This parish was Hy Fiachra,
territory
co-extensive with the diocese Kilmacduagh.
Four Masters - Annals of Ireland
the reign Elizabeth, the lord deputy, sir John Perrott, formed O’Kane's country into county, which was called
seat June,
learning and religion. St. Columkille died the 9th 597, the seventy-sixth year his age, and was
chief town the county Colerain and the reign the plantation Ulster with British colonies, com undertakers, consisting merchants and traders from
buried
Ireland, and interred Downpatrick.
always held the highest veneration one the tutelar saints Ireland. the year 590, St. Columkille, accompanied Aidan, king
from
James
pany
London, got grants the county Colerain and town Derry, hence the city and county got the name Londonderry.
the Albanian Scots, came convention held Dromceat,
Ireland attend the great national Cianachta, near Glengiven, the provincial kings, princes, chiefs,
REIGN OF HENRY III. 51
levied tributes both on English and Irish enemies, Art, son Art O’Rourke, was slain Ran
and contemplated the conquest of Ireland, mall O’Finn.
died, though was rather expected that would Malachy O'Monaghan was killed his kins have fallen battle with the English. IIlein.
Francis Willoughby; sir William Cope; John Leigh; William Tirconnell. The name Irish Colum, and signifies dove, Parsons; Robert Heyborne; Stewart, lord Uchiltree; latinised Columba, but was generally called by the Irish Captain Saunderson; Robert Lindsey; Alexander Richardson; Colum Cille, Columkille, that Colum the Churches, from Andrew Stewart; David Kennedy; the lord Chichester; sir Toby the many churches and monasteries he had founded, both Ire Caulfield; sir Francis Roe William Parsons sir Francis
Annesley, and the lord Wingfield.
The following noble families Tyrone are given from the reign
James the present time. The Poers were earls Tyrone, title which afterwards passed, intermarriage, the
Beresfords. The Blounts, viscounts Mountjoy, title which after
wards passed the families Stewart and Gardiner. The after him Hy Columkille, afterwards Iona, which was long famous
Rathlure, from St. Lurec Lurac, whom its church was
dedicated. The see Ardsrath Rathlure, early period,
was transferred Maghera, the county Derry, and afterwards
annexed Derry the twelfth century. The bishops these were designated Kinel Conaill, the race Connell, name which sees were styled bishops Tir Eogain Tyrone, bishops
Cinel Eogain. See Derry: St. Columkille,
was also applied the territory.
:- Inis Saimer stated, by the ancient Annalists, residence of Wood Calgach, which St. Adamnanus, abbot Iona, the Partholan, who planted the first colony Ireland. This the
monastery was founded the sixth century, place called Doire Calgach, that the Oak
this territory, amongst which the following may noticed
small island near the cataract, called the Salmon-leap, Bally shannon. got the name Inis Saimer, the Island Saimer, from the circumstance Partholan having there killed Saimer, the favourite greyhound his queen. This island gave the name Saimer the river now called the Erne, and Lough Erne, which
island which was called Tor Conuing, the Tower Conuing, and hence the island got the name Tor Inis, Tower-Island,
modern times Tory Island. The places along the coast Donegal and Brefney, Leitrim, are stated the scenes many greatbattles between the Fonorians and the colony called Nemedians.
The plain between the rivers Erne and Drobhaois, that between Conall Gulban, son Niall the Hostages, monarch Ire Ballyshannon and Bundrowes, was called Magh Ceitne, which, land, and consequently the same race the O'Donnells, princes Keating states, derived this name from the frequent payment
seventh century, his Life St. Columkille, translates Robo retum Calgachi was also called Doire Coluim Cille, the Oak Wood St. Columkille, anglicised Derry Columkille, and
gave its name the city and county Derry. these Annals the church the monastery called Dubh Reglais, signifying
ancient times was called Lough Saimer. The waterfall Bally shamnon connected with another early event, namely, the death Aodh Ruadh, king Ireland, who was drowned there about
the Black Church, and latinised
abbey was long famous seat
abbots were also styled bishops.
bishop's see was formed Derry, which was afterwards five centuries before the Christian era, hence was called Eas annexed the see Ardsrath, Rathlure. A. D. 1164, Maurice Aodha-Ruaidh, that the cataract Red Hugh, and hence Mac Loughlin, king Ireland, erected cathedral Derry, Eas-roe, Ashroe, was the ancient name Ballyshamnon. The which, together with the abbey and other ecclesiastical establish
ments, was destroyed the English, under Henry Docwra,
Fomorians, whom account has been given the note Dal riada, formed settlements the coast Donegal, and, under one their commanders, named Conuing, erected fortress an
the reign
£reater part Tyrone, and Antrim.
Elizabeth. The diocese Derry comprehends the
the county large portion
Londonderry, with nearly half Donegal, and very small portion
St. Columkille, often mentioned
was native Tir Connell, and born
Kilmacrenan, county Donegal, A. D. 521. He was descendant
Ware, Cella nigra. This learning and religion, and
the twelfth century regular
the course Gartan,
these Annals, the barony
land and North Britain. the year 563, proceeded that part North Britain called Albany, afterwards Scotland, missionary, and converted the inhabitants Christianity, hence has beenstyled the Apostle the Picts. Having received the pa tronage and support his relative Conall, then king the Albanian Scots, founded monastery island the Hebrides, called
Iona, but his remains were
long time after removed His memory has been
brother Eogan, who conquered Tir Eogain, and son the monarch Niall the Hostages, and from him the territory obtained the name Tir Conaill, the country Connell, and his posterity
Some the earliest events Irish history are connected with
-
The following noble families derive their titles from this county. The family Pitt, formerly marquesses Londonderry, title
Derry, which was attended
bishops, and clergy, arrange great contention that arose
the bards, whose order the king had resolved suppress, but now possessed the Stewarts. The Hamiltons, earls Aber Columkille opposed their abolition, and advocated their continuance
corn, and barons Strabane. The families Hare and Hanger, barons of Colerain.
Ecclesiastical divisions. The following account the bishops' sees Tir Eogain, have been collected from Ware, Colgan,
Lanigan, and other sources. Clogher, the seat the diocese
under proper regulations, useful national institution, and
Clogher, Clogher, the county Tyrone, part county contains. This seewas founded St. Macartin, century, and an account has been given the mote
which the fifth Orgiall.
the county Donegal not contained Tir Eogain, the boundary
between both being Lough Swilly; but the twelfth century the O'Maoldorrys and O’Donnells, princes Tir Connell, became mas ters the entire Donegal, thus making Lough Foyle and the rivers Foyle and Finn the boundaries betweenTir Connell and Tir
Ardsratha the river Derg, now the parish Ardstraw,
Tyrone, was ancient bishops' see founded St. Eugene the Eogain. This territory got its name from Conall Gulban, who sixth century. Ardshrath afterwards got the name Rathlurig, took possession the beginning the fifth century. He was
between Hugh, son Ainmireach, then monarch Ireland, and
through his influence the bards were continued, and all differences amicably arranged.
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52 ANNALS OF THE FOUR MASTERS, A. D. 1231.
on the 15th December, was succeeded by Donogh O’Conor.
Flann O'Connachty, bishop of Hy Briuin Brefney (Kilmore), died.
Tir Hugh. O'Tairceirt, chief Clann Neachtain, and the deliver up at that place cattle, corn, and even some of their chil Annals (A. D. 1197 and 1212), Clann Smedsaile. VI. Mac
dren, as a tribute. Dubhain Mac Duvany’s, chiefs Kinel Nenna Kinel Enda. The race of Conall Gulban, who possessedTir Connell, are cele This district, according O'Flaherty, lay Inisowen. VII.
A. D. 1231.
Dionysius O’Moore, bishop of Elphin, having ended his days on Trinity Island, in Lough Key,
tributes there, the Fomorians having compelled the Nemedians to
brated in Irish history, and, according to O'Flaherty and others,
furnished ten of the monarchs of Ireland. In the tenth century a
branch of the Kinel Connell, or descendantsof Conall Gulban,
took the name of O'Canani,ain, many of whom were celebrated
chiefs, particularly Roderick O'Camanmain,who was distinguished
for his great valour and abilities. Charles O'Conor, in his Dis Annals, 1197, Eachmarcach O'Dogherty mentioned
sertations on the History of Ireland, states that he was heir pre sumptive to the crown, and got himself chosen king by military
election, and expelled for a time the monarch Congalach from the throne. In A. D. 948, the Danes of Dublin and other parts of Ire land, having collected a powerful army, under Godfred, the son of
Sitric, Ivar, and other leaders, marched into Meath. Roderick
O'Canannain, at the head of the Irish forces, marched to oppose
their progress, and in a great battle fought on the festival of St.
Andrew the Apostle (30th of November), at Muine Brocain, the
Danes were totally defeated, seven thousand of them being slain,
amongst whom was Ivar, one of their generals, but O'Cananmain
himself, towards the close of the battle, was killed in the thick of
of the fight. Godfred, the son of Sitric, with the survivors, fled
to Dublin. The place where this battle was fought, mentioned as Suibhne the Mac Sweenys, branch the O'Neills which
Muine Brocain, is supposed to have been Ardbraccan. Another branch of the race of Comall Gulban took the name O'Maoldoraidh, or O'Muldorry, and became princes of Tir Connell. In the Annals of the Four Masters in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth centuries, accounts are given of many contests between the O'Cananmains and O'Maoldoraidhs, those rival chiefs of the same race, as con tending for the sovereignity of Tir Connell.
