and bondage, let him go to his own territory in peace and happiness." This captivity was the Babylonian captivity of Ireland, until they were released by Maelseachlainn; it was indeed next to the captivity of hell.

M980.0

The Age of Christ, 980 rectè 981.

M980.1

The second year of Maelseachlainn.

M980.2

Anmchadh, Bishop of Cill-dara, completed his virtuous life in this world, at an advanced life. Eoghan Ua Cathain, Abbot of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn; Sinach, son of Murthuilen, Abbot of Beannchair; Clerchen, son of Donnghal, successor of Feichin; Conaing Ua Flannagain, vice-airchinneach of Ard-Macha; and Rothechtach of Daimhinis, a priest, died.

M980.3

Domhnall Ua hAiteidh, lord of Ui-Eathach, and Loingseach, son of Foghartach, chief of Ui-Niallain, mutually fell by each other.

M980.4

Donnghal, son of Duibhrighe, Abbot of Fidh-duin, died.

M981.0

The Age of Christ, 981 rectè 982.

M981.1

The third year of Maelseachlainn. Muireadhach, son of Ruadhrach, successor of Fechin, and Bruadar, son of Echthighern, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, died. Archu, son of Niall, royal heir

of Ulidia, was slain by his kinsmen. Aedh Ua Dubda, lord of North Connaught, died.

M981.2

Flaithbheartach, Abbot of Leithghlinn, died. Ailell, the fosterson of Dunchadh, died.

M981.3

M981.4

M981.5

Gilla-Caeimhghin was blinded by Domhnall, son of Lorcan.

M982.0

The Age of Christ, 982.

M982.1

The fourth year of Maelseachlainn. Cormac, son of Maelchiarain, successor of Mochta; Aedh Ua Mothrain, successor of the two Sinchealls; Muireadhach, son of Muiregan, Prior of Ard-Macha, died.

M982.2

A battle was gained by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, and by Gluniairn, son of Amhlaeibh, i.e. the son of Maelseachlainn's mother, over Domhnall Claen and Imhar of Port-Lairge, where many perished, both by drowning and killing, and among the rest Gilla-Padraig, son of Imhar, and many others of distinction along with him.

M982.3

Leinster was spoiled and ravaged by Maelseachlainn as far as the sea.

M982.4

M983.0

The Age of Christ, 983.

M983.1

The fifth year of Maelseachlainn.

M983.2

Uissine Ua Lapain, airchinneach of Doire-Chalgaigh, and Muireadhach Ua Flannagain, lector of Ard-Macha, died.

M983.3

Domhnall Claen was slain by Aedh, son of Echthighern, one of the Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, and Fiachra, son of Finnshneacta, chief of Fortuatha-Laighean, and also Maelmithigh, son of Gairbheth, by treachery.

M983.4

Lochlainn, lord of Corca-Modhruaidh, and Maelseachlainn, son of Cosgrach, died.

M983.5

The three sons of Cearbhall, son of Lorcan, plundered the Termon of Caeimhghin at Gleann-da-locha; and the three were killed before night, through the miracles of God and Caeimhghin.

M983.6

Flaithbheartach Ua hAnluain, lord of Ui-Niallain, was treacherously slain by the Ui-Breasail.

M983.7

Dubhdarach, son of Domhnallan, lord of Dearlus, was slain.

M983.8

M983.9

Aedh Ua Dubhda, lord of all North Connaught, died.

M984.0

The Age of Christ, 984.

M984.1

The sixth year of Maelseachlainn.

M984.2

Foghartach Ua Conghaile, a distinguished scribe, and Abbot of Daimhinis; Flaithlemh, airchinneach of Saighir, died.

M984.3

Eochaidh, son of Soerghus, airchinneach of Daimhliag-Chianain, was slain.

M984.4

Maelfinnia, airchinneach of Domhnach-Padraig, died Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, plundered Connaught, destroyed its islands, and killed its chieftains, and reduced Magh-Aei to ashes.

M984.5

A depredation was committed by the Connaughtmen, in retaliation, as far as Loch-Ainninn;

and they burned Feara-Ceall, and slew the lord of Feara-Ceall. Fearghal, son of Lorcan, lord of Cinel-Fiachach, was killed. Diarmaid, son of Uathmharan, lord of Luighne, died.

M985.0

The Age of Christ, 985.

M985.1

The seventh year of Maelseachlainn.

M985.2

Maelcia-rain Ua Maighne, successor of Colum-Cille, was cruelly martyred by the Danes at Ath-cliath. Muireadhach, son of Flann, successor of Connlath, died.

M985.3

The abduction of the shrine of Patrick, by Maelseachlainn, from Ath-Fhirdiadh to Ath-Sighe, in consequence of the rebellion of the son of Cairelan. They afterwards made peace; and Maelseachlainn submitted to the award of the successor of Patrick, i e. the visitation of Meath, both church and state, and a banquet for every fort from Maelseachlainn himself; besides seven cumhals, and every other demand in full.

M985.4

Mor, daughter of Donnchadh, son of Ceallach, Queen of Ireland, died. Muirgheas, son of Domhnall, lord of Ui-Maine, was slain.

M985.5

A great contention at Ard-Macha, on the Sunday before Lammas, between the Ui-Eathach and the Ui-Niallain, wherein the son of Trenfhear, son of Celechan, and many others, were slain.

M985.6

The Danes came to the coast of Dal-Riada in three ships; seven score of them were hanged, and otherwise cut off; after they were defeated.

M985.7

Hi-Choluim-Chillem was plundered by the Danes on Christmas night; and they killed the abbot, and fifteen of the seniors of the church along with him.

M985.8

Cluain-mic-Nois was burned on the Friday night before Easter.

M985.9

Flathrui Ua Loingsigh, lord of Dal-Araidhe, was slain by his own tribe.

M985.10

An army was led by the Leinstermen into Osraighe; and they plundered the north of Osraighe, and they slew there Riagan, son of Muireadhach, and the son of Cuiliun. Domhnall, son of Amhalgaidh, Tanist of Ulidia, died.

