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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
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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. They marched Rinn-Duin, them, was also restored. Dermod, son Manus, where Bryan, son Torlogh (O'Conor), Owen submitted the English, and claimed protection O'Heyne, Conor Buidhe, son Torlogh, and Mac for his people and property.
Costello, had the cattle the country. Mac William proceeded Balla, where re
which fortified the island, and every leader
troop, and chief band, drove off each share
the cattle they found them the place; and they then separated with their booty, leaving
and left Connaught without peace, happiness, provisions, either churches country.
Hugh O'Flaherty, lord West Connaught, died. The eyes Dermod, son Niall O’Rourke,
the four battalions only four horsemen with were put out by Cuchonaght O'Reilly.
Felim. As Bryan, son Torlogh, and Owen Cathal Riabhach, son Giolla Buidhe O’Rourke, O'Heyne, with their party, perceived that Felim's lord Hy Briuin, died.
the defeat those who had opposed O'Conor, joined him subdue them. Dermod, son Manus, having heard these events, proceeded
obliged banish and expel the people Dermod, and the following day Conor Roe went Mac William, and made peace with him; and the cattle
Felim’s men crossed over the rampart and ditch mained one night: from thence went Tuam;
which had been plundered were restored, and the property which had been taken from the
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monastery canons was founded Clarus Mac Mailin, Trinity Island, Lough Uachtair,"
REIGN OF HENRY III. 59
Great storms and rain and violent wars pre back their own people, and great number vailed in this year. them slain, amongst whom was the son Milrig. The sons of Roderick, and Conor, son of Cormac When Roderick perceived that their forces were Mac Dermott, were defeated in the battle of put flight, they retreated from the position
Cluan-Catha," by Felim O'Conor. they had taken up, without losing any their own Gillpatrick Mac Giollaroidh (or Mac Gillroy), men; but after this defeat they became dispersed,
lord of Kinel Aongusa, died. and had footing Siol Murray (Roscommon). Termon Caollaine” was burned by the lord All their people were plundered by Felim, and justice. much depredation was committed Conor, the
O'Donnell (Donal More) led his forces into son Cormac, Tyrerrell. Felim's party, after Ulidia as far as Iubhar-chinn-choiche,” plundered that, conveyed their vessels Lough Key, from every place through which he passed, and exacted which they expelled Cormac Mac Dermott, lord hostages and submission from the greater part of Moylurg, and plundered the entire Moylurg; Ulster.
the lake.
The lord justice made peace with Felim, and Thomas O’Ruadhain, bishop of Luighne the five districts the king were given him, free
(Achonry), died. purchase rents.
Giolla-Iosa, son of the historian O’Tormaigh Manus, son Dermod, son Manus, was
(or O'Tormey), bishop of Conmaicne (Ardagh), slain Donal, son Dermod, son Roderick
A. D. 1237.
and they put Donogh, son
Murtogh Luath possession the
Shuileach (the Quick Eyed), government the country, and
died.
Giolla-na-neag O’Monaghan died in the monas
O’Conor.
Murtogh, the son Dermod, son Roderick O'Conor, was slain by the son Manus, son
tery of Boyle.
Felim, son of Cathal Crovdearg, marched his Murtogh Muinagh.
forces into Connaught, to attack the descendants Conor, son Cormac, committed depredations of Roderick O’Conor, namely, Bryan, son of Tor on Roderick O'Gara; and the brother Roderick logh, Murtogh and Donal, sons of Dermod, son was slain.
of Roderick, and Conor, son of Cormac, son of The hostages Conor, son Cormac, were
Dermod. In this expedition Felim was aided by slain by Felim, son Cathal Crovdearg.
under the recommendation and patronage Cathal Muintir Eoluis, Leitrim). Felim, with his O'Reilly.
forces, crossed the Curlew Mountains northward, and arrived Druim Raide, pursuit the
people Roderick, with the soldiers the lord justice, and prepared give them battle. Felim
The English barons Ireland, having settled Connaught, commenced building castles there.