The O'Donnells, in the twelfth century, became princes of Tir Connell, and were of the same race as the O'Canannains and O'Muldorrys, being descendants of Comall Gulban. The tribe name, at an early period, was Clan Dalaidh, from Dalach, one of their chiefs. They are called in O’Dugan's poem, “Clanna Dalaigh na n-donn sgiath,” that the brown shields. They afterwards took the name O'Domhnaill, O'Donnell, from Domhnall, Donal, one their ancient chiefs. The O'Don nells, from the twelfth the end the sixteenth century, make very distinguished figure Irish history, princes Tirconnell. The last celebrated chief the name was Red Hugh O'Donnell, long famous one the chief commanders the northern Irish
their wars with Elizabeth, whose actions copious accounts
are given the course Red Hugh O'Donnell quarian Researches,
settled Donegal, and formed three great families, namely, Mac Sweeney Fanaid, who had extensive territory west Lough
Swilly, and whose castle was Rathmullin Mac Sweeny Bogh aimach, Tir Boghaine, now the barony Banagh, who had
his castle Rathain, and which territory was situated Reach rain Muintire Birn, now Rathlin O’Beirne Islands; and Mac Sweeny Na d-Tuath, signifying Mac Sweeny the Territories. His districts were also called Tuatha Toraighe, the districts Tory Island. This Mac Sweeny's possessionslay the barony Kilmakreman. According O'Brien and others, was called Mac Sweeny Nad-Tuagh, signifying Mac Sweeny the Battle-axes, title said derived from their being standard bearers and mar shals the O’Donnells, and chiefs Galloglasses. branch these Mac Sweenys who were distinguished military leaders, settled
Munster the county Cork, the thirteenth century, and became commanders under the Mac Carthys, princes Desmond. II. O'Galchobhair O'Gallaghers, derived from Gallchobhair, war rior, were clan note Donegal, the baronies Raphoe and Tirhugh, and had castle Ballyshamnon, and also possessedthe castle Lifford, and were commanders O’Donnell's cavalry.
Sir John O'Gallagher mentioned O'Furanain given by O’Dugan which probably was the Rosses,
these Annals. An interesting Life given that learned work, The Anti Sir William Betham. Rory O'Donnell, the last chief the race, was created earl Tyrconnell, but died
the wars Elizabeth. III. his poem chief Fiond Ruis,
exile reign
mentioned the Annals the Inquisitions Donegal.
1177. Ferdrom O'Lainidh men
the barony Raphoe, O'Clerys, celebrated
the Continent, and his estates were confiscated the
the O'Donnells have been celebrated Spain, France, and Austria. The O'Don
O'Donnelly, chief
James Many the service nells were inaugurated
generals
the Annals 1178. O'Clerigh
the hereditary historians the O'Donnells, and the learned authors
princes Tirconnell Doune, Kilmacrenan, and had their chief castle
The following clans and chiefs Tir Conaill
the Rock Donegal.
the twelfth cen
the Annals the Four Masters, and many other valuable works Irish history and antiquities. They had large possessions
tury, are given O’Dugan under the head Kinel Conaill:
O'Maoldoraigh, O'Cananmain, and Clann Dalaigh, were the prin the barony Tirhugh, and resided their castle Kilbarron, the cipal chiefs. The Clann Dalaigh was the tribe name the ruins of which still remain situated on rock on the shore of the O'Donnells, before stated. II. O'Baoighill O'Boyles, were Atlantic near Ballyshannon. VII. Mac Anbhaird, the Mac chiefs Clann Chindfaoladh, Tir Ainmireach, and Tir
Boghaine, which territories comprised the present baronies Boy
lagh and Bannagh, Crioch Baoighilleach, the country the
O'Boyles, mentioned the Annals, gave name the barony
Boylagh, Tir Boghaine was the barony Banagh. III. O’Maoil
maghna, probably O'Mulvany, chief Magh Seireadh Magh the reign James the following families English and Scotch
Seireadh may probably traced mentioned the Inquisitions O'Hugh, chief Easruadh, that
townland called Massarey, Donegal. IV. O'Haodha
Ballyshannon, the barony
settlers are given the possessors this county, Pymar's Survey, 1619. John Murray got all Boylagh and Banagh, being ten thousand acres. The following had various districts:—
Mac Loingseachain Mac Lynchys, chiefs Gleann Binne,
Gleann m-Binne, and O’Breislen, chief Fauaid,on the western shore Lough Swilly. VIII. O’Dochartaigh O'Dogherty, chief
Ard Miodhair. The O’Doghertys were powerful sept, branch the O’Donnells, and became chiefs Imisowen and the
chief all Tirconnell. The O’Dogherty's maintained their rank chiefs Inisowen down the reign James when sir Cahir O'Dogherty was killed contest with the English. IX. Mac Gillesamhais, chief Ros Guill, now Rosgull, the barony Kilmakreman. O'Cearmachain, O'Kernaghan and
O'Dalachain, O'Dullaghan, chiefs the Tuath Bladhaidh. XI. O'Maolagain O'Mulligan, chief Tir Mac Caerthain. XII. O’Donnagain, and Mac Gaiblin, chiefs Tir Breasail. O'Maolgaoithe, chief Muintir Maoilgaoithe. Some this name
have been anglicised Mac Ghee, and others And Mac Tighearmain Mac Terman, chief
Wynn. XIII. Clan Fearghoile.
O’Dugan, are col lected from the Four Masters, and various other sources. Mac
The following chiefs and clans not given
O'Donngaile
Inisowen,
mentioned
tioned chief Kinel Moain, district
Wards, were clan Donegal, and many O'Donnells, and were very learned men.
them bards the
Tir Connell was formed into the county Donegal sir John Perrott, the reign Elizabeth, and
the lord deputy, its confiscation, and
the settlement British colonies called the Plantation Ulster,
the barony Boylagh. IV. Fear Droma, district
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Fethfoilge, daughter of Conor Mac Dermott,
and wife of Murtogh Muimnagh, son of Torlogh
Murtogh, of Conor, of Roderick, of Tuathal, and
Drom Mochuda,"
pilgrimage, in the monastery of Boyle, and his wife Duvhemragh, daughter of O'Quinn, also died.
Ualgarg O’Rourke, lord of Brefney, died on
Conn O'Flanagan, prior that place. Tiopraid O’Breen, the coarb St. Comman,”
man learned divinity, history, and laws, died Inis Clothran, while pilgrimage there.
REIGN OF HENRY III.
53
Cathal Crovdearg, was made Celechair O’Dobhailem (or O’Devlin), aircin prisoner Mac William Burke, Meelick, each of Camma," a man eminent for charity, violation the faith the English nobles
A. D. 1232.
Fachtna O’Hallgaith, coarb
of Torlogh the priest, prior of the church of SS. and official Hy Fiachra, man who kept house Peter and Paul, died. hospitality for the entertainment the learned,
Duvchovlagh, daughter of Conor Mac Dermott, and for the relief the sick and indigent, died. died in the monastery of Boyle. The church Kilmore, Tir Briuin the Flaherty O'Flanagan, chief of Clan Cathail,” Shannon, was consecrated by Donogh O'Conor, son of Muireadhach Muilleatham, died on his bishop Elphin, and canons were appointed there
Stephen O’Breen, aircineach of Mayo, died. Felim, son
Hugh, the son Awlave, son Donal O’Fer Giolla-Iosa Mac Samhradhain, chief of Teal rall, chief Anally, was burned on the island
his pilgrimage to the river (Jordan).
lach Eachdach,” and Duinnin O'Mulconary, chief Lough Cuille, by the sons Hugh Ciabhach, son
poet and historian of Siol Murray (Roscommon), died.
Conor Gott O'Hara, lord of Lieney, died. Donall O’Donnell, lord of Tirconnell, and
Murogh O'Ferrall, having been chief Anally
for nine years after Murogh Carragh O'Ferrall. Manus, son Awlave, son Teige Mac Mul
roomy, luminary hospitality, generosity, and Angus Mac Gillefinem, of Fermanagh, marched piety, died.
their forces into the territory of Cathal O’Reilly; Donogh, the son Tomaltach Mac Dermott, conveyed their vessels to Lough Uachtair," plun man eminent for hospitality, and generosity
dered Eo Inis, and carried away the provisions the distressed
Connaught, died epidemic. Hugh, son Roderick O'Conor,
and treasure of the entire town.
captain Thomas Dutton; Alexander Cunningham John Cun
ningham James Cunningham Cuthbert Cunningham sir James
Cunningham; James Mac Cullagh; William Stewart; Laird
Dunduff; Alexander Mac Awley, alias Stewart; the Laird
Lusse sir John Stewart; Peter Benson William Wilson;
Thomas Davis; captain Mansfield; sir John Kingsmill; sir Ralph
Bingley; sir Thomas Coach sir George Marburie; sir William
Stewart; sir Basil Brooke; sir Thomas Chichester; sir John tribe were called from Cathal, son Muireadhach Muilleathan, Vaughan; John Wray; Arthur Terrie; captain Henry Hart; king Connaught, who died 700.
captain Paul Gore; Nathaniel Rowley; William Lynn; and captain Sandford.
The following have been the noble families Donegal since the reign James The Fitzwilliams, earls Tyrconnell. Richard
Talbot, lord lieutenant Ireland the reign James II. , was
created duke Tyrconnell. The families Brownlow and Car lakes lying between Cavan, Killeshandra and Belturbet the penter have beensubsequentlyearls Tyrconnell. The Chichesters, county Cavan, was called O'Reilly's country. Eo Inis
earls Donegal. The Conynghams, earls Mountcharles. The Cockaynes, barons Cullen. And the Hewitts, barons Lifford. Amongst the great landed proprietors resident this county,
may mentioned, Lord George Hill, nobleman justly estimated
the Holy Island, which was plundered, was probably Trinity
Island Lough Oughter, where there was abbey founded by this Cathal O'Reilly, prince East Brefney; perhaps may
have been Urney, where there was abbey and small town, near Lough Oughter.