M986.1

The Age of Christ, 986 rectè 987.

M986.2

The eighth year of Maelseachlainn.

M986.3

Maelpadraig, Abbot of Ros-Cre; Caenchomhrac, son of Ainbhithe, Abbot of Gleann-Uisean, died.

M986.4

Broen Ua hAedha, airchinneach of Eaglais-beg at Cluain-mic-Nois,

died.

M986.5

Ceallach, the holy virgin, died. Great and unusual wind, which prostrated many buildings and houses, and among others the oratory of Lughmhadh, and many other buildings.

M986.6

A great slaughter was made of the Danes who had plundered Hi, for three hundred and sixty of them were slain through the miracles of God and Colum-Cille. Preternatural (i.e. magical) sick-ness was brought on by demons in the east of Ireland, which caused mortality of men plainly before men's eyes.

M986.7

The commencement of the great murrain of cows, i.e. the strange Maelgarbh, which had never come before.

M986.8

An army was led by Maelseachlainn into Leinster, whence he carried off a great spoil of cows.

M987.0

The Age of Christ, 987 rectè 988.

M987.1

The ninth year of Maelseachlainn.

M987.2

Dunchadh Ua Braein, Abbot of Cluain-mic-Nois, a celebrated wise man and anchorite, died on the 17th of the Calends of February at Ard-Macha, at the end of the thirteenth year of his pilgrimage.

M987.3

He proposed to set out for Cluain every year, but different parties of the people of the church of Ard-Macha used to come at the end of each year to detain him; but they found no force able to detain him but the solicitation of the clergy, and he was wont to re-main for them a year. He was the last that resuscitated the dead from death in Ireland. It is of him Eochaidh O'Flannagain, the most distinguished historian of Ireland, gave this testimony:

1] The seat of Macha i.e. Queen Macha the treacherous, voluptuous, haughty,

2] Is a psalm-singing house possessed by saints;

3] There came not within the walls of her fort

4] A being like unto Dunchadh O'Braein.

M987.4

Colum, airchinneach of Corcach, died; and Dubhdabhoireann, airchinneach of Both-Chonais, died.

M987.5

The men of Munster came in hosts upon Loch Ribh, and the foreigners of Port-Lairge. The Connaughtmen assembled to oppose them, and a battle was fought between them. A great number of the Munstermen and the foreigners were slaughtered by the Connaughtmen. Among the slain was Dunlaing, son of Dubhdabhoireann, royal heir of Munster, and many others along with him. Muirgheas, son of Conchobhar, royal heir of Connaught, was slain by them in the heat of the conflict.

M987.6

Laidhgnen, son of Cearbhall, lord of Fearnmhagh, was slain in the middle of Trian-Arda-Macha, by Fearghal, son of Conaing, lord of Oileach, and the Cinel-Eoghain. Conghalach Ua Cui-lennain, lord of Conaille and Ciarcaille, son of Cairellan, lord of North Breagha, mutually fell by each other. Conghal, son of Anrudhan, lord of Corca-Modh-ruadh, died.

M988.0

The Age of Christ, 988 rectè 989.

M988.1

The tenth year of Maelseachlainn. Dunchadh Ua Robhachain, successor of Colum-Cille and Adamnan; Loingseach, son of Maelpadraig, rector of Cluain-mic-Nois; Maelmoghna Ua Cairill, airchin-neach of Dun-Leathghlais; Cetfaidh, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair; and Mac-leighinn Ua Murchadhain, airchinneach of Cuil-rathain, died.

M988.2

Cairbre, son of Rian, died.

M988.3

Muireadhach Ua Cleirigh, lord of Aidhne, died.

M988.4

Echmhilidh, son of Ronan, lord of the Airtheara, was slain by the Conailli-Cerd. Conchobhar, son of Domhnall, lord of Luighne, died.

M988.5

The battle of Athcliath was gained over the foreigners by Maelseachlainn, in which many of the foreigners were slain by him. And he afterwards laid siege to the fortress for the space of

twenty nights, so that they drank no water during this time but the brine. At length they gave him his own full demand while he should be king, and an ounce of gold for every garden, to be paid on Christmas night, for ever. Eochaidh, son of Ardghar, King of Ulidia, went upon an expedition into Cinel-Eoghain, and lost Ua h-Aitidhe.

M988.6

Dubhdaleithe, successor of Patrick, assumed the successorship of Colum-Cille, by the advice of the men of Ireland and Alba.

M988.7

Gluiniarn, son of Amlaeibh, lord of the foreigners, was killed by his own slave through drunkenness; Colbain was the name of the slave.

M988.8

Dun-Leathghlaissi was plundered and burned by the foreigners.

M988.9

Maelruanaidh, son of Donnchadh, died.

M989.0

The Age of Christ, 989 rectè 990.

M989.1

The eleventh year of Maelseachlainn.

M989.2

Cormac, son of Congaltach, successor of Brenainn of Birra, died.

M989.3

Aedh Ua Maeldoraidh, lord of Cinel-Conaill, died.

M989.4

The battle of Carn-Fordromas was gained by Maelseachlainn over the people of Thomond, wherein fell Domhnall, son of Lorcan, lord of Muscraighe-thire and Ui-Forggo, and six

hundred men along with him.

M989.5

Doire-Chalgaigh was plundered by the foreigners.

M989.6

An army of the foreigners, Danes, and Leinstermen marched into Meath, and they plundered as far as Loch Ainninn. Domhnall, son of Tuathal, was taken prisoner by Donnchadh, son of Domhnall, King of Leinster.

M989.7

Donnchadh, King of Leinster, was taken prisoner by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, King of Ireland. Dubhdalethe, successor, assumed the successorship of Colum Cille, by advice of the men of Ireland and Alba.

M990.0

The Age of Christ, 990 rectè 991.

M990.

The twelfth year of Maelseachlainn.

M990.1

Duibhlitir Ua Bruadair, lector of Leithghlinn, died. It was of him this testimony was given:

1] Duibhliter, the stronghold of perfect wisdom, the gifted respondent to every challenge;

2] He was an adept in learning of various books, a flame of gold over noble Ireland.

