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castle of Kill Sanctan.
castle of Kill Sanctan.
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After many long and fierce battles with the Mac Quillans, the Mac Donnells made themselves masters the country, and dispossessed the Mac Quillans.
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Lough Ree, that the hostages of O'Conor Maon quence the violence the storm, and was moy were kept at that time. swamped, that perished with the exception
Flaherty O'Maoldoraidh, lord of Kinel Con Cathal Croivdearg and six others. Among
nell, remained encamped with his forces at Corran those drowned were Aireachtach O’Rody; Conor, Sligo,) and was opposed the Conacians, son Cathal; Conor and Awlave, the sons
both English and Irish. Hugh Mac Oirechtaidh (Mac Geraghty;) Conor O’Dermott was slain by Cathal Carrach, O'Maoilbrenainn, the son O'Mannachain, and
son O'Conor Maonmoy, death of his father.
Richard I. '" was proclaimed king the 6th July.
revenge the England
many others.
O'Maoldoraidh (Flaherty,) marched large force
into Connaught, and encamped Corran. The and from thence into Tyrone, requesting forces Conacians, both English and Irish, opposed him, from the north Ireland enable him recover
his kingdom Connaught; but the people
Ulster would give him support. He then
proceeded the English Meath for the same
purpose, but they would not assist him. From
thence he went into Munster, whence he was
recalled by the Siol Murray, who granted him lands in Tir Fiachrach and Kinel Aodha-na
Hechtge. "
Ailleann, the daughter Riagan O’Mailruan
aidh, the wife Aireachtach O’Rody, died.
A. D. 1192.
The porch the refectory the black church St. Columkille Derry, was built by O’Kane
Siol Murray came the meeting, together with the Creeve,' and the daughter O'Inneirghe
but no advantage was gained both armies returned.
A. D. 1190.
either side, and
A. D. 1191.
Roderick O'Conor went from Connaught into Tirconnell the seat Flaherty O'Maoldoraidh,
Dermod O’Rabhartaidh (O'Rafferty,) abbot Durrow, died. -
Maelseachlain O’Neachtain and Giolla Bearaidh O'Sluaghadaigh, were slain Torlogh son Roderick O’Conor.
Mor, daughter Duibheasa, daughter conference was
Torlogh O’Conor, and Dermod Mac Teige, died.
held conclude peace between Cathal Croivdearg (O’Conor,) and Cathal Carrach (O'Conor. ) Clonfert Brendan. The
(O'Henery. )
Taichleach O'Dowd, lord Hy Amhalgaidh
and Hy Fiachrach,” was slain his two grand SOnS.
Hugh O'Flynn, chief Siol Maoileruain,” died.
The English were defeated Carraidh Eacha great storm arose the lake by which their radh" by the Muintir Maoiltsiona.
vessels were separated, and the boat which The castles Ath-an-urchair and Cillbisge” O'Conor sailed became unmanageable conse were erected this year.
10. Richard The chronology the kings England, fol O’Kane the Craoibh Creeve. This territory was iden
the successor St. Patrick (Thomas O'Conor. ) Conor Mac Dermott, and Aireachtach O’Rody, but they could not reconcile them. O'Conor and the Siol Murray came Clonmacnois that night, and early the following morning they embarked
the Shannon, and sailed into Lough Ree.
lowed those notes, that Sir Harris Nicholas, the most accu rate authority the subject. Henry II. died the castle Chinon, Normandy, the 6th July, A. D. 1189, and was succeeded by his son Richard, surnamed Coeur Lion.
The year king Henry's arrival Ireland, already given
the Annals, A. D. 1171. Ware, O'Flaherty, and Lanigan, give
the same year, though Leland and others erroneously state A. D. 1172, the year his arrival.
tical with the present barony Colerain, county Derry.
Lord Tyrawley and Tireragh. The baronies Tyrawley, the county Mayo, and Tireragh, the county Sligo, which the original are written Ua n-Amhalgaidh and Ua Ffiachrach.
