De Lacy's second wife was daughter king Roderick O'Conor; and his descendants, the Lacys, were lords Meath, and earls Ulster, and founded many powerful families Meath, Westmeath, and Louth, and also Limerick, some whom were distinguished
marshals
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barony.
barony.
Four Masters - Annals of Ireland
" two Mac Giollabuidhes (or M-Gilwees;) Hugh,
Awlave O’Toghda, chief of Bredagh, was slain grandson of Roderick; and many other men of by O'Gaibhtheachain, (or O'Gavaghan,) chief of note. ”
Moy Eleg. " Donal, son of Hugh Mac Lochlainn (or Mac
Murogh O'Lachtna, chief of the two Backs,” was Loughlin,) marched an army of the Kinel Owen drowned in Lough Con. of Telach Oge into Ulidia, and defeated the Uli dians, with the men of Hy Tuirtre and of Firlee, who were commanded by Rory Mac Duinnsleve
and Cumidhe O'Flainn (or O'Flynn. )
A. D. 1181
Dunghal O'Caellaidh (or O’Keely,) bishop of O’Cathain (or O’Kane,) Eachmarcach," assem
Leithglinne (or Leighlin,) died. bled an army of the men of Moy-Ith, and of Kinel Maolmuire O’Dunain, abbot of Cnoc-na-Seangan, Binnigh of the Glen, and crossed Tuaim. ” They
in Lugh Magh, died. '
Maolciaran O’Fiodhabhra (or O’Fidaver. ) coarb
of St. Kiaran,” died.
A battle was fought between Flaithbeartach
plundered Firlee and Hy-Tuirtre, and took an immense prey ofcattle.
Tomaltach O'Conor was promoted to the coarb ship of St. Patrick (or see of Armagh. ) He made O'Maeldoraidh (or Flaherty O’Muldorry,) lord of a visitation of the Kinel Owen (Tyrone), received
Kinel Connell, and the sons of the king of Con his dues from them, and gave them his benediction.
naught, on Saturday in Whitsuntide, in which six
A. D. 1182.
besides many of the gentry and soldiery. The Hugh O'Caellaidh' (or O’Keeley,) bishop of
Kinel Connell held the Conacians in subjection Oriel, and chief canon of Ireland, died.
for a considerable time afterwards. According to Donal O’Huallachain, archbishop of Munster some records the following are the names of the (Cashel,) died.
chiefs who fell in this battle :-Bryan and Manus, Donal, son of Hugh O'Lachlainn (or O'Lough sons of Torlogh More ; Mulrooney; two sons lin,) marched an army to Dunbo" in Dailriada,
by Charles O'Conor as the battle of Ruba Gea]lain. Maonmaigh and was anciently the property the Mac Firbises, the celebrated was an ancient territory in Galway, afterwards, according to historians andantiquaries Leacan.
teen sons of the lords and chiefs of Connaught fell,
O'Brien, called Clanricard.
3. Hy Fiachrach Aidhne was an ancient territory in the
county of Galway, co-extensive with the dioceseof Kilmacduach. 4. Innis Endaimh is probably Innis Aingin, which Lanigan says was the Island of All Saints in Lough Ree on the Shannon. Muin
Cnoc-mo-Seangan, that the Hill the Ants, name
applied the large Moat Mound Ardee hence the abbey meant that of Ardee Louth.
Coarb St. Ciaran, that This was called the battle the barony Carburry, county
territory clan mentioned, the surname given first and then the christian name, for in stance, O'Neill, Hugh; but among the inferior chiefs the christian
name frequently used first. Sometimes the surname alone
Lough Foyle Derry and Lough Swilly Donegal, and the dis the Irish, the definite article The prefixed, An Diolamhnach, trict still traceable the river Breadach that locality, which that The Dillon; An Sionnach, The Fox; &c.
tir Maoiltsiona was Fox's country in West Meath.
5. Urmhumha, that East Munster Ormond,
ancient territory which lay the present counties
extensive Tipperary,
abbot bishop Clonmacnois. Cnoc-Cairbre, and was fought Sligo.
Kilkenny, and Waterford. See note Ormond. Cill Chomain, Kilcomon, the parish
Whenever the chief head
barony Erris, county Mayo.
According O'Dugan, O’Duibhdiarmaid, (anglicised
falls into Lough Foyle. The parish Moville lay this district. O'Toghda, name anglicised Todd, was chief the territory.
Tuaim, now Toom Bridge the river Bann, near Lough Neagh, the county Antrim.
O'Caellaidh called Ware and others O'Kelly and O'Kil
Moy Elegh was the plain Aileach the same locality,
was seated the famous palace Aileach, residence of Ulster.
which the kings
edy. Derry.
The district called the two Backs, lies between Lough Con and the river Moy, the barony Tyrawley, and county Mayo,
Dunbo Dunboe, parish the barony Colerain, county
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where he gave battle to the English; but the Kinel St. Patrick, (to the archbishopric of Armagh,) Owen were defeated, and Raghnall. O’Breislen, which had been vacated by Tomaltach O'Conor. Gilcreest O’Kane, and many others fell. They Art O’Melaghlin, lord of West Meath, was carried away with them the Gospels of St. Martin. treacherously killed by Dermod of the Friars, the
Bryan, son of Torlogh O'Brien, was treacherously killed by Raghnall Mac Commara (or Mac Namara)
son of Torlogh, at the instigation of the English, and Maoilseachlain Beag (the Little. ) caused him self to be appointed chief, and three days after
Beag.
. . .
Hugh Mac Cargamhna, chief of Muintir Maol wards defeated Dermod in a battle, in which were
slain the son of Mahon O’Brien, and many others. A castle was erected by the English at Kill-Air
(in West Meath. )
Another castle was attacked and plundered by
Maoilseachlain, aided by Conor of Maon Moy O'Conor, in which many English were slain.
Thirty of the best houses in Armagh were plun dered by the English of Meath.
The monastery of Eas Ruadh (Ballyshannon,) Joseph O’Haodha,' bishop of Hy Kinselagh, was dedicated to God and St. Bernard, by Flaherty
stiona, was killed by Gillu-Ultain Mac Cargamhna. Murogh, son of Taichleach O’Dubhda (or O'Dowd,) was slain by Maolseachlain O'Maol
ruannaigh (or O'Mulrooney).
Awlave O'Ferrall expelled Hugh O'Ferrall, and
assumed the chieftainship of Anally.
died.
Bec O’Heaghra (or O'Hara,) lord of Lieney in
Fereadaidh, in his own house. Niall, son of the Sionagh O'Catharnaidh, died. A skirmish arose between O'Flaherty, viz. Awlave, son of Fergal O’Rourke, lord of Brefney, the Giolla Riabhach, and the son of O’Gormley. was treacherously slain by Mac Raghnaill (Mac
A. D. 1183.
O’Muldorry, lord of Tyrconnell, for the good of his soul.
Censaoladh O'Grada (or O'Grady,) successor to O'Diarmada (or O’Dermott,) on Lough Mac St. Croman of Tuaim Grene," died.
Connaught, was treacherously killed by Conor
O'Flaherty and a great number of the Kinel Moen fell in the conflict.
Fergal, son of Awlave O’Rourke, was killed by Loghlin, son of Donal O’Rourke.
Gillultan Mac Cargawna, chief of Muintir Maolstiona, was slain by the sons of Sionnagh
O’Catharnidh (or O’Kearney) aided by five others.
A. D. 1184.
Giolla Iosa O'Maoilin, a bishop, died.
Bryan of Brefney, son of Torlogh O'Conor, died.
Reynolds. )
Donal O'Flanagan, chief of Clan Cathail, died
at Cong of St. Feichin Mayo. )
Fergal O’Reilly was treacherously killed by
Gillcreest Mac Cathmhaoilo (Mac Campbell,) Maoil Iosa O’Carroll was elected successor of head chieftain of the Kinel Fereadaidh and of the
Joseph O'Haodha, O'Hethe O'Hugh, bishop Hy Kin
from the clergy there great mass money and treasure, and
from thence went Dune (Down,) and from Dune Dublin, laden with gold, silver, money, and money's worth, the which he
extorted every place where came, and other good did he none. Hugh Tyrrel, his fellow scraper, took from the poor priests Armagh great brass pan brewing furnace, which served the whole house. ” further stated, that judgment from Pro vidence for those sacrilegious robberies, Worcester was seized with sudden and violent cholic, which nearly killed him, and that the
house where Tyrrel lodged having taken fire, the plunder had was consumed ashes together with the horses that carried
selagh, the county Wexford, that
Tuaim Grene, now the parish Tulla, county Clare.
bishop Tomgraney,
Ferns.
the barony
Philip Unsesra. This was Philip Worcester, the lord deputy Ireland, who represented various writers most corrupt and rapacious governor. Stuart, his history Armagh, says, that entered that city mid-lent, with his forces, accom panied by Hugh Tyrrel, and subjected the inhabitants six days’ pillage, having robbed the clergy and churches. Hanmer his Chronicle says Worcester:-" March, about the middle Lent, came Armagh, where extorted and per force exacted
pan
appears that Tyrrel, terrified conscience, restored their the priests Armagh.