M990.2

Ceallach, son of Cinaedh, Abbot of Imleach-Fia, i.e. Imleach-Becain, died. Donnchadh Ua Conghalaigh, royal heir of Teamhair, was treacherously slain at Comarchu, by the Clann-Colmain in particular, i.e. by Conchobhar, son of Cearbhall.

M990.3

Tadhg, son of Donnchadh, Tanist of Osraighe was slain by the men of Munster.

M990.4

Aedh Ua Ruairc, royal heir of Connaught, and Dubhdarach, Ua Fiachna, was slain by the Cinel-Eoghain. The wind sunk the island of Loch Cimbe suddenly, with its dreach and rampart, i.e. thirty feet.

M990.5

The Sinnach Ua Leochain, lord of Gaileanga, died.

M990.6

Donnsleibhe, son of Diarmaid, died.

M990.7

Ua Dunghalaigh, lord of Muscraighe, was slain.

M991.0

The Age of Christ, 991 rectè 992.

M991.1

The thirteenth year of Maelseach-lainn.

M991.2

Diarmaid, rector of Cill-dara and Abbot of Cluain-eidhneach, died; of whom was said:

1] Diarmaid, stronghold of noble wisdom, a man of generous fame, of great battle

2] Pity, O king of the righteous laws, that death has now approached him.

M991.3

Maelpeadair Ua Tolaid, successor of Brenainn of Cluain-fearta; and Mael-finnia, son of Spelan, successor of Ciaran, son of the artificer, died. Gillacom-main, son of Niall, lord of Ui-Diarmada; and Cuceanann, son of Tadhg, mutually fell by each other.

M991.4

Donn, son of Donnghal, son of Donncuan, was slain by his own people.

M991.5

An army was led by Maelseachlainn into Connaught; and he brought from thence a prey of cattle, the greatest that a king had ever brought.

M991.6

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

M992.0

The Age of Christ, 992.

M992.1

The fourteenth year of Maelseachlainn.

M992.2

Mael-poil, Bishop of Mughain, died.

M992.3

Tuathal, son of Maelrubha, successor of Finnia, and successor of Mocholmoc, a wise man and governor, died.

M992.4

Macleighinn, son of Dunghalan, airchinneach of Dun-Leathghlaisi; Dunchadh, rector of Dun; Maelfinnia Ua hAenaigh, lector of Fobhar, and Bishop of Tuath-Luighne, died.

M992.5

Dunchadh Ua hUchtain, lector of Ceanannas, died. Domhnall and Flaithbhear-tach, two sons of Gillacoluim, son of Canannan, were slain.

M992.6

Ruaidhri, son of

Cosgrach, lord of South Connaught, was slain by Conchobhar, son of Mael-seachlainn, and by the son of Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh. Conchobhar, son of Cearbhall Ua Maelseachlainn, died after a good life. Maelruanaidh Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre, was slain by the men of Teathbha.

M992.7

Egnech Ua Leochain, lord of Tuath-Luighne, was slain by Maelseachlainn, and Cathal, son of Labbraidh. Cleircen, son of Maelduin, lord of Ui-Eathach, was slain by his own people. Muireagan of Both-Domhnaigh, successor of Patrick, went upon his visitation in Tir-Eoghain; and he conferred the degree of king upon Aedh, son of Domhnall, in the presence of Patrick's congregation, and he afterwards made a great visitation of the north of Ireland. Donnchadh, son of Domhnall, King of Leinster, was ransomed from Maelseachlainn. A new fleet upon Loch-Ribh by Brian, son of Ceinneidigh, who plundered the men of Breifne.

M992.8

Dunadhach, son of Diarmaid, lord of Corca-Bhaiscinn, died.

M992.9

A predatory incursion by the foreigners of Ath-cliath, so that they plundered Ard-Brecain, Domhnach-Padraig, and Muine-Brocain. The colour of fire was in the heavens till morning.

M992.10

Aedh, son of Echthighern, Tanist of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, died.

M992.11

Imhar was expelled from Ath-cliath through the intercession of the saints.

M992.12

Donn, son of Donnghal, lord of Teathbha, died.

M992.13

Ruaidhri Ua Gusang died.

M993.0

The Age of Christ, 993.

M993.1

The fifteenth year of Maelseachlainn. Muirgheas, son of Muireadhach, Abbot of Mungairid.

M993.2

Fogartach, son of Diarmaid, son of Uathmharan, lord of Corca-Firtri in Connaught, was slain by the Gaileanga of Corann.

M993.3

Conghalach, son of Laidhgnen, i.e. Ua Gadhra, lord of Gaileanga, died. Maelcairearda,lord of Ui-Briuin; Aedh, son of Dubhghall, son of Donn-chadh, lord of Magh-Ithe, and royal heir of Oileach, died.

M993.4

Conn, son of Conghalach,

lord of Ui-Failghe, was slain.

M993.5

Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, was expelled from Dublin. Gillacele, son of Cearbhall, royal heir of Leinster, was slain by the son of Amhlaeibh.

M993.6

Muireagan of Both-Domhnaigh, successor of Patrick, was on his visitation in Tir-Eoghain, and he conferred the degree of king upon the son of Domhnall, in the presence of the congregation of Patrick, and made a great visitation of the north of Ireland.

M994.0

The Age of Christ, 994.

M994.1

The sixteenth year of Maelseachlainn.

M994.2

Rebachan, son of Dunchadh, airchinneach of Mungairid;Colla, Abbot and wise man ot Inis-Cathaigh. Clerchen, son of Leran, priest of Ard-Macha, and Odhran Ua h-Eolais, scribe of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M994.3

Imhar came to Ath-cliath after Sitric, son of Amblaeibh. Domhnach-Padraig was plundered by the foreigners of Ath-cliath and Muircheartach Ua Conghalaigh; but God took vengeance on him, for he died before the end of a month afterwards.

