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M2242.0
The Age of the World, to this Year of the Deluge, 2242.
M2242.1
Forty days before the Deluge, Ceasair came to Ireland with fifty girls and
three men; Bith, Ladhra, and Fintain, their names. Ladhra died at Ard Ladhrann,
and from him it is named. He was the first that died in Ireland. Bith died at
Sliabh Beatha, and was interred in the carn of Sliabh Beatha, and from him the
mountain is named. Ceasair died at Cuil Ceasra, in Connaught, and was interred
in Carn Ceasra. From Fintan is named Feart Fintain, over Loch Deirgdheirc.
Annal M2520.
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M2520.0
From the Deluge until Parthalon took possession of Ireland 278 years; and the
age of the world when he arrived in it, 2520.
M2520.1
The age of the world when Parthalon came into Ireland, 2520 years. These were
the chieftains who were with him: Slainge, Laighlinne, and Rudhraidhe, his three
sons; Dealgnat, Nerbha, Ciochbha, and Cerbnad, their four wives.
M2527.1
Fea, son of Torton, son of Sru, died this year at Magh Fea, and was interred
at Dolrai Maighe Fea; so that it was from him that the plain is named.
M2530.1
In this year the first battle was fought in Ireland; i.e. Cical Grigenchosach,
son of Goll, son of Garbh, of the Fomorians, and his mother, came into Ireland,
eight hundred in number, so that a battle was fought between them and
Parthalon's people at Sleamhnai Maighe Ithe, where the Fomorians were
defeated by Parthalon, so that they were all slain. This is called the battle of
Magh Ithe.
M2532.1
The eruption of Loch Con and Loch Techeat in this year.
M2533.1
Slainge, son of Partholan, died in this year, and was interred in the carn of
Sliabh Slangha.
M2533.2
Also the eruption of Loch Mesc in the same year.
M2535.1
Laighlinne, son of Parthalon, died in this year. When his grave was dug, Loch
Laighlinne sprang forth in Ui Mac Uais, and from him it is named.
M2535.2
The eruption of Loch Eachtra also.
M2545.1
Rudhruidhe, son of Parthalon, was drowned in Loch Rudhruidhe, the lake having
flowed over him; and from him the lake is called.
M2546.1
An inundation of the sea over the land at Brena in this year, which was the
seventh lake eruption that occurred in the time of Parthalon; and this is named
Loch Cuan.
M2550.1
Parthalon died on Sean Magh Ealta Eadair in this year. In the time of
Parthalon's invasion these plains were cleared of wood; but it is not
known in what particular years they were cleared: Magh nEithrighe, in Connaught;
Magh Ithe, in Leinster; Magh Lii, in Ui Mac Uais Breagh; Magh Latharna, in Dal
Araidhe.
Annal M2820
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M2820.1
Nine thousand of Parthalon's people died in one week on Sean Mhagh Ealta
Edair, namely, five thousand men, and four thousand women. Whence is named
Taimhleacht Muintire Parthaloin. They had passed three hundred years in Ireland.
M2820.2
Ireland was thirty years waste till Neimhidh's arrival.
M2850.1
Neimhidh came to Ireland. On the twelfth day after the arrival of Neimhidh
with his people, Macha, the wife of Neimhidh, died. These were the four
chieftains who were with him: Sdarn, Iarbhainel the Prophet, Fearghus
Leithdheirg, and Ainninn. These were the four sons of Neimhidh. Medu, Macha, Yba,
and Ceara, were the four wives of these chieftains.
M2859.1
In this year Loch Dairbhreach and Loch Ainninn in Meath sprang forth.
M2859.2
These were the forts that were erected, the plains that were cleared, and the
lakes that sprang forth, in the time of Neimhidh, but the precise years are not
found for them: Rath Cinnech, in Ui Niallain; Rath Cimbaeith, in Seimhne; Magh
Ceara, Magh nEabha, Magh Cuile Toladh, and Magh Luirg, in Connaught; Magh
tochair, in Tir Eoghain; Leagmhagh, in Munster; Magh mBrensa, in Leinster; Magh
Lughadh, in Ui Tuirtre; Magh Seredh, in Teffia; Magh Seimhne, in Dal Araidhe;
Magh Muirtheimhne, in Conaille; and Magh Macha, in Oirghialla; Loch Cal, in Ui
Niallain; Loch Muinreamhair, in Luighne, in Sliabh Guaire. The battle of
Murbholg, in Dal Riada; the battle of Baghna; and the battle of Cnamh Ross
against the Fomorians. Neimhidh gained these battles.
M2859.3
Neimhidh afterwards died of a plague, together with three thousand persons,
in the island of Ard Neimhidh, in Crich Liathain, in Munster.
Annal M3066.
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M3066.1
The demolition of the tower of Conainn in this year, by the race of Neimhidh,
against Conainn, son of Faebhar, and the Fomorians in general, in revenge for
all the oppression they had inflicted upon them the race of Neimhidh, as
is evident from the chronicle which is called Leabhar Gabhala; and
they nearly all mutually fell by each other; thirty persons alone of the race of
Neimhidh escaped to different quarters of the world, and they came to Ireland
some time afterwards as Firbolgs. Two hundred and sixteen years Neimhidh and his
race remained in Ireland. After this Ireland was a wilderness for a period of
two hundred years.
M3266.1
The Firbolgs took possession of Ireland at the end of this year. Slainghe,
Gann, Genann, Seangann, and Rudhraighe, were their five chieftains. These were
the five sons of Deala, son of Loich. The other four and the Firbolgs in general
elected Slainge as king over them.
M3267.1
Slainghe, son of Deala, was king of Ireland for a period of one year; and he
died at the end of the year, at Dinn Righ, on the brink of the Bearbha.
M3268.1
Rudhraighe, son of Deala, assumed the government of Ireland.
M3268.2
This is the first year of his reign.
M3269.1
The second year of the reign of Rudhraighe; and he died at the end of this
year.
M3270.1
This was the first year of the reign of Gann and Geanann over Ireland.
M3273.1
The fourth year of Gann and Geanann; and they died at the end of this year,
with twenty hundred along with them, in Crich Liathain.
M3274.1
This was the first year of the reign of Sengann.
M3278.1
At the end of the fifth year of the reign of Seangann, he fell by Fiachaidh
Cennfinnan, son of Starn.
M3279.1
The first year of the reign of Fiacha Cennfinnain.
M3283.1
The fifth year of the reign of Fiacha. And he fell by Rinnal, son of Geanann,
this year.
M3284.1
The first year of the reign of Rinnal, son of Geanann, over Ireland.
M3289.1
After the completion of the fifth year of his reign by Rinnal, he fell by
Foidhbhgen, son of Seangann.
M3290.1
The first year of the reign of Foidhbhgen.
M3293.1
At the end of the fourth year of the reign of Foidhbhgen, he fell by Eochaidh,
son of Erc.
M3294.1
This was the first year of the reign of Eochaidh, son of Erc.
Annal M3303.
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M3303.1
The tenth year of the reign of Eochaidh, son of Erc; and this was the last
year of his reign, for the Tuatha De Dananns came to invade Ireland against the
Firbolgs; and they gave battle to each other at Magh Tuireadh, in Conmaicne
Cuile Toladh, in Connaught, so that the King Eochaidh, son of Erc, was killed,
by the three sons of Neimhidh, son of Badhrai, of the Tuatha De Dananns; Ceasarb,
Luamh, and Luachra, their names. The Firbolgs were vanquished and slaughtered in
this battle. Moreover, the hand of Nuadhat, son of Eochaidh, son of Edarlamh
(the king who was over the Tuatha De Dananns), was cut off in the same battle.
The aforesaid Eochaidh was the last king of the Firbolgs. Nine of them had
assumed kingship, and thirty seven years was the length of their sway over
Ireland.
M3304.1
The first year of the reign of Breas, son of Ealathan, over Ireland; for the
Tuatha De Danann gave him the sovereignty, after gaining the battle of Magh
Tuireadh Conga, while the hand of Nuadhat was under cure.
M3310.1
This was the seventh year of Breas over Ireland, when he resigned the kingdom
to Nuadhat, after the cure of his hand by Diancecht, assisted by Creidne, the
artificer, for they put a silver hand upon him.
M3311.1
The first year of the reign of Nuadhat Airgeatlamh, after his hand had been
welded with a piece of refined silver.
M3330.1
At the end of the twentieth year of the reign of Nuadhat of the Silver Hand,
he fell in the battle of Magh Tuireadh na bhFomorach, by Balor of the mighty
blows, one of the Fomorians.
M3331.1
The first year of the reign of Lugh Lamhfhada Lewy of the Long Hand
over Ireland.
M3370.1
After the fortieth year of the reign of Lugh Lamhfhada over Ireland, he fell
by Mac Cuill at Caendruim.
M3370.2
It was in the reign of this Lugh that the fair of Tailltean was established,
in commemoration and remembrance of his foster mother, Taillte, the daughter of
Maghmor, King of Spain, and the wife of Eochaidh, son of Erc, the last king of
the Firbolgs.
M3371.1
The first year of the reign of Eochaidh Ollathair, who was named the Daghda,
over Ireland.
Annal M3450.
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M3450.1
After the completion of the last year of the eighty years which Eochaidh
Ollathar passed in the monarchy of Ireland, he died at Brugh, of the venom of
the wound which Cethlenn inflicted upon him in the first battle of Magh Tuireadh.
M3451.1
This was the first year of the reign of Dealbhaeth, son of Ogma, over
Ireland.
M3460.1
In the tenth year of the reign of Dealbhaeth, he fell by the hand of his own
son, Fiacha mac Dealbhaeith.
M3461.1
The first year of the reign of Fiacha, the son of Dealbhaeth.
M3470.1
At the end of the tenth year of the reign of Fiacha, son of Dealbhaeth, over
Ireland, he fell by Eogon of Inbher.
M3471.1
The first year of the three last kings of the Tuatha De Dananns, who were in
joint sovereignty over Ireland. These were Mac Cuill, Mac Ceacht, and Mac Greine.
Annal M3500.
