The Annals of Ulster

878 [AU] Aedh Finnlaith, son of Niall Caille, King of Temair, 'fell asleep' in Druim-Inasclaind in the territory of Conailli, on the 12th of the Kalends of December. On the twelfth of the musical Kalends of December, fierce its tempests, Died the noblest of princes, Aedh of Ailech, chief King of the Gaedhil. A steady, manly man, Of whom territorial Teman was full; A shield against hidden dangers, Of the stout stock of Mildidh's sons.

879 [AU] Ualgarg son of Flaithbertach, royal-heir of the North, died.

882 [AU] Oenghus, son of Maelduin, royal heir of the North, was beheaded by the Dal-Araidhe.

887 [AU] A hosting by Domnall, son of Aedh, with the men of the North of Ireland, and with Foreigners, to the Ui-Neill of the South.

904 [AU] A challenge of battle between two sons of Aedh, viz., Domnall and Niall; but it was prevented through the intercession of the Cinel-Eoghain.

905 [AU] Flann son of Domnall, royal-heir of the North, died.

907 [AU] A hosting by the Cinel-Eoghain, i.e., by Domnall son of Aedh, and by Niall son of Aedh, when Tlachtgha was burned by them.

909 [AU] Aedh son of Maelpatraic, King of Ui-Fiachrach, was slain by Niall son of Aedh.

910 [AU] Domnall, son of Aedh, assumed the pilgrim's staff.

911 [AU] Cernachan son of Duilgen, royal-heir of Airtherea, was put to death 'in lacu creudeli,' by Niiall, son of Aedh.

912 [AU] A hosting by Niall, son of Aedh, to Connaught; and he gained a battle over the warriors of the North of Connaught, viz., over the Ui-Amalgaidh, and the men of Umhall, who lost great numbers between slain and prisoners, including Maelchuiche, son of Conchobar.

913 [AU] A hosting by Niall, son of Aedh, into Dal-Araidhe, in the month of June. Loingsech Ua Lethlabhair, King of Dal-Araidhe, met them at Fregabal, when he was defeated, and lost his brother out of his army, i.e., Flathrra Ua Lethlabhair. Aedh son of Eochacan, King of the Province, and Loingsech, King of Dal-Araidhe, met them at Carn-Erren, but were routed. Cerran son of Colman, chief of Cinel-Maelche, and the son of Allacan son of Laichtechan, and others of their army, were lost. Aedh, however, returning from the flight with a very few, and fiercely resisting during the flight, slew some of Niall's soldiers. Dubhgall, his son, escaped wounded.

[AU] Peace between Niall, son of Aedh, King of Ailech, and Aedh, King of the Province, at Telach-og, on the Kalends of November. A hosting of the Fochla by Niall, son of Aedh, into Midhe, in the month of December. He encamped at Grellach-Eillte, to the west of Crosa-cail. A large party went from him out of the camp to procure corn and fire-wood. Oengus Ua Maelsechlainn, with all his brethren and the army of the men of Meath, overtook them; and they lost 45 men, including Coinnecan son of Muirchertach, and Ferghal son of Oenghus, and Uathmaran son of Ailib, and Erudan son of Gairfidh, chieftain of Ui-Bresail-Macha, and Maelruanaidh son of Cumuscach, chieftain of Sil-Duibhthire, and Maelbrighte son of Aedhacn, and the son of Eruman son of Aedh, and Fiachra son of Cellachan, and Maelmuire son of Flannacan, royal-heir of the Airghialla. Sorrow to the cold Grellach-Eillte, We found hosts by its side. Cormacan said to Niall, "We will not be allowed to go westwards, let us go eastwards."

914 [AU] Domnall, son of Aedh, King of Aileach, died in penitence, at the vernal equinox. A rebellion against Flann son of Maelsechlainn by his sons, viz., by Donnchad and Conchobar; and they devastated Midhe as far as Loch-Ri. The army of the North [was led] by Naill son of Aedh, King of Ailech, who received the guarantee of Donnchad and Conchobar that they would be obedient to their father, and left peace between Midhe and Bregh.

915 [AU] Niall, son of Aedh, in the kingship of Temhair; and the fair of Tailtiu was celebrated by him, which had been omitted for many years.

916 [AU] A hosting of the Ui-Neill of the South, and of the North, by Niall, son of Aedh, to the men of Munster, to wage war against the Gentiles. He en-camped on the 22nd of the month of August at Tobar-Glethrach in Magh-Femhin. The Gentiles went into the territory on the same day. The Irish attacked them between tierce and mid-day, and they fought till vesper- time, so that about 100 men fell between them, but most fell on the part of the Foreigners. Reinforcements came from the camp of the Gentiles, to the aid of their people. The Irish returned back to their encampment before [the arrival of] the last reinforcement, i.e., before Ragnall, King of the Dubh-Gaill [arrived], accompanied by an army of foreigners. Niall, son of Aedh, went with a small force against the Gentiles, so that God prevented their slaughter through him. Niall after this stayed twenty nights encamped against the Gentiles. He sent word to the Leinstermen to beseige the camp from a distance. The battle of Cennfuait was gained over them by Sitriuc grandson of Imar, in which fell Augaire son of Ailill, King of Leinster; and Maelmordha son of Muirecan, King of Airther-Liphe; Maelmoedhoc, son of Diarmait, a wise man, and bishop of Leinster; Augran son of Cennetigh, King of Laighis, and other captains and nobles. Sitriuc, grandson of Imar, came into Ath-cliath. Eithne, daughter of Aedh, died in true penitence, on the feast of St. Martin.

917 [AU] War between Niall, son of Aedh, King of Temhair, and Sitriuc, grandson of Imar.

918 [AU] A battle gained by Gentiles at Dubhlinn, over Gaedhil, in which fell Niall, son of Aedh, King of Ireland, in the 3rd year of his reign, on the 17th of the Kalends of December, the 4th day of the week; and in which fell Aedh, son of Eochacan, King of the Province of Conchobar; and Melmithidh son of Flannacan, King of Bregh; and Conchobar Ua Maelsechnaill, royal heir of the Fochla; and the son of Dubhsinach, i.e., Maelcraibhi, King of the Airghialla, and many other nobles. Sorrowful to-day is noble Ireland, Without a valiant chief of hostage reign; It is seeing the heavens without a sun, To see Magh-Neill without Niall. There is no joy in man's goodness; There is no peace nor gladness among hosts; No fair can be celebrated, Since the cause of sorrow died. A pity this, O beloved Magh-Bregh, Beautiful, desireable country. Thou hast parted with thy lordly king; Niall the wounding hero has left thee! Where is the chief of the western world? Where is the hero of every clash of arms? Is it the brace Niall of Cnucha That has been lost, O great cantred!

920 [AU] A fleet of the Foreigners in Loch-Febhail (Lough Foyle), viz., Acolb with thirty-two ships. Cen-rig in Inis-Eogain was abandoned by them quickly and entirely; a few remaining there, through laziness. Fergal son of Domnall, King of the Fochla, in enmity towards them, so that he killed the crew of one of the ships, and broke the ship, and took its spoil. Another fleet in Cenn-Maghair, on the coast of Tir-Conaill, i.e., the son of Uathmaran son of Barith, with twenty ships. The plunder inf Ard-Macha on the 4th of the Ices of November, by the Foreigners of Ath-cliath, viz., by Gothfrith grandson of Imar, with his army, on the Saturday before the feast of St. Martin. And the houses of prayer, with their company of Celi-De and of sick, were protected by him, and the church besides, except a few houses in it which were burnt through negligence. An extensive devastation by them on every side, i.e., westwards to Unis- Ui-Labhradha; eastwards to the Bann; northwards to Magh- Nillsen. But Muirchertach Mac Neill, and Aignert son of Murchad, met the army [that went] northwards, who were defeated and lost a great many, a few escaping by the aid of the glimmering of night.

925 [AU] A victory by Muirchertach Mac Neill over Foreigners at Snamh-Aignech, where 200 were beheaded.

[AU] The fleet of Loch-Cuan took up [a position] at Linn-Uachaill, viz., Alpthann son of Gothfrith, the day before the Nones of September. A victory gained by Muirchertach Mac Neill, at the bridge of Cluain-na-Cruimther, on Thursday, the 5th of the Kalends of Janurary, where Alpthann son of Gothfrith was killed with a great slaughter of his army. Half of them were beseiged for a week at Ath-Cruithne, until Gothfrith, King of the Foreigners, came from Ath-claith to their aid.

927 [AU] Donnchad, son of Domnall, son of Aedh, was slain by Norsemen.

928 [AU] A hosting by Donnchad to Liath-druim, against the son of Niall. Let some one say to Donnchad the brown, To the bulwark of plundering clans, That though Liath-druim is before him, There is an angry fellow there.

931 [AU] Earl Torulb was killed by the son of Nial.

932 [AU] A victory by Fergal, son of Domnall, son of Aedh, and by Sichfridh son of Uathmaran, i.e., the son of Domnall's daughter, over Muirchertach son of Nial, and over Conaing, in Magh-Uatha, where was slain Maelgarbh, King of Derlas, and Conmal, King of Tuaith-achaidh, and 200 others.

[AU] A victory by Conaing, son of Niall, over the Ulidians at Rubha-Conchongalt, in which 300 persons or more were slain. Matudhan son of Aedh, with the Province of Ireland, and with the Foreigners, when they plundered as far as Slibh-Betha westwards, and southwards to Mucnamh; but Muirchertach son of Niall met them, and defeated them; and they left 240 heads, and their spoils.

934 [AU] Conchobar, son of Domnall, royal-heir of Ailech, died, and was buried in the 'cemetery of kings' in Ard-Macha.

936 [AU] Conaing son of Niall, royal-heir of Ireland, died.

937 [AU] Fergal son of Domnall, King of Ailech, died. A challenge of battle between Donnchad son of Flann, and Muirchertach son of Niall, until God pacified them.

[AU] A hosting by Donnchad Ua Maelsechlainn, King of Temhair, and by Muirchertach son of Niall, King of Ailech, to besiege the foreigners of Ath-cliath, when they devastated from Ath-cliath to Ath-Truisten.

938 [AU] Demolition of Ailech against Muirchertach son of Niall, who was carried off to the fleet; but he was afterwards redeemed. A hosting by Donnchad into Bregh, when Finnabhair-abha was plundered, and the priest slain on the floor of the church, and others besides.