M994.4

M994.5

The ring of Tomar and the sword of Carlus were carried away by force, by Maelseachlainn, from the foreigners of Ath-cliath

Raghnall was slain by the Leinstermen, i.e. by the son of Murchadh, son of Finn; and Imhar fled again from Ath-cliath, and Sitric took his place. Gilla-phadraig, son of Donncuan, lord of Teathbha, was slain. Maelmaire, son of Scannlan, Bishop of Ard-Macha, died.

M995.0

The Age of Christ, 995.

M995.2

The seventeenth year of Maelseachlainn.

Cormac Ua Conghaile, Abbot of Daimhinis, died.

M995.3

Diarmaid, son of Domhnall, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was killed by Donndubhan, son of Imhar, through treachery.

M995.4

Gillaphadraig, son of Donnchadh, lord of Osraighe, was killed by Donndubhan, son of Imhar, and by Domhnall, son of Faelan, lord of the Deisi.

M995.5

Donndubhan, son of Imhar, was afterwards slain by the Leinstermen, namely, by Cuduiligh, son of Cinaedh, one of the Ui-Failghe, at the end of a week, in revenge of Diarmaid, son of Domhnall.

M995.6

Domhnall, son of Faelan, lord of the Deisi, died.

M995.7

Ard-Macha was burned by lightning, both houses, churches, and cloictheacha, and its Fidh-neimedh, with all destruction. There came not in Ireland, since it was discovered, and there never will come till the day of judgment, a vengeance like it; of which was said:

1] Five years, ninety, nine hundred, from birth of Christ, it is told,

2] Till the burning of the city without sparing, of the great son of Calphrann, son of Oitidh.

M995.8

An army by the Conaille and Mughdhorna, and the north of Breagha, to Gleann-Righe; but they were overtaken by Aedh, son of Domhnall, lord of Oileach, who gave them battle, in which they were defeated, and the lord of Conaille, i.e. Matudhan Ua Croinghille, and two hundred along with him, were slain.

M995.9

A battle was gained over the men of Munster by Cathal and Muirgheas, the two sons of Ruaidhri, son of Coscrach, and by Ua Ceallaigh,

wherein many were slain; and Muirgheas, son of Ruaidhri, fell in the heat of the conflict. Gillapadraig, son of Flannagan, lord of Teathbha, was slain by Fiachra, son of Rodubh, chief of Muintir-Maelfhinna.

M995.10

Muircheartach Breag Ua Conghalaigh was slain. Mathghamhain, son of Cearbhall, lord of Ui-Dun-chadha, was slain at Ath-cliath by Maelmordha, son of Murchadh, in revenge of his father.

M996.0

The Age of Christ, 996.

M996.1

The eighteenth year of Maelseachlainn.

M996.2

Colman of Corcach, pillar of the dignity of Ireland; Conn Ua Laidhgnen, Abbot of Fearna; and Dubhthach Ua Tadhgain, i.e. the son of Duibhfinn, priest of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M996.3

Ruaidhri, son of Niall Ua Canannain, lord of Cinel-Conaill, died.

M996.4

A battle was gained over the Ui-Meith, at Sruthair, by the son of Donnchadh Finn and the Feara-Rois, wherein the lord of Ui-Meith and many others were slain.

M996.5

Cluain-Iraird and Ceanannus were plundered by the foreigners of Ath-cliath.

M996.6

Maelseachlainn, son of Maelruanaidh, royal heir of Oileach, died.

M996.7

Domhnall, son of Donnchadh Finn, was blinded by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall.

M997.0

The Age of Christ, 997.

M997.1

The nineteenth year of Maelseachlainn. Conaing Ua Cosgraigh, distinguished Bishop of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M997.2

Diarmaid, son of Domhnall, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh; and Gillapadraig, son of Donnchadh, lord of Osraighe, died. Gilla-Ernain, son of Aghda, lord of Teathbha, was slain by the Sil-Ronain. Oissine Ua Machainen, lord of Mughdhorna, was slain by Maelseachlainn on Inis-Mocha.

M995.3

An army was led by Maelseachlainn and Brian, so that they obtained the hostages of the foreigners, to the joy of the Irish. Maelseachlainn, with the men of Meath, and Brian, with the men of Munster, collected immediately to Ath-cliath, and carried off the hostages and the best part of their jewels from them. Doire-Calgaich was plundered by the

foreigners.

M995.4

An army was led by Maelseachlainn into Connaught; and he plundered or burned Magh-Aei, and the son of the lord of Ciarraighe was lost by them.

M995.5

Imhar, with the foreigners, went on a predatory excursion into Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, where they lost the great part of their horses, and some of their army.

M998.0

The Age of Christ, 998.

M998.1

The twentieth year of Maelseachlainn. Dubh-daleithe, son of Ceallach, successor of Patrick and Colum-Cille, died on the 2nd of June, in the eighty-third year of his age.

M998.2

Cill-dara was plundered by the foreigners of Ath-cliath. Niall, son of Aghda, royal heir of Teathbha, was slain by the Calraighi, at Cluain-mic-Nois, on the festival of Ciaran.

M998.3

Donnchadh, son of Domhnall, was taken prisoner by Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, lord of the foreigners, and by Maelmordha, son of Murchadh. Diarmaid, son of Dunadhach, lord of Sil-Anmchadha, was slain by the son of Comhaltan Ua Clei-righ, lord of Aidhne.

M998.4

A battle between the Oirghialla and Conailli, in which fell Gillachrist Ua Cuilennain, lord of Conailli, and many others along with him.

M998.5

Maelseachlainn Ua Maelruanaidh, lord of Creamhthainn, was slain by the Ui-Ceallaigh.

M998.6

The plundering of Ui-Eathach by Aedh, son of Domhnall, so that he carried off a great cattle spoil; and this was called the great prey of Magh-Cobha. The stone of Lia Ailbhe fell (and Magh-Ailbhe was the chief fort of Magh-Breagh), and four mill-stones were made of it by Maelseachlainn. An army was led by the king, Maelseachlainn, and by Brian, son of Ceinneidigh, to Gleann Mama. The foreigners of Ath-cliath came to attack them, but the

M999.0

The Age of Christ, 999.