A. D. 1232.
Dromamucadha, now the parish Dromacoo, the barony
Dunkellin, county Galway.
This parish was Hy Fiachra, territory co-extensive with the diocese Kilmacduagh.
Coarb St. Comman, that abbot Roscommon.
by Mrs. Hall, and other tourists, landlords Ireland.
one the most excellent
Diocese Raphoe. The see
Eunan, whom Lanigan considers
Adamnan, the celebrated abbot
who was native Tyrconnell.
greater part the county Donegal. On the Island Lough
Raphoe was founded St. have been the same person Iona, the seventh century,
The diocese comprehends the
Conor, son
Derg, the county
age, called St. Patrick's Purgatory.
Donegal, the celebrated place pilgrim
A. D. 1231.
Camma Camcha, parish the barony Athlone, county
of Roscommon.
Clan Cathail, district Roscommon near Elphin, and the
Teallach. Eachdach, now the barony Tullaghaw, the county Cavan, which the Mac Samhradhains were chiefs,
name that has beenchanged Mac Gauran, and some angli cised to Somers.
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54 ANNALS OF THE FOUR MASTERS, A. D. 1233.
having escaped from the English, was joined by many them, but was himself killed the midst
the sons of some chiefs of Connaught, with whom he marched into the Tuatha (in Roscommon), to
the fight.
A. D. 1233.
Geoffrey O’Doighre, aircineach' Derry
make seizures there, but was slain by the Tuatha,
along with Gillkelly O'Heyne, Gillcreest the son
of Donogh Mac Dermott, and many others. On Columkille, died.
that day the people of Tuatha had white handled battle-axes, from which arose the adage, “The man with the white axe slew the son of
Maolisa O'Maonaigh, psalmodist, died.
Donagh, archdeacon arbiter who settled
dignified priest and
Achaigh Fobhair,” disputes and contentions,
Hugh. ” -
Hugh, the son appointed king
Roderick O'Conor, was again Connaught, Mac William
man dignity and honour, died the 15th day of December.
Burke,” and made peace with him after had
made Feilim, the son Cathal Crovdearg, pri his forces into Connaught, and Cormac, the son
Tomaltagh Mac Dermott, lord Moylurg, went meet him, and brought him with him Moy lurg, where they constructed camp Druim Gregraighe, and were joined Cormac, by Conor his son, and the people the three Tuatha, and and who kept house hospitality both for rich the two sons Murtogh Mac Dermott, Donogh
SOInel".
The castle Rickard
Bona Gaillmhe was erected by Burgo, and the castle Dun Iom
gain" was commenced Adam Stanton. Giolla-na-neev O'Daly, man learned poetry,
Feilim O'Conor, son Cathal Crovdearg, led
and poor, died.
Maoleoin, the Deaf, O'Mulconery, took Cluan
Bolcain.
Feilim, the son Cathal Crovdearg, was set liberty the English.
and Murtogh. They then held council, which
they resolved pursuit Hugh, king
Connaught, and the other sons Roderick; they
attacked and defeated Hugh, the son Roderick,
slew himself, Hugh Muimnagh his brother, his son,
and Donogh More MacDermott, son Roderick,
with many others. There were also slain Raghallagh O'Flanagan, Thomas Biris, constable Ireland,
Conor, son Niall O'Gormley, chief Maoin, died.
Kinel
Tirconnell, which expedition plundered Englishmen. This was after they had been cursed
Donal O'Loughlin, lord Tyrone,
marched
with force consisting English and Irish into John his brother, and John Guer, with many other
Fanat, and took hostages from Donal O'Boyle, and from O’Tairceirt.
O’Donnell marched his forces into Tyrone, and arrived Tullaghoge, where killed the cattle, burned the corn, plundered the country, and re
and excommunicated bell, crozier, and the extin guishing candles, the clergy Connaught, for Hugh Muimnagh had violated and plundered Tibo hine Roscommon), and many other churches,
that and his adherents fell avengement the dishonour they had done the saints
turned home triumph.
Midbeach and Eaghinish" were plundered by by violating their churches. The kingdom and
the Kinel Owen, which place they took their government Connaught were that day wrested shipping, but party the Kinel Connell, headed from the sons Roderick, the son Torlogh.
by the son Niall O'Donnell, attacked and slew
Inisclothran, island Lough Ree, the Shannon,
between Roscommon and Longford, where there was famous abbey.
Mac William Burke, often mentioned this period, was
Felim, the son Cathal Crovdearg, then assumed Eaghinis and Midhbheach, now Aghinis and Mevagh, near
Richard Burgo, son William
ceeded Jeoffrey Marisco deputy Ireland,
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Caislean Dun Iomgain was the castle Dunamon, near
the river Suck, Roscommon. The other castle was Galway.
and has been translated Annals the word will
Lough Swilly, barony Kilmakreman, county A. D. 1233.
Aircineach, plained, according
Donegal.
sometimes written Airchindech, Lanigan, meant originally
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the sovereignty of Connaught, and demolished having revolted against O’Donnell, went plun the castles which had been erected by the sons of der Tirconnell but O’Donnell, Donal More, Roderick O'Conor and Mac William Burke, attacked and slew him revenge the death namely, the castle of Bona Gaillmhe, Caislen-na
Circe,” Caislen-na-Caillighe, and the castle of Dun Iomgain.
William, the son of Hugo de Lacy (whose
mother was daughter of king Roderick O'Conor),
marched, with the English of Meath, into Brefney
against Cathal O'Reilly, where they committed
great depredations; but a party of O’Reilly’s peo
ple overtook de Lacy and his chiefs, while con
veying the plunder, and gave them battle, in which
William Brit, and a number of the English nobles,
were slain, and William de Lacy with many others
were wounded; they were driven from the country
without prisoners or plunder, and de Lacy,
Charles, the son of Cathal Gall O'Conor, Feorus land, collected their forces oppose him these Fionn, the son of the English queen, and Dermod were Mac Maurice, the lord justice Ireland, Bearnagh O’Melaghlin, died of the wounds they Hugo Lacy, earl Ulster, and Walter received in the battle of Mona-Crann-Chaoin,” Lacy, lord Meath. Having marched Cuir and Niall Sionagh O'Catharnaidh, lord of the men each Lifi,” Leinster, they attacked Mareschal of Teffia, also died of the wounds he received in and slew him, and took Jeoffrey Mareschal pri this battle, in his own house, after making his soner, for Mareschal had none fight the battle,
(Kilalla); Giolla-na-neev, son of Art O’Breen, died.
archdeacon of Roscommon; Maolisa, son of Mattheus, prior Trinity Island (on Lough Daniel O'Gormley, prior of Inis Mac Nerin; Key), died.
Maol Peter O'Cormacain, prior of Roscommon; Madden O'Madden, lord Siol Anmchadha, and Giollisa O’Gibellan, monk and anchorite of died.
Trinity Island (in Lough Key), died. Loughlin, son Echtigirn O’Kelly, was slain
Donal, son of Hugh O’Neill, lord of Kinel the sons the Giolla Riavach O'Boyle. Owen, and heir presumptive to the crown of Ire Taithleach, son Hugh O’Dowd, lord
land, was slain by Mac Loughlin Donal), Tyrawley and Tireragh, was slain
the cast
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and the Kinel Owen themselves; and Donal assumed the lordship.
Aongus Mac Gillifinen, lord Lough Erne,
Caislean-na-Circe, the Hen's castle, was situated
island Lough Corrib, county Galway, and belonged the
O'Flahertys. The other castles Dunamon and Galway have
been already mentioned under 1232. Caislean-na Caillighe, the Hog's castle, was also the neighbourhood Lough Corrib.
Mona Crann Chaoin. The place where this battle was fought signifies the bog marsh the handsome trees, and was situated the borders Cavan and Meath. Feorus Fionn, Feorus the Fair, here mentioned son the English queen, must
have beenthe son Isabella, widow king John, who was mar ried the Count La Marche France.
dart, while interposing quarrel tress Feilim (O'Conor), son dearg.
Eigneaghan (O’Donnell).
Hugh O’Hara, lord Liemey, was slain
Donogh, son Duarcan O’Hara, after (Donogh) had burned his (Hugh's) house, out which (Hugh) escaped, revenge the death his (Donogh’s) brother and five nephews, who had been slain Hugh, who also put out the eyes another brother (of Donogh).
Dermod O'Quinn, chief Muintir Giollgain," was slain.
Rickard, son William Mareschal, having rebelled against the king England, came over Ireland and settled Leinster. The English Ireland, who were favour the king Eng
will and receiving extreme unction.
A. D. 1234.
Angus O'Maolfoghmair, bishop of Hy Fiachra
having been betrayed his own people.
A. D. 1235.
Isaac O'Maolfoghmair, archdeacon Kilalla,
A. D. 1234. Muintir Giollgain, district Anally,
Longford, which the O'Quinns were chiefs. See notes Anally and
Teffia.
Cuireach Lift was the ancient name the Curragh Kil
dare. Mareschal, abovementioned,was the celebrated Richard Mareschal, earl Pembroke, who was treacherously killed the
Curragh Kildare the contrivance Jeoffrey Marisco, and the other English barons. Mac Maurice, often mentioned this period, was Maurice Fitzgerald, lord justice Ireland.