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M3500.1
The fleet of the sone of Milidh came to Ireland at the end of this year, to
take it from the Tuatha De Dananns; and they fought the battle of Sliabh Mis
with them on the third day after landing. In this battle fell Scota, the
daughter of Pharaoh, wife of Milidh; and the grave of Scota is to be seen
between Sliabh Mis and the sea. Therein also fell Fas, the wife of Un, son of
Uige, from whom is named Gleann Faisi. After this the sons of Milidh
fought a battle at Tailtinn, against the three kinge of the Tuatha De Dananns,
Mac Cuill, Mac Ceacht, and Mac Greine. The battle lasted for a long time, until
Mac Ceacht fell by Eiremhon, Mac Cuill by Eimhear, and Mac Greine by Amhergin.
Their three queens were also slain; Eire by Suirghe, Fodhla by Edan, and Banba
by Caicher. The battle was at length gained against the Tuatha De Dananns, and
they were slaughtered wherever they were overtaken. There fell from the sons of
Milidh, on the other hand, two illustrious chieftains, in following up the rout,
namely Fuad at Sliabh Fuaid, and Cuailgne at Sliabh Cuailgne.
M3501.1
This was the year in which Eremhon and Emher assumed the joint sovereignty of
Ireland, and divided Ireland into two parts between them. It was in it,
moreover, that these acts following were done by Eremhon and Emher, with their
chieftains: Rath Beothaigh, over the Eoir Argat Ros, and Rath Oinn in Crich
Cualann, were erected by Eremhon. The causeway of Inbher mor, in the
territory of Ui Eineachglais Cualann, was made by Amergin. The erection
of Dun Nair, in Sliabh Modhairn, by Gosten; Dun Deilginnsi, in the territory of
Cualann, by Sedgha; Dun Sobhairce, in Murbholg Dal Riada, by Sobhairce; and Dun
Edair by Suirghe. By Eremhon and his chieftains these were erected. Rath Uamhain,
in Leinster, by Emhear; Rath Arda Suird by Etan, son of Uige; Carraig Fethaighe
by Un, son of Uige; Carraig Blaraighe by Mantan; Dun Ardinne by Caicher; Rath
Righbaird, in Muiresg, by Fulman. By Emher and his chieftains these were
erected.
M3501.2
A dispute arose at the end of this year, between Eremhon and Emhear, about
the three celebrated hills, Druim Clasaigh, in Crich Maine; Druim Beathaigh, in
Maenmhagh; and Druim Finghin, in Munster. In consequence of which a battle was
fought between them, on the brink of Bri Damh, at Tochar Eter Da Mhagh; and this
is called the battle of Geisill. The battle was gained upon Emhear, and he fell
therein. There fell also three distinguished chieftains of the people of Eremhon
in the same battle; Goisten, Setgha, and Suirghe, were their names. After
this Eremhon assumed the sovereignty.
M3502.1
The first year of the reign of Eremhon over Ireland; and the second year
after the arrival of the sons of Milidh, Eremhon divided Ireland. He gave the
province of Ulster to Emhear, son of Ir; Munster to the four sons of EmhearFinn;
the province of Connaught to Un and Eadan; and the province of Leinster to
Crimhthann Sciathbhel of the Damnonians.
M3502.2
Tea, daughter of Lughaidh, son of Ith, whom Eremhon married in Spain, to the
repudiation of Odhbha, was the Tea who requested of Eremhon a choice hill, as
her dower, in whatever place she should select it, that she might be interred
therein, and that her mound and her gravestone might be thereon raised, and
where every prince ever to be born of her race should dwell. The guarantees who
undertook to execute this for her were Amhergin Gluingeal and Emhear Finn. The
hill she selected was Druim Caein, i.e. Teamhair. It is from her it was called,
and in it was she interred.
M3502.3
Odhbha, the mother of Muimhne, Luighne, and Laighne, died, and was interred
at Odhbha.
M3502.4
The battle of Cuil Caichir, in which Caicher was slain by Amergin Gluingeal,
was fought this year; and his grave was dug in that place, so that from
him Cuil Caichir was named.
M3503.1
The second year of the reign of Eremhon over Ireland.
M3503.2
Amhergin Gluingeal, son of Milidh, fell in the battle of Biletineadh this
year by Eremhon.
M3503.3
The eruption of the nine Brosnachs, i.e. rivers of Eile; of the nine Righes,
i.e. rivers of Leinster; and of the three Uinsionns of Hy Oiliolla.
M3506.1
The fifth year of the reign of Eremon.
M3506.2
Fulman and Mantan fell by the king in the battle of Breogan, in Feimhin; and
the eruption of the following lakes took place in the same year: Loch
Cimbe, Loch Buadhaigh, Loch Baadh, Loch Ren, Loch Finnmhaighe, Loch Greine, Loch
Riach, Loch Da Chaech, in Leinster, and Loch Laegh, in Ulster.
M3510.1
The ninth year of the reign of Eremon, Un, En, and Edan, fell by him in the
battle of Comhraire, in Meath.
M3510.2
The eruption of Eithne, in Ui Neill; of the three Socs, in Connaught; and of
the Fregabhail, between Dal Araidhe and Dal Riada, this year. These are rivers.
M3516.1
The fifteenth year of the reign of Eremhon; he died at the end of this period
at Rath Beothaigh over the Eoir, in Argat Ross.
M3517.1
The first year of the joint reign of Muimhne, Luighne, and Laighne, sons of
Eremon, over Ireland.
M3519.1
At the end of these three years Muimhne died at Cruachain. Luighne and
Laighne fell in the battle of Ard Ladhron by the sons of Emhear.
M3519.2
Er, Orba, Fearon, and Fergen, the four sons of Emer, reigned half a year.
This half year and the half year of Nuadhat Neacht make a full year; and to
Nuadhat Neacht it is reckoned in the age of the world.
M3519.3
These sons of Emer were slain by Irial Faidh, son of Eremon, in the battle of
Cuil Marta, at the end of the half year aforesaid.
M3529.1
At the end of this, the tenth year of the reign of Irial Faidh, son of Eremon,
he died at Magh Muaidhe. It was by this Irial Faidh the following battles were
fought: the battle of Cuil Marta; the battle of Ard Inmaoith, in Teathbha, in
which fell Stirne, son of Dubh, son of Fomhor; the battle of Tenmaighe, in which
fell Eocha Echcheann, king of the Fomorians; the battle of Lochmaighe, in which
fell Lughroth, son of Mofemis of the Firbolgs.
M3529.2
It was in the time of the same Irial that the clearing of the plains, the
erection of the forts, and the eruption of the rivers following, took place.
These are the plains: Magh Sele, in Ui Neill; Magh nEle, in Leinster; Magh
Reicheat; Magh Sanais, in Connaught; Magh Techt, in Ui Mac Uais; Magh Faithne,
in Airtheara; Magh Dairbhreach, in Fotharta Dairbhreach; Magh Lughna, in
Cianachta; Magh Inis, in Uladh; Magh Cuile Feadha, in Fearnmhagh; Magh Comair;
Magh Midhe; Magh Cobha; Magh Cuma, in Ui Neill; Magh Fearnmhaighe, in Oirghialla;
and Magh Riada. These are the forts: Rath Croich, in Magh Inis; Rath Cuinceadha,
in Seimhne; Rath Bacain, in Latharna; Rath Lochaid, at Glascharn; Rath
Glaisicuilg, which is called Rath Ciombaoith, at Eamhain, Rath Mothaigh; Rath
Buirg, in Sleachtmhagh. The rivers were the Siuir, Feil, Ercre, in Munster; the
three Finns; and the three Coimdes.
M3530.1
This was the first year of the reign of Eithrial, son of Irial Faidh, over
Ireland.
M3549.1
The twentieth year of the reign of Eithrial, son of Irial Faidh, son of
Eremon, when he fell by Conmhael, son of Emer, in the battle of Raeire.
M3549.2
It was in the reign of this Eithrial that these plains were cleared: Teanmagh,
in Connaught; Magh Lughadh, in Luighne; Magh Bealaigh, in Ui Tuirtre; Magh
Geisille, in Ui Failghe; Magh Ochtair, in Leinster; Lochmhagh, in Conaille; Magh
Roth, in Ui Eathach.
M3550.1
This was the first year of the reign of Conmael, son of Emer, over Ireland.
He was the first king of Ireland from Munster.
M3579.1
Conmael, son of Emer, having been thirty years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
fell, in the battle of Aenach Macha, by Tighernmus, son of Follach.
M3579.2
By Conmael had been fought these battles: the battle of Geisill, in which
fell Palap, son of Eremon; the battle of Berra; the battle of Sliabh Beatha, in
Ui Creamhthainn; the battle of Ucha; the battle of Cnucha; the battle of Sliabh
Modhairn, in which fell Semroth, son of Inboith; the battle of Clere; the battle
of Carnmor, in which fell Ollach; the battle of Loch Lein, against the Ernai and
Martinei, and against Mogh Ruith, son of Mofebis of the Firbolgs; the battle of
Ele.
M3580.1
The first year of the reign of Tighernmas, son of Folloch, over Ireland.
M3581.1
The second year of the reign of Tighernmas, the eruption of these nine lakes
occurred: Loch Uair, in Meath; Loch nIairn; Loch Ce, in Connaught; Loch
Saileann; Loch nAilleann, in Connaught; Loch Feabhail; Loch Gabhair; Dubhloch;
and Loch Dabhall, in Oirghialla.
Annal M3656.
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M3656.1
This was the seventeenth year above three score of Tighearnmas, as king over
Ireland. It was by him the following battles were gained over the race of Emhear,
and others of the Irish, and foreigners besides. These were the battles: the
battle of Elle, in which fell Rochorb, son of Gollan; the battle of Lochmagh, in
which fell Dagairne, son of Goll, son of Gollan; the battle of Cul Ard, in Magh
Inis; the battle of Cuil Fraechan; the battle of Magh Techt; the battle of
Commar; the battle of Cul Athguirt, in Seimhne; the battle of Ard Niadh, in
Connaught; the battle of Carn Fearadhaigh, in which fell Fearadhach, son of
Rochorb, son of Gollan, from whom Carn Fearadhaigh is called; the battle of
Cnamh Choill, in Connaught; the battle of Cuil Feadha; the battle of Reabh; the
battle of Congnaidhe, in Tuath Eabha; the battle of Cluain Cuas, in Teathbha;
the battle of Cluain Muirsge, in Breifne; the two battles of Cuil, in Argat
Ross; the battle of Ele; the battle of Berra; seven battles at Loch Lughdhach;
two other battles at Argat Ross; three battles against the Firbolgs; the battle
of Cuil Fothair, against the Ernai.