Maelechlain O’Rourke.
A. D. 1185.
Maoilisu O'Murray, professor
Derry Colum
kille, died venerable age.
Philip Unsesra, with his English forces, re
mained Armagh six days the middle Lent.
Mac Cathmhaoil. See note Tir Eaghain.
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clans, viz. : clan Aengus, clan Dubhinreacht, clan Fogarty O’Ceannfhoda, and clan Colla, of Fer
managh, the chief of the councils of the north of Ireland, was slain by O’Negnaidh (O’Neney,)
aided by Muintir Chaonain (the O’Keenans;) and his head was carried away by a party of them, but recovered in a month afterwards.
Maoilseachlain, son of Murtogh O'Loughlin, was slain by the English.
Maoilisa O'Dalaigh (O'Daly,) chief sage of Erinn (Ireland,) and of Albain (Scotland,) head chieftain of Corcaraidhe and of Corcadaimh,” a nobleman distinguished for learning, poetry, and
hospitality, died at Clonard, while on a pilgrimage there.
John, son of king Henry the Second of England, came to Ireland, with a fleet of sixty ships, to assume the government of the country. He took
possession of Leinster and Dublin, and erected
castles at Tioprat Fachtma, and Ardfinan,” from
which he proceeded to plunder Munster; but
Donal O’Brien defeated his forces with great
slaughter. John soon afterwards returned to Eng
land to lodge complaints with his father against Hugh
de Lacy, who was then the king's representative
in Ireland, but who sent neither tribute nor hos Branain, was slain by Donal O'Loughlin, at the
instigation of the people of Hy Branain. ”
Roderick O’Conor was banished into Munster
(the Red handed,) the son of Torlogh. Many fell Hugh de Lacy confiscated and transferred many in the conflict. Roderick and his son made peace churches to the English lords in Meath, Brefney, with the other nobles. and Oriel, and to him the rents of Connaught
West Connaught was burned, both houses and were paid. He reduced and seized the greater
tages from the Irish princes.
A fierce contest broke out in Connaught between
the Rioghdamhnaidh (or heirs to the crown,) of
that country, namely, Rory O’Conor; Conor of
Maonmoy, the son of (king) Roderick; Conor, the (Roderick,) was, however, by the advice of the descendant of Dermod; Cathal Carrach, son of Siol Murray, brought back, and a Triochad Cead” Conor of Maonmoy ; and Cathal Croibhdhearg of land was given him.
churches, by Donal O’Brien and the English.
portion of Ireland for the English, and erected castles in parts Meath, from the Shannon the sea. After completing the castle Dermhagh
Cathal Carrach, son of Conor of Maonmoy, son
of Roderick, burned Killaloe, both houses and
churches, first plundering and carrying away (Durrow,) came out view accompanied their property. He, with the English, also one-third the English. There came towards spoiled and plundered Thomond. The English him certain young man, whose name was Giolla
Corcaraidhe and Corca Adaimh. See the O'Daly's, the note on Meath.
Tioprat Fachtna and Ardfinan. Tioprat west Ossory, the parish Tubrid, barony Kilkenny. Ardfinan castle was Ardfinan, Iffa and Offa, county Tipperary, the borders
Tullaghoge, the place which the O'Neills were inaugurated’; lies between Grange and Donaghenry, the parish Desert
Fachtna lay the Iverk, county the barony
the Suir.
creight, the barony Hy Branain.
Triochad Cead comprised, according various authorities, thirty Ballybetaghs, 120 quarters land,
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marched with him to Roscommon, where he gave them three thousand cows for their services.
Amhlaoibh O'Muireadhaigh (Awlave O’Mur ray,) archbishop of Armagh, and of Kinel Fer adaigh, a shining light, illuminating both clergy and people, died; and Fogartaidh O’Cearbhallain (O'Carolan,) was elected his successor.
Dermod Mac Carthy, lord of Deasmumhan (Desmond,) was slain by the English of Cork.
Donal Mac Gillpatrick, lord of Ossory, died.
A. D. 1186.
Maolcallan, son of Adam, son of Cleirchein, bishop of Clonfert, died.
Donal, son of Hugh O'Loughlin, was deprived of his territory, and Roderick O'Flaherty was elected chief thereof, by a party of the Kinel
Owen of Tullaghoge. "
Con O’Breislein, chief of Fanat, the torch of
hospitality and bravery of the north of Ireland,
was slain by the son of Mac Loughlin, and a party of the Kinel Owen. Inisowen was after wards plundered in retaliation.
Giollapatraic Mac Anghiollachuir, chief of Hy
by his own son, Conor of Maonmoy, and the entire of Connaught was laid waste between them. He
Triochad Cead.
Dungannon, county Tyrone. See note Dalriada.
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gan-ionathar O’Miaidh, of the men of Teffia, who, was Duibheasa O'Heyne, the lady Conor Mac
having a battle-axe concealed about him, gave de
Lacy a blow with which he struck off his head,
which, along with the body, rolled into the castle
ditch, at the sanctuary of Columkille. Giolla-gan
ionathar made his escape by flight, both from and destroyed by O'Conor Maonmoy and Mael English and Irish, into the wood of Clair, and sechlain Beag, and not one the English escaped
soon after came to the Sionnach (Fox,) and O’Breen, at whose instigation he had slain the earl. "
tell the tale. They took their arms and armour together with their horses, and two knights were amongst the slain.
Murogh, son of Teige O'Kelly, lord of Hy Donogh O’Rourke was treacherously killed
Maine, was killed by O'Conor of Maonmoy. O’Breislein, chief of Fanat, in Kinel Connell,
the Muintir Eoluis.
Druimcliabh (Drumcliff) was plundered by
Hy Briuin and Conmaicne, Cathal O’Rourke, and the fortnight afterwards Maelechlain O’Rourke was killed Conmaicne, Muircheartach O'Maoiluidhir, bishop of Clon and the son Cathal O’Rourke had his eyes put fert and Clonmacnois, died. out O'Maoldoraidh (i. e. Flaherty,) punish Maoiliosa O’Cearbhaill (O'Carroll,) bishop of ment for the violation Columkille's sanctuary,
was slain by the son of Mac Loughlin. A. D. 1187.
Maelseachlain, lord
Dermott, lord Moylurg. '
Giollaiosa, son Oilioll O’Brien, prior Hy
Maine, historian, scribe, and poet, died.
The castle Killair (in Westmeath,) was burned
aided by the son English Meath.
Airghiall (Clogher,) died.
Roderick O'Flaherty, lord of Kinel Owen
(Tyrone,) was slain on a predatory excursion into Tirconnell, by O'Maoldoraidh (i. e. Flaherty. )
and one hundred and twenty the relatives Maoilsechlain O’Rourke were killed Conmaicne, and Cairpre (Carbury) Drumcliff, which
happened through the miracles God, and inter vention of Columkille. ”
Mac Dermott (Maurice,) son Teige, lord Moylurg, died his own house Claonlough,
The Rock of Lough Key was burned by an
accidental fire. Upwards of seven score persons,
men and women, perished, either by drowning or
burning, in the space of one hour, among whom Clan Cuain. ”
each quarter containing 120 Irish acres, that 14,400 acres, and
stated the note Meath. He was lord palatine Meath, and many years chief governor Ireland. He erected numerous castles, particularly Meath and Westmeath, those Trim, Kells, Ardnorcher, and Durrow, &c. , and endowed some monas teries. He thus described Holingshed:—“His eyes were dark and deep set, his neck short, his stature small, his body hairy, not fleshy, but sinewey, strong, and compact; very good soldier, but rather rash and hasty. ” appears from Hanmer and others, that was able and politic man state affairs, but
yery ambitious and covetous wealth and great possessions; also represented famous horseman.
De Lacy's second wife was daughter king Roderick O'Conor; and his descendants, the Lacys, were lords Meath, and earls Ulster, and founded many powerful families Meath, Westmeath, and Louth, and also Limerick, some whom were distinguished marshals the
barony. Durrow,
the King's County, was erected by Lacy,
famous monastery St. Columkille, which had thrown down; and his death was attributed by the Irish that circumstance
judgment from Heaven. The man who killed Lacy fled
his accomplices the wood Clair Clara; but appears from Mac Geoghegan and others, that the Irish attacked and put the sword the English retinue the castle, and that having got Lacy's body into their possession, they concealed nearly ten years; for stated Ware, under the article Simon Rochfort, bishop Meath, and Archdall's notice the abbey St. Thomas, Dublin, that the body was not recovered till the year 1195, when was interred with great pomp the abbey Bective,
this quantity land was considered equivalent Hugh Lacy. The castle Dearmagh,
the site
Meath; Matthew O'Heney, archbishop Cashel, and John service of Austria and Russia. Comyn, archbishop Dublin, attending the ceremony. The
head Lacy was brought Dublin and buried the tomb his first wife, Rosa Munimene, the abbey St. Thomas,
Mac Dermott was prince Moylurg, now the Plains Boyle, barony Boyle, the county Roscommon, and had his chief castle Lough Key. the text sevenhundred persons are said have lost their lives, but the mistake has been corrected
appears that curious controversy St. Thomas and the monks Bective,
which had endowed.
arose between the canons
about Lacy's body, which was last decided favour the ointerlineation, which states the number one hundred
Simon Rochfort, bishop Meath, together with the archdeacon Meath, and the prior Duleek,
who had been appointed by the Pope judges the case.