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The English of Ireland, having collected their English, whose cavalry and infantry were clad in forces under Rickard Mac William Burke, and the armour. Many were slain on both sides, but the following leaders, namely, Mac Muiris (Mac Munster men suffered most loss, through the Maurice), lord justice of Ireland, Hugo de Lacy, mismanagement of Donogh Cairbreach O’Brien. earl of Ulster, Walter Riddlesford, chief baron of The Conacians then returned home, and on the
Leinster, with the English of Leinster, and John following day, O'Brien made peace with the Cogan, with the English of Munster, and the English, and gave them hostages. The English Routes (or lords of the Marches) of Ireland, then returned to Connaught, and first went to proceeded across the Shannon at Athlone, to Hugh O'Flaherty, who made peace with them for
Roscommon, and burned the town; from thence
they went to Esphin, where they burned the great
church, and from thence to the monastery of Ath
da-la-arg at Boyle, on the night of Trinity Sunday.
A party of their soldiers attacked the monastery, who would counselled by him, and took broke open the scripta (sacristy or sanctuary), along with him the son Manus and Conor Roe, and took therefrom the chalices, vestments, and son Murtogh Muinagh (O'Conor), with whom other precious articles. The English nobles were proceeded ODonnell's country Donal much displeased at this act, and sent back every More), and left the territories quite bare the thing they could find, and paid for such as could English. After this the English came Dun not be recovered. On the following day they Mughdord, and sent message Manus, son sent scouting parties to Creit, to Cairthe Muil Murtogh Muinagh, demanding hostages, but chen, and to the tower of Glen Fearna," from Manus would yield them neither submission which they carried away great booty to the lord nor hostages. The English then sent very
justice at Ardcarne. The English then privately strong force from Mughdord,” against the sons resolved, at the request of Owen O'Heyne (in Roderick, plundered Eccuil, and carried away order to be revenged of the people of Munster and great spoils the English Druimni. Hugh Donogh Cairbreach O’Brien, for the wrongs he O'Flaherty and Owen O'Hyne, marched round had sustained), to return back the same way with another large force, and brought boats with through Tir Maine, Maonmoy, and from thence them Lionan-chinn-mara. This force, with the to Thomond, and to come unawares on the boats, met the lord justice from Druimne, the people of Munster; and in their progress they port Inis Aonaigh; Manus, who this time committed great plunders. When Felim, son of had his vessels the sea Inis Aonaigh, made Cathal Crovdearg, perceived that the English had frequent attacks the English; and they also departed, he resolved to lead his forces to join the attacked him, but they desisted for time, men of Munster, and having arrived at their removed their camp, and drew their boats round quarters, several fierce engagements took place the rear large strand that place. As
every day, but at length the Conacians and soon Manus perceived this movement sailed
Leitrim. Creit, afterwards called Crey, the parish Kil plied the islands Clew Bay, county Mayo. Umaill, toghert, Leitrim. Ardcarne was near Boyle. Hy Malia, formerly the county the O'Mallies, now the baronies Conmaicne Mara, the barony Ballynahinch, Cona Murrisk and Burishoole, county Mayo. Eccuill, now
mara. Conmaicne Cuile Tola, now the barony Kilmaine, Mavo.
Dunmughdord, ancient fortress the parish Auggaval,
Achill Island, county Mayo. Lughbardan, now called Luffer tan, the parish Ballintobber, barony Carra, county Mayo.
the protection of his people and property. In the mean time, Felim, son of Cathal Crovdearg,
determined on carrying away the cattle Conmaicne Mara and Conmaicne Cuile,” those
Munster men gave the English a general battle, in which they fought bravely, but were, however, finally defeated by the superior numbers of the
A. D. 1235.
Glen Fearma, that the Glen the Alder Trees, now Glen farne, large valley surrounded by high mountains, near Manor
hamilton, the county Leitrim. Cairthe Mwilchen, now Glen car, another large valley the parish Killasnet, county
Inis Raithne, and sent party his people into Inis Aoinaigh. When the English saw that
Manus and his people landed
those islands Killery Bay. Insi Modh, general name ap
barony Murrisk, county Mayo. Druimni,
near Westport, Mayo. Lionan-chimn-mara,
Killery Harbour, county Galway. Inis Aonaigh, island Killery Bay, between Mayo and Galway. Inis Raithin, another
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they conveyed their boats along the strand, and, bare food, raiment, and cattle; deprived having launched them on the sea, quickly filled peace and happiness, and left the inhabitants them with well armed men clad in armour, and nothing but discord, and mutual plunder and
proceeded to the islands on which Manus's men slaughter. The English, however, obtained were, except Inis Raithin, on which Manus him neither hostages nor submission that occasion. self was posted, and slew the people they Felim (O'Conor) made peace with the lord jus found on the islands. Manus and his men, who tice, and they (the English), gave him the five were Inis Raithne, took their shipping and districts the king free purchase and rents. sailed from the island; but had Manus been Cormac Mac Dermott regained possession friendly terms with the O’Malleys, they would the Rock Lough Key twenty days after had have sent their shipping against the English. been taken the English, the following man
The English carried off the cattle Insi Modh
one day, and the inhabitants would have left the islands, together with their cattle, from excessive
want, had they not been prevented. Many the
common people were slain that night the English. On the following day, being Friday
(Good Friday), the English invaded the islands north Umhaill, but the officers the army, out
respect the crucifixion Christ, commanded that person should put death that day. After the English had devastated and spoiled Hy Malia, both sea and land, they proceeded
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ner: The constable, attended large party his men, having gone out night, one their own garrison, named O’Hostin, closed the gates after them, and delivered up the fortress Cor mac. The English were conveyed guard Trinity Island, and safely sent out the country, after which the fortifications of the Rock were
demolished Cormac, order that the English might not take possession again.
Donal and Murtogh, the sons Muiredagh O’Malley, were slain by Donal, son Manus, son
Murtogh O'Conor, aided Niall Roe, son Cathal, son Conor, Cliara (Claremorris), where he was also interred.
Tuathal, son Mortogh O'Conor, was slain Conor Buidhe, son Torlogh O'Conor, and
with the cattle and booty
whence they marched
and plundered O’Donnell,
having protected Felim O'Conor, who had fled him for refuge. From this they proceeded Corrsliabh-na-Seghsa (Curlew mountains), and
the harbour the Rock Lough Key," for the purpose taking from the people Felim O'Conor, and Cormac, son Tomaltagh (Mac Dermott), who guarded The English and the lord justice gave protection and Termon (sanc
tuary), Clarus Mac Maoilin, archdeacon Elphin, and the canons Trinity Island,
honour the Holy Trinity; and the lord justice himself, accompanied the English nobles, went
inspect that place and offer their prayers,
after which they constructed wonderful engines, with great ingenuity and invention, which they
took the Rock Lough Key from the people Felim and Cormac, and, after taking possession the lord justice left garrison there, with
much provisions and ale were necessary. The English that expedition rendered Connaught
Mac Raith Mac Maolin, priest
Kilmactreana,
Lughbardan, from Eas Dara (Ballysadare),
consequence
The Rock Lough Key was fortress the Mac Der from which part that family were afterwards designated motts Lough Key, near Boyle, the county Roscommon, the Mac Dermotts of the Rock.
Conor, son
The castle O'Conor.
Hugh Muinagh.
Meelick was demolished
A. D. 1236.
Felim
Tirerrell (in the county Sligo), died.
Hugh O'Gibellain, priest Kilrodan (in the county Sligo), and afterwards canon Trinity Island, died Christmas night.
The lord justice, that Mac Maurice (Fitz gerald), having summoned the English Ireland
convention held by him Athfearaine, Felim, son Cathal Crovdearg O'Conor, king Connaught,
came the meeting; but was determined amongst them act treacherously towards Felim, although was gossip the lord justice. The motive the English assembling that place
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being such, Felim, who had received intelligence forces were scattered with their booty, they set out of their intention, fled from the meeting, with a quickly and actively, with small party horse few horse, to Roscommon, but was pursued thither, and many foot soldiers, attack O'Conor and his
and from thence as far as the bridge of Sligo; and few men. Conor Buidhe, son Torlogh, did not he placed himself under the protection of O’Don perceive them until came up, and, mistaking
nell. As they did not succeed in capturing him, them for his own party, was killed Roderick, they committed great devastations in the territory son Hugh, son Cathal Crovdearg. Felim of Teige O'Conor, and carried into bondage and (the king), loudly calling his men, commanded captivity a great number of fair women, after which them leave their booty, and attack the enemy; they returned with these captives to Druim Greg and many the party were killed Felim and raidhe in Moylurg, as it was there that the lord his followers the battle, both and outside justice was awaiting their movements. The above the Island, and amongst the killed were many mentioned meeting was held after Mac William notorious for their crimes and evil deeds. Teige, (Burke) had gone to England. The lord justice son Cormac, son Tomaltagh Mac Dermott, and the English returned to their homes, and left was amongst the slain. When Mac William heard
the government of the country in the hands of Bryan, son of Torlogh (O'Conor), by whom and
the English soldiers of the lord justice, great
depredations were committed on the sons of Hugh, attack Manus, son Murtogh O'Conor.
son of Cathal Crovdearg, and on many others of After this Mac William went Tuam, unnoticed Felim's people. The sons of Hugh, in retaliation, and unperceived, and from thence Mayo, the plundered the English, and the Irish enemies who Saxons; and he left not rick measure corn supported them, so that the country was altogether the great church Mayo, the church laid waste between them. Teampull Michil, the Archangel; and his troops
Conor O'Conor, son of Hugh Muinagh, was carried off from these churches eighty measures slain by Manus, son of Mortogh O'Conor. corn. They afterwards went Turlogh, and Maolmuire O'Laughnan, having been elected to plundered his place similar manner. They
the see of Tuam, went to England, and after then sent party plunder the people Dermod, receiving the Pope’s letters, was, with the consent son Manus, and, meeting with the people
of the king, consecrated. Conor Roe and Turlogh, the three parties plun
Mac William (Burke) returned from England, dered these places indiscriminately. Manus was
but it was not known whether for peace or war. Felim, son of Cathal Crovdearg, returned to Connaught, having been invited thither by some of the Conacians, namely, by O’Kelly and O'Flynn,
the sons of Hugh, the son of Cathal Crovdearg,
and the son of Art O’Melaghlin, forming four churches, and could recognised belonging strong battalions.
seat June,
learning and religion. St. Columkille died the 9th 597, the seventy-sixth year his age, and was
chief town the county Colerain and the reign the plantation Ulster with British colonies, com undertakers, consisting merchants and traders from
buried
Ireland, and interred Downpatrick.
always held the highest veneration one the tutelar saints Ireland. the year 590, St. Columkille, accompanied Aidan, king
from
James
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London, got grants the county Colerain and town Derry, hence the city and county got the name Londonderry.
the Albanian Scots, came convention held Dromceat,
Ireland attend the great national Cianachta, near Glengiven, the provincial kings, princes, chiefs,
REIGN OF HENRY III. 51
levied tributes both on English and Irish enemies, Art, son Art O’Rourke, was slain Ran
and contemplated the conquest of Ireland, mall O’Finn.
died, though was rather expected that would Malachy O'Monaghan was killed his kins have fallen battle with the English. IIlein.