A. D. 1238.
Felix O'Ruanadha (O’Rooney), archbishop Tuam, who had previously resigned his bishoprick honour God, and had taken the monastic habit
Mary’s Abbey, Dublin, died.
A. D. 1237.
Loch Uachtair, Lough Oughter, the county Cavan,
island which, called Trinity Island, this monastery was
lose time discharging missiles, but charge
once; they did accordingly, and the (English) soldiers did not long sustain the charge, but were defeated and driven
Cluan Catha, Corran, county
commanded his men not their arrows, throwing
and come close quarters
Sligo.
Termon Caollaine, supposed
the barony the abbey Callan,
founded and endowed See Ware.
Cathal O'Reilly, prince
Brefney.
A. D. 1236.
place now called Battlefield,
the county Kilkenny.
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Donogh Uaithnagh, son of Hugh, son of Rode
rick O’Conor, was slain by Teige, son of Hugh,
son ofCathal Crovdearg.
Donogh, son of Duarcan O’Hara, lord of Lieny,
A. D. 1239.
Murtogh, the son Donal O’Brien, died.
The battle Carn Siadhail' was fought by Donal Mac Loughlin, which the following chiefs was taken prisoner by Teige, son of Hugh, son of were slain, namely, Donal Tamhnaighe O'Neill,
Cathal Crovdearg, and as he was brought to be Mac Mahon, Sorly O'Gormly, Caoch Bearnais confined, he was slain by his own kinsman, the O'Gormly, and the chiefs Kinel Moain, with son of Hugh O’Hara, in Hy Briuin of the Shan many others; and Donal Mac Loughlin re-assumed IlOn. the lordship, but was deprived soon after the
Flaherty Mac Cathmaoil, head chief of Kinel battle.
Fereadaigh, and chief of Clan Congail, and of Torlogh, son Roderick O’Conor, King O’Ceannfhoda, in Tir Manach, the most distin Connaught, died.
guished for bravery and hospitality in Tir Eogain, Fergal, son Cuchonacht O'Reilly, lord was slain by Donogh Mac Cathmaoil, his own kins Dartry,” Clan Firmaighe, and, according
IIlan. some books, Brefney, from the mountain east Donogh, son of Murtogh (Mac Dermott), hav ward, was slain Mulroony, son Fergal, and
ing proceeded into Brefney, to O'Reilly, from which Conor, son Cormac, while attacking the sons
he marched with a great force into Connaught, Niall, son Congalagh, after having plundered
plundered the people of Cluain Coirpthe," and them and stormed their house; and Murtogh, the
killed many ofthe chiefs of Muinter Eoluis, and son Niall, surrended, on his word honour,
of the Tuatha, who pursued him to recover the but was seized, and immediately slain, after the
booty.
by Malachy, son of Conor Roe, son of Murtogh O’Donell, and plundered Carbury, (in Sligo); Muimnagh, and by the son of Tiarnan, son of and the lord justice himself was Ballysadare, Cathal Migarain O'Conor. Murchadha,” directing their movements, and his scouts went
Castles were erected in Muintir in Drumcliff.
son O’Reilly had been killed.
Mulroony, son of Donogh O’Dowd, was slain The English Ireland committed depredations
Conmaicne Cuile, and in Ceara, by the English barons before mentioned.
Mac Maurice, lord justice of Ireland, and Hugo
De Lacy, earl of Ulster, marched with their forces
Lasarina, daughterof Cathal Crovdearg O'Conor,
into Kinel Connell. They deposed Mac Loughlin Trinity Island, Lough Key,
Donal), and gave the lordship Kinel Owen
and wife O’Donnell, gave half her marriage dowry, viz. , Rosbirn, Maolin, and the confraternity
townland Clarus Mac
the canons honour the
Trinity, and the Virgin Mary.
Cormac, the son Art O’Melaghlin, died.