Hugh Lacy makes remarkable figure the English inva sion. The Lacy's came from Normandy with William the Con
and forty.
Druimcliabh Drumcliff, was famous monastery the
barony Carbury, county Sligo, founded St. Columkille. appears that O'Rourke, chief Brefney, who plundered
abbey St. Thomas,
conjunction with the English, usurped that principality after the queror, and were earls Lincoln England. Hugh Lacy death Tiarnan O'Rourke. Flaherty O'Muldorry, who killed came Ireland with Henry II. , A. D. 1171, and obtained from for having committed this sacrilege, was prince Tir
that monarch grant the whole kingdom Meath,
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Raghnall Mac Coghlan, lord of Delvin, died. ard. ” A battle ensued, in which the English
Hugh, son of Maoileachlain O’Rourke, lord of were defeated with great slaughter. Donal, son Brefney, was slain by the sons of Con Mac of Hugh O'Loughlin, lord of Aileach, heir pre
Raghnaill.
Aireachtach Mac Amalgaidh (Mac Awley,) chief of Calraidhe (Calry,) died.
A. D. 1188.
Martin O’Brolaigh, the chief sage of the Irish, and professor at Armagh, died.
sumptive (Rioghdamhna) to the crown of Ireland, a man eligible in person, in bravery, and in wisdom
was slain in this engagement by a thrust from a spear. On the same day he was conveyed to
Armagh, where he was interred with great honours and solemnity.
Edaoin, daughter of O'Quin,” lady of Munster,
while on a pilgrimage at Derry, died victorious over the world and the devil.
John de Courcy, and the English of Ireland, Awlave O’Daighre, having gone to Hi (Iona,) joined by Conor O’Dermott, having marched into on a pilgrimage, died with sincere repentance. Connaught, O'Conor of Maonmoy (O'Conor, king Roderick O’Cananain, a long time chief of Kinel of Connaught,) summoned the chiefs of that Connell, and heir presumptive to the crown of country to his assistance. Donal O’Brien, with a Ireland, was treacherously slain by Flaherty large force of the men of Munster, joined the king
Hugh O’Bechan, bishop of Innis Cathaidh, died.
O'Muldorry, on the bridge of Sligo, where he was
decoyed from Drumcliff, and along with him were
also killed his kinsman, and a party of his people.
Manus O'Garvey, chief of Feardroma, who had county of Sligo. ) They then resolved to march
attacked O’Cananain, was slain by the people into Tirconnell, for the Conacians prevented them of Eachmarcach O’Dogherty, in revenge for advancing into their own country. Upon O'Maol O’Cananain. doraidh (Flaherty) receiving intelligence of the in
Donal O’Cananain, having accidentally cut his tention of the English, he collected the troops of foot with an axe, at Derry, while cleaving some Kinel Connell, and marched to Drumcliff to oppose wood for fuel, died, having the curse of the clergy them. When the English heard of this they of St. Columkille. burned Ballysadare, and retreated to Coirshliabh
The English of the castle of Moycoba (in Down,) (the Curlew mountains,) where the Connaught and and a party from Iveagh, in Ulidia, went on a Munster forces met and gave them battle. Many predatory excursion into Tyrone, and advanced as of the English were slain, and they retreated from far as Leim-Mic-Neill, where they seized some that country with great difficulty, having done
cattle. Donal O'Loughlin, with his followers, pur sued and overtook them at Cabhan-na-g-Crann
3. Clann Cuain, a territory possessedby a tribe of the O'Dowds,
in the north of the barony of Carra, county of Mayo. According kings. The O'Loughlins were branch the O'Neills, princes
Tyrone, andtook their name from Loughlin O'Neill, valiant chief, one their ancestors. the same year that Donal O'Loughlin
was killed we find also, the Annals, that another chieftain named Donal O'Loughlin defeated the English battle Tyrowen, which he also was slain.
The O'Quins, powerful family the county Clare. See note on Thomond.
Dalaradia and Ulidia. As Dalaradia and Ulidia are fre
quently mentioned the Annals, will necessary here give
an account them Uladh, Ulidia, derived its name, accord
ing Keating, O'Flaherty, and others, either from Ollshaith,
called Cavan-na-Cath, that the hollow field the fights. signifying great treasure, from Ollamh Fodhla, who was
According Stuart, his history Armagh, the place where this monarch of Ireland about six centuries before the Christian era.
battle was fought situated about two miles from Armagh the The name Uladh was applied the province Ulster, but
road Newry. Donal O'Loughlin, who commanded the Irish, after times was confined large territory comprising the present
and was killed this engagement, was Rioghdamhna, heir pre county Down and part Antrim, and was latinised Ulidia. sumptive the Irish monarchy. He was prince Aileach, This territory also obtained the name Dalaraidhe. The word
to O'Dugan, Mac Dermott, prince of Moylurg, was their lord or chief.
1. Innis Cathaidh, now Inniscattery, an island in the Shannon, west of Limerick, had a famous monastery founded by St. Senan, in the sixth century, became a bishop's see, and afterwards united to the diocese of Limerick.
2. Cabhan-na-g-Crannard. Magh Coba, or Moycoba, signi
fying the plain of Coba, was a district situated near Downpatrick,
where de Courcy had a castle. Cabhan (or Cavan) na-g-Cranmard,
signifies the hollow field of the high trees. It was afterwards
of Connaught’s army. The English burned several churches throughout the country, and did not halt until they arrived at Eas Dara (Ballysadare, in the
much damage on that expedition.
The English of Ulidia' plundered the territory
title taken from Aileach Donegal, royal residence the Ulster
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of Kinel Owen, but they were pursued and at but O'Loughlin himself was slain the thick
the battle.
Dal signifies a part or portion, and also descendants or a tribe,
and hence Dal-Araidhe signifiesthedescendantsor tribe of Araidh,
as being descended from Fiacha Araidhe, king of Ulster in the
third century, who is described as of the race of Ir, or
Clana Rory, called Rudericians, and whose posterity possessed
this territory, the name of which was latinised into Dalaradia. In
O'Flaherty, Lanigan, Dubourdieu's surveys of Down and Antrim,
and others, the extent and boundaries of Dalaradia are given as
follows:—It comprised the present county of Down, with a great
part of Antrim, extending from Newry, Carlingford Bay, and the
Mourne mountains, to Slieve Mis mountain,in the barony of Antrim;
thus containing, in the south and south-east parts of Antrim, the
districts along the shores of Lough Neagh and Belfast Lough,
Carrickfergus, and the peninsula of Island Magee, to Larne, and
thence in a line westward to the river Bann. The remaining por Donegore, county Antrim, and comprised the Manor
tacked by Donal, son of Hugh O'Loughlin, lord of Kinel Owen, and defeated with great slaughter,
tion of the county Antrim obtained the name of Dalriada, a terri tory which will be described hereafter. It has been erroneously stated by some writers that the boundary between Dalaraidhe and Dalriada was the river Buais, or Bush, in the barony of Dum luce, county of Antrim.
The territory of Uladh or Dalaraidhe is connected with the earliest events in Irish history. Inbhear Slainge, or the Bay of Slainge, now either the Bay of Dundrum or Strangford Lough, in
the county of Down, derived its name from Slainge, son of Par tholan, who planted the first colony in Ireland. Sliabh Slainge,
or the mountain of Slainge, also took its name from Slainge, the son of Partholan, who was buried there. Giraldus Cambrensis calls it Moms Salanga. It is now called Slieve Donard; it is the highest of the Mourne mountains, and one of the most magnificent in Ireland. It obtained the name of Donard from St. Domangort, a disciple of St. Patrick, who built an oratory on summit, which after ages became celebrated place pilgrimage. Magh Innis, the Plain the Island, name applied the peninsula now called Lecale, stated by our old Annalists the place where Fionachta, monarch Ireland, the son Ollamh Fodhla, died and was buried. the first century, the reign Lughaidh Riabhndearg, monarch Ireland from A. D. 65
A. D. 73, Lough Neagh, according the ancient Annalists, sud denly burst forth and overwhelmed by its waters the surrounding
Moylinny, and not Coleraine, stated Beaufort and others. the beginning the twelfth century, Magnus, the celebrated king Norway, the Orkneys, the Hebrides, and the Isle Man,
invaded Ireland with powerful army, and ravaged the country.