Francis Willoughby; sir William Cope; John Leigh; William Tirconnell. The name Irish Colum, and signifies dove, Parsons; Robert Heyborne; Stewart, lord Uchiltree; latinised Columba, but was generally called by the Irish Captain Saunderson; Robert Lindsey; Alexander Richardson; Colum Cille, Columkille, that Colum the Churches, from Andrew Stewart; David Kennedy; the lord Chichester; sir Toby the many churches and monasteries he had founded, both Ire Caulfield; sir Francis Roe William Parsons sir Francis
Annesley, and the lord Wingfield.
The following noble families Tyrone are given from the reign
James the present time. The Poers were earls Tyrone, title which afterwards passed, intermarriage, the
Beresfords. The Blounts, viscounts Mountjoy, title which after
wards passed the families Stewart and Gardiner. The after him Hy Columkille, afterwards Iona, which was long famous
Rathlure, from St. Lurec Lurac, whom its church was
dedicated. The see Ardsrath Rathlure, early period,
was transferred Maghera, the county Derry, and afterwards
annexed Derry the twelfth century. The bishops these were designated Kinel Conaill, the race Connell, name which sees were styled bishops Tir Eogain Tyrone, bishops
Cinel Eogain. See Derry: St. Columkille,
was also applied the territory.
:- Inis Saimer stated, by the ancient Annalists, residence of Wood Calgach, which St. Adamnanus, abbot Iona, the Partholan, who planted the first colony Ireland. This the
monastery was founded the sixth century, place called Doire Calgach, that the Oak
this territory, amongst which the following may noticed
small island near the cataract, called the Salmon-leap, Bally shannon. got the name Inis Saimer, the Island Saimer, from the circumstance Partholan having there killed Saimer, the favourite greyhound his queen. This island gave the name Saimer the river now called the Erne, and Lough Erne, which
island which was called Tor Conuing, the Tower Conuing, and hence the island got the name Tor Inis, Tower-Island,
modern times Tory Island. The places along the coast Donegal and Brefney, Leitrim, are stated the scenes many greatbattles between the Fonorians and the colony called Nemedians.
The plain between the rivers Erne and Drobhaois, that between Conall Gulban, son Niall the Hostages, monarch Ire Ballyshannon and Bundrowes, was called Magh Ceitne, which, land, and consequently the same race the O'Donnells, princes Keating states, derived this name from the frequent payment
seventh century, his Life St. Columkille, translates Robo retum Calgachi was also called Doire Coluim Cille, the Oak Wood St. Columkille, anglicised Derry Columkille, and
gave its name the city and county Derry. these Annals the church the monastery called Dubh Reglais, signifying
ancient times was called Lough Saimer. The waterfall Bally shamnon connected with another early event, namely, the death Aodh Ruadh, king Ireland, who was drowned there about
the Black Church, and latinised
abbey was long famous seat
abbots were also styled bishops.
bishop's see was formed Derry, which was afterwards five centuries before the Christian era, hence was called Eas annexed the see Ardsrath, Rathlure. A. D. 1164, Maurice Aodha-Ruaidh, that the cataract Red Hugh, and hence Mac Loughlin, king Ireland, erected cathedral Derry, Eas-roe, Ashroe, was the ancient name Ballyshamnon. The which, together with the abbey and other ecclesiastical establish
ments, was destroyed the English, under Henry Docwra,
Fomorians, whom account has been given the note Dal riada, formed settlements the coast Donegal, and, under one their commanders, named Conuing, erected fortress an
the reign
£reater part Tyrone, and Antrim.
Elizabeth. The diocese Derry comprehends the
the county large portion
Londonderry, with nearly half Donegal, and very small portion
St. Columkille, often mentioned
was native Tir Connell, and born
Kilmacrenan, county Donegal, A. D. 521. He was descendant
Ware, Cella nigra. This learning and religion, and
the twelfth century regular
the course Gartan,
these Annals, the barony
land and North Britain. the year 563, proceeded that part North Britain called Albany, afterwards Scotland, missionary, and converted the inhabitants Christianity, hence has beenstyled the Apostle the Picts. Having received the pa tronage and support his relative Conall, then king the Albanian Scots, founded monastery island the Hebrides, called
Iona, but his remains were
long time after removed His memory has been
brother Eogan, who conquered Tir Eogain, and son the monarch Niall the Hostages, and from him the territory obtained the name Tir Conaill, the country Connell, and his posterity
Some the earliest events Irish history are connected with
-
The following noble families derive their titles from this county. The family Pitt, formerly marquesses Londonderry, title
Derry, which was attended
bishops, and clergy, arrange great contention that arose
the bards, whose order the king had resolved suppress, but now possessed the Stewarts. The Hamiltons, earls Aber Columkille opposed their abolition, and advocated their continuance
corn, and barons Strabane. The families Hare and Hanger, barons of Colerain.
Ecclesiastical divisions. The following account the bishops' sees Tir Eogain, have been collected from Ware, Colgan,
Lanigan, and other sources. Clogher, the seat the diocese
under proper regulations, useful national institution, and
Clogher, Clogher, the county Tyrone, part county contains. This seewas founded St. Macartin, century, and an account has been given the mote
which the fifth Orgiall.
the county Donegal not contained Tir Eogain, the boundary
between both being Lough Swilly; but the twelfth century the O'Maoldorrys and O’Donnells, princes Tir Connell, became mas ters the entire Donegal, thus making Lough Foyle and the rivers Foyle and Finn the boundaries betweenTir Connell and Tir
Ardsratha the river Derg, now the parish Ardstraw,
Tyrone, was ancient bishops' see founded St. Eugene the Eogain. This territory got its name from Conall Gulban, who sixth century. Ardshrath afterwards got the name Rathlurig, took possession the beginning the fifth century. He was
between Hugh, son Ainmireach, then monarch Ireland, and
through his influence the bards were continued, and all differences amicably arranged.
II, Tir Conaill. This territory comprised the remaining portion
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on the 15th December, was succeeded by Donogh O’Conor.
Flann O'Connachty, bishop of Hy Briuin Brefney (Kilmore), died.
Tir Hugh. O'Tairceirt, chief Clann Neachtain, and the deliver up at that place cattle, corn, and even some of their chil Annals (A. D. 1197 and 1212), Clann Smedsaile. VI. Mac
dren, as a tribute. Dubhain Mac Duvany’s, chiefs Kinel Nenna Kinel Enda. The race of Conall Gulban, who possessedTir Connell, are cele This district, according O'Flaherty, lay Inisowen. VII.
A. D. 1231.
Dionysius O’Moore, bishop of Elphin, having ended his days on Trinity Island, in Lough Key,
tributes there, the Fomorians having compelled the Nemedians to
brated in Irish history, and, according to O'Flaherty and others,
furnished ten of the monarchs of Ireland. In the tenth century a
branch of the Kinel Connell, or descendantsof Conall Gulban,
took the name of O'Canani,ain, many of whom were celebrated
chiefs, particularly Roderick O'Camanmain,who was distinguished
for his great valour and abilities. Charles O'Conor, in his Dis Annals, 1197, Eachmarcach O'Dogherty mentioned
sertations on the History of Ireland, states that he was heir pre sumptive to the crown, and got himself chosen king by military
election, and expelled for a time the monarch Congalach from the throne. In A. D. 948, the Danes of Dublin and other parts of Ire land, having collected a powerful army, under Godfred, the son of
Sitric, Ivar, and other leaders, marched into Meath. Roderick
O'Canannain, at the head of the Irish forces, marched to oppose
their progress, and in a great battle fought on the festival of St.
Andrew the Apostle (30th of November), at Muine Brocain, the
Danes were totally defeated, seven thousand of them being slain,
amongst whom was Ivar, one of their generals, but O'Cananmain
himself, towards the close of the battle, was killed in the thick of
of the fight. Godfred, the son of Sitric, with the survivors, fled
to Dublin. The place where this battle was fought, mentioned as Suibhne the Mac Sweenys, branch the O'Neills which
Muine Brocain, is supposed to have been Ardbraccan. Another branch of the race of Comall Gulban took the name O'Maoldoraidh, or O'Muldorry, and became princes of Tir Connell. In the Annals of the Four Masters in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth centuries, accounts are given of many contests between the O'Cananmains and O'Maoldoraidhs, those rival chiefs of the same race, as con tending for the sovereignity of Tir Connell.