M999.1

The twenty-ninth year of Maelseachlainn. Diarmaid, i.e. Conaillech, lector of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M999.2

Flaithbheartach Ua Canannain, lord of Cinel-Conaill, was slain by his own tribe. Ua Domhnall, i.e. Cuchaill, lord of Durlas, was slain by Ua Neill, i.e. by Aedh. Muirgheas,

son of Aedh, lord of Ui-Diarmada, was slain by his own people. Ceallach Ua Maelcorghais, chief poet of Connaught, died. Imhar of Port Lairge died.

M999.3

M1000.0

The Age of Christ, 1000.

M1000.1

The twenty-second year of Maelseachlainn.

M1000.2

Maelpoil, Bishop of Cluain-mic-Nois, and successor of Feichin; and Flaithemh, Abbot of Corcach, died.

M1000.3

Fearghal, son of Conaing, lord of Oileach, died.

M1000.4

Dubhdara Ua Maelduin, lord of Feara-Luirg, was slain.

M1000.5

Laidhgnen Ua Leog-gan was slain by the Ulidians.

M1000.6

Niall Ua Ruairc was slain by the Cinel-Conaill

and Hugh Ua Neill.

M1000.7

Ceannfaeladh, son of Conchobhar, lord of Ui-Conaill Gabhra, and Righbhardan, son of Dubhcron, died.

M1000.8

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

M1000.9

The causeway of Ath-Luain was made by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, and by Cathal, son of Conchobhar.

M1000.10

The causeway of Ath-liag was made by Maelseachlainn to the middle of the river.

M1000.11

Diarmaid Ua Lachtnain, lord of Teathbha, was killed by his own people.

M1001.0

The Age of Christ, 1001.

M1001.1

The twenty-third year of Maelseachlainn.

M1001.2

Colum, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair, died.

M1001.3

Treinfher, son of Celecan, Prior of Ard-Macha, was slain.

M1001.4

Conaing Ua Fiachrach, Abbot of Teach-Mochua; Cele, son of Suibhne, Abbot of Slaine; Cathalan Ua Corcrain, Abbot of Daimhinis; Maenach, Ostiarius of Ceanannus; and Flann, son of Eoghan, chief Brehon of Leath-Chuinn, died.

M1001.5

Maelmhuaidh, son of Duibhghilla, lord of Dealbhna-Beathra, died.

M1001.6

Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh, set out on a predatory excursion into Ulidia, in his ships; and he plundered Cill-cleithe and Inis-Cumhscraigh, and carried off many prisoners from both.

M1001.7

An army was led by Aedh, son of Domhnall Ua Neill, to Tailltin; but he returned back in peace and tranquillity.

M1001.8

Connaught was plundered by Aedh, son of Domhnall.

M1001.9

Cearnachan, son of Flann, lord of Luighne, went upon a predatory excursion into Fearnmhagh; and he was killed by Muircheartach Ua Ciardha, Tanist of Cairbre.

M1001.10

M1001.11

Meirleachan, i.e. the son of Conn, lord of Gaileanga, and Brodubh, i.e. the son of Diarmaid, were slain by Maelseachlainn.

M1001.12

A change of abbots at Ard-Macha, i e. Maelmuire, son of Eochaidh, in the place of Muireagan, of Both-Domhnaigh. An army was led by Brian to Ath-cliath; and he received the hostages of Meath and Connaught.

M1002.0

The Age of Christ, 1002.

M1002.1

The first year of Brian, son of Ceinneidigh, son of Lorcan, in sovereignty over Ireland. Seventy-six years was his age at that time. Dunchadh Ua Manchain, successor of Caeimhghin; Flannchadh Ua Ruaidhine, successor of Ciaran, son of the artificer, of the tribe of Corca-Mogha; Eoghan, son of Ceallach, airchinneach of Ard-Breacain; and Donnghal, son of Beoan, Abbot of Tuaim-Greine, died.

M1002.2

A great depredation by Donnchadh, son of Donnchadh Finn, and the Ui-Meith, and they plundered Lann-Leire; but Cathal, son of Labhraidh, and the men of Breagha, overtook and defeated them, and they left behind their booty; and they were afterwards slaughtered or led captive, together with Sinnach Ua hUarghusa, lord of Ui-Meith. Cathal, son of Labhraidh, and Lorcan, son of Brotaidh, fell fighting

face to face.

M1002.3

Donnghal, son of Donncothaigh, lord of Gaileanga, was slain by Trotan, son of Bolgargait (or Tortan, son of Bolgargait), son of Maelmordha, lord of Feara-Cul, in his own house.

M1002.4

Ceallach, son of Diarmaid, lord of Osraighe, was slain by Donnchadh, son of Gillaphadraig, the son of his father's brother.

M1002.5

Aedh, son of O'Coinfhiacla, lord of Teathbha, was slain by the Ui Conchille. Conchobhar, son of Maelseachlainn, lord of Corca-Modhruadh; and Aicher Ua Traighthech, with many others, were slain by the men of Umhall.

M1002.6

Aedh, son of Echthighern, was slain in the oratory of Fearna-mor-Maedhog, by Mael-na-mbo.

M1003.0

The Age of Christ, 1003.

M1003.1

M1003.2

Aenghus, son of Breasal, successor of Cainneach, died on his pilgrimage at Ard-Macha.

M1003.3

Dubhshlaine Ua Lorcain, Abbot of Imleach-Ibhair, died.

M1003.4

Eochaidh Ua Flannagain, airchinneach of the Lis-aeidheadh of Ard-Macha, and of Cluain-Fiachna, the most distinguished historian of the Irish, died.

M1003.5

M1003.6

Domhnall, son of Flannagan, lord of Feara-Li, died.

M1003.7

Iarnan, son of Finn, son of

Duibhghilla, was slain by Corc, son of Aedh, son of Duibhghilla, in the doorway of the oratory of Gailinne, by treachery. Two of his own people slew this Corc immediately, by which the name of God and Mochonog was magnified.

M1003.8

Brian, son of Maelruanaidh, lord of West Connaught, was slain by his own people.

M1003.9

The two O'Canannains were slain by O'Maeldoraidh.