Britons, and Anglo-Saxons, and being joined his ailies Uladh Dalaradia, fought against Donal the Second, monarch
Meadhaidh, now the parish Magheramisk, sareene. O'Haodha, O'Hugh, chief Fernmoy, district the county Down,
the barony Mas Fearnmhoighe,
the borders
tended near Mis moun
Christianity, and finally the place He died Sabhal, afterwards the abbey
Saul, and was buried the cathedral
was called after him Downpatrick. The Dal Fiatachs, designated descendants Fiatach Fionn, monarch Ireland
Dalaradia, and other parts the present counties Down,
Antrim, and Derry. The Picts were called the Irish Cruith
midh, which signified Painted Men. The Cruithneans, Irish
Picts, had their own princes and chiefs, and are frequently men
tioned Irish history, from the first the tenth century. The
Picts Dalaradia were intimately commected intermarriages
with the old Milesians the race Ir. The great battle
Achaidhleathdearg, Dalaradia, the fourth century, has been
already described the note Orgiall. A. D. 637, Conall
Claon, king Uladh, valiant prince the race Ir, having
attempted recover the monarchy Ireland, which had been
wrested from his ancestors by the descendants Heremon, was
defeated, and forced fly North Britain Albany, afterwards Massareene. IX. O'Criodain, O'Credan, chief Machaire called Scotland, but returning with powerful force Picts,
converts burial. parish
his death and Saul, the
Dune, which
the second century, the race Heremon, were also inhabi
tants Dalaradia, and founded many powerful families this
territory and other parts Ulster. colony Picts, from north
Britain, settled Ulster very early period, chiefly Uladh ferin. IV. O’Duibheanaigh, O'Duvany, chief Kinel Amal
Ireland, the famous battle Moyrath, (now Moira, the county Down,) one the bloodiest engagementsrecorded Irish his tory, which continued seven successive days, and which, the
seventh day, the invaders were defeated, and Conall Cloan, with almost his forces, slain. Donal Breac, king the Albanian Scots, commander Conall's army, narrowly escaped with his life from this battle, and fled from the field with the shattered remnant of his forces.
A. D. 680, asach and Ultan, with the Britons
mentioned O'Conor's Dissertations, Cath princes the Cruithnians Dalaradia, leagued invade Ireland, and united their forces Rath
More, Magh Line, but were defeated the Northern Hy Nialls great battle. This Rath More was royal residence the kings Dalaradia; was situated the parish now called
His progress was opposed the men
battle fought Magh Coba, the Plain
Ulster, and great
Coba, near Down August, A. D. 1103,
plains. Dalaradia also remarkable early captivity, (it being there that
chieftain named Milcho, whose flocks
tain,) and celebrated the place where he made the first
earl the Orkneys, and other valiant commanders, being slain. The surviving remnant the Norwegians fled their ships, and sailed Scotland. King Magnus was buried near the cathedral
Downpatrick. most curious and interesting account this battle given Johnstone's Celto-Scandinavian Antiquities from the Saga Snorro, the Icelandic historian.
The chiefs and clans Dalaradia Ulidia, and the territories which they possessed the twelfth century, collected from O’Dugan's Topography, are follows:—The Craobh Ruadh,
the portion the Redbranch Knights Ulster, large territory which comprised the central parts the present county Down, with some adjoining parts Armagh, given O'Dugan the
head territory Uladh. The principal chiefs the Craobh Ruadh were—I. O’Duinnslebhe, called the Annalists, Mac Duinnslebhe, king Uladh, which name has been anglicised O'Dunlevy, Mac Dunlevy, already explained under A. D. 1171; O'Heochadha, anglicised O'Heoghy, Hoey, branch
the Mac Dunslevys; O'Haidith O'Eochagain; O'Labhradha; O'Leathlobhra; O’Luingsigh, Lynch O'Moran; and O'Math ghamhna. O'Gairbhith, O'Garvey, and O'Ainbith, O'Hanvey, were chiefs Hy Eachach Coba, now the barony Iveagh. II. Mac Aongusa, Magennis, chief Clan Aodha,
Clan Hugh, the tribe name the family. The Mac Gennises had the baronies Iveagh and Lecale, and part Mourne, and
were lords Iveagh, Newry, and Mourne. They were descended from the famous warrior Conall Cearnach, and were the head the Cianna Rory Ulster. III. Mac Artain, Mac Cartan,
the scene St. Patrick's was sold slave
patrick, St. Bartholomew's day, the 24th
the foreigners were totally defeated, Magnus himself with Sigurd,
chief Kinel Fagartaigh, now the baronies Kinelarty and Duf
gaidh, Anmhargaidh Morna, Mughroin, now Clan awley, the county Down. Mac Duileachain, O’Duibh leachain, chief Clan Breasail Mac Duileachain, near Kinelarty, the barony Castlereagh. VI. O’Coltarain, Coulter, chief
Dal Coirb, the barony Castlereagh. The following clans col
lected from O’Dugan were located Dalaradia. VII. O’Floinn, O'Flynn, and O'Domhnallain, O'Donnellan, chiefs Hy
Tuirtre. The territory Hy Tuirtre lay along the northern shores Lough Neagh and the river Bann, and extended Slieve Mis,
comprising the baronies Toome and Antrim, the county Antrim, and was afterwards known northern Clanaboy. VIII. O'Heire, Erc, chief Hy Fiachrach Finn, the barony
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Bridget's crosses and St. Bridget's church, includ A. D. 1189. ing the fortress, the Trian,' and the churches, was
fast, Massareene, Antrim, and Upper Toome, Antrim. This territory was called North Claneboy, from South Claneboy, which was the county
AOLCAINNIDH O’Fer
consumed by fire.
Murogh O'Carroll, lord Oirgiall, died the
comais (now Mac Comas,) great monastery,” after due penance.
professor at Derry, was Donal, son Murtogh O'Loughlin, was killed
drowned between Ard by the English Dalaraidhe while amongst (Ardmagilligan) and In them.
misowen.
§ John de Courcy, and the delight and happiness Tyrone, died.
the Armagh.
Down. part North Claneboy also obtained the name Bryan Carragh's
country, from having been taken from the O'Neills chief the M’Donnells, who was called Bryan Carragh.
Echmilidh,” son Mac Cana (or Mac Can,) English, plundered Mac-na-hoidhche (Son the Night), O'Maol
ruanaidh," lord Fermanagh, being expelled from The entire of Armagh, situate between St. his lordship, fled for refuge O'Carroll. Shortly
Antrim, in the barony of Lower Iveagh: XI. O'Caomhain, or Chamberlains, Bagnalls, Martells, Jordans, Mandevilles, Riddles, o'Keevan, chief Magh Lini, now Moylinny, district the Russells, Smiths, Stauntons, Logans, Savadges, Walshes, and barony Antrim. XII. O’Machoiden, chief Mughdhorn, Whites. The Fitzgeralds, earls Kildare, obtained Lecale the Mourne. XIII. O'Lachnain, O'Loughnin, chief Modharn reign queen Mary. The following noble families are found Beag, Little Mourne. - - more modern times the county Down. The Hamiltons,
some writers O'Gobhans, O'Gowans, name which has been anglicised Smith. These were powerful clan the race
the Clanna Rory, and were descended from the famous warrior Conall Cearnach. They were mostly expelled the English into Donegal, from whence great numbers them emigrated the county Leitrim, and they are still very nume rous Rossinver, well the county Cavan: Dal Buinne was district Dalaradia not given O’Dugan, but occurring
the Annals, and derived name, according O'Flaherty, from
addition O'Dugan, the following clans of Dalaradia are barons Claneboy, and earls Clanbrassil. The Montgomerys, given from other authorities. The Mac Gees Islandmagee, earls Mount Alexander, the barony Ards. The Cromwells, The Mac Gillmores, warlike clan, who possessedthe districts viscounts Ardglass, title afterwards possessed the Bar the great Ards. The Mac Rorys, Rogers, chiefs of Killwarlin. ringtons. The Hills, barons Killwarlin, viscounts Hills The O'Kellys Clanbrasil Mac Coolechan, the county Down. borough, and now marquesses Downshire. The Annesleys, The Mac Wards. The Mac Gobhans, Mac Gowans, also given
Buinn, son Fergus Mac Roy. was situated the borders
Down and Antrim, and contained the parish Drumboe, Down,
with those Lisburn, Magheragall, Magheramask, Glenavy, Dunum, was founded by St. Cailan, Coelan, the fifth cen
Aghalee, and Aghagallen, Antrim. -
the fourteenth century Hugh Buidhe O'Neill, prince Tyrone, with his forces, crossed the Bann, and took possession the
northern part Dalaradia, which, from being possessed posterity, who were called Clann Aodha Buidhe, was anglicised Claneboy Clandeboy. extended from Carrickfergus Bay, and the river Lagan, westward Lough Neagh, and contained,
according Dubourdieu and other authorities, the baronies Bel
the county, distinguish
tury. The bishops Down are frequently mentioned bishops Dundaleathghlass, ancient name Downpatrick; they
Strand, from yew tree planted there St. Patrick; and its name South Claneboy, territory which derived name from the was latinised Monasterium viridi ligno. At Beanchoir,
same Hugh Buidh O'Neill, comprised the baronies Ards, Cas tlerea, Kinelarty, and Lecale, and extended, according Mac
Bangor, the county Down, abbey was founded St.
Congal, the sixth century, and was famous for its college the early ages.
Dalriada Dalrieda. This ancient territory comprised all the remaining portion the county Antrim, not mentioned
Geoghegan, from the Bay Belfast Lough.