A. D. 1240.
monastery was erected Waterford,
A. D. 1238.
Cluain Coirpthe, Cairpthe, was place Kinel Dobhtha, Boyle, county Roscommon. The name Mac Riabhaigh has
Bryan, the son took the hostages
O’Neill, and they themselves the north Ireland.
Eanach Duin,” was erected.
The Cloicteach
Cathal Mac Riabhaigh, chief Scedne,” died.
district which lay along the Shannon, the present barony
Ballintobber, county Roscommon. church was founded here by the abbot, St. Berach, the sixth century.
Scedne was district Moylurg, the present barony been made by some Mac Reavy, by others Mac Colreavy, and an
Muinter Murchadha, Conmaicne Cuile, now the barony Kilmain, county Mayo. Ceara, now the barony Carra,
Carn barony
1239.
Carnteel, parish the
county Mayo. -
Eanach Duin, and Cloicteach. Eanach Duin, now the
Tyrone. Caoch Bearnais O'Gormley, that the blind O'Gormley Bearnais, Barnes
parish Annadown, the county Galway, ancient bishop's see. Cloicteach derived by some from Cloch, stone, and teach, building house; others from Clog, bell, and teach,
house, and therefore supposed by some signify belfry, while others have translated round-tower. O'Reilly gives the word Cloigtheach, steeple belfry; O'Brien gives Clogas,
belfry steeple.
more, the county Donegal.
Dartry, now the barony Rosclogher, county Leitrim;
and Clan Firmaighe was another place adjoining
places appears O'Reilly becamechief this time, though was part O'Rourke's country. The other chiefs here mentioned were also the O'Reilly clan.
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Hugo Pursel, for the brothers of the order of St. Francis.
with great honours and solemnity, in the monastery
of Eas Roe (Ballyshannon), in the harvest of this year.
Malachy O'Donnell was appointed lord of Tir connell in his father’s place. O’Neill (i. e. Bryan), after having been expelled by Donal Mac Lough lin, came to O’Donnell, who, with his forces, ac
Giolla-na-neev carne, died.
O’Dreain,
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Cathal Crovdearg, and by Fiachra O'Flynn. Sadhbh' (Sabina), daughter of O'Kennedy, the
wife of Donogh Cairbreach O’Brien, died.
The monastery of Tighe Molaga,” in Carberry, in
Sitrick Mac Oiraghty, chief Clan Tomalty, died.
Walter Lacy, lord the English Meath,
and chief counsellor the English Ireland, died England.
REIGN OF HENRY III. 61
Cuchonaght O’Reilly marched with a great force
against Cormac Mac Dermott; he plundered the
entire country, as far as Ardcarne, and slew many
persons, in revenge for his son's death; he deposed
Cormac, son of Tomaltagh; and Donogh, son of with Mac Loughlin the battle of Caimeirge,” in Murtogh, assumed the lordship of Moylurg. which were slain Donal O'Loughlin, lord of Kinel
Felim O'Conor went to England, to the king, Owen, and nine of his kinsmen, together with
to lodge complaints against both English and Irish, the chiefs Kinel Owen; and Bryan was then ap
and having received great honours from the king, pointed lord Kinel Owen.
messey, was slain by Conor, son of Hugh, son of rosity, died.
he returned home safe.
Dermod, son Manus, son Torlogh More Hugh, son of Giolla-na-neev Crum O’Shaugh O'Conor, man eminent for hospitality and gene
companied O'Neill to Tyrone, and they fought
Munster, in the diocese of Ross, was founded for
brothers of the order of St. Francis, by Mac Teige, son Roderick O'Gara, died.
Carthy Riabhach, lord of Carberry, and his own
tomb was constructed in the choir (or chancel). The Barry Mores, the O’Mahonnys of Carberry,
and the barons de Courcy, are also interred there.
A. D. 1241.
Murtogh O'Flaherty, bishop of Eanagh Dune, died.