Siol Maoileruain, Maoilruana. This territory lay the west the county Roscommon, and comprised the parish Kiltullagh, part the parish Kilteevan, the county Ros
ul-Fhloinn,
Tir Fiachrach was the county Galway. See note the Droigheanan Donn, the “Black Thorn. ”
15. Kinel Aodha-na-h Echtge, district the south-east Carraidh Eacharadh, now Corry, near Ballinalack, county the same county. of Westmeath.
The castles Ardnorcher and Kilbixey, Westmeath.
common, and Galway.
considerable portion Ballynakill, the county also comprehended the mountain district Sliabh
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The English committed great depredations on Donal O’Brien. They marched over the Plain of Cilldalua (Killaloe,) into Moy O'd-Toirdheal
A. D. 1194.
Constantine O’Brien, bishop of Killaloe, died.
Donal, son of Torlogh O’Brien, king of Munster,
bhaidh (or Torlogh's Plain,) where they were over a refulgent torch of peace and war, and the bril taken by the Dal g-Cais (Dalcassians,) who slew liant star of hospitality and generosity of the men
a great number of them. On that expedition the English built the castles of Cill Fiacal and Cnoc Raffonn. "
Donal O’Brien defeated the English of Ossory with great slaughter.
A. D. 1193.
Eochaidh O'Baoighill (O'Boyle,) was slain by
the people of Hy Fiachra of Ard Sratha. ' Maolpadraic O'Coffey died.
Cathal Mac Gaithene. died.
Derforghaill, wife of Tiarnan O’Rourke, and daughter of Murchadh O'Maoileachlainn,” died
in the monastery of Droicheat Atha (Drogheda,) in the 85th year of her age.
of Munster and Leth Mogha, died. He was suc ceeded by his son Murtogh.
The English took possession of Inis O’Fionn tain,' but they were driven out of
Cumidhe O'Flynn" was slain by the English.
Gilbert Mac Costelloe (or Nangle,) marched Easruadh (Ballyshannon,) but was obliged return without obtaining advantages.
Maolseachlain, son Donal Fitzpatrick, lord Ossory, died.
Conor, son Manus, son Dunslevey O'Heoghy, was treacherously killed O’Hanlon. Hugh the Blind, son Torlogh O'Conor, died.
Sitriug, son Floinn O'Feenaghty, chief Clan Murchadha,” died.
Donagh, son Murtogh, son Torlogh Dermod, son of Conbroghda O’Diomusaigh (O’Brien,) was slain by Murtogh, son Donal
(O’Dempsey,) a long time chief of Clan Maoil O’Brien.
ughra, and lord of Hy Failge,” died. Murogh, son Awlave O'Cinneidigh (O’Ken
'athal Odhar Mac Carthy was slain by Donal nedy,) was killed by Loughlin, son
Macraith
Killaloe,
Mac Carthy.
Murtogh, son of Murrogh Mac Murrogh, lord
of Hy Cennselaigh," died.
Hugh O'Maoilbrenan, chief of Clan Conchubh
air,” was slain by the English of Dublin.
O'Carroll, lord of Oriel, was taken by the
O'Kennedy.
A. D. 1195.
Donal O’Conaing (Gunning,) bishop
English, who hanged him, having first put out rooney,) bishop Elphin, died. his eyes. Donal O’Finn, successor
Inis Clothrann was plundered by the Mac Clonfert, died.
Costelloes,” and the sons of Conor of Maonmoy.
St. Brenan
St. Paul's church.
extensive territory, Wexford, and part
Clanconor, district the county Roscommon; and another family the same name
were located Leix, Queen's county.
Inis Clothrann, was island Lough Ree, county Long
ford, which had celebrated abbey. The Mac Costelloes here mentioned were the English family the Nangles, explained in the note on Meath.
St. Fintan's island, Lough Dearg, county Donegal. See seward.
O'Flynn was lord Hy -Tuirtre, Dalaradia, and this Cu
Midhe appears have been the chief who defeated Courcy A. D. 1177.
O'Finnaghta was chief Clan Murchada, district the county Roscommon.
Cill Fiacail, Kilfeacle, parish
the barony Clanwil beautiful hill near the the barony Middle
Eachmarcach O’Kane died
Hy Kinselagh, Cennselagh, was containing great part the county Carlow.
liam, county river Suir, third, county
Tipperary. the parish
Tipperary.