The O'Donnells, in the twelfth century, became princes of Tir Connell, and were of the same race as the O'Canannains and O'Muldorrys, being descendants of Comall Gulban. The tribe name, at an early period, was Clan Dalaidh, from Dalach, one of their chiefs. They are called in O’Dugan's poem, “Clanna Dalaigh na n-donn sgiath,” that the brown shields. They afterwards took the name O'Domhnaill, O'Donnell, from Domhnall, Donal, one their ancient chiefs. The O'Don nells, from the twelfth the end the sixteenth century, make very distinguished figure Irish history, princes Tirconnell. The last celebrated chief the name was Red Hugh O'Donnell, long famous one the chief commanders the northern Irish
their wars with Elizabeth, whose actions copious accounts
are given the course Red Hugh O'Donnell quarian Researches,
settled Donegal, and formed three great families, namely, Mac Sweeney Fanaid, who had extensive territory west Lough
Swilly, and whose castle was Rathmullin Mac Sweeny Bogh aimach, Tir Boghaine, now the barony Banagh, who had
his castle Rathain, and which territory was situated Reach rain Muintire Birn, now Rathlin O’Beirne Islands; and Mac Sweeny Na d-Tuath, signifying Mac Sweeny the Territories. His districts were also called Tuatha Toraighe, the districts Tory Island. This Mac Sweeny's possessionslay the barony Kilmakreman. According O'Brien and others, was called Mac Sweeny Nad-Tuagh, signifying Mac Sweeny the Battle-axes, title said derived from their being standard bearers and mar shals the O’Donnells, and chiefs Galloglasses. branch these Mac Sweenys who were distinguished military leaders, settled
Munster the county Cork, the thirteenth century, and became commanders under the Mac Carthys, princes Desmond. II. O'Galchobhair O'Gallaghers, derived from Gallchobhair, war rior, were clan note Donegal, the baronies Raphoe and Tirhugh, and had castle Ballyshamnon, and also possessedthe castle Lifford, and were commanders O’Donnell's cavalry.
Sir John O'Gallagher mentioned O'Furanain given by O’Dugan which probably was the Rosses,
these Annals. An interesting Life given that learned work, The Anti Sir William Betham. Rory O'Donnell, the last chief the race, was created earl Tyrconnell, but died
the wars Elizabeth. III. his poem chief Fiond Ruis,
exile reign
mentioned the Annals the Inquisitions Donegal.
1177. Ferdrom O'Lainidh men
the barony Raphoe, O'Clerys, celebrated
the Continent, and his estates were confiscated the
the O'Donnells have been celebrated Spain, France, and Austria. The O'Don
O'Donnelly, chief
James Many the service nells were inaugurated
generals
the Annals 1178. O'Clerigh
the hereditary historians the O'Donnells, and the learned authors
princes Tirconnell Doune, Kilmacrenan, and had their chief castle
The following clans and chiefs Tir Conaill
the Rock Donegal.
the twelfth cen
the Annals the Four Masters, and many other valuable works Irish history and antiquities. They had large possessions
tury, are given O’Dugan under the head Kinel Conaill:
O'Maoldoraigh, O'Cananmain, and Clann Dalaigh, were the prin the barony Tirhugh, and resided their castle Kilbarron, the cipal chiefs. The Clann Dalaigh was the tribe name the ruins of which still remain situated on rock on the shore of the O'Donnells, before stated. II. O'Baoighill O'Boyles, were Atlantic near Ballyshannon. VII. Mac Anbhaird, the Mac chiefs Clann Chindfaoladh, Tir Ainmireach, and Tir
Boghaine, which territories comprised the present baronies Boy
lagh and Bannagh, Crioch Baoighilleach, the country the
O'Boyles, mentioned the Annals, gave name the barony
Boylagh, Tir Boghaine was the barony Banagh. III. O’Maoil
maghna, probably O'Mulvany, chief Magh Seireadh Magh the reign James the following families English and Scotch
Seireadh may probably traced mentioned the Inquisitions O'Hugh, chief Easruadh, that
townland called Massarey, Donegal. IV. O'Haodha
Ballyshannon, the barony
settlers are given the possessors this county, Pymar's Survey, 1619. John Murray got all Boylagh and Banagh, being ten thousand acres. The following had various districts:—
Mac Loingseachain Mac Lynchys, chiefs Gleann Binne,
Gleann m-Binne, and O’Breislen, chief Fauaid,on the western shore Lough Swilly. VIII. O’Dochartaigh O'Dogherty, chief
Ard Miodhair. The O’Doghertys were powerful sept, branch the O’Donnells, and became chiefs Imisowen and the
chief all Tirconnell. The O’Dogherty's maintained their rank chiefs Inisowen down the reign James when sir Cahir O'Dogherty was killed contest with the English. IX. Mac Gillesamhais, chief Ros Guill, now Rosgull, the barony Kilmakreman. O'Cearmachain, O'Kernaghan and
O'Dalachain, O'Dullaghan, chiefs the Tuath Bladhaidh. XI. O'Maolagain O'Mulligan, chief Tir Mac Caerthain. XII. O’Donnagain, and Mac Gaiblin, chiefs Tir Breasail. O'Maolgaoithe, chief Muintir Maoilgaoithe. Some this name
have been anglicised Mac Ghee, and others And Mac Tighearmain Mac Terman, chief
Wynn. XIII. Clan Fearghoile.
O’Dugan, are col lected from the Four Masters, and various other sources. Mac
The following chiefs and clans not given
O'Donngaile
Inisowen,
mentioned
tioned chief Kinel Moain, district
Wards, were clan Donegal, and many O'Donnells, and were very learned men.
them bards the
Tir Connell was formed into the county Donegal sir John Perrott, the reign Elizabeth, and
the lord deputy, its confiscation, and
the settlement British colonies called the Plantation Ulster,
the barony Boylagh. IV. Fear Droma, district
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Drom Mochuda,"
pilgrimage, in the monastery of Boyle, and his wife Duvhemragh, daughter of O'Quinn, also died.
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man learned divinity, history, and laws, died Inis Clothran, while pilgrimage there.
REIGN OF HENRY III.
53
Cathal Crovdearg, was made Celechair O’Dobhailem (or O’Devlin), aircin prisoner Mac William Burke, Meelick, each of Camma," a man eminent for charity, violation the faith the English nobles
A. D. 1232.
Fachtna O’Hallgaith, coarb
of Torlogh the priest, prior of the church of SS. and official Hy Fiachra, man who kept house Peter and Paul, died. hospitality for the entertainment the learned,
Duvchovlagh, daughter of Conor Mac Dermott, and for the relief the sick and indigent, died. died in the monastery of Boyle. The church Kilmore, Tir Briuin the Flaherty O'Flanagan, chief of Clan Cathail,” Shannon, was consecrated by Donogh O'Conor, son of Muireadhach Muilleatham, died on his bishop Elphin, and canons were appointed there
Stephen O’Breen, aircineach of Mayo, died. Felim, son
Hugh, the son Awlave, son Donal O’Fer Giolla-Iosa Mac Samhradhain, chief of Teal rall, chief Anally, was burned on the island
his pilgrimage to the river (Jordan).
lach Eachdach,” and Duinnin O'Mulconary, chief Lough Cuille, by the sons Hugh Ciabhach, son
poet and historian of Siol Murray (Roscommon), died.
Conor Gott O'Hara, lord of Lieney, died. Donall O’Donnell, lord of Tirconnell, and
Murogh O'Ferrall, having been chief Anally
for nine years after Murogh Carragh O'Ferrall. Manus, son Awlave, son Teige Mac Mul
roomy, luminary hospitality, generosity, and Angus Mac Gillefinem, of Fermanagh, marched piety, died.
their forces into the territory of Cathal O’Reilly; Donogh, the son Tomaltach Mac Dermott, conveyed their vessels to Lough Uachtair," plun man eminent for hospitality, and generosity
dered Eo Inis, and carried away the provisions the distressed
Connaught, died epidemic. Hugh, son Roderick O'Conor,
and treasure of the entire town.
captain Thomas Dutton; Alexander Cunningham John Cun
ningham James Cunningham Cuthbert Cunningham sir James
Cunningham; James Mac Cullagh; William Stewart; Laird
Dunduff; Alexander Mac Awley, alias Stewart; the Laird
Lusse sir John Stewart; Peter Benson William Wilson;
Thomas Davis; captain Mansfield; sir John Kingsmill; sir Ralph
Bingley; sir Thomas Coach sir George Marburie; sir William
Stewart; sir Basil Brooke; sir Thomas Chichester; sir John tribe were called from Cathal, son Muireadhach Muilleathan, Vaughan; John Wray; Arthur Terrie; captain Henry Hart; king Connaught, who died 700.
captain Paul Gore; Nathaniel Rowley; William Lynn; and captain Sandford.
The following have been the noble families Donegal since the reign James The Fitzwilliams, earls Tyrconnell. Richard
Talbot, lord lieutenant Ireland the reign James II. , was
created duke Tyrconnell. The families Brownlow and Car lakes lying between Cavan, Killeshandra and Belturbet the penter have beensubsequentlyearls Tyrconnell. The Chichesters, county Cavan, was called O'Reilly's country. Eo Inis
earls Donegal. The Conynghams, earls Mountcharles. The Cockaynes, barons Cullen. And the Hewitts, barons Lifford. Amongst the great landed proprietors resident this county,
may mentioned, Lord George Hill, nobleman justly estimated
the Holy Island, which was plundered, was probably Trinity
Island Lough Oughter, where there was abbey founded by this Cathal O'Reilly, prince East Brefney; perhaps may
have been Urney, where there was abbey and small town, near Lough Oughter.