M1003.10

Muireadhach, son of Diarmaid, lord of Ciarraighe-Luachra, died.

M1003.11

Naebhan, son of Maelchiarain, chief artificer of Ireland, died.

M1003.12

The battle of Craebh-tulcha, between the Ulidians and the Cinel-Eoghain, in which the Ulidians were defeated. In this battle were slain Eochaidh, son of Ardghair, King of Ulidia, and Dubhtuinne, his brother; and the two sons of Eochaidh, i.e. Cuduiligh and Domhnall; Gairbhidh, lord of Ui-Eathach; Gillapadraig, son of Tomaltach; Cumuscach, son of Flathrai; Dubhshlangha, son of Aedh; Cathal, son of Etroch; Conene, son of Muircheartach; and the most part of the Ulidians in like manner; and the battle extended as far as Dun-Eathach and Druim-bo. Donnchadh Ua Loingsigh, lord of Dal-Araidhe, and royal heir of Ulidia, was slain on the following day by the Cinel-Eoghain. Aedh, son of Domhnall Ua Neill, lord of Oileach, and heir apparent to the sovereignty of Ireland, fell in the heat ot the conflict, in the fifteenth year of his reign, and the twenty-ninth of his age.

M1003.13

A battle between Tadhg Ua Ceallaigh with the Ui-Maine, and the men of West Meath assisting the Ui-Maine on the one side, and the Ui-Fiachrach Aidhne aided by West Connaught on the other, wherein fell Gillaceallaigh, son of Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Ui-Fiachrach; Conchobhar, son of Ubban; Ceannfaeladh, son of Ruaidhri, and many others. Finn, son of Marcan, Tanist of Ui-Maine, fell in the heat of the conflict.

M1003.14

Domhnall, son of Flannagan, died.

M1003.15

Madadhan, son of Aenghus, chief of Gaileanga-Beaga and Feara-Cul, was slain.

M1004.0

The Age of Christ, 1004.

M1004.1

The third year of Brian. Domhnall, son of Maicniadh, Abbot of Mainstir-Buithe, a bishop and holy senior, died.

M1004.2

St. Aedh, lector of Frefoit, bishop, wise man, and pilgrim, died after a good life at Ard-Macha, with great honour and veneration. In lamentation of him was said:

1] The wise man, the archbishop,

2] The saint of God of comely face,—

3] Apostleship has departed from us,

4] Since Aedh departed from the side of Teamhair,

5] Since Aedh of sweet Breaghmhagh liveth not,

6] Of bright renown, in sweet verses sung;

7] A loss is the gem, shining and pleasant,

8] The learning of Ireland has perished in him.

M1004.3

Maelbrighde Ua Rimheadha, Abbot of Ia, died.

M1004.4

Domhnall, son of Niall, Abbot of Cill-Lamhraighe, died.

M1004.5

Foghartach, Abbot of Leithghlinn and Saighir, died.

M1004.6

Muireadhach, lord of Conaille, was slain by the Mughdhorna.

M1004.7

Gillacomhghaill, son of Ardghar, and his son, and two hundred along with them, were slain by Maelruanaidh, son of Ardghar, contending for the kingdom of Ulidia.

M1004.8

M1004.9

Ingeirci, lord of Conailli, was slain.

M1004.10

Ath-cliath was burned by the people of South Breagha, by secrecy.

M1004.11

Leath-Chathail was plundered by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill; and Aedh, son of Tomaltach, lord of

Leath-Chathail, was slain by him.

M1004.12

A battle was gained at Loch-Bricrenn, by Flaithbheartach, over the Ui-Eathach and the Ulidians, where Artan, royal heir of Ui-Eathach, was slain.

M1005.0

The Age of Christ, 1005.

M1005.1

M1005.2

Finghin, Abbot of Ros-Cre, died.

M1005.3

Dunchadh, son of Dunadhach, lector of Cluain-mic-Nois, and its anchorite afterwards, head of its rule and history, died; he was the senior of the race of Conn-na-mbocht.

M1005.4

Maelruanaidh, son of Aedh Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Fiachrach-Muirisge, and his son, i.e. Maelseachlainn, and his brother, i.e. Gebhennach, son of Aedh, died.

M1005.5

A great prey was made by Flaithbheartach, son of Muircheartach, lord of Aileach, in Conaille-Muirtheimhne; but Maelseachlainn, King of Teamhair, overtook him and his party, and they lost two hundred men by killing and capturing, together with the lord of Ui-Fiachrach Arda-sratha.

M1005.6

Cathal, son of Dunchadh, lord of Gaileanga-Mora, was slain.

M1005.7

Echmhilidh Ua hAitidhe, lord of Ui-Eathach, was slain by the Ulidians themselves. Extract from the Book of Cluain-mic-Nois, and the Book of the Island, i.e. the Island of the Saints, in Loch Ribh.

M1005.8

1005.9

Mael-na-mbo, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was killed by his own tribe.

1005.10

Maelruanaidh, son of Ardghar, King of Ulidia, was slain by Madadhan,son of Domhnall, after being one-half year in the government of the province.

M1005.11

Madadhan, son of Domhnall, King of Ulidia, was killed by the Torc, i.e. Dubhtuinne, in the middle of Dun-Leathghlaise, in violation of the guarantees of the saints of Ireland. Dubhtuinne, i.e. the Torc, King of Ulidia, was slain, through the miracles of God and Patrick, by Muireadhach, son of Madadhan, in revenge of his father.

M1005.12

Muiregen Bocht, of Both-Domhnaigh, successor of Patrick, died; seventy years his age.

M1006.0

The Age of Christ, 1006.

M1006.1

M1006.2

Ceannfaeladh, airchinneach of Druim-mor-Mocholmog; Caicher, son of Maenach, Abbot of Mungairid; and Ceallach Ua Meanngorain, airchinneach of Corcach, died.

M1006.3

Fiachra Ua Focarta, priest of Cluain-fearta-Brenainn, died. Of him was said:

1] Of all I traversed of Ireland,

2] Both field and church,

3] I did not get cold or want,

4] Till I reached the fair Cluain-fearta.