The church of the friars minors (Franciscans),
at Athlone, was consecrated by the successor of St. Patrick.
Donal More, the son of Egnaghan O’Donnell,
lord of Tirconnell, Fermanagh, and North
Teige O'Conor plundered Dartry and Clan Fer
maighe (in Leitrim).
The lord justice, Maurice Fitzgerald, having
collected great army, marched into Moy Aoi (in Roscommon), where plundered Fiachra O'Flynn
and Donogh Mac Dermott. small party
O'Conor’s people overtook them, and slew Nar
Mac Giolla Kelly, and many others.
Donal Mac Clancy, chief Dartry (in Leitrim),
died.
A. D. 1242.
Donal Mac Airten died canon Kilmore. great chapter was held the primate Ar
Connaught, as far as the Curlew mountains, and magh, and the abbots the canons Ireland,
ofOrgiall, from the Clar' northwards, died in a Lughmadh (Louth), which occasion were
monastic habit, having gained the palm of victory exhibited the relics which St. Moctheus had
over the world and the devil, and was interred,
A. D. 1240.
1. Sadhbh signifies goodness, and was a frequent name of women among the Irish. It has been made into Sabina.
2. Tigh Molaga, signifying the house of St. Molaga, now the parish of Timoleague, partly in the baronies of Barryroe and Carberry, county of Cork.
A. D. 1241.
1. Clar signifies a plain, and therefore this passage appears to
meanthat his power extended over Orgiall, from the plain of Louth, northwards, including Monaghan.
brought from Rome. "
Caimeirqe, probably the parish Cumber, the barony Tirkeeran, county Derry; the place might near the Cama
wen
Cameron river, the barony Omagh, county Tyrone.
A. D. 1242.
St. Mochta, Mochteus, disciple St. Patrick, was the
founder, and first bishop the see Armagh this time, was Albert
Louth. The archbishop Cologne.
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62 ANNALS OF THE FOUR MASTERS, A. D. 1243–44.
Donogh Cairbreagh O’Brien, lord of the Dal took himself and his wife prisoners (namely Etaoin,
cassians, the tower of generosity and excellence of the daughter Fingin, who was also Teige's own the south of Ireland, and his son Torlogh, died. mother), and gave her Cuchonaght O'Reilly,
Conor O’Brien assumed the sovereignty of which he did reward of his own liberation. Thomond. Teige O'Conor went again, with small party, Hugh O'Conor, surnamed Athchleirach, the attend meeting appointed by O’Reilly, who
son of Hugh, son of Roderick O'Conor, was slain by Torlogh, son of Hugh, son of Cathal Crov dearg.
Bryan Dearg (or the Red), son of Donogh O’Dowd, lord of Tireragh, Tyrawley, and Erris, was slain on his journey to perform a pilgrimage at the monastery of Boyle.
The lord justice, with the English of Ireland, and
Felim, the son of Cathal Crovdearg, marched with a powerful force into Tirconnell, in pursuit of Teige O'Conor, who had fled thither; they encamped at Druim Tuama (Drumhome), and committed great ravages on that expedition, although Teige was given up to them.
Teige O'Conor was afterwards taken prisoner by Cuchonaght O’Reilly, at the instigation of Felim,
son of Cathal Crovdearg.
A. D. 1243.
Petrus Macraith, after spending his life with the canons of Trinity Island, Lough Key, died, and
was buried on St. Martin’s day.
Finachta O’Lughadha, the coarb of St. Benen," died.
Maoleoin O’Crechain, archdeacon of Tuam, after
his return from beyond the seas as a professor, died in Dublin.
Cathasach O'Snedhiusa, dean of Muinter Maol roony (Moylurg, in Roscommon), died at Ardcarne
on the 10th of August.
Teige, son of Hugh, son of Cathal Crovdearg,
was set at liberty by O’Reilly, who came along
treacherously took Teige prisoner, slew his people,
and kept himself confinement until the following feast of St. Bearrach.