A. D. 1232.
Dromamucadha, now the parish Dromacoo, the barony
Dunkellin, county Galway.
This parish was Hy Fiachra, territory co-extensive with the diocese Kilmacduagh.
Coarb St. Comman, that abbot Roscommon.
by Mrs. Hall, and other tourists, landlords Ireland.
one the most excellent
Diocese Raphoe. The see
Eunan, whom Lanigan considers
Adamnan, the celebrated abbot
who was native Tyrconnell.
greater part the county Donegal. On the Island Lough
Raphoe was founded St. have been the same person Iona, the seventh century,
The diocese comprehends the
Conor, son
Derg, the county
age, called St. Patrick's Purgatory.
Donegal, the celebrated place pilgrim
A. D. 1231.
Camma Camcha, parish the barony Athlone, county
of Roscommon.
Clan Cathail, district Roscommon near Elphin, and the
Teallach. Eachdach, now the barony Tullaghaw, the county Cavan, which the Mac Samhradhains were chiefs,
name that has beenchanged Mac Gauran, and some angli cised to Somers.
Loch Uachtair. This was Lough Oughter, chain large
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having escaped from the English, was joined by many them, but was himself killed the midst
the sons of some chiefs of Connaught, with whom he marched into the Tuatha (in Roscommon), to
the fight.
A. D. 1233.
Geoffrey O’Doighre, aircineach' Derry
make seizures there, but was slain by the Tuatha,
along with Gillkelly O'Heyne, Gillcreest the son
of Donogh Mac Dermott, and many others. On Columkille, died.
that day the people of Tuatha had white handled battle-axes, from which arose the adage, “The man with the white axe slew the son of
Maolisa O'Maonaigh, psalmodist, died.
Donagh, archdeacon arbiter who settled
dignified priest and
Achaigh Fobhair,” disputes and contentions,
Hugh. ” -
Hugh, the son appointed king
Roderick O'Conor, was again Connaught, Mac William
man dignity and honour, died the 15th day of December.
Burke,” and made peace with him after had
made Feilim, the son Cathal Crovdearg, pri his forces into Connaught, and Cormac, the son
Tomaltagh Mac Dermott, lord Moylurg, went meet him, and brought him with him Moy lurg, where they constructed camp Druim Gregraighe, and were joined Cormac, by Conor his son, and the people the three Tuatha, and and who kept house hospitality both for rich the two sons Murtogh Mac Dermott, Donogh
SOInel".
The castle Rickard
Bona Gaillmhe was erected by Burgo, and the castle Dun Iom
gain" was commenced Adam Stanton. Giolla-na-neev O'Daly, man learned poetry,
Feilim O'Conor, son Cathal Crovdearg, led
and poor, died.
Maoleoin, the Deaf, O'Mulconery, took Cluan
Bolcain.
Feilim, the son Cathal Crovdearg, was set liberty the English.
and Murtogh. They then held council, which
they resolved pursuit Hugh, king
Connaught, and the other sons Roderick; they
attacked and defeated Hugh, the son Roderick,
slew himself, Hugh Muimnagh his brother, his son,
and Donogh More MacDermott, son Roderick,
with many others. There were also slain Raghallagh O'Flanagan, Thomas Biris, constable Ireland,
Conor, son Niall O'Gormley, chief Maoin, died.
Kinel
Tirconnell, which expedition plundered Englishmen. This was after they had been cursed
Donal O'Loughlin, lord Tyrone,
marched
with force consisting English and Irish into John his brother, and John Guer, with many other
Fanat, and took hostages from Donal O'Boyle, and from O’Tairceirt.
O’Donnell marched his forces into Tyrone, and arrived Tullaghoge, where killed the cattle, burned the corn, plundered the country, and re
and excommunicated bell, crozier, and the extin guishing candles, the clergy Connaught, for Hugh Muimnagh had violated and plundered Tibo hine Roscommon), and many other churches,
that and his adherents fell avengement the dishonour they had done the saints
turned home triumph.
Midbeach and Eaghinish" were plundered by by violating their churches. The kingdom and
the Kinel Owen, which place they took their government Connaught were that day wrested shipping, but party the Kinel Connell, headed from the sons Roderick, the son Torlogh.
by the son Niall O'Donnell, attacked and slew
Inisclothran, island Lough Ree, the Shannon,
between Roscommon and Longford, where there was famous abbey.
Mac William Burke, often mentioned this period, was
Felim, the son Cathal Crovdearg, then assumed Eaghinis and Midhbheach, now Aghinis and Mevagh, near
Richard Burgo, son William
ceeded Jeoffrey Marisco deputy Ireland,
Fitzadelm Burgo. He suc lord justice, and was also lord
already ex archdeacon, Colgan, archidiacomus, hence these
Caislean Dun Iomgain was the castle Dunamon, near
the river Suck, Roscommon. The other castle was Galway.
and has been translated Annals the word will
Lough Swilly, barony Kilmakreman, county A. D. 1233.
Aircineach, plained, according
Donegal.
sometimes written Airchindech, Lanigan, meant originally
future be translated archdeacon.
Achad Fobhair, now the parish Aughagower, Mayo, where St. Patrick founded church, and placed over St. Senach.
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REIGN OF HENRY III. 55
the sovereignty of Connaught, and demolished having revolted against O’Donnell, went plun the castles which had been erected by the sons of der Tirconnell but O’Donnell, Donal More, Roderick O'Conor and Mac William Burke, attacked and slew him revenge the death namely, the castle of Bona Gaillmhe, Caislen-na
Circe,” Caislen-na-Caillighe, and the castle of Dun Iomgain.
William, the son of Hugo de Lacy (whose
mother was daughter of king Roderick O'Conor),
marched, with the English of Meath, into Brefney
against Cathal O'Reilly, where they committed
great depredations; but a party of O’Reilly’s peo
ple overtook de Lacy and his chiefs, while con
veying the plunder, and gave them battle, in which
William Brit, and a number of the English nobles,
were slain, and William de Lacy with many others
were wounded; they were driven from the country
without prisoners or plunder, and de Lacy,
Charles, the son of Cathal Gall O'Conor, Feorus land, collected their forces oppose him these Fionn, the son of the English queen, and Dermod were Mac Maurice, the lord justice Ireland, Bearnagh O’Melaghlin, died of the wounds they Hugo Lacy, earl Ulster, and Walter received in the battle of Mona-Crann-Chaoin,” Lacy, lord Meath. Having marched Cuir and Niall Sionagh O'Catharnaidh, lord of the men each Lifi,” Leinster, they attacked Mareschal of Teffia, also died of the wounds he received in and slew him, and took Jeoffrey Mareschal pri this battle, in his own house, after making his soner, for Mareschal had none fight the battle,
(Kilalla); Giolla-na-neev, son of Art O’Breen, died.
archdeacon of Roscommon; Maolisa, son of Mattheus, prior Trinity Island (on Lough Daniel O'Gormley, prior of Inis Mac Nerin; Key), died.
Maol Peter O'Cormacain, prior of Roscommon; Madden O'Madden, lord Siol Anmchadha, and Giollisa O’Gibellan, monk and anchorite of died.
Trinity Island (in Lough Key), died. Loughlin, son Echtigirn O’Kelly, was slain
Donal, son of Hugh O’Neill, lord of Kinel the sons the Giolla Riavach O'Boyle. Owen, and heir presumptive to the crown of Ire Taithleach, son Hugh O’Dowd, lord
land, was slain by Mac Loughlin Donal), Tyrawley and Tireragh, was slain
the cast
the for
Cathal Crov
and the Kinel Owen themselves; and Donal assumed the lordship.
Aongus Mac Gillifinen, lord Lough Erne,
Caislean-na-Circe, the Hen's castle, was situated
island Lough Corrib, county Galway, and belonged the
O'Flahertys. The other castles Dunamon and Galway have
been already mentioned under 1232. Caislean-na Caillighe, the Hog's castle, was also the neighbourhood Lough Corrib.
Mona Crann Chaoin. The place where this battle was fought signifies the bog marsh the handsome trees, and was situated the borders Cavan and Meath. Feorus Fionn, Feorus the Fair, here mentioned son the English queen, must
have beenthe son Isabella, widow king John, who was mar ried the Count La Marche France.
dart, while interposing quarrel tress Feilim (O'Conor), son dearg.
Eigneaghan (O’Donnell).
Hugh O’Hara, lord Liemey, was slain
Donogh, son Duarcan O’Hara, after (Donogh) had burned his (Hugh's) house, out which (Hugh) escaped, revenge the death his (Donogh’s) brother and five nephews, who had been slain Hugh, who also put out the eyes another brother (of Donogh).
Dermod O'Quinn, chief Muintir Giollgain," was slain.
Rickard, son William Mareschal, having rebelled against the king England, came over Ireland and settled Leinster. The English Ireland, who were favour the king Eng
will and receiving extreme unction.
A. D. 1234.
Angus O'Maolfoghmair, bishop of Hy Fiachra
having been betrayed his own people.
A. D. 1235.
Isaac O'Maolfoghmair, archdeacon Kilalla,
A. D. 1234. Muintir Giollgain, district Anally,
Longford, which the O'Quinns were chiefs. See notes Anally and
Teffia.
Cuireach Lift was the ancient name the Curragh Kil
dare. Mareschal, abovementioned,was the celebrated Richard Mareschal, earl Pembroke, who was treacherously killed the
Curragh Kildare the contrivance Jeoffrey Marisco, and the other English barons. Mac Maurice, often mentioned this period, was Maurice Fitzgerald, lord justice Ireland.