939 [AU] A hosting by Donnchadh and Muirchertach to the Leinstermen and Munstermen, whose pledges respectively they brought. [AU] Niall, son of Fergal, was wounded and drowned, i.e., by Muirchertach son of Niall. Flann, daughter of Donnchad, queen of Aileach, died. A depredation by Donnchad in Bregh, when he destroyed Lann-lere.

940 [AU] A hosting by Muirchertach, when he ravaged Midhe and Ui-Failghi, and went into Osraighi, and obtained his demand from them; and he ravaged the Deisi, and brought with him Cellachan, King of Caisel, in subjection to Donnchad. Maelruanaigh, son of Flann, (i.e., royal-heir of Ailech), was killed by the Cinel-Conaill.

942 [AU] Muircertach, son of Naill (i.e., Muircertach, "of the Leather cloaks"), King of Ailech, and the Hector of the West of the World, was killed by Gentiles, on a Sunday, the 4th of the kalends of March (i.e., by Blacair son of Gofraidh, King of the Dubh-Gail, at Glas-Liathain, by the side of Cluain-cain of Fera-Rois). Vengeance and ruin have fallen On the Race of Clann-Cuinn for ever. As Muircertach does not live, alas! The country of the Gaedhil will ever be an orphan.

944 [AU] The Foreigners of Loch-Echach were killed by Domnall, son of Muirchertach, and his brother, i.e., Flaithbhertach; and their fleet was destroyed.

948 [AU] A preying expedition by Ua Canannain, when he plundered the Fera-Li, and killed Flaithbhertach Ua Neill.

954 [AU] An expedition by Domnall son of Muirchertach, with ships from Tuagh-Inbher upon Loch-nEchach, on the Dabhall, across the Airghialla upon Loch-Erne, afterwards on Loch-Uachtair, when he devasted the Breifne, and took O'Ruairc's pledges.

955 [AU] Domnall begins to reign.

959 [AU] A hosting by Domnall, son of Muirchertach, to the Dal- Ariadhe, when he took hostages.

961 [AU] A predatory expedition by Flaithbertach son of Conchobar, King of Ailech, to Dal-Araidhe, when he plundered Condere; but the Ulidians overtook him, and he was there slain, with his two brothers, viz., Tadhg and Conn, and a great many others.

962 [AU] Ships were brought by Domnall Ua Neill from the Dabhall, across Sliabh-Fuait, to Loch-Aininn, which had not been done from most ancient times.

964 [AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Neill, King of Temhair, when he devasted Connaught and took hostages from O'Ruairc.

965 [AU] Maelmuire, daughter of Niall son of Aedh, died.

967 [AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Neill to Leinster, when he plundered from Berbha westwards to the sea, and brought a great prey of cows, and laid siege to the Foreigners and Leinstermen for two months.

969 [AU] The battle of Cill-mona was gained by Domnall son of Congalach, and by Amlaimh, over Domnall Ua Neill, wherein fell Ardgar son of Matadhan, King of Ulidia, and Donncan son of Maelmuire, 'herenagh,' and Cinaedh son of Crongaill, King of Conailli, with many more. Plundering of Mainistir and Lann-leire by Domnall, King of Ireland, where 350 persons were burned in one house.

970 [AU] Domnall Ua Neill, King of Temhair, was expelled from Midhe by the Clann-Colmain.

[AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Neill to the men of Midhe, when he spoiled all their churches and forts; and he spoiled the Ui-Failghi and the Fotharta.

976 [AU] Muirchertach, son of Domnall Ua Neill, and Congalach, son of Domnall, two royal heirs of Ireland, were killed by Anlaimh, son of Sitriuc. Gilla-Coluim Ua Canannain was killed by Domnall Ua Neill.

[AU] In this year Flaithbertach son of Muirchertach was born. [Flaithbertach an Trostain]

979 [AU] Domhnall Ua Neill, Arch-King of Ireland, died in Ard-Macha, after penitence.

979 [AU] Dubhgall son of Donnchad, royal-heir of Ailech, was killed by his kinsman, i.e., by Muiredhach son of Flann. Muiredhach son of Flann was beheaded by his own people before an entire month.

987 [AU] Laidgnen son of Cerbhall, King of Fernmhahgh, was killed in Ard-Macha, by Fergal son of Conaing, King of Aileach.

992 [AU] Muirecan from Both-domnaigh, comarb of Patrick, on a visitation in Tir-Eoghain, when he conferred the degree of King on Aedh, son of Domnall, in the presence of Patrick's congregation, and made a full visitation of the north of Ireland.

993 [AU] Aedh, son of Dubhgall, son of Donnchadh, royal heir of Ailech, was slain.

995 [AU] A preying expedition by the Conailli, and Mughdorna, and the people of the north of Bregha, as far as Glenn-Righe, but Aedh son of Domnall met them, and gave them battle, when they were defeated, and the King of Conailli, i.e., Ua Conghilla (i.e., Ua Matudan) and many others (i.e., two hundred) were slain.

996 [AU] Maelsechlainn son of Maelruaniadh, royal heir of Ailech, died from sorcery.

999 [AU] Domnall Ua Domnallain, King of Derlas, was killed by Aedh Ua Neill.

1000 {AU} Fergal son of Conang, King of Aileach, died.

1001 [AU] A hosting of Aedh, son of Domnall, to Tailtiu; and he returned in peace.

[AU] The devastation of Connaught by Aedh, son of Domnall.

1003 [AU] There also fell Aedh, son of Domnall Ua Neill, King of Ailech (and others, in the 29th year of his age, and the 10th year of his reign). But the Cinel-Eoghain say that he was killed by themselves.

1004 [AU] Aedh, son of Tomaltach, was killed by Flaithbertach Ua Neill, who plundered Leth-Cathail.

1006 [AU] A hosting by Flaithbertach Ua Neill into Ulidia, when he brought seven hostages from them, and killed the King of Leth-Cathail, i.e., Cu-Ulad, son of Oenghus.

1008 [AU] Donnchadh Ua Ceile was blinded by Flaithbertach [Ua Neill], in Inis-Eoghain; and he was killed afterwards.

[AU] A preying expedition by Flaithbertach Ua Neill to the men of Bregha, when he took a great cattle spoil.

1009 [AU] Aedh son of Conn, royal-heir of Ailech, and Donncuan, King of Mughdorna, were slain.

1010 [AU] Flaithbertach Ua Neill, (King of Oilech, with the warriors of the Fochlan, and Murchad son of Brian, with the men of Munster and Leinster, and the Ui-Neill of the South), ravaged Cinel-Conaill, and carried of 300 captives, and many cows.

[AU] A hosting by Flaithbertach Ua Neill to Dun-Echdach, when he burned the dun, and broke down the town, and brought pledges from Niall son of Dubhtuinne.

1011 [AU] A hosting by Flaithbertach son of Muirchertach, King of Ailech, into Cinel-Conaill, until he reached Magh-Cetne, when he took a great cow-spoil, and returned safe. A hosting by Flaithbertach again into Cinel-Conaill until he reached Druim-cliabh and Traig-Eothaili, when they killed the son of Gillapatraic son of Fergal, i.e., Niall; and they inflicted a defeat on Maelruaniadh Ua Maeldoraidh; but no one was lost there.

[AU] Another hosting by Flaithbertach as far as Ard-Ulad, when he plundered the Ard, and brought off the greatest spoils that a King had ever borne, between prisoners and cattle, though they are not reckoned.

1012 [AU] A hosting by Flaithbertach, King of Ailech, as far as Ed by the side of Cenannas, when Maelsechlainn abandoned the hill to him.

[AU] Muirchertach, son of Aedh Ua Neill, was slain by the Dal-Riata.

1015 [AU] Flaithbertach Ua Neill came into Midhe, to aid Maelsechlainn.

[AU] Muircertach, son of Muiredach Ua Neill, was slain by the Ui-Tuirtre.

1017 [AU] Ferghal son of Domnall, son of Chochobhar, royal-heir of Ailech, was slain by the Cinel-Eoghain themselves

[AU] Muiredhach Ua Duibheoin, King of Ui-Mic-Uais of Bregha, was killed by Flaithbertach Ua Neill.

1019 [AT] Two sons of Maeilsechlainn son of Maeilruanaigh, that is, Ardgal and Archu, two royal heirs of Ailech, were killed by their own Cenel Eogain."

[AU] Ardhar and Archu, sons of Maelsechlainn son of Maelruaniadh, two royal heirs of Ailech, were slain by their own people.

[AU] Flaithbertach Ua Neill came into Tir-Conaill, and plundered Tir-Enna and Tir-Lughdach.
1021 [AU] a preying expedition by the son of Aedh Ua Neill, across the Ui-Dorthain who were in Magh-itechta, and they killed the Lethderg in the pursuit; (but the greater part of the Airghialla came together behind him and before him. Or thus it is narrated in the Book of Dubhdaleithe "but the Ui-Meith met him &c."). but the Ui-Meith, and the Mughdorna, and the Sajthni, and the men of Fernmagh, and the Ui-Dorthain, with their Kings, met him. Ua Ceilechan and Ua Lorcain, with the Ui-Bresail and Ui-Niallain, were before him in Aenach-Macha, where they all surrounded him. But the son of Aedh carried his prey through them all; and he had only twelve score good warriors. And a great number fell between them in the middle of Aenach-Macha.
[AU] Aedh, i.e., royal-heir of Ailech, and Domnall Ua Murchada, were slain.

1023 [AU] Lochlainn, son of Maeilsechlainn, was killed by his own people.

[AT] Lochlainn, son of Maeilsechlainn, king of Inishowen and Magh Ith, was slain by his own brother, that is, Nial and the Ciannacht of Glen Gemin."

1024 [AU] Domnalll, son of Aedh, royal-heir of Ailech, was killed by Gillamura son of Ocan. A preying expedition by the son of Ua Neill, when he plundered Ui-Meith and Ui-Dorthain.

1025 [AU] A hosting by Flaithbertach Ua Neill into Bregha, and to the Foreigners, when he brought the hostages of the Gaedhil from the Foreigners.

1026 [AU] A hosting by Flaithbertach Ua Neill into Midhe, when he took their pledges, and went upon the ice into Inish- Mochta, which he plundered.

1027 [AU] Domnall, son of Flaithbertach Ua Neill, died.

1030 [AU] Flaithbertach Ua Neill went to Rome.

[AU] Ruaidhri Ua Canannain was killed by Aedh Ua Neill.

1031 [AU] flaithbertach Ua Neill came from Rome.

[AU] A hosting by the son of Eochaid to Telach-oc, but he obtained nothing. Aedh Ua Neill passed round him eastwards, and carried off three thousand cows, and one thousand two hundred captives.