Courcy, with his forces, overran great Dalaradia, and for period twenty years carried incessant warfare with the native chiefs. He fixed his head quarters Downpatrick. After Courcy had been driven out Ireland his great rivals, the Lacys, lords
A.
Awlave O’Toghda, chief of Bredagh, was slain grandson of Roderick; and many other men of by O'Gaibhtheachain, (or O'Gavaghan,) chief of note. ”
Moy Eleg. " Donal, son of Hugh Mac Lochlainn (or Mac
Murogh O'Lachtna, chief of the two Backs,” was Loughlin,) marched an army of the Kinel Owen drowned in Lough Con. of Telach Oge into Ulidia, and defeated the Uli dians, with the men of Hy Tuirtre and of Firlee, who were commanded by Rory Mac Duinnsleve
and Cumidhe O'Flainn (or O'Flynn. )
A. D. 1181
Dunghal O'Caellaidh (or O’Keely,) bishop of O’Cathain (or O’Kane,) Eachmarcach," assem
Leithglinne (or Leighlin,) died. bled an army of the men of Moy-Ith, and of Kinel Maolmuire O’Dunain, abbot of Cnoc-na-Seangan, Binnigh of the Glen, and crossed Tuaim. ” They
in Lugh Magh, died. '
Maolciaran O’Fiodhabhra (or O’Fidaver. ) coarb
of St. Kiaran,” died.
A battle was fought between Flaithbeartach
plundered Firlee and Hy-Tuirtre, and took an immense prey ofcattle.
Tomaltach O'Conor was promoted to the coarb ship of St. Patrick (or see of Armagh. ) He made O'Maeldoraidh (or Flaherty O’Muldorry,) lord of a visitation of the Kinel Owen (Tyrone), received
Kinel Connell, and the sons of the king of Con his dues from them, and gave them his benediction.
naught, on Saturday in Whitsuntide, in which six
A. D. 1182.
besides many of the gentry and soldiery. The Hugh O'Caellaidh' (or O’Keeley,) bishop of
Kinel Connell held the Conacians in subjection Oriel, and chief canon of Ireland, died.
for a considerable time afterwards. According to Donal O’Huallachain, archbishop of Munster some records the following are the names of the (Cashel,) died.
chiefs who fell in this battle :-Bryan and Manus, Donal, son of Hugh O'Lachlainn (or O'Lough sons of Torlogh More ; Mulrooney; two sons lin,) marched an army to Dunbo" in Dailriada,
by Charles O'Conor as the battle of Ruba Gea]lain. Maonmaigh and was anciently the property the Mac Firbises, the celebrated was an ancient territory in Galway, afterwards, according to historians andantiquaries Leacan.
teen sons of the lords and chiefs of Connaught fell,
O'Brien, called Clanricard.
3. Hy Fiachrach Aidhne was an ancient territory in the
county of Galway, co-extensive with the dioceseof Kilmacduach. 4. Innis Endaimh is probably Innis Aingin, which Lanigan says was the Island of All Saints in Lough Ree on the Shannon. Muin
Cnoc-mo-Seangan, that the Hill the Ants, name
applied the large Moat Mound Ardee hence the abbey meant that of Ardee Louth.
Coarb St. Ciaran, that This was called the battle the barony Carburry, county
territory clan mentioned, the surname given first and then the christian name, for in stance, O'Neill, Hugh; but among the inferior chiefs the christian
name frequently used first. Sometimes the surname alone
Lough Foyle Derry and Lough Swilly Donegal, and the dis the Irish, the definite article The prefixed, An Diolamhnach, trict still traceable the river Breadach that locality, which that The Dillon; An Sionnach, The Fox; &c.
tir Maoiltsiona was Fox's country in West Meath.
5. Urmhumha, that East Munster Ormond,
ancient territory which lay the present counties
extensive Tipperary,
abbot bishop Clonmacnois. Cnoc-Cairbre, and was fought Sligo.
Kilkenny, and Waterford. See note Ormond. Cill Chomain, Kilcomon, the parish
Whenever the chief head
barony Erris, county Mayo.
According O'Dugan, O’Duibhdiarmaid, (anglicised
falls into Lough Foyle. The parish Moville lay this district. O'Toghda, name anglicised Todd, was chief the territory.
Tuaim, now Toom Bridge the river Bann, near Lough Neagh, the county Antrim.
O'Caellaidh called Ware and others O'Kelly and O'Kil
Moy Elegh was the plain Aileach the same locality,
was seated the famous palace Aileach, residence of Ulster.
which the kings
edy. Derry.
The district called the two Backs, lies between Lough Con and the river Moy, the barony Tyrawley, and county Mayo,
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16 ANNALS OF THE FOUR MASTERS, A. D. 1183–84-85.
where he gave battle to the English; but the Kinel St. Patrick, (to the archbishopric of Armagh,) Owen were defeated, and Raghnall. O’Breislen, which had been vacated by Tomaltach O'Conor. Gilcreest O’Kane, and many others fell. They Art O’Melaghlin, lord of West Meath, was carried away with them the Gospels of St. Martin. treacherously killed by Dermod of the Friars, the
Bryan, son of Torlogh O'Brien, was treacherously killed by Raghnall Mac Commara (or Mac Namara)
son of Torlogh, at the instigation of the English, and Maoilseachlain Beag (the Little. ) caused him self to be appointed chief, and three days after
Beag.
. . .
Hugh Mac Cargamhna, chief of Muintir Maol wards defeated Dermod in a battle, in which were
slain the son of Mahon O’Brien, and many others. A castle was erected by the English at Kill-Air
(in West Meath. )
Another castle was attacked and plundered by
Maoilseachlain, aided by Conor of Maon Moy O'Conor, in which many English were slain.
Thirty of the best houses in Armagh were plun dered by the English of Meath.
The monastery of Eas Ruadh (Ballyshannon,) Joseph O’Haodha,' bishop of Hy Kinselagh, was dedicated to God and St. Bernard, by Flaherty
stiona, was killed by Gillu-Ultain Mac Cargamhna. Murogh, son of Taichleach O’Dubhda (or O'Dowd,) was slain by Maolseachlain O'Maol
ruannaigh (or O'Mulrooney).
Awlave O'Ferrall expelled Hugh O'Ferrall, and
assumed the chieftainship of Anally.
died.
Bec O’Heaghra (or O'Hara,) lord of Lieney in
Fereadaidh, in his own house. Niall, son of the Sionagh O'Catharnaidh, died. A skirmish arose between O'Flaherty, viz. Awlave, son of Fergal O’Rourke, lord of Brefney, the Giolla Riabhach, and the son of O’Gormley. was treacherously slain by Mac Raghnaill (Mac
A. D. 1183.
O’Muldorry, lord of Tyrconnell, for the good of his soul.
Censaoladh O'Grada (or O'Grady,) successor to O'Diarmada (or O’Dermott,) on Lough Mac St. Croman of Tuaim Grene," died.
Connaught, was treacherously killed by Conor
O'Flaherty and a great number of the Kinel Moen fell in the conflict.
Fergal, son of Awlave O’Rourke, was killed by Loghlin, son of Donal O’Rourke.
Gillultan Mac Cargawna, chief of Muintir Maolstiona, was slain by the sons of Sionnagh
O’Catharnidh (or O’Kearney) aided by five others.
A. D. 1184.
Giolla Iosa O'Maoilin, a bishop, died.
Bryan of Brefney, son of Torlogh O'Conor, died.
Reynolds. )
Donal O'Flanagan, chief of Clan Cathail, died
at Cong of St. Feichin Mayo. )
Fergal O’Reilly was treacherously killed by
Gillcreest Mac Cathmhaoilo (Mac Campbell,) Maoil Iosa O’Carroll was elected successor of head chieftain of the Kinel Fereadaidh and of the
Joseph O'Haodha, O'Hethe O'Hugh, bishop Hy Kin
from the clergy there great mass money and treasure, and
from thence went Dune (Down,) and from Dune Dublin, laden with gold, silver, money, and money's worth, the which he
extorted every place where came, and other good did he none. Hugh Tyrrel, his fellow scraper, took from the poor priests Armagh great brass pan brewing furnace, which served the whole house. ” further stated, that judgment from Pro vidence for those sacrilegious robberies, Worcester was seized with sudden and violent cholic, which nearly killed him, and that the
house where Tyrrel lodged having taken fire, the plunder had was consumed ashes together with the horses that carried
selagh, the county Wexford, that
Tuaim Grene, now the parish Tulla, county Clare.
bishop Tomgraney,
Ferns.
the barony
Philip Unsesra. This was Philip Worcester, the lord deputy Ireland, who represented various writers most corrupt and rapacious governor. Stuart, his history Armagh, says, that entered that city mid-lent, with his forces, accom panied by Hugh Tyrrel, and subjected the inhabitants six days’ pillage, having robbed the clergy and churches. Hanmer his Chronicle says Worcester:-" March, about the middle Lent, came Armagh, where extorted and per force exacted
pan
appears that Tyrrel, terrified conscience, restored their the priests Armagh.
Maelechlain O’Rourke.