M3656.2
It was by Tighearnmas also that gold was first smelted in Ireland, in Foithre
Airthir Liffe. It was Uchadan, an artificer of the Feara Cualann, that
smelted it. It was by him that goblets and brooches were first covered with gold
and silver in Ireland. It was by him that clothes were dyed purple, blue, and
green. It was in his reign the three black rivers of Ireland burst forth, Fubhna,
Torann, and Callann, their names. At the end of this year he died, with the
three fourths of the men of Ireland about him, at the meeting of Magh Slecht, in
Breifne, at the worshipping of Crom Cruach, which was the chief idol of
adoration in Ireland. This happened on the night of Samhain precisely. It was
from the genuflections which the men of Ireland made about Tighearnmas here that
the plain was named.
M3657.1
This was the first year of Ireland without a king, after the death of
Tighearnmas.
M3663.1
This was the seventh year. Ireland was without a king during the period of
these seven years.
M3664.1
This was the first year of Eochaidh Eadghadhach, as king over Ireland. He was
called Eochaidh Eadghadhach because it was by him the variety of colour was
first put on clothes in Ireland, to distinguish the honour of each by his
raiment, from the lowest to the highest. Thus was the distinction made between
them: one colour in the clothes of slaves; two in the clothes of soldiers; three
in the clothes of goodly heroes, or young lords of territories; six in the
clothes of ollavs; seven in the clothes of kings and queens.
M3667.1
The fourth year of Eochaidh. At the end of the fourth year of his reign, he
fell by Cearmna, son of Ebric, in the battle of Teamhair Tara.
M3668.1
The first year of the joint reign of Sobhairce and Cearmna Finn, the
two sons of Ebric, son of Emher, son of Ir, son of Milidh, over Ireland; and
they divided it between them into two parts: Sobhairce resided in the
north, at Dun Sobhairce; and Cearmna in the south, at Dun Cearmna. These were
the first kings of Ireland of the race of Ir.
Annal M3707.
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M3707.1
After these kings had been forty years in the joint sovereignty of Ireland,
Sobhairce was slain by Eochaidh Meann, of the Fomorians; and Cearmna fell by
Eochaidh Faebharghlas, son of Conmael.
M3708.1
The first year of Eochaidh Faebhar Ghlas, son of Conmael, son of Emhear, over
Ireland.
M3727.1
After Eochaidh had been twenty years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was
slain by Fiacha Labhrainne, in the battle of Carman Wexford, in revenge
of his father.
M3727.2
These were the battles that were fought, and the plains that were cleared, by
Eochaidh Faebharghlas: the battle of Luachair Deadhadh; the battle of Fosadh Da
Ghort; the battle of Comar Tri nUisge; the battle of Tuaim Drecon, in Ui Briuin
Breifne; the battle of Druim Liathain. These are the plains: Magh Smeathrach, in
Ui Failghe; Magh nAidhne, Magh Luirg, in Connaught; Magh Leamhna, Magh nInir,
Magh Fubhna,and Magh Da Ghabhar, in Oirghialla.
M3728.1
This was the first year of the reign of Fiacha Labhrainne over Ireland.
M3751.1
This was the twenty fourth year, the termination of the reign of Fiacha
Labhrainne; and he fell by Eochaidh Mumho, of Munster, in the battle of
Bealgadan. It was by this Fiacha Labhrainne the following battles were gained:
the battle of Gathlach, in which fell Mofebis, son of Eochaidh Faebharghlas; the
battle of Fairrge, against the race of Emhear; the battle of Sliabh Feimhin; a
battle against the Ernai, a sept of the Firbolgs, on the plain
where Loch Erne now is. After the battle was gained from them, the lake
flowed over them, so that it was from them the lake is named, that is, "a lake
over the Ernai." It was in the reign of the same Fiacha that the springing of
these three rivers first took place, namely, the Fleasc, the Mand, and
the Labhrann, from which last the surname Labhrainne clung to him.
M3752.1
This was the first year of the reign of Eochaidh Mumho, son of Mofebis, over
Ireland.
M3772.1
Twenty one years was Eochaidh in the sovereignty of Ireland, when he fell by
Aengus Olmucadha, son of Fiacha Labhrainne, in the battle of Cliach.
M3773.1
This was the first year of the reign of Aengus Olmucadha over Ireland.
M3790.1
After Aengus Olmucadha had been eighteen years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
he fell in the battle of Carmann, by Enna Airgtheach. It was Aengus that gained
the following battles. The battle of Clere; the battle of Cuirce, the battle of
Sliabh Cailge, against the Martini, in the territory of Corca Bhaiscinn; the
battle of Ros Fraechan, in Muirisc, in which fell Fraechan, the prophet; the
battle of Carn Riceadha; the battle of Cuil Ratha, in South Munster; the battle
of Sliabh Cua, against the Ernai; the battle of Ard Achadh, in which fell
Smiorgall, son of Smeathra, king of the Fomorians; fifty battles against the
Cruithean Tuath and the Firbolgs; twelve battles against the Longbardai; and
four battles against the Colaisti.
M3790.2
These are the lakes which burst forth in his time: Loch Aenbheithe, in Ui
Cremhthainn; Loch Saileach; Loch Na nGasan, in Magh Luirg, in Connaught; and the
eruption of the sea between Eabha and Ros Cette.
M3790.3
It was by Aengus also that these plains were cleared: Magh Glinne Decon, in
Cinel Conaill; Magh Mucruimhe, in Connaught; Magh Cuile Cael, in Cinel Boghaine;
Magh nOensciath, in Leinster; Aelmhagh, in Calraighe; Mag Arcaill, in Ciarraighe
Luachra; and Magh Luachra Deadhaidh.
M3791.1
This was the first year of Enna Airgtheach, as king over Ireland.
Annal M3817.
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M3817.1
After Enna Airgtheach had spent twenty seven years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, he fell by Raitheachtaigh, son of Maen, son of Aengus Olmucadha, in the
battle of Raighne.
M3817.2
It was by this Enna Airgtheach that silver shields were made at Airget Ros;
so that he gave them to the men of Ireland, together with horses and chariots.
M3818.1
This was the first year of Roitheachtaigh, son of Maen, over Ireland.
M3842.1
After Roitheachtaigh had been twenty five years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, he fell by Sedna, son of Airtri, at Cruachain.
M3843.1
The first year of the reign of Sedna, son of Airtri, son of Eibhric, son of
Emher, son of Ir.
M3847.1
After Sedna had been five years in the sovereignty, he fell by Fiacha
Finscothach and Muineamhon, son of Cas Clothach, at Cruachain.
M3848
The first year of the reign of Fiacha Finscothach over Ireland.
M3867.1
After Fiacha Finscothach had been twenty years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
he fell by Muineamhon, son of Cas.
M3867.2
Every plain in Ireland abounded with flowers and shamrocks in the time of
Fiacha. These flowers, moreover, were found full of wine, so that the wine was
squeezed into bright vessels. Wherefore, the cognomen, Fiacha Fin Scothach,
continued to be applied to him.
M3868.1
This was the first year of the reign of Muinemhon, son of Cas Clothach, over
Ireland.
M3872.1
At the end of the fifth year of Muineamhon, he died of the plague in Magh
Aidhne. It was Muineamhon that first caused chains of gold to be worn on
the necks of kings and chieftains in Ireland.
M3873.1
The first year of Faildeargdoid.
M3882.1
After Faildeargdoid had been ten years in the sovereignty, he fell by Ollamh
Fodhla, son of Fiacha Finscothach, in the battle of Teamhair. It was by the King
Faildeargdoid that gold rings were first worn upon the hands of chieftains in
Ireland.
M3883.1
The first year of the reign of Ollamh Fodhla, son of Fiacha Finscothach.
Annal M3922.
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M3922.1
Ollamh Fodhla, after having been forty years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
died at his own mur house at Teamhair. He was the first king by whom the
Feis Teamhrach was established; and it was by him Mur Ollamhan was erected at
Teamhair.
M3922.2
It was he also that appointed a chieftain over every cantred, and a Brughaidh
over every townland, who were all to serve the King of Ireland.
M3922.3
Eochaidh was the first name of Ollamh Fodhla; and he was called Ollamh
Fodhla because he had been first a learned Ollamh, and afterwards king of
Fodhla, i.e. of Ireland.
M3923.1
This was the first year of the reign of Finnachta, son of Ollamh Fodhla, over
Ireland.
M3942.1
This was the twentieth year of the reign of Finnachta over Ireland. He
afterwards died of the plague in Magh Inis, in Uladh.
M3942.2
It was in the reign of Finnachta that snow fell with the taste of wine, which
blackened the grass. From this the cognomen, Finnachta, adhered to him. Elim was
his name at first.
M3943.1
The first year of the reign of Slanoll, son of Ollamh Fodhla, over Ireland.
M3959.1
The seventeenth year of Slanoll in the sovereignty; and he died, at the end
of that time, at Teamhair Tara, and it is not known what disease carried
him off; he was found dead, but his colour did not change. He was afterwards
buried; and after his body had been forty years in the grave, it was taken up by
his son, i.e. Oilioll mac Slanuill, and the body had remained without rotting or
decomposing during this period. This thing was a great wonder and surprise to
the men of Ireland.
M3960.1
The first year of the reign of Gedhe Ollghothach over Ireland.
M3971.1
The twelfth year of Gedhe Ollghothach in the sovereignty of Ireland; and he
fell at the end of that time by Fiacha, son of Finnachta.
M3972.1
The first year of Fiacha Finnailches, son of Finnachta, in the sovereignty of
Ireland. Every calf that was brought forth in his reign was white headed.
M3991.1
After Fiacha Finnailches had been twenty years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
he fell in the battle of Breagh, by Bearnghal, son of Gedhe Ollghothach.
M3991.2
It was by Fiacha Finnailches that Dun Chuile Sibrinne, i.e. Ceanannus was
erected. Wherever his habitation was placed, Ceanannus was its name. It
was by this king that the earth was first dug in Ireland, that water might be in
wells. It was difficult for the stalk to sustain its corn in his reign.