[AT] A hosting by Mac Eochada to Telach Oge, and he obtained nothing. Aedh Ua Neill got round him eastwards and carried off a thousand cows and twelve hundred human beings.

[AU] The 'snow-depredation' by Aedh Ua Neill, in Tir-Conaill, when he killed Ua Canannin, King of Cinel-Conaill.

1033 [AT] Aedh, son of Flaithbertach Ua Neill, king of Ailech, departed at a ripe age, after penance for his misdeeds.

[AU] Aedh, son of Flaithbertach Ua Neill, King of Ailech, and royal heir of Ireland, died after penitience, on the night of Andrew's festival.

1036 [AT] Flaithbertach, son of Murchadh Ua Neill, king of Aileach, died.

[AU] Flaithbertach Ua Neill, chief King of Ailech, after the most perfect penitence, rested in Christ.

1039 [AT] Muirdach, son of Flaithbertach Ua Neill, was killed by the Ua Labrada.

[AU] Muiredach, son of Flaithbertach Ua Neill, was killed by the Lethrenna.

1044 [AU] A depredation by Niall, son of Maelsechlainn, King of Ailech, upon the Ui-Meith and Cualnge, when he carried off 1,200 cows and a great many prisoners, in revenge of the profanation of 'clocc-ind-edechta.' Another depredation, also, by Muirchertach Ua Neill upon the Mughdorna, when he carried off a cattle-spoil, and prisoners, in revenge of the same bell.

1045 [AU] A predatory expedition by Muirchertach Ua Neill to the men of Bregha. But Gairbhedh Ua Cathasaigh, King of Bregha, overtook him at Cassan-linne when the tide was full before him; and Muirchertach and many others fell there.

1046 [AU] Muiredach, son of Flaithbertach Ua Neill, royal-heir of Ailech, and Aiteidh Ua hAiteidh, King of Ui-Echach-Ulad were burned in a house set on fire, by Cu-Ulad, son of Congalach, in Uachtar-tire.

1046 [AU] Muiredach, son of Flaithbertach Ua Neill, royal-heir of Ailech, and Aiteidh Ua hAiteidh, King of Ui-Echach-Ulad, were burned in a house set on fire, by Cu-Ulad, son of Congalach, in Uachtar-tire.

1047 [AT] A hosting by Niall, son of MaelSechlainn, with the Kindred of Eogan and the men of Oriel, into Bregia, where they killed Matadan Ua hIfernain, the chief of Clan Crechain.

1051 [AU] Mac Lochlainn was expelled from the kingship of Telach-og, and Aedh Ua Ferghail was made king.

1053 [AU] A depredation was committed by MacLochlainn and the men of Magh-Itha on the Cinel-Binnigh of Loch Drochait, when they carried off 300 cows, and killed Dubhemna son of Cinaedh, vice-abbot of Cluain-Fiachna, and Cu-Macha son of Claichen, steward of Dal-Cais.

1059 [AU] A foray by Ardgar Mac Lochlainn along with the Cenel-Eogain into Dal-Araidhe, so that they took away great cattle-spoil, and 200 persons were either killed or captured.

1061 [AU] Niall, son of Maelechlainn, king of Ailech, died.

1062 [AU] A foray by Ardgar Mac Lochlainn into the Fifth of Connacht, so that they took away six thousand cows, also a thousand persons.

1063 [AU] Mael-Sechlainn Ua Motodain, royal heir of Ailech, by his enemies, namely, by Cenel-Conaill, were slain. - Great coigny was levied by Mac Lochlainn from Glenn-Suilidhe westwards to the western part of Luighne and to the river Muaidh of Ui-Amalghadha, where all the kings of Connacht came into his house with Aedh Ua Concobhair, and with Aedh, grandson of Niall Ua Ruairc, and with the son of Art Ua Ruairc.

1064 [AU] Muircertach Ua Neill, King of Telach-og, was slain by the Ui-Cremthain.

[AU] Airdgar Mac Lochlainn, king of Aileach, died in Telach-og and was buried in Ard-Macha, in the mausoleum of the kings.

[AT] Ardgal mac Lochlaind h-Ui Neill mortuus est.

1068 [AU] Flaithbertach Ua Fergail, king of Telach-0c, was wounded mortally by the Cenel-Binnigh- Domnall, son of Niall, son of Mael-Sechlainn (namely, Domnall 'of the poor'), king of Ailech, was killed (that is, in the Defeat of Sithbe) by Aedh, grandson of MaelSechlainn, namely, his brother.)

[AT] Domnall Ua Mael-Sechlainn, king of the Kindred of Eogan, the devoutest man that lived in Ireland in his time, was killed by his brother.

1074 [AU] Ragnall Ua Madadhain, royal heir of Ailech, was slain by his own tribesmen.

1078 [AU] Concobar Ua Briain, king of Telach-oc and royal heir of Ireland, was killed (together, namely, with his wife) by the Cenel-Binnish of the Glen.

1080 [AU] The defeat of the Ford of Ergal by the side of Clochar was inflicted upon the Fir-Manach by Domnall Ua Lochlainn and by the Men of Magh-Itha, wherein fell the persecutors of Ard-Macha, namely, Sitriuc Ua Coemain and the son of Niall Ua Serraigh and others. 1083 [AU] Aedh Ua MaelSechlainn, king of Aileach...rested in peace.

[AU] The king of Cenel-Ennai was killed by Donnchadh Ua MaelSechlainn, that is by the King of Ailech.- Domnall Ua Lochlainn took the kingship of Cenel-Eogain. A royal foray was made by him upon Conaille, so that he took away great cattle-spoil and gave stipend out of that foray to the Men of Fern-magh.

1084 [AU] A hosting by Donnsleibhe, king of Ulidia, to Drochatatha, so that he gave stipend to the son of Cailech Ua Ruairc. A foray was made by Domnall Ua Lochlainn after him into Ulidia, so that they took away great cattle-spoil.

[AU] Domnall Ua Gailmredhaigh was killed by Domnall Ua Lochlainn.

1087 [AU] Domnall Ua Laithen was killed by Domnall, son of Mac Lochlainn.

1088 [AU] A hosting was made by Domnall, son of Mac Lochlainn, namely by the king of Ailech, into Connacht, so that Ruaidhri gave the pledges of Connacht to him and they went, both of them, into Munster, until they burned Limerick and the plain as far as Dun-ached and carried away with them the head of the son of Cailech Ua Ruairc and razed Cenn-corach and so on.

1090 [AU] Maelruanaigh Ua Cairellain, steward of Clan-Diarmata; Gilla-Crist Ua Lunigh, steward of Cenel-Maine, were killed on one day in treachery by Domnall Ua Lochlainn.

[AU] A meeting between Domnall, son of Mac Lochlainn, and Muircertach Ua Briain, king of Cashel and the son of Flann Ua Mael-Sechlainn, king of Tara, so that they gave all their pledges to the king of Ailech.

1091 [AU] Donnsleibe Ua Eochadha, king of Ulida, was killed by the son of Mac Lochlainn, namely by the king of Ailech, in the "Pass of the Field of the Yew," in battle.

1093 [AU] Aedh Ua Canannain, king of Cenel-Conaill, was blinded by Domnall Ua Lochlainn, that is by the king of Ailech.

1097 [AU] A hosting also by Domnall Ua Lochlainn, together with the North of Ireland, to the Wood of Conaille, to give battle to them, until Domnall, successor of Patrick, prevented them under guise of peace.

1099 [AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Lochlainn and by the North of Ireland past Tuaim into Ulidia. The Ulidians, howbeit, were at Craibh-telcha in camp. Their two horse-hosts encounter: defeat is inflicted upon the horse-host of the Ulidians and Ua Amrain is killed there. Thereafter the Ulidians abandon the camp and the Cenel-Eogain burn it and uproot Craibh-telcha. After that, there are given to them two hostages and the successor of St. Comgall in pledge for two other hostages: Taken were the pledges of the Ulidians by force- Witnesses tell it accurately- By Domnall of the fury of the lion, And by generous Sil-Eogain. Two strong hostages were given Of the heroes of the Ulidians formerly; The third without fail was the abbot of Comgall, To the royal power of Domnall Ua Neill.

1100 [AU] Donnchadh Mac Eochadha, king of Ulidia, with a party of the nobles of Ulidia about him, was captured by Domnall Ua Lochlainn, namely by the king of Ailech, on the 5th of the Kalends of June.- A foray by Domnall Ua Lochlainn, so that he laid waste Fir-Bregh and Fine-Gall.

1101 [AU] Donnchadh Ua Eochadha, king of Ulidia, was freed from fetters by Domnall, son of Mac Lochlainn, that is by the king of Ailech, in return for his son and his foster-brother: namely, in the stone church of Ard-Macha, through the intercession of the successor of St. Patrick and of the community of St. Patrick besides, after co-swearing by the Staff of Jesus and by the Relics as well, on the 11th of the Kalends of January.

1102 [AU] The hostages of the Men of Ireland were placed in custody of Domnall, successor of St. Patrick, for securing peace of a year between Ua Briain that is, Muirchertach) and Ua Lochlainn namely, Domnall) and so on.

1103 [AU] Ua-Canannain was expelled from the kingship of Tir-Conaill by Domnall Ua Lochlainn.

[AU] Great war between the Cenel-Eogain and Ulidians, so that Muircertach Ua Briain came with the Men of Munster and of Leinster and of Ossory and with the nobles of Connacht and with the Men of Meath, including their kings, to Magh-Cobha, in aid of the Ulidians. Both forces went to the Plain of Ard- Macha (namely, to Cell-na-Conraire), so theat they were a week in league against Ard-Macha. Domnall Ua Lochlainn with the North of Ireland was during that space in Ui-Bresail-Macha, face to face against them. Howbeit, when the Men of Munster were tired out, Muircertach went to Aenach-Macha and to Emhain and around to Ard-Macha, so that he left eight ounces of gold upon the altar and promised eight score cows. And he turns into Magh-Cocha again (namely, not having obtained his request) and leaves the Fifth of Leinster and a detachment of the Men of Munster therein. But he applied himself to pillaging in Dal-Araidhe, so that he lost there Donnchadh, son of Toirrdelbach and the son of Ua Conchobuir, King of Ciaraidhe and Ua Beoain and others most excellent. Domnall Ua Lochlainn went with the North of Ireland into Magh-Cobha to attack Leinster. Howbeit, Leinster and Ossory and the Men of Munster and the Foreigners, as they were, come against them and they fight a battle (that is, on the Nones of August and on Wednesday and on the 29th day of the moon and on the eigth day after his coming to Ard-Macha.