5] O Christ, we would not have parted in happiness,

6] Were it not for Fiachra of the sweet language.

M1006.5

Tuathal Ua Maoilmacha, a learned man, and comharba of Patrick in Munster; and Robhartach Ua hAilghiusa, anchorite of Cluain-mic-Nois, died; he was of the tribe of Breaghmhaine.

M1006.6

Trenfhear Ua Baigheallain, lord of Dartraighe,

was slain by the Cinel-Conaill on Loch-Eirne.

M1006.7

M1006.8

Ua Dunghalaigh, lord of Muscraighe-thire, slew him in the vicinity of Lothra.

M1006.9

Muireadhach, son of Crichan, resigned the successorship of Colum Cille for the sake of God.

M1006.10

The renewal of the fair of Tailltin by Maelseachlainn; and Feardomhnach was appointed to the successorship of Colum Cill, by advice of the men of Ireland. The Great Gospel of Colum Cille was stolen at night from the western Erdomh of the great church of Ceanannus. This was the principal relic of the western world, on account of its singular cover; and it was found after twenty nights and two months, its gold having been stolen off it, and a sod over it.

M1006.11

An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill into Ulidia, and carried off seven hostages from them, and slew the lord of Leath-Chathail, i.e. Cuuladh, son of Aenghus.

M1006.12

Domhnall, son of Dubhtuinne, King of Ulidia, was slain by Muireadhach, son of Madudhan, and Uarghaeth of Sliabh Fuaid.

M1006.13

Airmeadhach, son of Cosgrach, Bishop and scribe of Ard-Macha, died.

M1007.0

The Age of Christ, 1007.

M1007.1

M1007.2

Muireadhach, a distinguished bishop, son of the brother of Ainmire Bocht, was suffocated in a cave, in Gaileanga of Corann.

M1007.3

Feardomhnach, successor of Finnen of Cluain-Iraird, died.

M1007.4

Finshnechta Ua Fiachra, Abbot of Teach-Mochua; and Tuathal O'Conchobhair, successor of Finntan, died.

M1007.5

Maelmaire Ua Gearagain, successor of Cainneach; and Ceileachair, son of Donncuan, son of Ceinneidigh, Abbot of Tir-da-ghlas, died.

M1007.6

A victory was gained by Aenghus, son of Carrach, over the Feara-Ceall, wherein fell Demon Gatlach Ua Maelmhuaidh.

M1007.7

Great frost and

snow from the eighth of the Ides of January till Easter.

M1007.8

Muireadhach, son of Dubhtuinne, King of Ulidia, was slain.

M1008.0

The Age of Christ, 1008.

M1008.1

M1008.2

Cathal, son of Carlus, successor of Cainneach; Maelmuire Ua hUchtain, comharba of Ceanannus, died.

M1008.3

Echthighearn Ua Goirmghilla, died.

M1008.4

M1008.5

Tadhg Dubhshuileach, son of the King of Connaught, was slain by the Conmaicni.

M1008.6

Gussan, son of Ua Treassach, lord of Ui-Bairrche, died.

M1008.7

Madudhan, lord of Sil-Anmchadha, was slain by his brother.

M1008.8

An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill against the men of Breagha, and carried off a great cattle spoil.

M1008.9

A battle was gained over the Conmaicni by the men of Breifne.

M1008.10

A battle was gained over the men of Breifne by the Connaughtmen.

M1008.11

Clothna, son of Aenghus, chief poet of Ireland in his time, died.

M1008.12

Gusan, son of Treasach, lord of Ui-Bairche, died.

M1009.0

The Age of Christ, 1009 rectè 1010.

M1009.1

M1009.2

Conaing, son of Aedhagan, a bishop, died at Cluain-mic-Nois; he was of the tribe of the Mughdhorna-Maighen.

M1009.3

Crunnmhael, a bishop, died.

M1009.4

Scannlan Ua Dunghalain, Abbot of Dun-Leathghlaise, was blinded.

M1009.5

Diarmaid, successor of Bearrach; Muireadhach, son of Mochloingseach, airchinneach of Mucnamh; Maelsuthain Ua Cearbhaill, one of the family of Inis-Faithleann, chief doctor of the western world in his time, and lord of Eoghanacht of Loch-Lein, died after a good life.

M1009.6

M1009.7

The comharba of Colum, son of Crimhthainn, i.e. of Tir-da-ghlas, Innis-Cealtra and Cill-Dalua, died.

M1009.8

Cathal, son of Conchobhar, King of Connaught, died after penance; he was the grandson of Tadhg of the Tower.

M1009.9

Dearbhail,

daughter of Tadhg, son of Cathal, died.

M1009.9

Cathal, son of Dubhdara, lord of Feara-Manach, died.

M1009.10

Muireadhach Ua hAedha, lord of Muscraighe, died.

M1009.11

M1009.12

Aedh, son of Conn, royal heir of Oileach; and Donncuan, lord of Mughdhorna, were slain.

M1010.0

The Age of Christ, 1010 rectè 1011.

M1010.1

M1010.2

Muireadhach, son of Crichan, successor of Colum-Cille and Adamnan, a learned man, bishop, and virgin, rector of Ard-Macha, and intended successor of Patrick, died after the seventy-fourth year of his age, on the fifth of the Calends of January, on Saturday night precisely; and he was buried with great honour and veneration in the great church of Ard-Macha, before the altar.

M1010.3

Flann Ua Donnchadha, successor of Oenna, died.

M1010.4

Flaithbheartach Ua Cethenen,successor of Tighearnach, a venerable senior and distinguished bishop, was mortally wounded by the men of Breifne; and he afterwards died in his own church at Cluain-Eois.

M1010.5

Dubhthach, son of Iarnan, airchinneach of Dearmhach; Dalach of Disert-Tola, successor of Feichin and Tola, and a distinguished scribe; and Fachtna, successor of Finnen of Cluain-Iraird, died.

M1010.6

M1010.7

Maelruanaidh Ua Domhnaill, lord of Cinel-Luighdheach, was slain by the men

of Magh-Ithe.