M3992.1
The first year of the reign of Bearnghal, son of Gedhe Ollghothach,
over Ireland.
Annal M4003.
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M4003.1
Bearnghal, the son of Gedhe Ollghothach, after having been twelve years in
the sovereignty of Ireland, fell by Oilioll, son of Slanoll, and Sirna, son of
Dian.
M4004.1
This was the first year of the reign of Oilioll, son of Slanoll, over
Ireland.
M4019.1
Oilioll, son of Slanoll, after having been sixteen years in the sovereignty
of Ireland, fell by Sirna, son of Dian.
M4020.1
This was the first year of the reign of Sirna, son of Dian, son of Deman, in
the sovereignty of Ireland. It was this Sirna, son of Dian, that wrested the
government of Teamhair Tara from the Ulta, i.e. the race of Ir. It was
he, too, that revenged upon them the death of Roitheachtaigh mac Main,
whom they had slain at Cruachain; so that Bearnghal, son of Gedhe Ollghothach,
and Oilioll, son of Slanoll, fell by him.
Annal M4169.
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M4169.1
Sirna Saeghlach, son of Dian, after having been a century and a half in the
sovereignty of Ireland fell by Roitheachtaigh, son of Roan, at Aillinn. This was
the Sirna who gained the battle of Aircealtair over the Ultonians; the two
battles of Sliabh Airbhreach; the battle of Ceann Duin, in Assal; the battle of
Moin Foichnigh, in Ui Failghe, over the Martini and Ernai; the battle of
Luachair; the battle of Claire; the battle of Samhain; the battle of Cnoc Ochair.
An attack was made by him on the Fomorians, in the territory of Meath. It was by
him, moreover, was fought the battle of Moin Troghaidhe, in Ciannachta, when
Lughair, son of Lughaidh, of the race of Emhear, had brought in a force of
Fomorians into Ireland, with their king, Ceasarn by name. Sirna drew the men of
Ireland to make battle against them to Moin Trogaidhe. As they were fighting the
battle a plague was sent upon them, of which Lughair and Ceasarn perished, with
their people, and a countless number of the men of Ireland along with them.
M4169.2
It was in the time of Sirna, also, happened the eruption of the Scirtach, in
Leinster; of the Doailt, in Crich Rois; of the Nith, in Magh Muirtheimhne; of
the Leamhain, in Munster; and of the Slaine, in Ui Creamhthainn.
M4170.1
This was the first year of the reign of Roitheachtaigh, son of Roan, over
Ireland.
M4176.1
After Roitheachtaigh had been seven years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
lightning burned him at Dun Sobhairce Dunseverick. It was by this
Roitheachtaigh that chariots of four horses were first used in Ireland.
M4177.1
Elim Oillfinshneachta, son of Roitheachtaigh, after having been one year in
the sovereignty of Ireland, fell, at the end of that year, by Giallchaidh, son
of Oilioll Ollchain. Snow, with the taste of wine, fell in this year, whence he
was called Oillfinshneachta.
M4178.1
The first year of Giallchaidh, son of Olioll Olchain, son of Sirna, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4186.1
Giallchaidh, after having been nine years in the sovereignty of Ireland, fell
by Art Imleach, in Magh Muaidhe.
M4187.1
This was the first year of Art Imleach, son of Elim Oillfinshneachta, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4198.1
Art Imleach, after having been twelve years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
fell by Nuadhat Finnfail.
M4199.1
This was the first year of the reign of Nuadhat Finnfail over Ireland.
Annal M4238
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M4238.1
Nuadhat Finnfail, after having been forty years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, fell by Breas, son of Art Imleach.
M4239.1
This was the first year of the reign of Breas, son of Art Imleach, over
Ireland.
M4247.1
Breas, after having been nine years in the sovereignty of Ireland, fell by
Eochaidh Apthach, at Carn Conluain.
M4248.1
Eochaidh Apthach was one year in the sovereignty of Ireland, and he fell, at
the end of that year, by Finn, son of Bratha.
M4249.1
This was the first year of the reign of Finn, son of Bratha, over Ireland.
M4270.1
Finn, son of Bratha, after having been twenty two years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, fell by Sedna, son of Breas, in Munster.
M4271.1
The first year of the reign of Sedna Innarraigh, son of Breas, son of Art
Imleach, in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4290.1
Sedna Innarraigh, after having been twenty years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, fell by Simon Breac.
M4291.1
This was the first year of Simon Breac, son of Aedhan Glas, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4296.1
Simon Breac, the son of Aedhan Glas, after having been six full years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, fell by Duach Finn.
M4297.1
This was the first year of Duach Finn, son of Sedna Innarraigh, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
Annal M4306.
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M4306.1
Duach Finn, son of Sedna Innaraigh, after having been ten years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, fell in the battle of Magh, by Muireadhach Bolgrach.
M4307.1
Muireadhach Bolgrach spent a month and a year in the sovereignty of Ireland,
and he fell, at the end of that time, by Enda Dearg, son of Duach.
M4308.1
This was the first year of Enda Dearg son of Duach Find in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4319.1
Enda Dearg, son of Duach, after having been twelve years in the sovereignty
of Ireland, died of a plague at Sliabh Mis, with a great number about him.
M4320
This was the first year of Lughaidh Iardonn, son of Enda Dearg, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4328.1
The ninth year of Lughaidh Iardonn in the sovereignty of Ireland, when he
fell, by Sirlamh, at Rath Clochair.
M4329.1
This was the first year of Sirlamh, son of Finn, son of Bratha, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4344.1
Sirlamh, after having been sixteen years in the sovereignty of Ireland, fell
by Eochaidh Uairches.
M4345.1
The first year of Eochaidh Uaircheas in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4356.1
Eochaidh Uaircheas, after having been twelve years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, fell by the sons of Congall: i.e. Eochaidh and Conaing.
M4357.1
The first year of the two sons of Congal Cosgarach (son of Duach
Teamrach), son of Muireadhach Bolgrach, namely, Eochaidh Fiadhmuine and Conaing
Begeaglach, over Ireland; the south of Ireland belonging to Eochaidh, and the
north to Conaing.
M4361.1
After Eochaidh Fiadhmuine and Conaing Begeaglach had been five years in the
joint sovereignty of Ireland, Eochaidh fell by Lughaidh Laimhdhearg, son of
Eochaidh Uaircheas, and the sovereignty was wrested from Conaing.
M4362.1
The first year of Lughaidh Laimhdhearg, son of Eochaidh Uaircheas, in the
sovereignty of Ireland,
M4368.1
The seventh of Lughaidh in the sovereignty of Ireland, when he fell by
Conaing, son of Congal.
M4369.1
This was the first year of Conaing Begeaglach, son of Congal, a second time
in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4388.1
After Conaing Begeaglach had been twenty years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
he fell by Art, son of Lughaidh. He was called Conaing Begeaglach, because he
was never seized with fear of any one while he lived.
M4389.1
This was the first year of Art, son of Lughaidh, son of Eochaidh Uaircheas,
in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4394.1
Art, son of Lughaidh, after having been six years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, fell by Fiacha Tolgrach and his son, Duach Ladhrach.
M4395.1
The first year of Fiacha Tolgrach in the sovereignty of Ireland.
Annal M4404
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M4404.1
Fiacha Tolgrach, son of Muireadhach, after having been ten years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, fell by Oilioll, son of Art, in Boirinn.
M4405.1
This was the first year of Oilioll Finn, son of Art, son of Lughaidh
Laimhdhearg, over Ireland.
M4415.1
Oilioll Finn, son of Art, son of Lughaidh Laimhdhearg, after having been
eleven years in the sovereignty of Ireland, fell by Airgeatmhar and Duach
Ladhghair, in the battle of Odhbha.
M4416.1
This was the first year of Eochaidh, son of Oilioll Finn, in the sovereignty
of Ireland.
M4422.1
Eochaidh, son of Oilioll Finn, after having been seven years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, fell by Airgeatmhar and by Duach Ladhgair, at
Aine.
M4423.1
This was the first year of Airgeatmhar, son of Sirlamh, in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
M4452.1
The thirtieth year of Airgeatmhar in the sovereignty of Ireland, when he fell
by Duach Ladhgrach and Lughaidh Laighdhe, son of Eochaidh.
M4453.1
The first year of Duach Ladhgrach, son of Fiacha Tolgrach, in the sovereignty
of Ireland.
M4462.1
The tenth year of Duach Ladhgrach in the sovereignty of Ireland, when he fell
by Lughaidh Laighdhe.
M4463.1
This was the first year of Lughaidh Laighdhe in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4469.1
Lughaidh Laighdhe, after having been seven years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, fell by Aedh Ruadh, son of Bodharn, son of Airgeatmhar.
M4470.1
The first year of Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn, in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4476.1
Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn, after having been seven years in the sovereignty
of Ireland, left the sovereignty to Dithorba, son of Deman, after having spent
the first period himself, for there were injunctions upon him to resign it to
Dithorba at the end of seven years; and on Dithorba, also, to resign it to
Cimbaeth at the end of seven years more; and so in succession to the end of
their reigns lives. The reason that they made this agreement respecting
the sovereignty was, because they were the sons of three brothers.
M4477.1
The first year of Dithorba, son of Deman, in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4483.1
Dithorba, son of Deman, after having been seven years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, resigned the kingdom to Cimbaeth, son of Fintan, for his was the turn
after Dithorba.
M4484.1
This was the first year of Cimbaeth, son of Fintan, in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
M4490.1
Cimbaeth, son of Fintan, after having been seven years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, resigned the kingdom to Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn.
M4497.1
Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn, after having been, for the second time, seven
years in the sovereignty of Ireland, resigned the kingdom to Dithorba again.
M4498.1
The first year of Dithorba, son of Deman, the second time that he assumed the
sovereignty of Ireland.
Annal M4504.
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M4504.1
Dithorba, after having been on that second occasion seven years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, gave his turn to Cimbaeth, son of Fintan.
M4505.1
The first year of Cimbaeth, the second time that he assumed the monarchy of
Ireland.
M4511.1
Cimbaeth, after having been for the second time in the sovereignty of
Ireland, resigned the kingdom to Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn.