1105 [AU] Domnall, successor of Patrick, went to Ath-cliath to make peace between Muircertach Ua Briain and the son of Mac Lochlainn (namely, Domnall), so that he took illness there and he was carried in his illness to Domnach of Airthiremhna.

1106 [AU] A foray-hosting by Domnall Ua Lochlainn in aid of Donnchadh Ua Mael-Sechlainn, so that they wasted the West of Meath and Donnchadh was overtaken on a surpise-party and he was killed.

1107 [AU] Peace of a year was made by Cellach, successor of Patrick, between Murchadh Ua Briain and Domnall, son of Mac Lochlainn.

1109 [AU] A hosting also by Domnall Ua Lochlainn with the North of ireland to Sliab-Fuait, until Cellach, successor of Patrick, made peace of a year between Ua Briain and Ua Lochlainn; so that the North of Ireland went after that to the Plain of Ui-Vresail, to attack the Ulidians who were in magh-Cobha, until the Ulidians gave up to them the three pledges they themselves chose.

1110 [AU] Bebinn, daughter of Cennetigh Ua Briain, wife of Domnall Ua Lochlainn, king of Ailech, died.-A foray by Domnall Ua Lochlainn into Connacht, so that he took away a thousand captives and many thousands of cows (or of cattle).

1111 [AU] A meeting took place between Domnall Ua Lochlainn and Donnchadh Ua Ua Eochadha to the Cuan, so they made plenary peace and the Ulidians gave hostages of his own choice to Domnall Ua Lochlainn.

1112 [AU] A foray by Domnall Ua Lochlainn over Fine-Gall, so that he took away great cattle-spoil and many captives.

1113 [AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Lochlainn together with the Cenel-Eogain and Cenel-Conaill and the Airgialla to Glenn-Righe, so that they expelled Donnchadh from the kingship of Ulidia and divided Ulidia between Ua Mathgamna and the sons of Donnsleibhe.

[AU] A hosting also by Domnall Ua Lochlainn with the hosts aforesaid to Magh-Cobha too, in aid of the Ulidians: so that there was imminence of battle between them, until Ceallach, successor of Patrick, sepearated them under guise of peace. Nevertheless, Donnchadh Ua Eochadha was blinded by Eochaidh Ua Mathgamna and by the Ulidians.-A hosting by Muircertach Ua Briain and by the Half of Mogh, both lay and cleric, to Grenoc. But Domnall, son of Mac Lochlainn, came with the nobles of the North of Ireland to Cluain-cairn of Fir-Rois, so that they were for the space of a month facing each other, until Ceallach, successor Patrick and the Staff of Jesus, also made peace of a year between them.

[AU] Donnchadh Ua Taircheirt was killed by Niall Ua Lochlainn, namely by the king of Cenel-Conaill.

1114 [AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Lochlainn to Rath-Cennaigh, so that there came into his house Eochaidh Ua Mathgamna with the Ulidians and Donnchadh Ua Loingsigh with the Dal-Araidhe and Aedh Ua Ruairc with the men of Breifne and Murchadh Ua Mael-Sechlainn with the men of Meath. They went after that, both, past Ath-Luain to Dun-Leodha, so that Tairrdelbach Ua Concobhair with the Connacht-men and Niall Ua Lochlainn, his own son, with the Cenel Conaill, came into his assembly. They all moreover went after that to Telach-Ua-Dedhaigh in Dal-Cais, so that they and the men of Munster made a truce of a year. Thereupon Domnall Ua Lochlainn went throughout Connacht to his house.

[AU] Muirchertach Ua Lochlainn royal heir of Ailech, [was] unjustly slain.

1119 [AU] Niall, son of Domnall Ua Lochlainn, royal heir of Ailech and of Ireland and paragon of Ireland for form and for sense, for generosity and for erudition, fell by the Cenel-Maoin, in the 28th year of his age, on Monday and on the 10th of the moon and on the feast of the Three Innocent Children, the 18th of the Kalends of January.

1120 [AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Lochlainn, in aid of Murchadh Ua Mael-Sechlainn, to Ath-luain against Connacht, so that Toirrdelbach Ua Conchobuir gave a false peace in regard to them.

1121 [AU] Domnall, son of Ardhghar Mac Lochlainn, archking of Ireland, the most distinguished of the Gaoedhil for form and for birth, for sense and for prowess, for happiness and prosperity, for bestowal of treasure and of food, died in Daire of Colum-cille, in the 38th year of his reign and in the 73rd year of his age and on the night of Wednesday and on the 4th of the Ides of February and on the 18th of the moon and on the feast of St. Mochuaroc of the Wisdom.

1122 [AU] Mor, daughter of Domnall Ua Lochlainn, wife of Tairrdealbhach Ua Conchobuir, died.- Great foray by Conchobur Ua Lochlainn and by the Cenel-Eogain, until they reached Cell-raudh in Ulidia, so that they took away countless cattle-spoil.

1123 [AU] Conghalach Ua Flaithbertaigh, royal heir of Ailech, was slain.

1124 [AU] Ardghar, grandson of Aedh Ua-Mael-Sechlainn, royal heir of Ailech, was killed by the Community of Daire, in reparation to St. Columcille.

1128 [AU] A defeat was inflicted by the horse-host of Conchobar, son of Mac Lochlainn, upon the horse-host of Tigernan Ua Ruairc, wherein fell Ua Ciardhai, king of Cairpri and Cathal Ua Rogheallaigh, and Sitriuc Ua Mael-Brighte, the son of Aedh Ua Dubhdai, king of Ui-Amalghadha, and many others.

[AU] A hosting by Conchobur Ua Lochlainn and by the Cenel-Eogain and by the Dal-Araidhe and by the Airgialla into Magh-Cobha, so that they took away the pledges of the Ui-Echach. They turn after that on their left hand into Fir-Bregh, until they lost a party of their people there and did a great crime before God and before men: namely, the burning of Ath-truim with its churches and a multitude underwent violent death in them. They marched back, without having obtained the peace of God, or of men.

[AM] Maghnus, the son of Mac Lochlainn, lord of Cinel-Eoghainn and of the North, was slain by the Cinel-Conaill and the Cinel- Moein.

1130 [AU] A hosting by Conchobur Ua Lochlainn and by the North of Ireland into Ulidia, so that the Ulidians assembled to give battle to them. Defeat, however, is inflicted upon the Ulidians and a slaughter of them ensued, around Aedh Ua Loingsigh, king of Dal-Araidhe and around Gilla-Patraic Ua Serraigh, king of Dal-Duinde and around Dubhrailbhe Mac Cairtin and around a multitude besides. Moreover, they pillage the country as far as the East of the Ard, both secular and church land, so that they took away a thousand captives, or a little more, and likewise many thousands of cows and of horses. The nobles of Ulidia also went after that with their king to Ard-Macha, into the assembly of Conchobhar, so that they made peace and co-swearing and left pledges.

1131 [Am] An army was led by Conchobhair, son of Domnall Ua Lochlainn, by the people of the north of Ireland, and the Ulidians, into Connaught; and the Connaughtmen made an attack upon the rear of the army, in the vicinity of Seaghais (i.e. Coirrshliabh) and a battle was fought between them; and Conn Ua Maelgaeithe, Garbhanach Ua Baeighill, and a number of others, were there slain. they met, however, on the following day, at Loch-Ce, and made a year's peace.

1132 [AM] An army was led by Conchobhar Ua Lochlainn to Ath-Fhirdiagh; and and Tighearnan Ua Ruairc came into his house, and gave him hostages.

1133 [AM] Flaithbheartach Ua Flaithbheartaigh was killed by the son of Lochlainn Ua Lochlainn, in revenge of his father

1136 [AM] Conchobhar, son of Domhnall Ua Lochlainn, who was first lord of Aileach, and king of all the north, both Cinel-Conaill and Cinel-Eoghain, Ulidians and Airghialla, and also royal heir of Ireland, was killed by the men of Magh-Itha, by treachery.

1139 [AM] Mathghamhain Ua Dubhda, chief of Clann-Laithbheartaigh, with the chief men of his territory along with him, was slain by Muircheartach, son of Niall, in revenge of Conchobhar Ua Lochlainn.

1143 [AM] The chieftainship of Cinel-Eogain was assumed by Ua Gairmleadhaigh, i.e., by Domhnall, after the expulsion of Muircheartach, son of Niall Mac Lochlainn, by the Cinel-Eoghain themselves, and by the aforesaid Domhnall.

1145 [Am] A battle was gained by the Cinel-Conaill, and by the son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, over Domhnall Ua Goirmleadhaigh and the Cinel-Eoghain, i.e., over those north of the mountain, where many were slain. A hosting was made by the Cinel-Conaill, to go again to the relief of the son of Niall Mac Lochlainn; and they were joined by Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill, with the Airghialla; and they banished Domhnall Ua Gormleadhaigh from his chieftainship, and set up the son of Niall in his place.

1147 [AM] An army was led by Muircheartach Mac Neill Ua Lochlainn and the Cinel-Eoghain, and Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill and the Airghialla, into Ulida. The Ulidians were encamped at the brink of Uchdearg, to meet them; but they abandoned the camp to the Cinel-Eogain and the Airghialla, who pursued them till they reached the shore of Dun-Droma, in Leath-Chathail. The Ulidians gave them battle there, on the day of the festival of Paul and Peter; but they were defeated, and a great number of them slain, together with Archu Ua Flathria, lord of Leath-Chathail. After this the forces plundered and burned all Leath-Chathail, and carried off hostages from the Ulidians.

1148 [AM] An army was led by Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, by the Cinel-Eogainn and Donnchadh Ua Cearghiall, and the Airghialla, into Ulidia; and they carried off the hostages of the Ulidians, together with the son of the King of Ulidia, and left four lords over Ulidian on that occasion. The Ulidians and Airghialla turned against Mac Lochlainn and the Cinel-Eoghain after this. Another army was led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn and the Cinel-Eogain, across Tuaim, into Ulidia; and he expelled Cuuladh Ua Duinnsleibhe from Ulida, and placed Donnchadh in his place; and they proceeded on this occasion into Machaire-Chonaill, and burned the plain, except the churches only, which were protected by the successor of Patrick. An army was also led by Tighearnan Ua Ruairc and Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill into Ulidia, as far as Creabh- Tealcha; and they plundered the country, and placed Cuuladh in his kingdom again; however, he was immediately expelled by the Ulidians themselves. A meeting was held at Ard-Macha by Ua Lochlainn, with the chieftains of the Cinel-Eoghain; by O'Cearbhaill, with the chieftains of the Airghialla, and the chief men of Ulidia, with their lords, and made perfect peace under the staff of Jesus, in the presence of the successor of Patrick and his clergy; and they left hostages with O'Lochlainn. The hostages of the Cinel-Conaill were also in the hands of Ua Lochlain. Ua Goirmleadhaigh, i.e., Domhnall, who had been lord of Cinel-Eoghain for a time, was banished into Connaught by O'Lochlainn.