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The English of Ireland, having collected their English, whose cavalry and infantry were clad in forces under Rickard Mac William Burke, and the armour. Many were slain on both sides, but the following leaders, namely, Mac Muiris (Mac Munster men suffered most loss, through the Maurice), lord justice of Ireland, Hugo de Lacy, mismanagement of Donogh Cairbreach O’Brien. earl of Ulster, Walter Riddlesford, chief baron of The Conacians then returned home, and on the
Leinster, with the English of Leinster, and John following day, O'Brien made peace with the Cogan, with the English of Munster, and the English, and gave them hostages. The English Routes (or lords of the Marches) of Ireland, then returned to Connaught, and first went to proceeded across the Shannon at Athlone, to Hugh O'Flaherty, who made peace with them for
Roscommon, and burned the town; from thence
they went to Esphin, where they burned the great
church, and from thence to the monastery of Ath
da-la-arg at Boyle, on the night of Trinity Sunday.
A party of their soldiers attacked the monastery, who would counselled by him, and took broke open the scripta (sacristy or sanctuary), along with him the son Manus and Conor Roe, and took therefrom the chalices, vestments, and son Murtogh Muinagh (O'Conor), with whom other precious articles. The English nobles were proceeded ODonnell's country Donal much displeased at this act, and sent back every More), and left the territories quite bare the thing they could find, and paid for such as could English. After this the English came Dun not be recovered. On the following day they Mughdord, and sent message Manus, son sent scouting parties to Creit, to Cairthe Muil Murtogh Muinagh, demanding hostages, but chen, and to the tower of Glen Fearna," from Manus would yield them neither submission which they carried away great booty to the lord nor hostages. The English then sent very
justice at Ardcarne. The English then privately strong force from Mughdord,” against the sons resolved, at the request of Owen O'Heyne (in Roderick, plundered Eccuil, and carried away order to be revenged of the people of Munster and great spoils the English Druimni. Hugh Donogh Cairbreach O’Brien, for the wrongs he O'Flaherty and Owen O'Hyne, marched round had sustained), to return back the same way with another large force, and brought boats with through Tir Maine, Maonmoy, and from thence them Lionan-chinn-mara. This force, with the to Thomond, and to come unawares on the boats, met the lord justice from Druimne, the people of Munster; and in their progress they port Inis Aonaigh; Manus, who this time committed great plunders. When Felim, son of had his vessels the sea Inis Aonaigh, made Cathal Crovdearg, perceived that the English had frequent attacks the English; and they also departed, he resolved to lead his forces to join the attacked him, but they desisted for time, men of Munster, and having arrived at their removed their camp, and drew their boats round quarters, several fierce engagements took place the rear large strand that place. As
every day, but at length the Conacians and soon Manus perceived this movement sailed
Leitrim. Creit, afterwards called Crey, the parish Kil plied the islands Clew Bay, county Mayo. Umaill, toghert, Leitrim. Ardcarne was near Boyle. Hy Malia, formerly the county the O'Mallies, now the baronies Conmaicne Mara, the barony Ballynahinch, Cona Murrisk and Burishoole, county Mayo. Eccuill, now
mara. Conmaicne Cuile Tola, now the barony Kilmaine, Mavo.
Dunmughdord, ancient fortress the parish Auggaval,
Achill Island, county Mayo. Lughbardan, now called Luffer tan, the parish Ballintobber, barony Carra, county Mayo.
the protection of his people and property. In the mean time, Felim, son of Cathal Crovdearg,
determined on carrying away the cattle Conmaicne Mara and Conmaicne Cuile,” those
Munster men gave the English a general battle, in which they fought bravely, but were, however, finally defeated by the superior numbers of the
A. D. 1235.
Glen Fearma, that the Glen the Alder Trees, now Glen farne, large valley surrounded by high mountains, near Manor
hamilton, the county Leitrim. Cairthe Mwilchen, now Glen car, another large valley the parish Killasnet, county
Inis Raithne, and sent party his people into Inis Aoinaigh. When the English saw that
Manus and his people landed
those islands Killery Bay. Insi Modh, general name ap
barony Murrisk, county Mayo. Druimni,
near Westport, Mayo. Lionan-chimn-mara,
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proceeded to the islands on which Manus's men slaughter. The English, however, obtained were, except Inis Raithin, on which Manus him neither hostages nor submission that occasion. self was posted, and slew the people they Felim (O'Conor) made peace with the lord jus found on the islands. Manus and his men, who tice, and they (the English), gave him the five were Inis Raithne, took their shipping and districts the king free purchase and rents. sailed from the island; but had Manus been Cormac Mac Dermott regained possession friendly terms with the O’Malleys, they would the Rock Lough Key twenty days after had have sent their shipping against the English. been taken the English, the following man
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common people were slain that night the English. On the following day, being Friday
(Good Friday), the English invaded the islands north Umhaill, but the officers the army, out
respect the crucifixion Christ, commanded that person should put death that day. After the English had devastated and spoiled Hy Malia, both sea and land, they proceeded
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ner: The constable, attended large party his men, having gone out night, one their own garrison, named O’Hostin, closed the gates after them, and delivered up the fortress Cor mac. The English were conveyed guard Trinity Island, and safely sent out the country, after which the fortifications of the Rock were
demolished Cormac, order that the English might not take possession again.
Donal and Murtogh, the sons Muiredagh O’Malley, were slain by Donal, son Manus, son
Murtogh O'Conor, aided Niall Roe, son Cathal, son Conor, Cliara (Claremorris), where he was also interred.
Tuathal, son Mortogh O'Conor, was slain Conor Buidhe, son Torlogh O'Conor, and
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and plundered O’Donnell,
having protected Felim O'Conor, who had fled him for refuge. From this they proceeded Corrsliabh-na-Seghsa (Curlew mountains), and
the harbour the Rock Lough Key," for the purpose taking from the people Felim O'Conor, and Cormac, son Tomaltagh (Mac Dermott), who guarded The English and the lord justice gave protection and Termon (sanc
tuary), Clarus Mac Maoilin, archdeacon Elphin, and the canons Trinity Island,
honour the Holy Trinity; and the lord justice himself, accompanied the English nobles, went
inspect that place and offer their prayers,
after which they constructed wonderful engines, with great ingenuity and invention, which they
took the Rock Lough Key from the people Felim and Cormac, and, after taking possession the lord justice left garrison there, with
much provisions and ale were necessary. The English that expedition rendered Connaught
Mac Raith Mac Maolin, priest
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Lughbardan, from Eas Dara (Ballysadare),
consequence
The Rock Lough Key was fortress the Mac Der from which part that family were afterwards designated motts Lough Key, near Boyle, the county Roscommon, the Mac Dermotts of the Rock.
Conor, son
The castle O'Conor.
Hugh Muinagh.
Meelick was demolished
A. D. 1236.
Felim
Tirerrell (in the county Sligo), died.
Hugh O'Gibellain, priest Kilrodan (in the county Sligo), and afterwards canon Trinity Island, died Christmas night.
The lord justice, that Mac Maurice (Fitz gerald), having summoned the English Ireland
convention held by him Athfearaine, Felim, son Cathal Crovdearg O'Conor, king Connaught,
came the meeting; but was determined amongst them act treacherously towards Felim, although was gossip the lord justice. The motive the English assembling that place
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being such, Felim, who had received intelligence forces were scattered with their booty, they set out of their intention, fled from the meeting, with a quickly and actively, with small party horse few horse, to Roscommon, but was pursued thither, and many foot soldiers, attack O'Conor and his
and from thence as far as the bridge of Sligo; and few men. Conor Buidhe, son Torlogh, did not he placed himself under the protection of O’Don perceive them until came up, and, mistaking
nell. As they did not succeed in capturing him, them for his own party, was killed Roderick, they committed great devastations in the territory son Hugh, son Cathal Crovdearg. Felim of Teige O'Conor, and carried into bondage and (the king), loudly calling his men, commanded captivity a great number of fair women, after which them leave their booty, and attack the enemy; they returned with these captives to Druim Greg and many the party were killed Felim and raidhe in Moylurg, as it was there that the lord his followers the battle, both and outside justice was awaiting their movements. The above the Island, and amongst the killed were many mentioned meeting was held after Mac William notorious for their crimes and evil deeds. Teige, (Burke) had gone to England. The lord justice son Cormac, son Tomaltagh Mac Dermott, and the English returned to their homes, and left was amongst the slain. When Mac William heard
the government of the country in the hands of Bryan, son of Torlogh (O'Conor), by whom and
the English soldiers of the lord justice, great
depredations were committed on the sons of Hugh, attack Manus, son Murtogh O'Conor.
son of Cathal Crovdearg, and on many others of After this Mac William went Tuam, unnoticed Felim's people. The sons of Hugh, in retaliation, and unperceived, and from thence Mayo, the plundered the English, and the Irish enemies who Saxons; and he left not rick measure corn supported them, so that the country was altogether the great church Mayo, the church laid waste between them. Teampull Michil, the Archangel; and his troops
Conor O'Conor, son of Hugh Muinagh, was carried off from these churches eighty measures slain by Manus, son of Mortogh O'Conor. corn. They afterwards went Turlogh, and Maolmuire O'Laughnan, having been elected to plundered his place similar manner. They
the see of Tuam, went to England, and after then sent party plunder the people Dermod, receiving the Pope’s letters, was, with the consent son Manus, and, meeting with the people
of the king, consecrated. Conor Roe and Turlogh, the three parties plun
Mac William (Burke) returned from England, dered these places indiscriminately. Manus was
but it was not known whether for peace or war. Felim, son of Cathal Crovdearg, returned to Connaught, having been invited thither by some of the Conacians, namely, by O’Kelly and O'Flynn,
the sons of Hugh, the son of Cathal Crovdearg,
and the son of Art O’Melaghlin, forming four churches, and could recognised belonging strong battalions.