A. D. 1185.
Maoilisu O'Murray, professor
Derry Colum
kille, died venerable age.
Philip Unsesra, with his English forces, re
mained Armagh six days the middle Lent.
Mac Cathmhaoil. See note Tir Eaghain.
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clans, viz. : clan Aengus, clan Dubhinreacht, clan Fogarty O’Ceannfhoda, and clan Colla, of Fer
managh, the chief of the councils of the north of Ireland, was slain by O’Negnaidh (O’Neney,)
aided by Muintir Chaonain (the O’Keenans;) and his head was carried away by a party of them, but recovered in a month afterwards.
Maoilseachlain, son of Murtogh O'Loughlin, was slain by the English.
Maoilisa O'Dalaigh (O'Daly,) chief sage of Erinn (Ireland,) and of Albain (Scotland,) head chieftain of Corcaraidhe and of Corcadaimh,” a nobleman distinguished for learning, poetry, and
hospitality, died at Clonard, while on a pilgrimage there.
John, son of king Henry the Second of England, came to Ireland, with a fleet of sixty ships, to assume the government of the country. He took
possession of Leinster and Dublin, and erected
castles at Tioprat Fachtma, and Ardfinan,” from
which he proceeded to plunder Munster; but
Donal O’Brien defeated his forces with great
slaughter. John soon afterwards returned to Eng
land to lodge complaints with his father against Hugh
de Lacy, who was then the king's representative
in Ireland, but who sent neither tribute nor hos Branain, was slain by Donal O'Loughlin, at the
instigation of the people of Hy Branain. ”
Roderick O’Conor was banished into Munster
(the Red handed,) the son of Torlogh. Many fell Hugh de Lacy confiscated and transferred many in the conflict. Roderick and his son made peace churches to the English lords in Meath, Brefney, with the other nobles. and Oriel, and to him the rents of Connaught
West Connaught was burned, both houses and were paid. He reduced and seized the greater
tages from the Irish princes.
A fierce contest broke out in Connaught between
the Rioghdamhnaidh (or heirs to the crown,) of
that country, namely, Rory O’Conor; Conor of
Maonmoy, the son of (king) Roderick; Conor, the (Roderick,) was, however, by the advice of the descendant of Dermod; Cathal Carrach, son of Siol Murray, brought back, and a Triochad Cead” Conor of Maonmoy ; and Cathal Croibhdhearg of land was given him.
churches, by Donal O’Brien and the English.
portion of Ireland for the English, and erected castles in parts Meath, from the Shannon the sea. After completing the castle Dermhagh
Cathal Carrach, son of Conor of Maonmoy, son
of Roderick, burned Killaloe, both houses and
churches, first plundering and carrying away (Durrow,) came out view accompanied their property. He, with the English, also one-third the English. There came towards spoiled and plundered Thomond. The English him certain young man, whose name was Giolla
Corcaraidhe and Corca Adaimh. See the O'Daly's, the note on Meath.
Tioprat Fachtna and Ardfinan. Tioprat west Ossory, the parish Tubrid, barony Kilkenny. Ardfinan castle was Ardfinan, Iffa and Offa, county Tipperary, the borders
Tullaghoge, the place which the O'Neills were inaugurated’; lies between Grange and Donaghenry, the parish Desert
Fachtna lay the Iverk, county the barony
the Suir.
creight, the barony Hy Branain.
Triochad Cead comprised, according various authorities, thirty Ballybetaghs, 120 quarters land,
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marched with him to Roscommon, where he gave them three thousand cows for their services.
Amhlaoibh O'Muireadhaigh (Awlave O’Mur ray,) archbishop of Armagh, and of Kinel Fer adaigh, a shining light, illuminating both clergy and people, died; and Fogartaidh O’Cearbhallain (O'Carolan,) was elected his successor.
Dermod Mac Carthy, lord of Deasmumhan (Desmond,) was slain by the English of Cork.
Donal Mac Gillpatrick, lord of Ossory, died.
A. D. 1186.
Maolcallan, son of Adam, son of Cleirchein, bishop of Clonfert, died.
Donal, son of Hugh O'Loughlin, was deprived of his territory, and Roderick O'Flaherty was elected chief thereof, by a party of the Kinel
Owen of Tullaghoge. "
Con O’Breislein, chief of Fanat, the torch of
hospitality and bravery of the north of Ireland,
was slain by the son of Mac Loughlin, and a party of the Kinel Owen. Inisowen was after wards plundered in retaliation.
Giollapatraic Mac Anghiollachuir, chief of Hy
by his own son, Conor of Maonmoy, and the entire of Connaught was laid waste between them. He
Triochad Cead.
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gan-ionathar O’Miaidh, of the men of Teffia, who, was Duibheasa O'Heyne, the lady Conor Mac
having a battle-axe concealed about him, gave de
Lacy a blow with which he struck off his head,
which, along with the body, rolled into the castle
ditch, at the sanctuary of Columkille. Giolla-gan
ionathar made his escape by flight, both from and destroyed by O'Conor Maonmoy and Mael English and Irish, into the wood of Clair, and sechlain Beag, and not one the English escaped
soon after came to the Sionnach (Fox,) and O’Breen, at whose instigation he had slain the earl. "
tell the tale. They took their arms and armour together with their horses, and two knights were amongst the slain.
Murogh, son of Teige O'Kelly, lord of Hy Donogh O’Rourke was treacherously killed
Maine, was killed by O'Conor of Maonmoy. O’Breislein, chief of Fanat, in Kinel Connell,
the Muintir Eoluis.
Druimcliabh (Drumcliff) was plundered by
Hy Briuin and Conmaicne, Cathal O’Rourke, and the fortnight afterwards Maelechlain O’Rourke was killed Conmaicne, Muircheartach O'Maoiluidhir, bishop of Clon and the son Cathal O’Rourke had his eyes put fert and Clonmacnois, died. out O'Maoldoraidh (i. e. Flaherty,) punish Maoiliosa O’Cearbhaill (O'Carroll,) bishop of ment for the violation Columkille's sanctuary,
was slain by the son of Mac Loughlin. A. D. 1187.
Maelseachlain, lord
Dermott, lord Moylurg. '
Giollaiosa, son Oilioll O’Brien, prior Hy
Maine, historian, scribe, and poet, died.
The castle Killair (in Westmeath,) was burned
aided by the son English Meath.
Airghiall (Clogher,) died.
Roderick O'Flaherty, lord of Kinel Owen
(Tyrone,) was slain on a predatory excursion into Tirconnell, by O'Maoldoraidh (i. e. Flaherty. )
and one hundred and twenty the relatives Maoilsechlain O’Rourke were killed Conmaicne, and Cairpre (Carbury) Drumcliff, which
happened through the miracles God, and inter vention of Columkille. ”
Mac Dermott (Maurice,) son Teige, lord Moylurg, died his own house Claonlough,
The Rock of Lough Key was burned by an
accidental fire. Upwards of seven score persons,
men and women, perished, either by drowning or
burning, in the space of one hour, among whom Clan Cuain. ”
each quarter containing 120 Irish acres, that 14,400 acres, and
stated the note Meath. He was lord palatine Meath, and many years chief governor Ireland. He erected numerous castles, particularly Meath and Westmeath, those Trim, Kells, Ardnorcher, and Durrow, &c. , and endowed some monas teries. He thus described Holingshed:—“His eyes were dark and deep set, his neck short, his stature small, his body hairy, not fleshy, but sinewey, strong, and compact; very good soldier, but rather rash and hasty. ” appears from Hanmer and others, that was able and politic man state affairs, but
yery ambitious and covetous wealth and great possessions; also represented famous horseman.
De Lacy's second wife was daughter king Roderick O'Conor; and his descendants, the Lacys, were lords Meath, and earls Ulster, and founded many powerful families Meath, Westmeath, and Louth, and also Limerick, some whom were distinguished marshals the
barony. Durrow,
the King's County, was erected by Lacy,
famous monastery St. Columkille, which had thrown down; and his death was attributed by the Irish that circumstance
judgment from Heaven. The man who killed Lacy fled
his accomplices the wood Clair Clara; but appears from Mac Geoghegan and others, that the Irish attacked and put the sword the English retinue the castle, and that having got Lacy's body into their possession, they concealed nearly ten years; for stated Ware, under the article Simon Rochfort, bishop Meath, and Archdall's notice the abbey St. Thomas, Dublin, that the body was not recovered till the year 1195, when was interred with great pomp the abbey Bective,
this quantity land was considered equivalent Hugh Lacy. The castle Dearmagh,
the site
Meath; Matthew O'Heney, archbishop Cashel, and John service of Austria and Russia. Comyn, archbishop Dublin, attending the ceremony. The
head Lacy was brought Dublin and buried the tomb his first wife, Rosa Munimene, the abbey St. Thomas,
Mac Dermott was prince Moylurg, now the Plains Boyle, barony Boyle, the county Roscommon, and had his chief castle Lough Key. the text sevenhundred persons are said have lost their lives, but the mistake has been corrected
appears that curious controversy St. Thomas and the monks Bective,
which had endowed.
arose between the canons
about Lacy's body, which was last decided favour the ointerlineation, which states the number one hundred
Simon Rochfort, bishop Meath, together with the archdeacon Meath, and the prior Duleek,
who had been appointed by the Pope judges the case.