1149 [Am] The half of Daimhlaig was plundered by the foreigners of Ath-cliath, and by Diarmaid Mac Murchadha and the Leinstermen; and they killed Diarmaid, son of Maghnus Ua Lochlainn, Tanist of Oileach, was was taking revenge for the plunder, and his body was brought to Ard-Macha, and there interred.

[AM] Another army was led by the son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, being joined by the people of the north of Ireland, namely, the Cinel- Conaill, the Cinel-Eoghain, and the Airghialla, into Ulidia; they plundered all the upper part of Ulidia, from the harbour of Snamh-Aighneach to Droichet-na-Feirtsi. A party of them went upon the islands of Loch Cuan, and they plundered Inis- Cumscraidh, Leathghlais, Cill-Aedhain, Magh-bile, Beannchor, and all the other churches of the country, except Dun Leathghlais and Sabhall. Ua Duinnsleibhe afterwards came into the house of Ua Lochlainn, and delivered his own son up to him as a hostage, and whatever other hostages he demanded. After this they returned back to their houses, with a countless cattle-spoil, and with many prisoners. [Am] A royal journey was made by the son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, with the cavalry of Cinel-Eoghain, to Lughmhadh, where Tighearnan Ua Ruairc came into his house, and left him hostages. From thence Ua Lochlainn and Ua Cearbhaill proceeded to Ath-cliath. Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, King of Leinster, came into his house, and Ua Lochlainn made a complete peace between the foreigners and the Irish.

1150 [Am] The visitation of Cinel-Eoghain was made by the successor of Colum-Cille, Flaithbheartach Ua Brolchain; and he obtained a horse from every chieftain, a cow from every two biatachs, a cow from every three free-holders, and a cow from every four villains, and twenty coes from the king himself; a gold ring of five ounces, his horse, and his battle-dress, from Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, King of Ireland. [Am] A royal journey by Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, with the chieftains of the north of Ireland, to Inish-Mochta, to meet Ua Cearbhaill and Ua Ruairc. The hostages of Connaught were brought him to that place, without a hosting, through the blessing of Patrick, the successor of Patrick, and his clergy. He divided Meath on this occasion into three parts between Ua Conchobhair, Ua Ruairc, and Ua Cearbhaill; and they banished Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn from Meath, through the curse of the successor of Patrick and his clergy.

1151 [AM] An army was led by Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, with the Cinel-Eoghain and the Ulidians, to relieve Ua Ceartbhaill and Ua Ruairc, to Dun-Lochad, in Laeghaire; and the foreigners made a yea's peace between Leath-Chuinn and Leath-Mhogha.

1152 [AM] An army was led by the son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, with the Cinel-Conaill, Cinel-Eoghain, and Airghialla, across Eas-Ruaidh, until they reached Coirrshliabh na Seaghsa, in Corann. Thither hostages were brought to them by Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, and they returned to their houses. The hostages of Leinster were sent to his house, to the son of Nial, grandson of Lochlainn, i.e., King of Aileach and Teamhair.

[AM] A plundering army wad led by Mac Lochlainn and the Cinel- Eoghain, to banish Ua Cearbhaill; and he plundered many persons on that occasion, and expelled Ua Cearbhaill from the chieftainship of Oirghialla, in revenge for the successor of Patrick, whom he had wounded and violated some time before. A meeting took place between Ua Lochlainn and Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair at Magh-Ene, where they made friendship under the Staff of Jesus, and under the relics of Colum-Cille.

[AM] An army was led by Mac Lochlainn into Meath, as far as Rath-Ceannaigh, to meet the men of Ireland; and Toirdhealghach proceeded into Meath, to meet Ua Lochlainn and Diarmaid Mac Murchadha, King of Leinster. they divided Meath into two parts on that occasion; they gave from Cluain-Iraird westwards to Murchadh Ua Maeleachlainn, and East Meath to his son, Maeleachlainn.

1153 [AM] An army was led by Muircheartach, son of Niall Mac Lochlainn, and the people of the north of Ireland, to relieve Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain, and restore him to the kingdom of Munster; and they came to Craeghteine. Toirdhealghach Ua Conchobhair assembled the Connaughtmen, and marched to Magh-Lice-Padraig against the Northerns. Tadhg Ua Briain arrived with his forces at Raithin-Ui-Shuanaigh, to assist the Connaughtmen, and both proceeded to Magh-Cisi. Ua Lochlainn then set out with two battalions of the flower of his army across Ath-Maighne, leaving the remainder of his army (all except these) at Creabh-teine; and he marched with this small force to attack the camp of Tadhg Ua Briain, and he defeated him, and made a slaughter of his people. He also defeated the cavalry of Leinster. He then returned to his own camp at Creabh-teine, carrying off many cows, after plundering some of the men of Teathbha. He set out thence to attack the Connaughtmen, and arrived at Iseal-Chiarain. Toirdhealghach Ua Conchobhair procceded westwards across Ath-Luain. Ruaidhri, son of Toirdhealbhach, and the battalion of West Connaught, and the recruits of Sil-Muireadhaigh, came to Fordruim; but as they were pitching their camp there, the heroes of the North poured upon them without previous notice, and numbers of the Connaughtmen were slain by them, and among the rest Gillacheallaigh Ua hEidhin, lord of Aidhne, and his son, Aedh; Brian Ua Dubhda, lord of Ui-Fiachrach of the North; Muircheartach, son of Conchobhar (who was son of Toirdhealbhach) Ua Conchobhair; Domhnall Ua Birn; Domhnall, son of Cathal Ua Conchobhair; and Sitric Mac Dubhghaill. After this Ua Lochlainn proceeded with his forces to Loch Aininn, and Ua Maeleachlainn came into his house, and left him hostages; and he [Ua Lochlainn], gave him all Meath, from the Sinainn to the sea, and also Ui-faelain and Ui-Failghe. He gave Ui-Briuin and Conmhaicne to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc, and carried the hostages of both with him; and before Ua Lochlainn returned back to his house, he billeted the Munstermen upon the men of Meath, Breifne, Airghialla, Ulidia, Conaill, and Tir-Eoghain, for Toirdhealbhach Ua Briain was seized with a disease on that expedition, which prevented him from returning to Munster. Tadhg Ua Briain was taken prisoner by Diarmaid Finn Ua Briain, and blinded by him immediately. Toirdhealbhach proceeded into Munster, and he assumed half the kingdom of Munster, through the power of Muircheartach Mac Lochlainn.

1154 [Am] The Cinel-Eoghain and Muircheartach, son of Niall, sent persons over sea to hire (and who did hire) the fleets of the Gall-Gaeidhil, of Ara, of Ceann-tire, of Manainn, and the borders of Alba in general, over which Mac Sceiling was in command. [Am] An army of the north of Ireland was led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn into Connaught, till he reached Dun-Imghain, in Magh-Aei; and he plundered the fort and destroyed the corn-crops of Magh-Luirg and Magh-Aei. He did not, however, obtain cows or hostages. He afterwards directed his course across the ford of Innsin-Sruthra into Breifne, and compelled the men of Breifne to submit to Tighearnan Ua Ruairc; and Ua Lochlainn banished Godfrey Ua Raghallaigh into Connaught. he proceeded from thence to Ath-cliath; and the foreigners of Ath-cliath submitted to him as their king; and he gave the foreigners twelve hundred cows, as their wages, after which he returned to his house.

[AM] A prey was taken by the people of Desmond from the Dal-gCais, and a prey was taken by the Dal-gCais from those of Desmond. His own son was blinded by the son of Deoradh Ua Flainn, because he had assumed the lordship of Ui-Tuirtre in opposition to his father. The son of Deoradh was afterwards banished into Connaught by Ua Lochlainn.

1155 [AM] An army was led by Muircheartach, son of Niall Ua Lochlainn, to Ath-Duinne-Calman on the Inneoin; and he took the hostages of Teathbha, and he gave a full restitution of the cattle of the men of Meath to such as he had before plundered. He also gave the kingdom of Meath, from the Sinainn to the sea, to Donnchadh, son of Domhnall Ua Maeleachlainn, after which he returned to his house.

1156 [AM] The first year of Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn over Ireland.

[AU] A hosting by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn into Ulidia, so that he took away pledges to his choice. And it is upon that hosting also Ua Inneirghi was killed on a surprise party.

[AU] Another hosting also by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn to the South of Bregha, so that he took away the hostages of Leinster from Mac Murchadha in return for the whole province. After that the Cenel-Eogain and the Airghialla went into Ossory, until they reached the Plain of Daire-mor, so that the nobles of Ossory came into the house of Ua Lochlainn.

1157 [AU] Cu-Uladh Ua Caindelbain was killed in treachery by Donnchadh, son of Domnall Ua Mael-Sechnnaehli Merry, who thereby dishonoured the successor of Patrick and the Staff of Jesus and Mac Lachlainn, along with the nobles of the North.

[AU] The successor of Patrick (namely, the arch-bishop of Ireland) consecrated the church of the Monks [of Mellifont, near Drogheda], in presence of the clergy of Ireland, that is, of the Legate and of Ua Osein and of Grenne and of the other bishops and in presence of many of the laity, around Ua Lachlainn, that is, around the king of Ireland and Donnchadh Ua Cerbaill and Tigernan Ua Ruairc. Moreover, Muircertach Ua Lochlainn gave eight score cows and three score ounces of gold to the Lord and to the clergy. He gave also a townland at Drochait-atha to the clergy, namely, Finnabhair-na-ningen. And three score ounces of gold by Ua Cerbaill and three score ounces more by the daughter of Ua Mael-Sechlainn, by the wife of Tigernan Ua Ruairc.

[AU] A hosting by Muircertach Ua Lachlainn along with the North of Ireland into Munster, until they reach the Green of Limerick and the nobles of Munster around their kings came into the house of Ua Lachlainn and left their pledges with him.

1158 [AU] A hosting by Ua Lachlainn into Tir-Conaill also, so that he wasted Fanat entirely.