M4512
This was the first year of Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn, in the sovereignty of
Ireland, the third time that he assumed the government.
M4518.1
Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn, after he had been (the third time that he assumed
the government) seven years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was drowned in Eas
Ruaidh, and buried in the mound over the margin of the cataract; so that from
him Sith Aedha and Eas Aedha are called.
M4519.1
The third year of Dithorba, the third time that he took the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4525.1
After Dithorba had been in the sovereignty of Ireland (the third time), he
resigned the kingdom to Cimbaeth.
M4526.1
This was the first year of Cimbaeth in the sovereignty of Ireland the third
time that he took the sovereignty.
M4532.1
After Cimbaeth had been seven years in the sovereignty of Ireland for the
third time, Macha, daughter of Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn, said that her
father's turn to the sovereignty was her's. Dithorba and Cimbaeth said that they
would not give the sovereignty to a woman. A battle was fought between them;
Macha defeated them, and expelled Dithorba, with his sons, into Connaught, so
that he was slain in Corann. She afterwards took to her Cimbaeth as husband, and
gave him the sovereignty. She afterwards proceeded alone into Connaught, and
brought the sons of Dithorba with her in fetters to Ulster, by virtue of her
strength, and placed them in great servitude, until they should erect the fort
of Eamhain, that it might always be the chief city of Uladh Ulster.
M4533.1
The first year of Cimbaeth in the sovereignty of Ireland, after Macha had
taken him to her as husband.
M4539.1
Cimbaeth, son of Fintan, having been seven years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, after he had been taken to her as husband by Macha, died at
Eamhain Macha. This Cimbaeth was the first king of Eamhain.
M4540.1
The first year of Macha in the sovereignty of Ireland, after the death of
Cimbaeth, son of Fintan.
M4546.1
Macha Mongruadh, daughter of Aedh Ruadh, son of Badharn, after she had been
seven years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Reachtaidh Righdhearg,
son of Lughaidh. It was Macha that commanded the sons of Dithorba (after
bringing them into servitude) to erect the fort of Eamhain, that it might be the
chief city of Ulster for ever, as we have said before; and it was Cimbaeth and
Macha that fostered Ugaine Mor.
M4547.1
The first year of Reachtaidh Righdhearg, son of Lughaidh, in the sovereignty
of Ireland.
M4566.1
Reachtaidh Righdhearg, son of Lughaidh, after having been twenty years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, fell by Ugaine Mor, in revenge of his foster mother,
i.e. Macha Mongruadh.
M4567.1
This was the first year of Ugaine Mor, son of Eochaidh Buadhach, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
Annal M4606.
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M4606.1
At the end of this year Ugaine Mor, after he had been full forty years king
of Ireland, and of the whole of the west of Europe, as far as Muir Toirrian, was
slain by Badhbhchadh, at Tealach An Chosgair, in Magh Muireadha, in Bregia. This
Ugaine was he who exacted oaths, by all the elements visible and invisible, from
the men of Ireland in general, that they would never contend for the sovereignty
of Ireland with his children or his race.
M4606.2
Badhbhchadh, son of Eochaidh Buadhach, was for a day and a half after Ugaine
in the sovereignty of Ireland, when Laeghaire Lorc, son of Ugaine, slew him, in
revenge of his father.
M4607.1
This was the first year of Laeghaire Lorc, son of Ugaine Mor, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4608.1
Laeghaire Lorc, son of Ugaine, after having been two years in the sovereignty
of Ireland, was killed by Cobhthach Cael Breagh, at Carman (Wexford).
M4609.1
This was the first year of Cobhthach Cael Breagh in the monarchy of Ireland.
M4658.1
Cobhthach Cael Breagh, son of Ugaine, after having been fifty years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, fell by Labhraidh Loingseach, i.e. Maen, son of
Oilioll Aine, with thirty kings about him, at Dinn Righ, on the brink of the
Bearbha.
M4659.1
The first year of the reign of Labhraidh Loingseach in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
Annal M4677.
M4677.1
Labhraidh Loingseach, i. e. Maen, son of Oilioll Aine, son of
Laeghaire Lorc, son of Ugaine Mor, after having been nineteen years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Melghe Molbhthach, son of Cobhthach Cael
Breagh.
M4678.1
This was the first year of Melghe Molbhthach, the Praiseworthy son of
Cobhthach Cael Breagh, in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4694.1
Melghe Molbhthach, son of Cobhthach Cael Breagh, after having been seventeen
years in the sovereignty of Ireland, fell in the battle of Claire, by Modhcorb.
When his grave was digging, Loch Melghe burst forth over the land in Cairbre, so
that it was named from him.
M4695.1
The first year of Modhcorb, son of Cobhthach Caemh, in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
Annal M4701.
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M4701.1
Modhcorb, son of Cobhthach Caemh the Comely, after having been seven
years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Aengus Ollamh.
M4702.1
The first year of Aenghus Ollamh, son of Labhraidh, in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
M4719.1
The eighteenth year of Aenghus Ollamh, son of Oilioll, son of
Labhraidh; and he was slain by Irereo, son of Melghe, at the end of that time.
M4720.1
The first year of Irereo, son of Melghe Molbhthach, in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
M4726.1
Irereo, son of Melghe, after having been seven years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, was slain by Fearcorb, son of Modhcorb.
M4727.1
The first year of Fearcorb, son of Modhcorb, in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4737.1
After Fearcorb had been eleven years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was
slain by Connla Caemh, son of Irereo.
M4738.1
The first year of Connla Caemh in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4757.1
Connla Caemh, after having been twenty years in the sovereignty of Ireland,
died at Teamhair Tara.
M4758.1
The first year of Oilioll Caisfhiaclach, son of Connla Caemh, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4782.1
After Oilioll Caisfhiaclach, son of Connla Caemh, son of Irereo, had been
twenty five years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain by Adamair, son of
Fearcorb.
M4783.1
The first year of Adamair, son of Fearcorb, over Ireland.
M4787.1
The fifth year of Adamair, son of Fearcorb, in the sovereignty of Ireland,
when he was slain by Eochaidh Ailtleathan.
M4788.1
The first year of Eochaidh Ailtleathan in the sovereignty of Ireland.
Annal M4804.
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M4804.1
After Eochaidh Ailtleathan, son of Oilioll Caisfhiaclach, had been seventeen
years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain by Fearghus Fortamhail.
M4805.1
The first year of Fearghus Fortamhail, son of Breasal Breac, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4815.1
Fearghus Fortamhail, son of Breasal Breac, after having been eleven years in
the monarchy of Ireland, was slain by Aenghus Tuirmheach in the battle of
Teamhair Tara.
M4816.1
The first year of the reign of Aenghus Tuirmheach Teamhrach in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M4875.1
Aengus Tuirmheach Teamhrach, after having been sixty years in the monarchy of
Ireland, died at Teamhair. He was called Aenghus Tuirmheach because the nobility
of the race of Eireamhon are traced to him.
M4876.1
The first year of Conall Collamhrach, son of Ederscel, as king over Ireland.
M4880.1
Conall Collamhrach, son of Ederscel Teamhrah, son of Eochaidh Ailtleathan,
after having been five years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Nia
Sedhamain.
M4881.1
The first year of Nia Sedhamain, son of Adhamair, in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
M4887.1
Nia Sedhamain, son of Adhamair, after having been seven years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Enna Aighneach. It was in the time of the
King Nia Sedhamain that the cows and the does were alike milked.
M4888.1
The first year of Enna Aighneach over Ireland.
Annal M4907.
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M4907.1
Enna Aighneach, son of Aenghus Tuirmeach Teamhrach, after having heen twenty
years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Crimhthann Cosgrach, in the
battle of Ard Crimhthainn.
M4908.1
The first year of Crimhthann Cosgrach, son of Feidhlimidh, son of Fearghus
Fortamhail, in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M4911.1
Crimhthann Cosgrach, after having been four years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, was slain by Rudhraighe, son of Sithrighe.
M4912.1
The first year of Rudhraighe, son of Sithrighe, in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
M4981.1
Rudhraighe, son of Sithrighe, son of Dubh, son of Fomhor, son of Airgeatmar,
after having been seventy years in the sovereignty of Ireland, died at Airgeat
Gleann. It was by this Rudghraighe that these battles were won throughout
Ireland: the battle of Cuirce; the battle of Luachair; seven battles in Cliu;
the battle of Gleannamhnach; the battle of Sliabh Mis; the battle of Boirinn;
the battle of Ren; the battle of Ai; the battle of Cuil Silinne; the two battles
of Fortrasc.
M4982.1
The first year of Innatmar, son of Nia Sedhamain, in sovereignty over
Ireland.
M4990.1
Innatmar, son of Nia Sedhamain, after having been nine years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Breasal Boidhiobadh, son of Rudraighe.
M4991.1
The first year of Breasal Boidhiobhadh in the sovereignty of Ireland.
Annal M5001.
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M5001.1
Breasal Boidhiobhadh, son of Rudhraighe, after having been eleven years king
over Ireland, was slain by Lughaidh Luaighne.
M5001.2
There was a great mortality of kine in Ireland in Breasal's reign.
M5002.1
The first year of the reign of Lughaidh Luaighne, son of Innatmar, in the
monarchy of Ireland.
M5016.1
The fifteenth year of Lughaidh Luaighne, son of Innatmar, in the sovereignty
of Ireland, when he fell by Congal Claroineach, son of Rudhraighe.
M5017.1
The first year of Congal Claroineach in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M5031.1
Congal Claroineach, son of Rudhraighe, after having been fifteen years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Duach Dallta Deadhadh.
M5032.1
The first year of Duach Dallta Deadhadh, son of Cairbre Lueg, in the monarchy
of Ireland.
M5041.1
Duach Dallta Deadhadh, son of Cairbre Lusg, after having been ten years in
the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Fachtna Fathach.
M5042.1
The first year of Fachtna Fathach in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M5057.1
Fachtna Fathach, son of Rossa, son of Rudhraighe, after having been sixteen
years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Eochaidh Feidhleach.
M5058.1
The first year of Eochaidh Feidhleach in the sovereignty over Ireland.
M5069.1
Eochaidh Feidhleach, son of Finn, son of Finnlogha, after having been twelve
years in the sovereignty of Ireland, died at Teamhair Tara.