Knockrafton, Knockgraffon,
The territory Hy Fiachra, Tyrone, comprised the parish Ardstraw, and some adjoining districts.
Derforghaill. This was the celebrated princess Dervorgilla, daughter the king Meath, and wife Tiarnan O’Rourke, prince Brefney. She has beenalready mentioned celebrated
Irish history, account her abduction Dermod Mac Murrogh, king Leinster, which was the cause the English
Invasion. By other writers her death stated have taken place the monastery Mellifont, near Drogheda.
The O’Dempseys were chiefs Clan Maoilughra, Glen
malire, territory which, according O'Brien, was divided
between the King's and Queen's counties. Hy Failge, Offaley, was extensive territory, containing parts the present King's
and Queen's counties, which O'Conor was supreme chief.
died.
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REIGN OF RICHARD I. 25
Conor Mac Fachtna died in the church of and the sons some chieftains Connaught, Derry. marched his forces into the territories of Kinel
Sitrig O'Gormley was slain by the son of Owen, and Airtheara (Orior Armagh. ) The
Dunslevey. Kinel Owen Tellaghoge, and the men Orior,
John de Courcy, and the son of Hugo de Lacy, marched the plain Armagh oppose them,
marched an army to bring the English of Leinster and gave them battle; and Mac Dunslevey was
and Munster under subjection. defeated with dreadful slaughter his forces. Cathal Crovdearg O'Conor, joined by Mac In this battle were slain twelve sons of the nobles
Costelloe, and a party of the English and Irish of and chiefs Connaught, with great number
Meath, marched into Munster, as far as Imleach the common soldiery. Among the nobles slain
Iubhair (Emly,) and Cashel; they burned four were Bryan Buidhe O'Flaherty; the son
great castles, and several others of a minor Maolisa O'Conor Connaught; the son
description. O'Conor Faily; and the son O’Faelain the Cathal Mac Dermott came from Munster into Desies.
Connaught, and conquered before him, until arrived Lough Mask and Imisroba (at Bal linrobe Mayo,) where seized the
shipping Cathal Crovdearg, which took Caislean-na-Caillighe (in Lough Mask,) from
marched thither, and length concluded peace
Mac Blosgaidh O'Cairin, having plundered
Termon Dabeog,' was himself slain month afterwards, with dreadful slaughter his people, through the interposition God and St. Dabeog.
Donal, son Dermod Mac Carthy, defeated the English Limerick and Munster, battle,
with dreadful slaughter, and expelled them from Limerick; also defeated them two other battles.
Conor Mac Dermott, lord Moylurg, took holy orders the monastery Boyle, and was
succeeded the lordship Tomaltach.
Hugh O'Ferrall, lord Muintir Anally, was
treacherously killed by the sons Sitrick O'Quinn.
Armagh,
The cathedral
with churches, and great portion the The chiefs Muintir Eoluis were treacherously
with honours and solemnity. Roderick Mac Dunslevey,joined
Termon Dobeog, founded monastery
the English,
Donegal.
Laoighis, Leir, the principality
the O'Mordhas,
Peter and Paul
fortress, were burned.
Murcheartach, son Murcheartach O'Lough
lin, lord Kinel Owen, and heir presumptive
the throne Ireland, the tower bravery, and feats arms Leath Cuinn, the demolisher
the cities and castles the English, and founder
Mahon, son Conor Maonmoy, heir pre sumptive the crown Connaught, was slain by instigation the Kinel Owen, after they had O'Moore, (Donal,) and the men Laoighis,” sworn by the three shrines, and the canon St. while defending booty which had taken from
churches and delightful sanctuaries, was slain Donogh, son Blosgaidh O’Kane, the
Patrick, faithful him. His remains were conveyed Derry Columkille, and interred there
the English; and retaliation, O'Moore was
slain Cathal Carrach O'Conor.
Congalach, son Fergal O’Rourke, was slain
by the men Lieney, Sliabh Da-En. ”
O'Moores, was situated the Queen's county, on the borders Kildare.