1159 [AU] A hosting by Muirchertach Ua Lachlainn into Meath, so that he left Donnchadh Ua Mael-Sechlainn in full kingship of Meath, from Shannon to sea. -A hosting by Muircertach Ua Lachlainn along with the nobles of Cenel-Eogain to Ath-Fhirdeadh in aid of the Airghialla. Howbeit, the Connachtmen and the Conmaicni and all the Ui-Briuin and a large battalion of Munstermen came as far as Ath-na-caisberna to give battle to them. On the other side, the Cenel-Eogain and Airgialla under Ua Lachlainn advanced to attack the same ford. But defeat is inflicted upon the Connachtmen and upon the Conmaicni and upon the Ui-Briuin, as they were in all, namely, six large battalions of them and the two other battalions inflict stark slaughter upon them.

[AU] A hosting by Muircertach Ua Lachlainn with the Cenel-Eogain and with the Airgialla and the Ulidians and Cenel-Conaill into Connacht, so that they burned Dun-mor and Dun-Ciaraidhi and Dun-na-nGall and wasted much of the land besides, until they returned to their own country after that, without peace, without pledges.

1160 [AU] The defeat of Magh-Lughad was inflicted by the Cenel-Eogain of Telach-og upon Ua Gailmredhaigh and upon Domnall Ua Cricain and upon the Ui-Fiacrach, so that a large party of them were killed. And it is on that occasion Muircertach Ua Neill fell innocently [i.e., undesignedly] by Lochlann Ua Lachlainn, but so that in revenge of him Lochlann fell afterwards by the son of Ua Neill.-A hosting by Muirchertach Ua Lachlainn along with the Cenel-Eogain and the Airgialla, until they came to Magh-dula, to expel Ua Gairmleghaidh. But Ua Gairmleghaidh fell in treachery by Domnall Ua Maelruanaigh, by direction of Ua Lochlainn, after the dishonouring of the clergy of Ireland and of his oaths by him. And his head was carried to Ard-Macha, in reparation to Patrick and Collumcille.

1161 [AU] A hosting by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn into Tir-Briuin: the way they went was past the Confluence of Cluain-Eois, through the length of the country, until Tigernan Ua Ruairc abandoned his camp to them. From that to the Well of Messan. The Airgialla and Ulidians came to that place to him and Mac Murchadha with the Leinstermen and a battalion of Foreigners came, so that they all went into the Plain of Tethbha. Then Ua Conchbuir came from the west, across the Shannon and gave pledges to Ua Lochlainn and there-upon Ua Lochlainn gave his entire Fifth [province] to him.

[AU] Another hosting by Ua Lochlainn, into Meath, into an assembly of the Men of Ireland, both laics and clerics, at Ath-na-Dairbrighe, so that he received the pledges of them all. 1162

[AU] Total separation of the houses from the churches of Daire was made by the successor of Colum-cille, (namely, Flaithbertach) and by the king of Ireland, that is, by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn; where were demolished eighty houses, or something more. And the stone wall of the Centre was likewise built by the successor of Collum-cille and malediction upon him who should come over it for ever.

[AU] A hosting by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn along with very large portion of the Half of Conn to Magh-Fitharta, so that they were a week therein, burning the corn and towns of the Foreigners. The foreigners, however, inflicted defeat upon their horse-host, so that they killed six or seven of them and got not their demand on that occasion.

1163 [AU] Nial, son of Muircertach, son of Mac Lochlainn, was taken prisoner by the Ui-Maine.

1164 [AU] Select members of the Community of Ia, namely, the arch-priest, Augustin and the lector (that is, Dubsidhe) and the Eremite, Mac Gilla-duib and the Head of the Celi-De, namely, Mac Forcellaigh and select members of the Community of Ia besides came on behalf of the successor of Colum-cille, namely, Flaithbertach Ua Brolchain's acceptance of the abbacy of Ia, by advice of Somharlidh and of the Men of Airthir-Gaedhel and of Insi-Gall; but the successor of Patrick and the king of Ireland, that is, Ua Lochlainn and the nobles of Cenel-Eogain prevented him.

[AU] The great church of Daire was built by the successor of Colum-cille, that is, by Flaithbertach, son of the Bishop Ua Brolchain and by the Community of Colum-cille and by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn, arch-king of Ireland. And the top stone of that great church, wherein there are ninety feet in length, was completed within the space of forty days.

[AM] The great church of Derry built by the Coarb of ColumbKill, by Flahvertagh mac in Espug O'Brolchan, by Sama-Coluim-Kille, and by Murtagh O'Neale [recte, Murtagh mac Neale Ua Lochlainn], Archking of Ireland.

1165 [AU] The turning of the Ulidians upon Ua Lochlainn took place and a foray was made by them upon the Ui-Meith, so that they took away many cows and killed a multitude of persons. A foray also was made by them upon the eastern Ui Bresial and another foray upon Dal-riatai.- A hosting by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn, along with both Cenel-Conaill and Cenel-Eogain and the Airgialla, into Ulidia, so that they harried all the country, except the chief churches of the Ulidians and killed a countless number of them, including Echmarcach, son of Mac Gilla-espuic, and including Ua Lomanaigh and they expelled Eochaidh Mac Duinnsleibhe from Ulida. And Ua Lochlainn gave the kingship to Donnsleibhe and all the Ulidians gave their pledges to Ua Lochlainn, through the might of his regal power.

[AU] Eochaidh again attempts to obtain the kingship of Ulidia; but the Ulidians expelled him through fear of Ua Lochlainn and he was fettered by Donnchadh Ua Cerbaill, arch-king of Airgialla, by order of Ua Lochlainn.-Another hosting by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn along with the Cenel-Eogain to Inis-lachain, so that they burned the Island and razed it. After that, the Cenel-Eogain around Ua Lochlainn come to their houses with great triumph and with many ships and numerous treasures beside. After that, Donnchadh Ua Cerbaill, arch-king of Airgialla and Eochaidh Mac Duinnsleibhe come into the presence of Ua Lochlainn, to ask for the kingship for Mac Duinnsleibhe, so that Ua Lochlainn gave the entire kingship to Mac Duinnsleibhe, in return for the pledges of all Ulidia. So that Mac Duinnsleibhe gave the son of every chief of Ulidia and his own daughter in pledge to O'Lochlainn. And there were given to him many treasures, including the sword of the son of the Earl and he gave Bairche to Ua Lochlainn and Ua Lochlainn gave it to Donnchadh Ua Cerbaill. And moreover, there was given a townland to the clergy of Saball, by reason of the properity of the reign of Ua Lochlann.

1166 [AU] Aedh Ua Maelfabhaill, king of Carraic-Bracaidhe, was killed by Muirchertach Ua Lochlainn [s. of Nial Ua Lochlan] in treachery.

[AU] Eochaidh Mac Duinnsliebhe was blinded by Muircertach Ua Lochlainn, in violation of the protection of the successor of Patrick and of the Staff of Jesus and of Donnchadh Ua Cerbaill, namely, the arch-king of Airgialla.

[AU] A hosting by Donnchadh Ua Cerbaill, with the Airghialla and with the Ui-Briuin and the Conmaicni, into Tir-Eogain, to attack Ua Lochlainn, by direction of the Cenel-Eogain themselves, in consequence of Ua Lochlainn, arch-king of Ireland, being abandoned by them. so that Ua Lochlainn came, with a small party of the Cenel-Eogain of Telach-og, to deliver an assault upon them at Fidh-O-n-Echtach. And even those very men, they abandoned him. So there fell in that place Muircertach (son of Niall) Ua Lachlainn, arch-king of Ireland. And he was the Augustus of all the North-West of Europe for valour and championship. And a few of Cenel-Eogain were killed there, namely, thirteen men. A great marvel and wonderful deed was done then: to wit, the king of Ireland to fall without battle, without contest, after his dishonouring the successor of Patrick and the Staff of Jesus and the successor of Colum-cille and the Gospel of Martin and many clergy besides. Howbeit, his body was carried to Ard-Macha and buried there, in dishonour of the succcessor of Colum-cille with his Community and Colum-cille himself and the head of the students of Daire fasted regarding it-for his being carried to burial.

[AU] Or it may be on this year below the killing of Muircertach Ua Lochlain occurs.

1167 [AU] A hosting by Ruaidhri Ua Concobair with the nobles of Ireland about him to Ard-Macha. From this they marched to Belach-grene and from this to Fernach-na-mebhla, until the Cenel-Eogain collected a fighting force around Niall Mac Lochlainn, to deliver a camp attack upon the men of Ireland. Howbeit, God prevented that, through the benediction of Patrick and through the felicity of Rauidhri Ua Concobair and of the Men of Ireland likewise. For the Cenel-Eogain closed around a sallow brake that appeared like the opposing forces, so that each of them proceeded to slaughter the other there, except that persons were not killed. So the hosts after that proceeded under Ua Conchobair to go to pillage and burn Tir-Eogain, until some of the Cenel-Eogain came into his house and gave hostages to him. And they went after that, through the length of Fir-Manach and to Ess-raudh, safe to their home.

[AU] Muiredhach Mac Canai was killed by the sons of Mac Lochlainn in reparation to Patrick and the Staff of Jesus, by direction of his own kinsmen.

[AM] A hosting and mustering of the men of Ireland, with their chieftains, by Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair. Thither came Diarmaid, son of Cormac, lord of Desmond; Muirchertach Ua Briain, lord of Thomond; Diarmaid Ua Maeleachlainn, King of Meath; Donnchadh Ua Cearbhaill, Lord of Oirghialla; and all the chieftains of Leinster. They afterwards arrived in Tir-Eoghain, and Ua Conchobhair divided the territory into two parts, i.e., gave that part of Tir-Eogain north of the mountain, i.e., Callainn, to Naill Ua Lochlainn, for two hostages, i.e., Ua Cathain of Craebh, and Macan-Ghaill Ua Brain, and that part of the country of the Cenel to the south of the mountain to Aedh Ua Neill, for two other hostages, i.e., Ua Maelaedha, one of the Cenel-Aedghusa, and Ua hUrthuile, one of the Ui-Tuirtre Ua Neill's own foster- brothers.

1169 [AM] The kingdom of Cenel-Eogain was assumed by Conchobhar Ua Lochlainn.

1170 [AU] Concobhar, son of Muircertach Ua Lochlainn, king of Cenel-Eogain, royal heir of all Ireland, was killed by Aedh Mac Cana the Little and by the Ui-Caracan, Easter Saturday in the centre of the Great Third of Ard-Macha.

1171 [AM] A predatory incursion was made by Niall, son of Mac Lochlainn, and the Cenel-Eogain into Ulidia, and numbers were slain by them; and they carried off countless cows. The hostages of Airghialla were afterwards taken by Niall Ua Lochlainn.