M5070.1
The first year of Eochaidh Aireamh (brother of Eochaidh Feidhleach) in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M5084.1
Eochaidh Aireamh, after having been fifteen years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, was burned by Sighmall, at Freamhainn.
M5085.1
The first year of Ederscel, son of Oilioll, as king over Ireland.
M5089.1
Ederscel, son of Eoghan, son of Oilioll, after having been five years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Nuadha Neacht, at Aillinn.
M5090.1
Nuadha Neacht, son of Sedna Sithbhaic, after having spent half a year in the
sovereignty of Ireland, fell in the battle of Cliach, in Ui Drona, by Conaire
Mor. The half year of the joint reign of Clann Eimhir Finn, being added to this
half year of Nuadha Neacht, completes ninety and five thousand years of the age
of the world.
M5091.1
The first year of Conaire Mor, son of Ederscel, in the sovereignty of
Ireland.
Annal M5160.
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M5160.1
Conaire, son of Ederscel, after having been seventy years in the sovereignty
of Irelend, was slain at Bruighean Da Dhearg, by insurgents. It was in the reign
of Conaire that the sea annually cast its produce ashore, at Inbhear Colptha.
Great abundance of nuts were annually found upon the Boinn Boyne
and the Buais during his time. The cattle were without keepers in Ireland in his
reign, on account of the greatness of the peace and concord. His reign was not
thunder producing or stormy, for the wind did not take a hair off the cattle
from the middle of Autumn to the middle of Spring. Little but the trees bent
from the greatness of their fruit during his time.
M5161.1
The first year of Ireland without a king, after Conaire.
M5166.1
The first year of Lughaidh Sriabh nDearg in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M5191.1
Lughaidh Sriabh nDearg, after having been twenty six years in the sovereignty
of Ireland, died of grief.
M5192.1
Conchobhar Abhradhruadh, son of Finn File, son of Rossa Ruadh, son of
Fearghus Fairrghe, was one year in the sovereignty of Ireland, when he was slain
by Crimhthann, son of Lughaidh Sriabh nDearg.
M5193.1
The first year of Crimhthann Niadhnair, son of Lughaidh, in the sovereignty
of Ireland.
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Annal M1.
M1.0
The first year of the age of Christ, and the eighth year of the reign of
Crimhthann Niadhnairg.
Annal M9.
M9.1
The sixteenth year of Crimhthann in the sovereignty of Ireland, when he died
at Dun Crimhthainn, at Edair, after returning from the famous expedition upon
which he had gone. It was from this expedition he brought with him the wonderful
jewels, among which were a golden chariot, and a golden chess board, inlaid
with a hundred transparent gems, and the Cedach Crimhthainn, which was a
beautiful cloak, embroidered with gold. He brought a conquering sword, with many
serpents of refined messy gold inlaid in it; a shield, with bosses of bright
silver; a spear, from the wound inflicted by which no one recovered; a sling,
from which no erring shot was discharged; and two greyhounds, with a silver
chain between them, which chain was worth three hundred cumhals; with many other
precious articles.
M10.1
The first year of the reign of Cairbre Cinncait, after he had killed the
nobility, except a few who escaped from the massacre in which the nobles were
murdered by the Aitheach Tuatha. These are the three nobles who escaped from
them at that time: Fearadhach Finnfeachtnach, from whom are sprung all
race of Conn of the Hundred Battles; Tibraide Tireach, from whom are the Dal
Araidhe; and Corb Olum, from whom are the kings of the Eoghanachts, in Munster.
And as to these, it was in their mothers' wombs they escaped. Baine, daughter of
the king of Alba, was the mother of Fearadhach Finnfeachtnach; Cruife, daughter
of the king of Britain, was the mother of Corb Olum; and Aine, daughter of the
king of Saxony, was the mother of Tibraide Tireach.
M14.1
Cairbre Caitcheann, after having been five years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, died. Evil was the state of Ireland during his reign; fruitless her
corn, for there used to be but one grain on the stalk; fruitless her rivers;
milkless her cattle; plentiless her fruit, for there used to be but one acorn on
the oak.
Son to this Cairbre was the very intelligent Morann, who was usually called
Morann mac Maein.
M15.1
The first year of Fearadhach Finnfeachtnach as king over Ireland; good was
Ireland during his time. The seasons were right tranquil. The earth brought
forth its fruit; fishful its river mouths; milkful the kine; heavy headed the
woods.
M36.1
Fearadhach Finnfeachtnach, son of Crimhthann Niadhnair, after having spent
twenty two years in the sovereignty of Ireland, died at Teamhair.
M37.1
The first year of Fiatach Finn, son of Daire, son of Dluthach, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M39.1
This Fiatach Finn (from whom are the Dal Fiatach in Uladh), after having been
three years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Fiacha Finnfolaidh.
M40.1
The first year of the reign of Fiacha Finnfolaidh over Ireland.
M56.1
Fiacha Finnfolaidh, after having been seventeen years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, was killed by the provincial kings, at the instigation of the Aitheach
Tuatha, in the slaughter of Magh Bolg. These were the provincial kings by whom
he was killed: Elim, son of Conra, King of Ulster; Sanbh, son of Ceat Mac Magach,
King of Connaught; Foirbre, son of Fin, King of Munster; and Eochaidh Aincheann,
King of Leinster. He left of children but one son only, who was in the womb of
Eithne, daughter of the King of Alba Scotland. Tuathal was his the
son's name.
M57.1
The first year of the reign of Elim, son of Conra.
M76.1
Elim, son of Conra, after having been twenty years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, was slain in the battle of Aichill, by Tuathal Teachtmhar.
M76.2
God took vengeance on the Aitheach Tuatha for their evil deed, during the
time that Elim was in the sovereignty, namely, Ireland was without corn, without
milk, without fruit, without fish, and without every other great advantage,
since the Aitheach Tuatha had killed Fiacha Finnolaidh in the slaughter of Magh
Bolg, till the time of Tuathal Teachtmhar.
Annal M106.
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M106.1
Tuathal Teachtmhar, after having been thirty years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, was slain by Mal, son of Rochraidhe, King of Ulster, in Magh Line, at
Moin An Chatha, in Dal Araidhe, where the two rivers, Ollar and Ollarbha,
spring. Ceanngubha is the name of the hill on which he was killed, as this
quatrain proves:
- Ollar and Ollarbha,
Ceann Gubha, lordly, noble,
Are not names given without a cause,
The day that Tuathal was killed.
And as was also said:
- Tuathal, for whom the land was fair,
Chief of Meath of a thousand heroes,
Was wounded,—that chief of fair Freamhainn,
On the side of the hill of Gleann an Ghabhann.
M107.1
The first year of Mal, son of Rochraidhe, in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M110.1
After Mal, son of Rochraidhe, had been four years king over Ireland, he was
slain by Feidhlimidh Rechtmhar.
M111.1
The first year of the reign of Feidhlimidh Reachtmhar, son of Tuathal
Teachtmhar, as king over Ireland. Baine, daughter of Scal, was the mother of
this Feidhlimidh. It was from her Cnoc Baine, in Oirghialla, for it was there
she was interred. It was by her also Rath Mor, of Magh Leamhna, in Ulster, was
erected.
M119.1
Feidhlimidh Reachtmhar, after haying been nine years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, died.
M120.1
The first year of Cathaeir Mor, son of Feidhlimidh Firurghlais, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M122.1
Cathaeir Mor, after having been three years king over Ireland, was slain by
Conn, and the Luaighni of Teamhair, in the battle of Magh hAgha.
M123.1
The first year of Conn of the Hundred Battles as king over Ireland.
M123.2
The night of Conn's birth were discovered five principal roads leading
to Teamhair, which were never observed till then. These are their names: Slighe
Asail, Slighe Midhluachra, Slighe Cualann, Slighe Mor, Slighe Dala. Slighe Mor
is that called Eiscir Riada, i.e. the division line of Ireland into two
parts, between Conn and Eoghan Mor.
M157.1
Conn of the Hundred Battles, after having been thirty five years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Tibraite Tireach, son of Mal, son of
Rochraidhe, King of Ulster, at Tuath Amrois.
M158.1
The first year of Conaire, son of Modh Lamha, in sovereignty over Ireland.
M165.1
Conaire, son of Mogh Lamha, after having been eight years in the sovereignty
of Ireland, fell by Neimhidh, son of Sruibhgheann. This Conaire had three sons,
Cairbre Musc, from whom the Muscraighe are called; Cairbre Baschaein, from whom
are the Baiscnigh, in Corca Baiscinn; and Cairbre Riadal, from whom are the Dal
Riada. Saraid, daughter of Conn of the Hundred Battles, was the mother of these
sons of Conaire, son of Modh Lamha.
M166.1
The first year of the reign of Art, son of Conn of the Hundred Battles.
M186.1
The twenty first year of Art, son of Conn of the Hundred Battles, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M186.2
The battle of Ceannfeabhrat by the sons of Oilioll Olum and the three
Cairbres, i.e. Cairbre Musc, Cairbre Riada, and Cairbre Bascainn, against Dadera,
the Druid; Neimhidh, son of Sroibhcinn; and the south of Ireland; where fell
Neimhidh, son of Sroibhcinn, King of the Ernai of Munster; and Dadera, the Druid
of the Dairinni. Dadera was slain by Eoghain, son of Oilioll; Neimhidh, son of
Sroibhcinn, by Cairbre Rioghfhoda, son of Conaire, in revenge of his own father,
i.e. Conaire. Cairbre Musc wounded Lughaidh, i.e. Mac Con, in the thigh, so that
he was ever afterwards lame. The cause of this cognomen was: Lughaidh was
agreeable to a greyhound that was suckling her whelps in the house of his foster
father, and he was used to suckle the teat of the aforesaid greyhound, so that
Mac Con son of the greyhound adhered to him as a soubriquet.