Sliabh Da-En, Sliere Daen, mountain the south Lough Gill, the barony Tirerrill, county Sligo.
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the church lands island
St. Dabeog, who Lough Derg, county
killed the son Cathal O'Rourke. Muireadhach Mac Rannall, viz. the Giolla
Ruadh, chief Muintir Eoluis, was slain the son Manus O'Conor, the instigation
the son Cathal O’Rourke, by whom the afore mentioned nobles were slain.
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Iodnaidhe O'Mannachain (O’Monaghan,) lord owen, and Orgiall, the defender of Tara, and heir of Hy Briuin of the Shannon," died. presumptive to the throne of Ireland, a Conall” in Cathal, son of Hugh O'Flaherty, was slain by heroism, a Cuchulain in valour, a Guaire in hos
Muircheartach Midhigh. pitality, and a Mac Lughach in bravery, died on the 2nd day of February, after a patient
A. D. 1197.
suffering, at Inis Saimer, in the 30th year of his
government, and 59th of his age; and was buried John de Courcy, with the English of Ulidia, at Druim Tuama, with the customary honours.
marched to Eas Craoibhe,' where they built the Eachmarcach O’Dochartaidh (O’Dogherty,)there
castle of Kill Sanctan. They plundered and laid upon assumed the government of Tirconnell, and
waste the district of Cianachta, and left Roitsel in a fortnight afterwards John de Courcy, at the
Pitun (Peyton,) with a strong garrison in the head of a strong force, crossed Tuaim (Toom
castle, from which they sallied out, plundering Bridge,) into Tirowen ; from thence he proceeded
and devastating the country and churches. to Ardstraw, and afterwards marched round to
Shortly afterwards Roitsel Pitun went on a pre Derry Columkille, where he remained for five
datory excursion to the port of Derry, and plun nights, and then crossed over by water to Cnoc
dered Cluain I, Eanach, and Dearg Bruach; but Flaherty O'Muldoraidh, lord of Tirconnell and
Tirowen, with a party of the northern Clan Neill, attacked him on the strand of Ua-Congbhala (near Faughanvale. ) The English were defeated with great slaughter, through the interposition of Columkille, Caindeach (Canice,) and Breacan, for having plundered their churches. Amongst the
slain was the son of Ardgal Mac Loughlin.
Mac Etigh, one of the people of Keenaght,
Nascain (in Inisowen. ) Eachmarcach O’Dogherty, at the head of the Kinell Connell, marched to oppose him, and a battle ensued, in which many fell on both sides, and the people of Tirconnell sustained great loss, a hundred of their men being slain, amongst whom were Eachmarcach himself; Donogh O'Taircert, chief of Clan Snedgile, the mainstay of hospitality, generosity, wisdom, and counsel of Tirconnell; Giolla Brighde O’Dogh erty; Mac Dubhain; Mac Fergail; the sons
robbed the altar of the great church of Derry O'Boyle, and many other chiefs. The English,
Columkille, and carried away with him the four
most valuable cups in Ireland, which were called,
the Mac Riabhach, the Mac Solas, the cup of
O'Maoldoraidh, and the crooked goblet of
O’Dogherty. He broke them to pieces, and took Moylurg, and Moy Aoi, the tower dignity, off their valuable ornaments. In three days after prudence, hospitality, and protection Con the robbery, these precious ornaments and the naught, died, after sincere repentance, the
robber were discovered. He was hanged by Flaherty (O'Maoldoraidh,) at the Cross of Executions, to avenge St. Columkille for having profaned his altar.
monastery Ath-da-laarg (Boyle. )
Mac Raith O’Laithbheartaidh (O'Flaherty. ) tanist Tirowen, and Maolruanaidh O'Cairellain, chief Clan Dermott, were killed.
Flaherty O'Muldorry, lord of Tirconnell, Tir Donal, son Rannall Mac Rannall, was
4. Hy Briuin-ma-Sionna, or Hy Briuin of the Shannon, a chief the Red Branch Knights Ulster, and Cuchulainn, territory in Roscommon, between Elphin and the Shannon, com another famous contemporary warrior the Red Branch Mac prising the parishes of Aughrim, Kilmore, and Cloncraft. The Lughach, probably Lughaidh Mac Con, who was great champion
O'Monaghans were chiefs of this territory, and had their castle at Lisadorn.