M1010.8

Oenghus Ua Lapain, lord of Cinel-Enda, was slain by the Cinel-Eoghain of the Island.

M1010.9

M1010.10

M1010.11

An army was led by Flaithbheartach Ua Neill to Dun-Eathach; and he burned the fortress, and demolished the town, and he carried off pledges from Niall, son of Dubhthuinne.

M1010.12

Aedh, son of Mathghamhain, royal heir of Caiseal, died.

M1010.13

Faelan, son of Dunlaing lord of Ui-Buidhe, died.

M1011.0

The Age of Christ, 1011 rectè 1012.

M1011.1

M1011.2

A great malady, namely, lumps and griping, at Ard-Macha, from Allhallowtide till May, so that a great number of the seniors and students died, together with Ceannfaeladh of Sabhall, bishop, anchorite, and pilgrim; Maelbrighde Mac-an-Ghobhann, lector of Ard-Macha; and Scolaighe, son of Clercen, a noble priest of Ard-Macha. These and many others along with them died of this sickness. Martin, Abbot of Lughmhadh; Cian, successor of Cainneach; Caenchomrac Ua Scannlain, airchinneach of Daimhinis; Maclonain, Abbot of Ros-Cre; and Connmhach Ua Tomhrair, priest and chief singer of Cluain-mic-Nois, died.

M1011.3

An army was led by Flaithbheartach, son of Muircheartach, into Cinel-Conaill, until he arrived at Magh-Cedne; he carried off a great prey of cows, and returned safe to his house. An army was led by Flaithbheartach, son of Muircheartach, a second time into Cinel-Conaill, until he reached Druim-cliabh and Tracht-Eothaile, where Niall, son of Gillaphadraig, son of Fearghal, was slain, and

Maelruanaidh Ua Maeldoraidh was defeated; but no other one was lost there. An army was led, in their absence, by Maelseachlainn into Tir-Eoghain, as far as Magh-da-ghabhal, which they burned; they preyed as far as Tealach-Oog, and, having obtained spoils, they returned back to his house. An army was afterwards led by Flaithbheartach, till he arrived at Ard-Uladh, so that the whole of the Ardes was plundered by him; and he bore off from thence spoils the most numerous that a king had ever borne, both prisoners and cattle without number.

M1011.4

A battle was gained over Niall, son of Dubhtuinne, i.e. the battle of the Mullachs, by Niall, son of Eochaidh, son of Ardghar, where many were slain, together with Muircheartach, son of Artan, Tanist of Ui-Eathach; and he afterwards deposed Niall, son of Dubhthuinne. Ailell, son of Gebhennach, royal heir of Ui-Maine, died.

M1011.5

Crinan, son of Gormladh, lord of Conaille, was killed by Cucuailgne.

M1012.0

The Age of Christ, 1012.

M1012.1

M1012.2

Mac-Maine, son of Cosgrach, comharba of Cill-Dalua, died.

M1012.3

The Prior of Saighir was killed.

M1012.4

Cian Ua Geargain, successor of Cainneach, and Dearbhail, daughter of Conghalach, son of Maelmithigh, i.e. daughter of the King of Ireland, died.

M1012.5

Domhnall, i.e. the Cat, royal heir of Connaught, was killed by Maelruanaidh Ua Maeldoraidh; and Magh-Aei was totally plundered and burned by him, after defeating and slaughtering the Connaughtmen.

M1012.6

A great depredation was committed by Ualgharg Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre, and the son of Niall O'Ruairc, and the men of Teathbha in Gaileanga; but a few good men of the household of Maelseachlainn overtook them, and being at that time intoxicated after drinking, they imprudently gave them battle, through pride. There were

slain in it Donnchadh, son of Maelseachlainn; Dubhtaichligh Ua Maelchallann, lord of Dealbhna Beag; Donnchadh, son of Donnchadh Finn, royal heir of Teamhair; Cearnachan, son of Flann, lord of Luighne; Seanan Ua Leochain, lord of Gaileanga; and many others along with them. Maelseachlainn after-wards overtook them with his forces, and the spoils were left behind to him; and Ualgharg Ua Ciardha, lord of Cairbre, and many others besides them, were slain.

M1012.7

Great forces were led by Maelseachlainn into the territory of the foreigners, and he burned the country as far as Edar; but Sitric and Maelmordha overtook one of his preying parties, and slew two hundred of them, together with Flann, son of Maelseachlainn; the son of Lorcan, son of Echthigern, lord of Cinel-Meachair; and numbers of others. This was the defeat of Draighnen; in commemoration of which this quatrain was composed:

1] Not well on Monday on the expedition did the Meathmen go to overrun;

2] The foreigners, it was heard, were joyful of the journey at the Draighnen.

M1012.8

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.

M1012.9

Gillamochonna, son of Foghartach, lord of South Breagha, plunderer of the foreigners, and flood of the glory of the east of Ireland, died.

M1012.10

M1012.11

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.

M1012.11

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.

M1012.12

M1012.13

M1012.14

M1012.15

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.

M1013.0

The Age of Christ, 1013 rectè 1014.

M1013.1

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.

M1013.2

Cairbre Fial, son of Cathal, anchorite of Gleann-da-locha, and Naemhan Ua Seinchinn, died; these were both anchorites.

M1013.3

Dunlang, son of Tuathal, King of Leinster, died.

M1013.4

Cairbre, son of Cleirchen, lord of Ui Fidhgeinte, was treacherously slain by Maelcoluim Caenraigheach.

M1013.5

A battle between the

Ui-Eathach themselves, i.e. between Cian, son of Maelmhuaidh, and Domhnall, son of Dubh-da-bhoireann, in which were slain Cian, Cathal, and Roghallach, three sons of Maelmhuaidh, with a great slaughter along with them.

M1013.6

M1013.7

An army was led by the foreigners and Leinstermen into Meath, and afterwards into Breagha; and they plundered Tearmonn-Feichine, and carried off many captives and countless cattle.

M1013.8

M1013.9

M1013.10