M195.1
After Art, the son of Conn of the Hundred Battles, had been thirty years in
the sovereignty of Ireland, he fell in the battle of Magh Mucruimhe, by Maccon
and his foreigners. In the same battle, along with Art, fell also the sons of
his sister, Sadhbh, daughter of Conn, namely, the seven sons of Oilioll Olum,
who had come with him against Maccon, their brother. Eoghan Mor, Dubhmerchon,
Mughcorb, Lughaidh, Eochaidh, Diochorb, and Tadhg, were their names; and Beinne
Brit, King of Britain, was he who laid violent hands upon them. Beinne
was slain by Lughaidh Lagha, in revenge of his relatives. Lioghairne of the Long
Cheeks, son of Aenghus Balbh, son of Eochaidh Finn Fuathairt, was he who laid
violent hands upon Art in this battle of Magh Mucruimhe, after he had joined
the forces of Maccon.
M196.1
The first year of Lughaidh, i.e. Maccon, son of Maicniadh, in the sovereignty
of Ireland.
Annal M225.
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M225.1
After Lughaidh, i.e. Maccon, son of Macniadh, had been thirty years in the
sovereignty of Ireland, he fell by the hand of Feircis, son of Coman Eces, after
he had been expelled from Teamhair Tara by Cormac, the grandson of Conn.
M226.1
Fearghus Duibhdeadach, son of Imchadh, was king over Ireland for the space of
a year, when he fell in the battle of Crinna, by Cormac, grandson of Conn, by
the hand of Lughaidh Lagha. There fell by him also, in the rout across
Breagh, his two brothers, Fearghus the Long Haired and Fearghus the Fiery, who
was called Fearghus Caisfhiaclach of the Crooked Teeth.
Of them was said:
- Upon the one stone at Rathcro
Were slain the three Fearghus's;
Cormac said this is fine,
His hand did not fail Laighe.
In the army of Cormac came Tadhg, son of Cian, and Lughaidh, to that battle;
and it was as a territorial reward for the battle that Cormac gave to Tadhg the
land on which are the Ciannachta, in Magh Breagh, as is celebrated in other
books.
M227.1
The first year of Cormac, son of Art, son of Conn of the Hundred Battles, as
king over Ireland.
M234.1
The eighth year of Cormac.
M234.2
Oilioll Olum, son of Mogh Nuadhat, King of Munster, died.
M236.1
The tenth year of Cormac.
M236.2
The battle of Granard by Cormac, the grandson of Conn, against the Ulstermen
this year.
M236.3
A battle at Eu, in Magh Aei, against Aedh, son of Eochaidh, son of Conall,
King of Connaught.
M236.4
A battle at Eth; the battle of Ceann Daire; the battle of Sruth against the
Ulstermen; the battle of Slighe Cuailgne.
M237.1
The eleventh year of Cormac.
M237.2
The battle of Ath Beatha; the battle of Dumha this year by Cormac.
M238.1
The twelfth year of Cormac.
M238.2
A battle at Cuiltochair thrice, and three battles at Dubhadh by Cormac.
M239.1
The thirteenth year of Cormac.
M239.2
The battle of Allamagh, and the seven battles of Elve, by Cormac.
M240.1
The fourteenth year of Cormac.
M240.2
The battle of Magh Techt, and the fleet of Cormac sailed across Magh
Rein (i.e. across the sea), this year, so that it was on that occasion he
obtained the sovereignty of Alba Scotland.
M241.1
The fifteenth year of Cormac.
M241.2
These are the battles of Cormac fought against Munster this year: the
battle of Berre; the battle of Loch Lein; the battle of Luimneach; the battle of
Grian; the battle of Classach; the battle of Muiresc; the battle of Fearta, in
which fell Eochaidh Taebhfada of the Long Side, son of Oilioll Olum; the
battle of Samhain, in which fell Cian, son of Oilioll Olum; and the battle of
Ard Cam.
M241.3
The massacre of the girls at Cleanfearta, at Teamhair, by Dunlang, son of
Enna Niadh, King of Leinster. Thirty royal girls was the number, and a hundred
maids with each of them. Twelve princes of the Leinstermen did Cormac put to
death together, in revenge of that massacre, together with the exaction of the
Borumha with an increase after Tuathal.
M248.1
The twenty second year of Cormac.
M248.2
A battle at Fochard Muirtheimhne by Cormac this year.
M262.1
The thirty-sixth year of Cormac.
M262.2
The battle of Crionna Fregabhail was fought by Cormac against the
Ulstermen, where fell Aenghus Finn, son of Fearghus Duibhdeadach i.e. the
Black Toothed, King of Ulster, with the slaughter of the Ulstermen about
him.
M265.1
The thirty-ninth year of Cormac.
M265.2
Ceallach, son of Cormac, and Cormac's lawgiver, were mortally wounded, and
the eye of Cormac himself was destroyed with one thrust of a lance by
Aenghus Gaibhuaibhtheach, son of Fiacha Suighdhe, son of Feidhlimidh the
Lawgiver. Cormac afterwards fought and gained seven battles over the
Deisi, in revenge of that deed, and he expelled them from their territory, so
that they are now in Munster.
M266.1
Forty years was Cormac, son of Art, son of Conn, in the sovereignty of
Ireland, when he died at Cleiteach, the bone of a salmon sticking in his throat,
on account of the siabhradh genii which Maelgenn, the Druid, incited at
him, after Cormac had turned against the Druids, on account of his adoration of
God in preference to them. Wherefore a devil attacked him, at the instigation of
the Druids, and gave him a painful death. It was Cormac who composed Teagusc Na
Righ, to preserve manners, morals, and government in the kingdom. He was a
famous author in laws, synchronisms, and history, for it was he that established
law, rule, and direction for each science, and for each covenant according to
propriety; and it is his laws that governed all that adhered to them to the
present time.
It was this Cormac, son of Art, also, that collected the Chroniclers of
Ireland to Teamhair, and ordered them to write the chronicles of Ireland in one
book, which was named the Psalter of Teamhair. In that book were entered
the coeval exploits and synchronisms of the kings of Ireland with the kings and
emperors of the world, and of the kings of the provinces with the monarchs of
Ireland. In it was also written what the monarchs of Ireland were entitled to
receive from the provincial kings, and the rents and dues of the provincial
kings from their subjects, from the noble to the subaltern. In it also were
described the boundaries and meares of Ireland, from shore to shore, from
the province to the cantred, from the cantred to the townland, and from the
townland to the traighidh of land. These things are celebrated in
Leabhar Na nUidhri. They are evident in the Leabhar Dinnsenchusa.
M267.1
Eochaidh Gonnat in the sovereignty of Ireland, when he fell by Lughaidh Meann,
son of Aenghus, one of the Ulstermen.
M268.1
The first year of Cairbre Liffeachair, son of Cormac, son of Art, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M271.1
The fourth year of Cairbre.
M271.2
Three battles were fought by Cairbre against the men of Munster, in
defence of the rights of Leinster.
M272.1
The fifth year of Cairbre.
M272.2
Four battles by Cairbre against the men of Munster, in defence of the rights
of Leinster.
M276.1
The ninth year of Cairbre in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M276.2
Aenghus Gaibuaibhtheach was killed this year by the sons of Cairbre
Liffechair, namely, Fiacha Sraibhtine and Eochaidh Doimhlen.
M283.1
The sixteenth year of Cairbre.
M283.2
Finn, grandson of Baisgne, fell by Aichleach, son of Duibhdreann, and the
sons of Uirgreann of the Luaighni Teamhrach, at Ath Brea, upon the Boinn
Boyne, of which was said:
- Finn was killed, it was with darts,
With a lamentable wound;
Aichleach, son of Duibhdreann, cut off
The head of the son of Mochtamuin.
- Were it not that Caeilti took revenge,
It would have been a victory after all his true battles;
The three were cut off by him,
Exulting over the head of the royal champion.
M284.1
After Cairbre Liffeachair had been seventeen years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, he fell in the battle of Gabhra Aichle, by the hand of Semeon, son of
Cearb, one of the Fotharta; Fearcorb, the son of Cormac Cas, having
brought the Fiana with him, against the king, to defend Leath Mhogha against
him.
M285.1
Fothadh was one year over Ireland, when Fothadh Cairptheach was slain by
Fothadh Airgtheach. Fothadh Airgtheach was afterwards slain in the battle of
Ollarba, in Magh Line, by Caeilte.
M286.1
The first year of the reign of Fiacha Sraibhtine over Ireland.
M291.1
The sixth year of Fiacha in the sovereignty.
M291.2
The battle of Duibhlinn was fought by Fiacha against the Leinstermen;
three battles at Sliabh Toadh; the battle of Smear; and also the battle of
Ciarmhagh, by Fiacha Sraibhtine.
Annal M322.
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M322.1
Fiacha Sraibhtine, after having been thirty seven years as king over Ireland,
was slain by the Collas, in the battle of Dubhchomar, in Crioch Rois, in Breagh.
M323.1
The first year of Colla Uais, son of Eochaidh Doimhlen, as king over Ireland.
M326.1
The fourth year of Colla Uais, in the sovereignty of Ireland, when
Muireadhach Tireach expelled him and his brothers into Alba Scotland with
three hundred along with them.
M327.1
The first year of Muireadhach Tireach in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M327.2
At the end of this year the three Collas came to Ireland; and there lived not
of their forces but thrice nine persons only. They then went to Muireadhach,
having been instructed by a druid. And they scolded at him, and expressed
evil words, that he might kill them, and that it might be on him the curse of
the finghal should alight. As he did not oppose them, they tarried with him, and
were faithful to him.
M331.1
The fifth year of Muireadhach.
M331.2
The battle of Achadh Leithdheirg, in Fearnmhagh, was fought by the
three Collas against the Ulstermen, in which fell Fearghus Fogha, son of
Fraechar Foirtriun, the last king of Ulster, who resided at Eamhain. They
afterwards burned Eamhain, and the Ulstermen did not dwell therein since. They
also took from the Ulstermen that part of the province extending from the
Righe and Loch nEathach westwards. Colla Meann fell in this battle.
M356.1
After Muireadhach Tireach had been thirty years in the sovereignty of
Ireland, he was slain by Caelbhadh, son of Crunn, King of Uladh, at Portrigh,
over Dabhall.
M357.1
After Caelbhadh, son of Crunn Badhrai, had been one year in the sovereignty
of Ireland, he was slain by Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin.
M358.1
The first year of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin in sovereignty over Ireland.
M365.1
The eighth year of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin, son of Muireadhach Tireach, over
Ireland, when he died at Teamhair.
M366.1
The first year of Crimhthann, son of Fidhach, son of Daire Cearb, over
Ireland.