1176 [AU] The castle of Slane, wherein was Ricard Fleming with his host, where-from the Airgialla and Ui-Briuin and Fir-Midhe were being pillaged, was destroyed by Mael-Sechlainn, son of Mac Lochlainn, king of Cenel-Eogain and by the Cenel-Eogain themselves and by the Airgialla; where were killed one hundred or more of the Foreigners, besides women and children and the horses of the castle that were killed, so that no person escaped alive out of the castle.

[AU] Niall, son of Mac Lochlainn, was killed by Muinnter-Branain.

1177 [AU] Aedh Ua Neill (namely, "The lazy youth"), king of Cenel-Eoghain for a time and royal heir of all Ireland, was killed by Mael-Sechlainn, son of Mac Lochlainn and by Ardgal, son of Mac Lochlainn (that is, son to that Mael-Sechlainn). But Ardgal himself was killed by Ua Neill at his being killed there.

[AI] Melaghlin Ua Neill [recte Mac Loughlin], at the head of the Cenel-Eogain, and Rory Mac Dunslevy, at the head of the Ulidians, accompanied by the Archbishop of Armagh, Gilla-an- choimdedh O'Carran, the Bishop of Ulidia, and the clergy of the north of Ireland, repaired with their noble relics to Downpatrick, to take it from John De Courcy. A fierce battle was fought between them, in which the Cenel-Eogain and Ulidians were defeated, with the loss of five hundred men, among whom were Donnell O'Laverty, chief of Clan Hamill; Conor O'Carellan, chief of Clann Dermot; Gilla Mac Liag O'Donnelly, chief of Ferdroma; Gilla-an-Choimdedh Mac Tomulty, chief of Clan Mongan; and the chiefs of Clan Cartan and Clan Fogarty. The Archbishop of Armagh, the Bishop of Down, and all the clergy, were taken prisoners; and the English got possession of the croziers of St. Comgall and St. Dachiarog, the Canoin Phatruic [Book of Armagh], besides a bell called Ceolan an Tighearna. They afterwards, however, set the bishops at liberty, and restored the Canoin Phatruic and the bell, but they killed all the inferior clergy, and kept the other noble relics, which are still in the hands of the English.

1181 [AU] A hosting by Domnall, son of Aedh Ua Lochlainn and by the Cenel-Eogain of Telach-oc into Ulidia, and they gained a battle over the Ulidians and over Ui-Tuirtri and over Fir-Li, around Ruaidhri Mac Duinnsleibhe and around Cu-Midhe Ua Flainn.

1182 [AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Lochlainn to Dun-mbo in Dal-riatai and battle was there given by him to the Foreigners and defeat was inflicted upon the Cenel-Eogain and Raghnall Ua Breislein was killed there and Gilla-Crist Ua Cathan was killed there and many others. And the Gospel of St. Martin was carried off with them by the Foreigners.

1185 [AU] Mael-Sechlainn, son of Muircertach Ua Lochlainn, was killed by the Foreigners.

1186 [AU] Deposition of Domnall, son of Aedh Ua Lochlainn and crowning of Ruaidhri Ua Flaithbertach by a party of the Cenel-Eogain of Telach-oc.-Gilla-Patrick, grandson of "the stooping gillie," chief of Ui-Branan, was killed by Domnall Ua Lochlainn, by direction of the Muinnter-Branan themselves.

1187 [AU] Ruaidhri Ua Flaithbertaigh, king of Cenel-Eogain, was killed on a foray in Tir-Conaill.

1188 [AU] The Foreigners of the castle of Magh-Coba and a party of the Ui-Echach of Ulidia came on a foray into Tir-Eogain, until they reached to Leim-mic-Neill and seized cows there. And Domnall Ua Lochlainn went against them with a force of his own party, until he overtook them at Cabhan of the High Trees. They gave them battle and it went against the Foreigners and slaughter of them was inflicted. And a thrust of a foreign spear was given to the king alone, so that he fell there in the conflict: that is, Domnall, son of Aedh Ua Lochlainn, king of Ailech and royal heir of Ireland for form and for sense and for excellence and for prudence. And he was carried that very day to Ard-Macha and buried there honourably.

1189 [AU] Domnall, son of Muircertach Ua Lochlainn, was killed by the Foreigners of Dal-Araidhe, whilst amongst themselves.

1196 [AU] Muircertach, son of Muircertach Ua Lochlainn, king of Cenel-Eogain and royal heir of all Ireland, namely, tower of championship and valour of the Half of Conn, dissolver of the Foreigners and of castles, upholder of churches and dignities, was killed by Donnchadh, son of Bloscadh Ua Cathan, by counsel of all Cenel-Eogain: that is, after pledging the three Shrines and the Canon of Patrick to him in the southern church of Ard-Macha before that. And he was carried to Daire of Colum-cille and was buried honourably.

1197 [AU] A hosting by John De-Courcy with the Foreigners of Ulidia to Ess-craibhe, so that they built the castle of Cell-Santain and the cantred of Ciannachta was desolated by them. Moreover, in that castle was left Roitsel Fitton and a force along with him. Then Roitsel Fitton came on a foray to the Port of Daire, so that he pillaged Cluain-i and Enach and Derc-bruach. But Flaithbertach Ua Maeldoraidh (namely, king of Cenel-Conaill and Cenel-Eogain) overtook them with a small force of the Cenel-Conaill and the Cenel-Eogain, so that he inflicted defeat upon them on the strand of the Nuathconnbhail and they were slaughtered to a large number (namely, around the son of Ardgal Ua Lochlainn), through miracle of Colum-cille and Cainnech and Brecan whose churches they pillaged there.

1199 [AU] A hosting by John De-Courcy into Tir-Eogain through the churches: namely, Ard-sratha and Rath-both were destroyed by him until he reached Daire, so that he was there two nights over a week, destroying Inis-Eogain and the country besides. And he would not have gone there from for a long time, had not Aedh Ua Neill, with a force of five ships, reached Cell in Latharna, so that he burned a part of the town and killed twenty, wanting two, therein. Then the Foreigners of Magh-Line and Dal-Araidhe were, three hundred strong, both in mail and without mail, in front of him and they noticed not, until the Foreigners poured against them, burning the town. Thereupon they gave battle in the centre of the town and it went against the Foreigners. And the Irish gave five defeats to them thenceforward, until they went into their ships and only five of the people of Ua Neill were lost. Thereafter John went away, when he heard that.-Great war between Cenel-Conaill and Cenel-Eogain, so that Cenel-Conaill gave the kingship to Ua Eicnigh. Then he came to meet them to the Termonn of St. Dabeoc. Ua Neill with the Men of Magh-Itha came against him, to prevent him, so that each of them saw the other. And Ua Eicnigh was defeated and left pledges. From here Aedh Ua Neill and the Cenel-Eogain went on the same day, until they harried Cenel-Conaill around the Plain of Magh-Itha and took countless cattle-spoil away with them. And it is on that foray Niall Ua Duibhdirma was killed on a surprise party. After that, a hosting was made by Aedh Ua Neill and by the Cenel-Eogain to the Plain of Magh-Itha, to give battle to the Cenel-Conaill, so that the Cenel-Conaill abandoned the camp and they made a kind of peace then.

1200 [AU] The Foreigners of Ulidia made three forays into Tir-Eogain and the thrid foray they made, they made a camp at Domnach-mor of Magh-Imclair. They sent a large foray abroad. Aedh Ua Neill came to rescue the prey, until himself and the Foreigners met and defeat was inflicted upon the Foreigners and countless slaughter was put upon them and they stole away in the night, until they went past Tuaim.

1201 [AU] A hosting by Aedh Ua Neill in aid of Cathal Red-Hand with the Men of Magh-Itha and with the Airghialla, until they came to Tech-Baithin of Airtech. They turned there until they came to Es-dara and Cathal Carrach with the nobles of Connacht and William de Burgh with the Fireigners of Limerick along with him overtook them. And the North of Ireland was defeated and Ua Eienigh, arch-king of Airgialla and many others were lost.

[AU] Aedh Ua Neill was deposed by the Cenel-Eogain and the coronation of Conchobar Mac Lachlainn was effected by them. And he made a foray into Tir-Ennai, so that he took away cows innumerable and killed people. Then came Eicnechan Ua Domnaill with the fleet of Cenel-Conaill and with their host on land, so that they formed a camp at Gaeth-in-cairrgin. Thereafter came the Clann-Diarmata to Port-rois on the other side, to act against the fleet. After that, there were sent against them the thirteen ships full of the host, so taht the battle went against the Clann-Diarmata. Thereupon MacLachlainn (namely, Conchubhur the Little) came to their aid, until his horse was wounded and he fell of that fall by the Cenel-Conaill, in reparation of St. Colum-cille and of his successor and of his Shrine that he dishonoured. And through the same miracle Conchobur killed Murchadh Ua Crichain, king of Ui-Fiachrach.

1202 [AU] Maghnus, son of Diarmait Ua Lachlainn, was killed by Muircertach Ua Neill. Muircertach Ua Neill, however was killed at the same time.

1204 [AU] Diarmait, son of Muircertach Ua Lochlainn, with a force of Foreigners came on a foray into Tir-Eogain, so that they plundered the Shrine of St. Colum-cille, until a party of the Cenel-Eogain over-took them and defeat was inflicted upon the Foreigners and Diarmait was killed through miracles of the Shrine.

1207 [AU] A hosting by Hugo de Lacy with the Foreigners of Meath and of Leinster into Telach-oc, so that churches and crops were burned. And they took not thepledges or hostages of Aedh Ua Neill on that occasion.

1209 [AU] A foray-hosting by Aedh ua Neill into Inish-Eogain and Ua Domnaill overtook him, so that they gave battle, wherein were killed a countless number of persons on each side. Here was killed Domnall Mac Murchadha of the Cenel-Eogain; also Ferghal Ua Baighill and Cathbarr Ua Domnaill and Cormac Ua Domnaill and David Ua Dochurtaigh, with a multitude of the nobles of Cenel- Conaill along with them.

1211 [AU] The Foreigners came to Narrow-Water, until Aedh Ua Neill assembled Cenel-Conaill and Cenel-Eogain and the Airghialla, so that they [the foreigners] were killed by him.

1212 [AU] Aedh Ua Neill, king of Cenel-Conaill and of Cenel-Eogain and of the Airghialla overtook them and defeat was inflicted upon the Fireigners, wherein were killed a countless number of them.

1213 [AU] Domnall Ua Daimin was killed by the sons of Mac Lachlainn at the door of the Monastery of Daire of St. Colum-cille.