Hugh Lacy makes remarkable figure the English inva sion. The Lacy's came from Normandy with William the Con
and forty.
Druimcliabh Drumcliff, was famous monastery the
barony Carbury, county Sligo, founded St. Columkille. appears that O'Rourke, chief Brefney, who plundered
abbey St. Thomas,
conjunction with the English, usurped that principality after the queror, and were earls Lincoln England. Hugh Lacy death Tiarnan O'Rourke. Flaherty O'Muldorry, who killed came Ireland with Henry II. , A. D. 1171, and obtained from for having committed this sacrilege, was prince Tir
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Raghnall Mac Coghlan, lord of Delvin, died. ard. ” A battle ensued, in which the English
Hugh, son of Maoileachlain O’Rourke, lord of were defeated with great slaughter. Donal, son Brefney, was slain by the sons of Con Mac of Hugh O'Loughlin, lord of Aileach, heir pre
Raghnaill.
Aireachtach Mac Amalgaidh (Mac Awley,) chief of Calraidhe (Calry,) died.
A. D. 1188.
Martin O’Brolaigh, the chief sage of the Irish, and professor at Armagh, died.
sumptive (Rioghdamhna) to the crown of Ireland, a man eligible in person, in bravery, and in wisdom
was slain in this engagement by a thrust from a spear. On the same day he was conveyed to
Armagh, where he was interred with great honours and solemnity.
Edaoin, daughter of O'Quin,” lady of Munster,
while on a pilgrimage at Derry, died victorious over the world and the devil.
John de Courcy, and the English of Ireland, Awlave O’Daighre, having gone to Hi (Iona,) joined by Conor O’Dermott, having marched into on a pilgrimage, died with sincere repentance. Connaught, O'Conor of Maonmoy (O'Conor, king Roderick O’Cananain, a long time chief of Kinel of Connaught,) summoned the chiefs of that Connell, and heir presumptive to the crown of country to his assistance. Donal O’Brien, with a Ireland, was treacherously slain by Flaherty large force of the men of Munster, joined the king
Hugh O’Bechan, bishop of Innis Cathaidh, died.
O'Muldorry, on the bridge of Sligo, where he was
decoyed from Drumcliff, and along with him were
also killed his kinsman, and a party of his people.
Manus O'Garvey, chief of Feardroma, who had county of Sligo. ) They then resolved to march
attacked O’Cananain, was slain by the people into Tirconnell, for the Conacians prevented them of Eachmarcach O’Dogherty, in revenge for advancing into their own country. Upon O'Maol O’Cananain. doraidh (Flaherty) receiving intelligence of the in
Donal O’Cananain, having accidentally cut his tention of the English, he collected the troops of foot with an axe, at Derry, while cleaving some Kinel Connell, and marched to Drumcliff to oppose wood for fuel, died, having the curse of the clergy them. When the English heard of this they of St. Columkille. burned Ballysadare, and retreated to Coirshliabh
The English of the castle of Moycoba (in Down,) (the Curlew mountains,) where the Connaught and and a party from Iveagh, in Ulidia, went on a Munster forces met and gave them battle. Many predatory excursion into Tyrone, and advanced as of the English were slain, and they retreated from far as Leim-Mic-Neill, where they seized some that country with great difficulty, having done
cattle. Donal O'Loughlin, with his followers, pur sued and overtook them at Cabhan-na-g-Crann
3. Clann Cuain, a territory possessedby a tribe of the O'Dowds,
in the north of the barony of Carra, county of Mayo. According kings. The O'Loughlins were branch the O'Neills, princes
Tyrone, andtook their name from Loughlin O'Neill, valiant chief, one their ancestors. the same year that Donal O'Loughlin
was killed we find also, the Annals, that another chieftain named Donal O'Loughlin defeated the English battle Tyrowen, which he also was slain.
The O'Quins, powerful family the county Clare. See note on Thomond.
Dalaradia and Ulidia. As Dalaradia and Ulidia are fre
quently mentioned the Annals, will necessary here give
an account them Uladh, Ulidia, derived its name, accord
ing Keating, O'Flaherty, and others, either from Ollshaith,
called Cavan-na-Cath, that the hollow field the fights. signifying great treasure, from Ollamh Fodhla, who was
According Stuart, his history Armagh, the place where this monarch of Ireland about six centuries before the Christian era.
battle was fought situated about two miles from Armagh the The name Uladh was applied the province Ulster, but
road Newry. Donal O'Loughlin, who commanded the Irish, after times was confined large territory comprising the present
and was killed this engagement, was Rioghdamhna, heir pre county Down and part Antrim, and was latinised Ulidia. sumptive the Irish monarchy. He was prince Aileach, This territory also obtained the name Dalaraidhe. The word
to O'Dugan, Mac Dermott, prince of Moylurg, was their lord or chief.
1. Innis Cathaidh, now Inniscattery, an island in the Shannon, west of Limerick, had a famous monastery founded by St. Senan, in the sixth century, became a bishop's see, and afterwards united to the diocese of Limerick.
2. Cabhan-na-g-Crannard. Magh Coba, or Moycoba, signi
fying the plain of Coba, was a district situated near Downpatrick,
where de Courcy had a castle. Cabhan (or Cavan) na-g-Cranmard,
signifies the hollow field of the high trees. It was afterwards
of Connaught’s army. The English burned several churches throughout the country, and did not halt until they arrived at Eas Dara (Ballysadare, in the
much damage on that expedition.
The English of Ulidia' plundered the territory
title taken from Aileach Donegal, royal residence the Ulster
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of Kinel Owen, but they were pursued and at but O'Loughlin himself was slain the thick
the battle.
Dal signifies a part or portion, and also descendants or a tribe,
and hence Dal-Araidhe signifiesthedescendantsor tribe of Araidh,
as being descended from Fiacha Araidhe, king of Ulster in the
third century, who is described as of the race of Ir, or
Clana Rory, called Rudericians, and whose posterity possessed
this territory, the name of which was latinised into Dalaradia. In
O'Flaherty, Lanigan, Dubourdieu's surveys of Down and Antrim,
and others, the extent and boundaries of Dalaradia are given as
follows:—It comprised the present county of Down, with a great
part of Antrim, extending from Newry, Carlingford Bay, and the
Mourne mountains, to Slieve Mis mountain,in the barony of Antrim;
thus containing, in the south and south-east parts of Antrim, the
districts along the shores of Lough Neagh and Belfast Lough,
Carrickfergus, and the peninsula of Island Magee, to Larne, and
thence in a line westward to the river Bann. The remaining por Donegore, county Antrim, and comprised the Manor
tacked by Donal, son of Hugh O'Loughlin, lord of Kinel Owen, and defeated with great slaughter,
tion of the county Antrim obtained the name of Dalriada, a terri tory which will be described hereafter. It has been erroneously stated by some writers that the boundary between Dalaraidhe and Dalriada was the river Buais, or Bush, in the barony of Dum luce, county of Antrim.
The territory of Uladh or Dalaraidhe is connected with the earliest events in Irish history. Inbhear Slainge, or the Bay of Slainge, now either the Bay of Dundrum or Strangford Lough, in
the county of Down, derived its name from Slainge, son of Par tholan, who planted the first colony in Ireland. Sliabh Slainge,
or the mountain of Slainge, also took its name from Slainge, the son of Partholan, who was buried there. Giraldus Cambrensis calls it Moms Salanga. It is now called Slieve Donard; it is the highest of the Mourne mountains, and one of the most magnificent in Ireland. It obtained the name of Donard from St. Domangort, a disciple of St. Patrick, who built an oratory on summit, which after ages became celebrated place pilgrimage. Magh Innis, the Plain the Island, name applied the peninsula now called Lecale, stated by our old Annalists the place where Fionachta, monarch Ireland, the son Ollamh Fodhla, died and was buried. the first century, the reign Lughaidh Riabhndearg, monarch Ireland from A. D. 65
A. D. 73, Lough Neagh, according the ancient Annalists, sud denly burst forth and overwhelmed by its waters the surrounding
Moylinny, and not Coleraine, stated Beaufort and others. the beginning the twelfth century, Magnus, the celebrated king Norway, the Orkneys, the Hebrides, and the Isle Man,
invaded Ireland with powerful army, and ravaged the country.