Munster, the reign king Corinac; perhaps Lughaidh Lanihfada, who celebrated for having expelled the Fomorians. Guaire, here mentioned, was king Connaught, renowned for his hospitality. Inis Saimer, given the place O'Muldorry's
1. Eas Craoihbe, is now called the Cuts' Fishery, near Cole
rain; Kill Sanctan Castle was also near Colerain. Cianachta, death, was the monastery Ballyshannon, and the place his
above mentioned, is the barony of Keenaght, in the county of Derry.
2. This celebrated chief, Flaherty O'Maoldoraidh, or O'Mul dorry, is compared to the ancient heroes, namely, Conall Cearnach,
burial was Druim Tuama, monastery founded Columkille,
now the parish Drumhome, the barony Tirhugh, county Donegal.
after the battle, plundered Inisowen, from which
they took great prey cattle, and then retreated. Conchobhar O’Cathain, died.
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REIGN OF RICHARD I. 27 treacherously slain by the sons of Mac Duibh until they came up him, while the act
dara.
Roderick O'Flaherty, lord of West Connaught,
was taken prisoner by Cathal Croibhdearg (the Red Handed,) O'Conor, king of Connaught.
A. D. 1198.
Giolla Mac Liag O’Branain resigned his abbacy of Derry Columkille, and Giolla Criost O’Cear naigh (O’Kearney,) was appointed in his place by
the chiefs and clergy of the north of Ireland. Roderick O'Conor," king of Connaught and of Ireland, both English and Irish, died ca
nonical orders Cong, after sincere repentance, victorious over the world and the devil; his body was conveyed Clonmacnois, and was interred
there, the north side the altar the great church.
The son Bryan Brefney, son Torlogh O'Conor, was slain by Cathal Carrach, son Conor Maonmoy.
Cathalan O'Maolfabhail, lord Carraig Brach aidhe,” was slain O’Derain, and retaliation O’Derain himself was immediately after killed.
burning the town. battle ensued which the English were defeated, they were five different engagements afterwards, between that town and the place where the English took their shipping. Hugh lost but five men. As
soon this
John Courcy received intelligence left Derry.
war broke out between the Kinel Connell
and the Kinel Owen. The Kinel Connell joined O'Hegnigh against the Kinel Owen, and they held conference ratify their union Termon Dabeog. Hugh O’Neill came thither with the
Kinel Owen prevent the meeting, attacked O'Heigny, and defeated him; and O'Neill ob tained hostages.
Hugh, the head the Kinel Owen, marched
the same day, and plundered the Kinel Connell,
the plain Moy Ith took away with him many cattle, after slaying O’Duibhdiarma,” who
opposed him with troop horse.
Hugh O’Neill, with force the Kinel Owen,
marched second time the plain Moy Ith, give the Kinel Connell battle; but the Kinel Connell marched out their camp, and made
John Courcy marched into Tirowen, and friendly and peaceable terms with them that plundered and spoiled the churches Ardstraw occasion.
and Raphoe. He
Columkille, where
during which time
afterwards came Derry Cathal Croibhdearg O'Conor made peace with remained for nine days, Cathal Carrach, son Conor Maonmoy, whom
plundered Imisowen and
recalled the country, and gave him lands.
A. D. 1199.
the adjacent country, but did not succeed
carrying off the booty, for this time Hugh O’Neill, with five armed ships, came the church Lathairne (Larne,) burned part the town,
Maol Iosa Mac Giolla Erain, the airchinneach and slew eighteen the English. The English Kilmore, Hy Niallain, successor elect St.
Magh Line (Moylinny,) and Dalaradia, mus Patrick, died.