1214 [AU] Ua Cathain and the Men of Craibh came to Daire to seize a house against the sons of Mac Lachlainn, so that between them they killed the great manciple of the Monastery of Daire. But God and St. Colum-cille wrought a great miracle therein: the man that assembled and mustered the force, namely, Mathgamain Mag Aithne, was killed in reparation to Colum-cille immediately, at the door of the Penitentiary of Colum-cille. Aedh Ua Neill gave a defeat to the Foreigners and stark slaughter of the Foreigners was inflicted therein and Carrlongport was burned, both people and effects, on the same day.

1215 [AU] A foray was made by Aedh, son of Mael-Sechlainn MacLochlainn upon the successor of Colum-cille and a herd of cattle was carried off by him. And himself was killed by the Foreigners in the same year through miracle of Colum-cille.

[AU] Bean-Midhe, daugher of Ua Einigh, wife of Aodh Ua Neill, king of Aileach, rested in good penance. - A hosting by Aedh Ua Neill into Ulidia and he inflicted great defeat upon the Foreigners of Ulidia.

1220 [AU] Fonachtan Ua Bronain, successor of Colum-cille, rested in peace. And there ensued contention between the Community of Daire and the Cenel-Eogain, respecting the selection in his stead. It is this was done then: the Community of Diare chose Mac Cathmail into the succession and Aedh Ua Neill and the Cenel-Eogain chose Flann Ua Brolcain. After that, moreover, there ensued contention between the Community of Daire and O'Brolcain and O'Brolcain was put out of the succession.

1222 [AM] The son of Hugo de Lacy came to Ireland, without the consent of the King of England, and joined Aedh Ua Neill. Both set out to oppose the English of Ireland, and first went to Coleraine, where they demolished the castle. They afterwards went into Meath and Leinster, and destroyed a great number of persons on that occasion. The English of Ireland mustered twenty-four battalions at Dundalk, whither Aedh Ua Neill, and the son of Hugo de Lacy, came to oppose them with four great battalions. The English upon this occasion gave his own demands to Ua Neill.

[AM] Niall Ua Neill violated Derry with the daughter of O'Kane, but God and St. Columbkille were avenged for that deed, for he did not live long after it.

1225 [AU] A great hosting was made by Aedh Ua Neill into Connacht, by invitation of the sons of Ruaidhri Ua Conchobair and by invitation of all Sil-Muiredhaigh, save Mac Diarmata alone, namely Cormac, son of Tomaltach, so that he went through the length of Connacht eastwards to the woods of Ath-luain, so that he was a night at the Heights of Uana. And they pillaged Loch-nen and he brought the treasures of Ua Conchobair with him there-from. He came after that to Carn-fraich and Tairrdhelbach, son of Ruaidhri, was crowned there. And he went on a quick march to his house, on hearing that a large force of Foreigners and of Momonians [was making] towards him, under Donnchadh Cairbrech Ua Briain and under Geoffrey Mares, led by Aedh Ua Conchobair and by Mac Diarmata. And when they did not catch Ua Neill, they followed the sons of Ruaidhri until they drove them to the protection of Ua Neill again. The Momonians on that occasion killed Echmarcach Mac Branain, chief of Corco-Achlann, at Cell-Cellaigh.

1230 [AU] Aedh Ua Neill, king of the North of Ireland and king of all the Half of Conn and worthy future arch-king of all Ireland and the person of the Gaidhil that most killed and pillaged the Foreigners and destroyed castles, died. And the person that it was least thought would find eath otherwise than by the Foreigners rested in Christ.

1232 [AU] A hosting by Domnall Ua Lochlainn, namely by the king of Cenel-Eogain, along with the Foreigners and with the Gaidhil, into Tir-Conaill, whereby he destroyed much in Fanat and in Tir-Conaill and took away the hostages of Domnall Ua Baighill and of Ua Taircheirt with him.

1234 [AU] Domnall, son of Aedh Ua Neill, king of Cenel-Eogain and future king of Ireland, was killed by Mac Lochlainn and by the Cenel-Eogain themselves.

[AM] Domnall, the son of Aedh Ua Neill, Lord of the Cenel-Eogain and heir presumtive to the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Mac Loughlin (Domnall) and the Cenel-Eogain themselves, and Domnall assumed the Lordship.

1238 [AM] An army was led by Mac Maurice, Lord Justice of all Ireland, and Hugo de Lacy, Earl of Ulster, into Tyrone and Tirconnell. They deposed Mac Loughlin (Domnall) and gave the government of Tyrone to the son of Ua Neill, [i.e., Brian] and they themselves obtained the hostages of the north.

1239 [AU] The battle of Carn-Siadhail was fought by Domnall Mag Lachlainn, wherein was killed Domnall O'Neill of Tamnach and Mag Mathgamna and the nobility of all Cenel-Moen and a multitude more were slain. And he (namely, Domnall Mag Lachlainn) had been dethroned the year before that and he assumed the same kingship again, on the morrow of that great defeat he inflicted.

1241 [AU] The battle of Cam-eirghi was given by Brian O'Neill and Mael-Sechlainn O'Domnaill, king of Cenel-Conaill, to Domnall Mag Lochlainn, namely to the King of Tir-Eogain, so that Domnall Mag Lochlainn was killed therein and ten of his own tribe around him and all the chiefs of Cenel-Eogain and many other good persons likewise. And the kingship was taken by Brian O'Neill after him.

1246 [AU] Murchadh O'hAnluain, king of the Oirrthir, was killed by direction of Brian Ua Neill.

1248 [AU] Craft were carried by Brian Ua Neill, namely by the arch-king of the North of Ireland, from Loch-Feabhaill into Magh-Itha, past the Termon of St. Dabeoc, into Lorc, until he reached Loch-Eirne, so that he took away countless spoils and broke down a castle there.

1250 [AU] Cecily, daughter of Mac Lochlainn, that is, queen of the North of Ireland, died.

1251 [AU] Ardghal Ua Flaithbertaigh royal heir of Ailech, candle of the companionship and hospitality of the North of Ireland, died.

1252 [AU] Conchobur Mac Cathmhail, royal chief of Cenel-Feradhaigh, and of many teritories besides, tower of hospitality and valour of the North of Ireland, peace-maker of Cenel-Conaill and Cenel-Eogain and the Airghialla, was killed by the routs of Brian Ua Neill, whilst he was defending his protection against them and he himself was under the safeguard of Ua Gailmredhaigh and of Ua Cathain. The Justiciary of Ireland came with a great host to Ard-Macha and therefrom into Ui-Eathach and from here backwards to Cluain-Fiacna. And Brian Ua Neill gave full submission to him then and delivered his own brother, that is, Ruaighri Ua Neill, as a hostage to them.

1253 [AU] A hosting by Brian Ua Neill that is by the arch-king of the North of Ireland, into Magh-Cobha, whereby the castle with its people and many other castles in Ulidia were destroyed and many persons were killed by him on that expedition. The castle of Magh-Cobha was levelled by Brian Ua Neill, king of Tir-Eogain.

1258 [AU] A great host was led by Aedh, son of Feidhlimidh Ua Conchobhhair, to meet Brian Ua Neill, to Narrow-Water (namely, at the Flagstone of Ua Maeldoraigh). And all those nobles gave the arch-headship to Brian Ua Neill: that is, the hostages of the son of Feidhlimidh were given to him and the hostages of Muinnter-Raighillaigh were given to Aedh Ua Conchbuir and the hostages of all Ui-Briuin from Cenaneus to Druim-cliabh.

1259 [AM] O'Donnell assembed a very numerous army and marched into Tyrone. Hugh Boy Ua Neill came with another army to meet him, and all the country was burned by them. They went from thence into Oriel, and hostages were given up to them in every place through which they passed until their return.

1260 [AU] The battle of Druim-derg was fought in a place which is called Dromma-derg at Dun-da-leathglas by and Aedh, son of Feidhlimidh Ua Conchobair, against the Foreigners of the North of Ireland, wherein were killed many of the nobles of the Gaidhil, namely, Brian Ua Neill [Brian Catha in Duin - Annals of Clanmacnoise] and Domnall Ua Cairre and Diarmait Mag Lachlainn and Maghnus Ua Cathain and Cian Ua Inneirghi and Donnsleibhe Mag Cana and Concobur O'Duibhdirma and Aedh, his son, and Amlaim Ua Gairmleaghaidh and Cu-Uladh Ua hAnluain. [AU] Aedh Ua Neill the Tawny was made king over Tir-Eoghain.

1261 [AU] The most worthy of the clergy of Cenel-Conaill were killed by Conchobur Ua Neill and by the Cenel-Eogain in Doirce of Colum-cille, around Conchobar Ua Firghil. Conchobur Ua Neill was, however, killed immediately, through miracle of Colum-cille by Donn Ua Breslen, chief of Fanat. Aed Ua Neill the Tawny was expelled and Niall Culanach O'Neill (brother of Aedh) made king.

1263 [AU] Donnsleibe Mac Cathmail, chief of Cenel-Feradhaigh, was slain by Aedh Ua Neill the Tawny. Aedh the Tawny again became king and Niall Culanach was expelled. Aedh Ua Neill the Tawny took the daughter of Mac Goisdealbaigh to wife.

1264 [AU] Aedh Ua Neill the Tawny, king of Tir-Eogain, took the lordship of Oirghialla. 1265 [Au] Aedh Ua Neill the Tawny and Walter de Burgh, namely, Earl of Ulster, went into Tir-Conaill with a host and gained neither hold nor sway.

1283 [AU] Aedh Ua Neill the Tawny was killed by Magh Mathgamna (that is, by Brian and by Ua Raghallaigh).

1291 [AU] A host was led by Richard de Burgh, namely by the Earl of Ulster (that is, the Red Earl) into Tir-Eogain, whereby he deposed Domnall, son of Brian Ua Neill and Niall Culanach O'Neill was made king by him. And when the Earl left the country, Niall Culanach wad killed by Domnall Ua Neill. And the son of Aedh the Tawny (namely, Brian, son of Aedh the Tawny) was made king, with assent of the same Earl, by Mac Martin and by Mac Eoin. And Domnall left the country.

1295 [AU] Brian, son of Aedh Ua Neill the Tawny, was killed by Domnall son of Brian Ua Neill and great havoc was wrought of Foreigners and Gaidhil along with him (the defeat of the Craibh).

1314 [Au] Niall, son of Brian Ua Neill, the one son of a king who was most bountiful and best in goodness that was in Ireland at the same time as himself, rested in Christ.