The king England having collected great army oppose the king France, sent messen
gers commanding the attendance the English Ireland his aid. Richard Mac William Burke
was among those who went, and died abroad
with the same army.
Cathal, son Hugh O'Conor, the ward
Muinter Reilly, having turned against them, and plundered Murtogh Mac Suiligh, Moy Nisse Leitrim), took Murtogh himself prisoner, and slew him Kilseisin. He immediately after plun
dered Clan Firmaighe and Dartry.
Moyrein” was plundered by Cathal O'Conor,
and war ensued between O'Conor and O’Reilly.
A. D. 1244.
Donagh, son Fingin, son Malachy, son
Hugh, son Torlogh O'Conor, bishop Elphin,
died the 23rd April, Inis Clothran, and was interred the monastery Boyle.
The archdeacon of Tuam was drowned in Glas Linn of Cluan".
Donogh More O'Daly”, learned man, and pre
eminent poetry, died, and was buried the monastery Boyle.
Teige, son Hugh, son Cathal Crovdearg, had his eyes put out, and was hanged Cucho naght O'Reilly, the feast St. Bearraidh, on Inis-na-conaire, Lough Allen, (in Leitrim), after
with him to the monastery of Boyle with his forces,
and having proceeded to the house of Mac Der St. Martin to that time.
mott, that Cormac, the son Tomaltach, A. D. 1243.
having been confinement from the feast Roderick, son Hugh, his brother, was drowned
Coarb St. Benen that successor St. Benignus, who was archbishop Armagh, and
Benen, disciple
and country.
some identified with Muintir Eoluis, A. D. 1244.
Mac Rannalls's
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St. Patrick, but had been previously placed him over the church Drumlias, now the parish Drumlease, county Leitrim, and
diocese of Kilmore.
Moyrein, sometimes called Conmaicne Moyrein, was terri tory the south Leitrim, with someadjoining parts Longford,
Glas Linn Cluan the grey pool Cluainfois, near Tuam, where there was
Cluan; supposed abbey and celebrated
school the sixth century.
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for my alumnus. ” “That person,” said O'Conor, “is Manus, son Murtogh Muimnagh. ” am not indeed,” replied Manus, “but the chief com mander is. ” “I shall not part with you,” said the
abbot, “until obtain my Eraic. ” The party after that, marched out the town, and the abbot hav
consequence dispute arising between them
Port-na-Leige; but the steward was slain by Gillcreest, son Ivar O’Beirne, and Conor Roe
was conveyed the monastery Boyle, where died the wound, and was interred there, after the benefit extreme unction and repentance.
The castle Sligo was erected by Mac Maurice Fitzgerald, lord justice, and the Siol Murray;
for Felim (O'Conor), was commanded build his own expense, and draw stones and lime, together with the materials the hospital
ing followed them, they proceeded
the river Geircthigh, but the flood
Ath-na-Cuire, overflowed
its banks, that they could not cross and order pass over, they broke the chapel house
REIGN OF HENRY III. 63
on the Cuirin Conachtach, at Athleague of the
Shannon (Lanesborough), on the 9th day of March,
and was interred in the monastery of Cluan Tuais ceart, (Clontuskert), with solemnity and honour.
Conor, son of Hugh, son of Cathal Crovdearg,
died within a month of spring.
Felim, son of Cathal Crovdearg, marched with
his forces eastward into Brefney, against O’Reilly,
to be revenged for his ward and kinsman Teige
O'Conor; they remained a night encamped at
Fiodhnach, of Moy Rein. ” The abbot was not at
home on that night, and the church of Fiodhnach
being unroofed, a party of the soldiers burned the
tents and huts which were erected in the inside,
without the permission of their leaders, and the alumnus of the abbot was smothered. The abbot
himself came the following day, very much in
censed and enraged at the death ofhis alumnus,
and demanded his Eraic" from O'Conor, who an
swered, that he would grant him his own de
mand. “My demand,” said the abbot, “that
the best man among you given Eraic O’Timmaith, his own steward, which happened
St. John the Baptist, which was adjacent the
ford, and placed the timber across the river. house the Trinity, after the same place had been
Manus, son Murtogh Muimnagh, went into the house, accompanied Conor, son Cormac Mac Dermott, and while Manus was giving directions
the man that was the top the house, stripping the roof, pointed up his sword and said
given by the lord justice Clarus Mac Maoilin, honour the Holy Trinity.