M378.1
After Crimhthann, son of Fidhach, had been thirteen years as king over
Ireland, he died of a poisonous drink which his own sister gave him.
M379.1
The first year of Niall of the Nine Hostages, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin,
in the sovereignty of Ireland.
Annal M405.
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M405.1
After Niall of the Nine Hostages, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin, had been
twenty seven years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was slain by Eochaidh, son
of Enna Ceinnseallach, at Muir nIcht, i.e. the sea between France and England.
M428.1
After Dathi, son of Fiachra, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin, had been, twenty
three years in the sovereignty of Ireland, he was killed by a flash of
lightning, at Sliabh Ealpa.
M430.1
The second year of Laeghaire.
M430.2
In this year Pope Celestinus the First sent Palladius to Ireland, to
propagate the faith among the Irish, and he landed in the country of Leinster
with a company of twelve men. Nathi, son of Garchu, refused to admit him; but,
however, he baptized a few persons in Ireland, and three wooden churches were
erected by him, namely, Cell Fhine, Teach Na Romhan, and Domhnach Arta.
At Cell Fhine he left his books, and a shrine with the relics of Paul and Peter,
and many martyrs besides. He left these four in these churches: Augustinus,
Benedictus, Silvester, and Solinus. Palladius, on his returning back to Rome (as
he did not receive respect in Ireland), contracted a disease in the country of
the Cruithnigh, and died thereof.
M431.1
The third year of Laeghaire.
M431.2
Saint Patrick was ordained bishop by the holy Pope, Celestine the First, who
ordered him to go to Ireland, to preach and teach faith and piety to the
Gaeidhil, and also to baptize them.
M432.1
The fourth year of Laeghaire.
M432.2
Patrick came to Ireland this year, and proceeded to baptize and bless the
Irish, men, women, sons, and daughters, except a few who did not consent to
receive faith or baptism from him, as his Life relates.
M432.3
Ath Truim was founded by Patrick, it having been granted by Fedhlim, son of
Laeghaire, son of Niall, to God and to him, Loman, and Fortchern. Flann
Mainistrech cecinit:
- Patrick, Abbot of all Ireland,
son of Calphrann, son of Fotaide,
Son of Deisse,—not fit to be dispraised,
son of Cormac Mor, son of Lebriuth,
- Son of Ota, son of Orric the Good,
son of Moric, son of Leo of full success,
Son of Maximus, 'tis not unfit to name him,
son of Encretti, the tall and comely,
- Son of Philisti, the best of men,
son of Fereni without a tempest,
Son of Britan, otter of the sea,
from whom the vigorous Britons came;
- Cochnias was his modest mother;
Nemthor his native town;
Of Munster not small his share,
which Patrick redeemed from sorrow.
M434.1
The sixth year of Laeghaire.
M434.2
Loarn, son of Eochaidh Muinreamhar, was born.
M435.1
The seventh year of Laeghaire.
M435.2
Breasal Bealach, son of Fiacha Aiceadh, son of Cathaeir Mor (King of Leinster),
died.
M436.1
The eighth year of the reign of Laeghaire.
Annal M437.
M437.1
The ninth year of Laeghaire.
M437.2
Finnbharr Mac Ua Bairdene, died.
M438.1
The tenth year of Laeghaire.
M438.2
The Seanchus and Feinechus of Ireland were purified and written, the writings
and old books of Ireland having been collected and brought to one place,
at the request of Saint Patrick. These were the nine supporting props by whom
this was done: Laeghaire, i.e. King of Ireland, Corc, and Daire, the three
kings; Patrick, Benen, and Cairneach, the three saints; Ross, Dubhthach, and
Fearghus, the three antiquaries, as this quatrain testifies:
- Laeghaire, Corc, Daire the stern,
Patrick, Benen, Cairneach the just,
Ross, Dubhthach, Fearghus with goodness,
the nine props these of the Seanchus Mor.
M440.1
The twelfth year of Laeghaire.
M440.2
Maine, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, died.
M444.1
The sixteenth year of Laeghaire, son of Niall, in the sovereignty.
M447.1
The nineteenth year of Laeghaire.
M447.2
Secundinus, i.e. Seachnall Mac Ua Baird, the son of Patrick's sister, Darerca,
Bishop of Ard Macha Armagh, yielded his spirit on the twenty seventh of
November, in the seventy fifth year of his age.
M448.1
The twentieth year of Laeghaire.
M448.2
- The family of Patrick of the prayers,
who had good Latin,
I remember; no feeble court were they,
their order, and their names.
- Sechnall, his bishop without fault;
Mochta after him his priest;
Bishop Erc his sweet spoken Judge;
his champion, Bishop Maccaeirthinn;
- Benen, his psalmist;
and Coemhan, his chamberlain;
Sinell his bell ringer,
and Aithcen his true cook;
- The priest Mescan, without evil,
his friend and his brewer;
The priest Bescna, sweet his verses,
the chaplain of the son of Alprann.
- His three smiths, expert at shaping,
Macecht, Laebhan, and Fortchern.
His three artificers, of great endowment,
Aesbuite, Tairill, and Tasach.
- His three embroiderers, not despicable,
Lupaid, Erca, and Cruimthiris.
Odhran, his charioteer, without blemish,
Rodan, son of Braga, his shepherd.
- Ippis, Tigris, and Erca,
and Liamhain, with Eibeachta:
For them Patrick excelled in wonders,
for them he was truly miraculous.
- Carniuch was the priest that baptized him;
German his tutor, without blemish.
The priest Manach, of great endowment,
was his man for supplying wood.
- His sister's son was Banban, of fame;
Martin his mother's brother.
Most sapient was the youth
Mochonnoc, his hospitaller.
- Cribri and Lasra, of mantles,
beautiful daughters of Gleaghrann.
Macraith the wise, and Erc,—
he prophesied in his three wills.
- Brogan, the scribe of his school;
the priest Logha, his helmsman,—
It is not a thing unsung,—
and Machui his true fosterson.
- Good the man whose great family they were,
to whom God gave a crozier without sorrow;
Chiefs with whom the bells are heard,
a good family was the family of Patrick.
- May the Trinity, which is powerful over all,
distribute to us the boon of great love;
The king who, moved by soft Latin,
redeemed by Patrick's prayer.
M449.1
The twenty first year of Laeghaire.
M449.2
Amhalghaidh, son of Fiachra, son of Eochaidh Muighmheadhoin, died. From him
Tir Amhalghaidh is named.
M453.1
The twenty fifth year of Laeghaire.
M453.2
A great defeat was given by Laeghaire to the Leinstermen.
M454.1
The twenty sixth year of Laeghaire.
M454.2
The feast of Teamhair was celebrated by Laeghaire, son of Niall.
M454.3
Saint Usaille, Bishop of Cill Usaille, in Liffe, died on the twenty
seventh of August.
M456.1
The twenty eighth year of Laeghaire.
M456.2
Enda, son of Caththadh, died.
M457.1
The twenty ninth year of Laeghaire.
M457.2
The battle of Ath Dara was fought against the Leinstermen by Laeghaire,
son of Niall. Laeghaire was taken in that battle; and Laeghaire took oaths by
the Sun and the Wind, and all the elements, to the Leinstermen, that he
would never come against them, after setting him at liberty.
M457.3
Ard Machab was founded by Saint Patrick, it having been granted to him by
Daire, son of Finnchadh, son of Eoghan, son of Niallan. Twelve men were
appointed by him for building the town. He ordered them, in the first place, to
erect an archbishop's city there, and a church for monks, for nuns, and for the
other orders in general, for he perceived that it would be the head and chief of
the churches of Ireland in general.
M457.4
Old Patrick yielded his spirit.
M458.1
After Laeghaire, the son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, had been thirty years
in the sovereignty of Ireland, he died by the side of Caissi, between Eire and
Alba, i.e. two hills which are in Ui Faelain; and it was the Sun and the
Wind that killed him, because he had violated them. Concerning which the poet
said:
- Laeghaire, son of Niall, died
On the side of Caissi, green its land;
The elements of God, whose guarantee he had violated,
Inflicted the doom of death upon the king.
M459.1
The first year of Oilioll Molt, son of Dathi, son of Fiachra, in the
sovereignty of Ireland.
M462.1
The fourth year of Oilioll.
M462.2
Domhangort, son of Nissi, died.
M463.1
The fifth year of Oilioll.
M463.2
The feast of Teamhair was celebrated by Oilioll Molt this year.
M464.1
The sixth year of Oilioll.
M464.2
The battle of Dumha Aichir was fought by the Leinstermen, against
Oilioll Molt.
M464.3
Conall Gulban, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages (from whom are descended the
Cinel Conaill), was slain by the old tribes of Magh Slecht, he having been found
unprotected, and was buried at Fidhnach Maighe Rein, by Saint Caillin, as the
Life of the aforesaid saint relates.
M465.1
The seventh year of Oilioll Molt.
M465.2
The feast of Teamhair was celebrated by Oilioll Molt.
M465.3
Eoghan, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages (from whom are descended the Cinel
Eoghain), died of grief for Conall Gulban, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages,
and was buried at Uisce Chain, in Inis Eoghain; concerning which was said:
- Eoghan, son of Niall, died
Of tears,—good his nature,—
In consequence of the death of Conall, of hard feats,
So that his grave is at Uisce Chain.
M465.4
Crimhthann, son of Enda Censelach, King of Leinster, was killed by the son of
his own daughter, i.e. Eochaidh Guineach, one of the Ui Bairrche.
M466.1
The eighth year of Oilioll Molt.
M466.2
The feast of Tara held by Oilill Molt
M467.1
The ninth year of Oilioll Molt.
M467.2
Benent, son of Sescnen, Bishop of Ard Macha Armagh, resigned his
spirit.
M468.1
The eleventh year of Oilioll.
M468.2
The boxing battle of Bri Ele against the Leinstermen, by Oilioll Molt.
M470.1
The twelfth year of Oilioll.
M470.2
The battle of Dumha Aichir against Oilioll Molt, by the Leinstermen.
M472.1
The fourteenth year of Oilioll.
M472.2
Toca, son of Aedh, son of Senach, chief of Crioch Cualann, in Leinster, died.
M474.1
The sixteenth year of Oilioll.
M474. |