Britons, and Anglo-Saxons, and being joined his ailies Uladh Dalaradia, fought against Donal the Second, monarch
Meadhaidh, now the parish Magheramisk, sareene. O'Haodha, O'Hugh, chief Fernmoy, district the county Down,
the barony Mas Fearnmhoighe,
the borders
tended near Mis moun
Christianity, and finally the place He died Sabhal, afterwards the abbey
Saul, and was buried the cathedral
was called after him Downpatrick. The Dal Fiatachs, designated descendants Fiatach Fionn, monarch Ireland
Dalaradia, and other parts the present counties Down,
Antrim, and Derry. The Picts were called the Irish Cruith
midh, which signified Painted Men. The Cruithneans, Irish
Picts, had their own princes and chiefs, and are frequently men
tioned Irish history, from the first the tenth century. The
Picts Dalaradia were intimately commected intermarriages
with the old Milesians the race Ir. The great battle
Achaidhleathdearg, Dalaradia, the fourth century, has been
already described the note Orgiall. A. D. 637, Conall
Claon, king Uladh, valiant prince the race Ir, having
attempted recover the monarchy Ireland, which had been
wrested from his ancestors by the descendants Heremon, was
defeated, and forced fly North Britain Albany, afterwards Massareene. IX. O'Criodain, O'Credan, chief Machaire called Scotland, but returning with powerful force Picts,
converts burial. parish
his death and Saul, the
Dune, which
the second century, the race Heremon, were also inhabi
tants Dalaradia, and founded many powerful families this
territory and other parts Ulster. colony Picts, from north
Britain, settled Ulster very early period, chiefly Uladh ferin. IV. O’Duibheanaigh, O'Duvany, chief Kinel Amal
Ireland, the famous battle Moyrath, (now Moira, the county Down,) one the bloodiest engagementsrecorded Irish his tory, which continued seven successive days, and which, the
seventh day, the invaders were defeated, and Conall Cloan, with almost his forces, slain. Donal Breac, king the Albanian Scots, commander Conall's army, narrowly escaped with his life from this battle, and fled from the field with the shattered remnant of his forces.
A. D. 680, asach and Ultan, with the Britons
mentioned O'Conor's Dissertations, Cath princes the Cruithnians Dalaradia, leagued invade Ireland, and united their forces Rath
More, Magh Line, but were defeated the Northern Hy Nialls great battle. This Rath More was royal residence the kings Dalaradia; was situated the parish now called
His progress was opposed the men
battle fought Magh Coba, the Plain
Ulster, and great
Coba, near Down August, A. D. 1103,
plains. Dalaradia also remarkable early captivity, (it being there that
chieftain named Milcho, whose flocks
tain,) and celebrated the place where he made the first
earl the Orkneys, and other valiant commanders, being slain. The surviving remnant the Norwegians fled their ships, and sailed Scotland. King Magnus was buried near the cathedral
Downpatrick. most curious and interesting account this battle given Johnstone's Celto-Scandinavian Antiquities from the Saga Snorro, the Icelandic historian.
The chiefs and clans Dalaradia Ulidia, and the territories which they possessed the twelfth century, collected from O’Dugan's Topography, are follows:—The Craobh Ruadh,
the portion the Redbranch Knights Ulster, large territory which comprised the central parts the present county Down, with some adjoining parts Armagh, given O'Dugan the
head territory Uladh. The principal chiefs the Craobh Ruadh were—I. O’Duinnslebhe, called the Annalists, Mac Duinnslebhe, king Uladh, which name has been anglicised O'Dunlevy, Mac Dunlevy, already explained under A. D. 1171; O'Heochadha, anglicised O'Heoghy, Hoey, branch
the Mac Dunslevys; O'Haidith O'Eochagain; O'Labhradha; O'Leathlobhra; O’Luingsigh, Lynch O'Moran; and O'Math ghamhna. O'Gairbhith, O'Garvey, and O'Ainbith, O'Hanvey, were chiefs Hy Eachach Coba, now the barony Iveagh. II. Mac Aongusa, Magennis, chief Clan Aodha,
Clan Hugh, the tribe name the family. The Mac Gennises had the baronies Iveagh and Lecale, and part Mourne, and
were lords Iveagh, Newry, and Mourne. They were descended from the famous warrior Conall Cearnach, and were the head the Cianna Rory Ulster. III. Mac Artain, Mac Cartan,
the scene St. Patrick's was sold slave
patrick, St. Bartholomew's day, the 24th
the foreigners were totally defeated, Magnus himself with Sigurd,
chief Kinel Fagartaigh, now the baronies Kinelarty and Duf
gaidh, Anmhargaidh Morna, Mughroin, now Clan awley, the county Down. Mac Duileachain, O’Duibh leachain, chief Clan Breasail Mac Duileachain, near Kinelarty, the barony Castlereagh. VI. O’Coltarain, Coulter, chief
Dal Coirb, the barony Castlereagh. The following clans col
lected from O’Dugan were located Dalaradia. VII. O’Floinn, O'Flynn, and O'Domhnallain, O'Donnellan, chiefs Hy
Tuirtre. The territory Hy Tuirtre lay along the northern shores Lough Neagh and the river Bann, and extended Slieve Mis,
comprising the baronies Toome and Antrim, the county Antrim, and was afterwards known northern Clanaboy. VIII. O'Heire, Erc, chief Hy Fiachrach Finn, the barony
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Bridget's crosses and St. Bridget's church, includ A. D. 1189. ing the fortress, the Trian,' and the churches, was
fast, Massareene, Antrim, and Upper Toome, Antrim. This territory was called North Claneboy, from South Claneboy, which was the county
AOLCAINNIDH O’Fer
consumed by fire.
Murogh O'Carroll, lord Oirgiall, died the
comais (now Mac Comas,) great monastery,” after due penance.
professor at Derry, was Donal, son Murtogh O'Loughlin, was killed
drowned between Ard by the English Dalaraidhe while amongst (Ardmagilligan) and In them.
misowen.
§ John de Courcy, and the delight and happiness Tyrone, died.
the Armagh.
Down. part North Claneboy also obtained the name Bryan Carragh's
country, from having been taken from the O'Neills chief the M’Donnells, who was called Bryan Carragh.
Echmilidh,” son Mac Cana (or Mac Can,) English, plundered Mac-na-hoidhche (Son the Night), O'Maol
ruanaidh," lord Fermanagh, being expelled from The entire of Armagh, situate between St. his lordship, fled for refuge O'Carroll. Shortly
Antrim, in the barony of Lower Iveagh: XI. O'Caomhain, or Chamberlains, Bagnalls, Martells, Jordans, Mandevilles, Riddles, o'Keevan, chief Magh Lini, now Moylinny, district the Russells, Smiths, Stauntons, Logans, Savadges, Walshes, and barony Antrim. XII. O’Machoiden, chief Mughdhorn, Whites. The Fitzgeralds, earls Kildare, obtained Lecale the Mourne. XIII. O'Lachnain, O'Loughnin, chief Modharn reign queen Mary. The following noble families are found Beag, Little Mourne. - - more modern times the county Down. The Hamiltons,
some writers O'Gobhans, O'Gowans, name which has been anglicised Smith. These were powerful clan the race
the Clanna Rory, and were descended from the famous warrior Conall Cearnach. They were mostly expelled the English into Donegal, from whence great numbers them emigrated the county Leitrim, and they are still very nume rous Rossinver, well the county Cavan: Dal Buinne was district Dalaradia not given O’Dugan, but occurring
the Annals, and derived name, according O'Flaherty, from
addition O'Dugan, the following clans of Dalaradia are barons Claneboy, and earls Clanbrassil. The Montgomerys, given from other authorities. The Mac Gees Islandmagee, earls Mount Alexander, the barony Ards. The Cromwells, The Mac Gillmores, warlike clan, who possessedthe districts viscounts Ardglass, title afterwards possessed the Bar the great Ards. The Mac Rorys, Rogers, chiefs of Killwarlin. ringtons. The Hills, barons Killwarlin, viscounts Hills The O'Kellys Clanbrasil Mac Coolechan, the county Down. borough, and now marquesses Downshire. The Annesleys, The Mac Wards. The Mac Gobhans, Mac Gowans, also given
Buinn, son Fergus Mac Roy. was situated the borders
Down and Antrim, and contained the parish Drumboe, Down,
with those Lisburn, Magheragall, Magheramask, Glenavy, Dunum, was founded by St. Cailan, Coelan, the fifth cen
Aghalee, and Aghagallen, Antrim. -
the fourteenth century Hugh Buidhe O'Neill, prince Tyrone, with his forces, crossed the Bann, and took possession the
northern part Dalaradia, which, from being possessed posterity, who were called Clann Aodha Buidhe, was anglicised Claneboy Clandeboy. extended from Carrickfergus Bay, and the river Lagan, westward Lough Neagh, and contained,
according Dubourdieu and other authorities, the baronies Bel
the county, distinguish
tury. The bishops Down are frequently mentioned bishops Dundaleathghlass, ancient name Downpatrick; they
Strand, from yew tree planted there St. Patrick; and its name South Claneboy, territory which derived name from the was latinised Monasterium viridi ligno. At Beanchoir,
same Hugh Buidh O'Neill, comprised the baronies Ards, Cas tlerea, Kinelarty, and Lecale, and extended, according Mac
Bangor, the county Down, abbey was founded St.
Congal, the sixth century, and was famous for its college the early ages.
Dalriada Dalrieda. This ancient territory comprised all the remaining portion the county Antrim, not mentioned
Geoghegan, from the Bay Belfast Lough.
Courcy, with his forces, overran great Dalaradia, and for period twenty years carried incessant warfare with the native chiefs. He fixed his head quarters Downpatrick. After Courcy had been driven out Ireland his great rivals, the Lacys, lords
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