The king England marched with great army into Wales, and encamped the castle Gannoc, where summoned his aid the lord justice,
“There the nail which prevents the beam from with the English Ireland, and Felim, son falling”; and saying the top rafter the Cathal Crovdearg, with their forces. When they house fell his head, which smashed, and killed went thither, Wales was devastated by them, but him the spot. He was buried the outside however, they took hostages that expedition.
the door the church Fiodhnach, and three times Felim O'Conor and his forces were highly the full the kings' bell money were given honoured the king.
Irish Writers, was abbot Boyle, and famous poet, who,
from the sweetness verses, was called the ovid Ireland.
Eraic Eric, was the term applied fine compensa
tion either value person, reparation for crimes and
in o:onach
Moyrein, was the celebrated abbey Fenagh,
injuries, according
the laws and customs the ancient Irish.
offering for his soul, and also thirty steeds; so was thus that the coarb of St. Caillin obtain ed an Eraic for his alumnus. monument of cut stone, and handsome carved cross, were raised
over the body
they were broken Cormac, son
Manus, but after some time the people O’Rourke.
Tomaltagh, son Conor Mac
the entire Clan Maolroony,
Dermott, lord
died the habit grey friar, the monastery
Boyle, harvest, having gained the victory
over the world and the devil, and having been twenty-six years the lordship.
Fergal Mac Tagadain was slain Conor Mac
Tighermain, Sligo).
Inis Fraoich,
Lough Gill (coun
A. D. 1245.
Cong, died. Conor Roe, son Murtogh Muimnagh, son
Donal O'Flanagan, abbot
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64 ANNALS OF THE FOUR MASTERS, A. D. 1246-47.
Murtogh O’Hanlon, lord of Airther," was slain,
by command of Bryan O’Neill.
Hugh, son of Hugh O'Conor, was taken prison
er, and plundered.
Torlogh, son of Hugh O'Conor, made his escape
from the Cranog” of Lough Leisi, in harvest, and
drowned those who guarded him, namely, Cormac O’Murray, and the two O'Ainmiraghs.
Torlogh was again taken prisoner, from the pro
tection of the bishop of Clonfert, and, having been
delivered into the hands of the English, he was confined in the castle of Athlone.
Albert Almaineach," Archbishop of Armagh, retired to Hungary.
A. D. 1247.
Conor O'Murray, bishop of Fiachra Aidhne (Kilmacduagh), died in Bristuma.
Hugh Mac Conchailleadh, abbot of Cluan Eois
(Clones), died.
Malachy O'Donnell, lord of Tirconnell, Kinel
Moain, Inisowen, and Fermanagh, was slain by Malachy, son of Conor Roe, son of Murtogh Maurice Fitzgerald. This happened in the follow
The castle of Ath-an-chip, on the borders of Moy Nisse,' was erected by Miles Mac Costello.
Fiachra, the son of David O'Flynn, chief of Siol Maolroony, (in Roscommon), died.
Carroll Buidhe, son of Teige, son of Aongus Findabragh O'Daly, died.
The castle of Suicin was erected.
Rannall O'Mulloy was slain by the Conacians.
Murtogh, son of Maurice, son of Cathal Mac Dermott, was slain by the men of Brefney.
O’Donnell (Malachy), marched with a force against the English and Irish of North Connaught,
and they carried away much cattle and pro perty on that expedition.