Hy (or
tered three hundred men, and marched against Hugh, who had intimation their approach
Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, Roderick O'Conor, the last
Milesian monarch Ireland, after having reigned eighteen years,
abdicated the throne A. D. 1184, and retired the monastery Cong, Mayo, where, after religious seclusion thirteen years, died, A. D. 1198, the 82nd year his age, and was buried the same sepulchre with his father, Torlogh O'Conor, monarch
Sanctus Mauritius O'Baodain died
Ireland, the north side the great altar, the cathedral
St. Kiaran, Clonmacnois. O'Conor (Rer. Hib. Scrip. vol. I. ,)
says bequeathedgold, silver, and many other things God,
the poor, the churches Ireland, and those Rome and Carraig Brachaidhe, the barony Inisowen, county Jerusalem. the chronological poem the Christian kings Donegal.
Ireland, written the twelfth century, Giolla Modula, abbot 3. O’Duibhdiarma was chief Inisowen.
Ardbracan, quoted vol. O'Conor's Rer. Hib. Scrip. the following verse:—
Iona,)
Columkille.
“Ocht m-Bliadhna agus deich Ruaidrian Ri, Mac Toirdhealbhaidh an t-Ard Ri,
Flaith n-Eirend: gan fliell,
deighneach deig Eirenn.
Kilmore IIy Niallain, that the parish Kilmore,
“Eighteen years the monarch Roderick, Son Torlogh, supremesovereign, Ireland's undisputed ruler,
Was fair Erin's latest king. ”
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28 ANNALS OF THE FOUR MASTERS, A. D. 1200.
The English of Ulidia marched three great forces to relieve Cathal Croibhdearg, and arrived armies successively into Tirowen. The third at Kilmacduagh. Cathal Carrach, at the head army pitched their camp at Domhnachmore of of the Conacians, marched thither, and gave them Moy Iomchlair,” from which they sent a large battle, in which the English were defeated with party to spoil and plunder the country. Hugh such slaughter, that although their original force O’Neill, who marched to meet them, arrived at consisted of five battalions, only two survived the
the place at the same time with the English; he attacked and routed them with great slaughter; and such as escaped, fled by night, and did not halt until they passed over Tuaim (Toom Bridge. )
Rory O’Dunsleve, joined with a party of the English of Meath, marched his forces and plun dered the monastery of S. S. Paul and Peter (at Armagh,) and left only one cow in the place.
Donal O’Dogherty, lord of Kinel Enda, and of Ardmiodhair,” died.
Donogh Uaithneach, son of Roderick O'Conor, was slain by the English of Limerick.
Rodubh Mac Roedig, chief of Kinel Aengusa, was slain by the English while plundering Hy Earca Chein. "
Cathal Croibhdearg O'Conor was driven from Connaught, and Cathal Carrach assumed his place.
battle. They fled, but were closely pursued from the field of battle, as far as Rinn Duin," at Lough
Ree, where de Courcy was hemmed in, and a great number of the English slain ; many others were drowned, for they had no means of escaping
but by crossing the lake eastward in boats.
Ruarc O'Maoilbrenainn, chief of Clan Conor,”
died.
John was proclaimed king of England, on the
6th of April. ”
Murchadh Mac Coghlan, lord of Delvin Eathra, died.
A. D. 1200.
Cadhla O’Duffy, archbishop of Tuam, died at
an advanced age.
Uaireirghe, son of Maolmordha, son of Uair
Hugh O’Neill marched his forces to assist eirghe O'Neachtain, a learned professor of Clon Cathal Croibhdearg, and was joined by the men macnois, a man distinguished for sanctity, charity,
of Moy Ith, and of Orgialla. They went as far
as Teach Baoithin of Artagh,” from whence they
returned to Ballysadare, where they were over
taken by Cathal Carrach, with the chiefs of Con (abbot of Roscommon,) died.
naught, and William Burke, at the head of the Hugh O’Neill was deposed by the Kinel Owen, English of Limerick. A battle ensued, in which and Conor O'Loughlin was elected prince in his
the northern forces were defeated, and O'Hegnidh (O'Heney,) lord of Oriel, and many others, fell.
John de Courcy, at the head of the English of Ulidia, joined by the son of Hugo de Lacy, at the
head of the English of Meath, marched their
situated partly in the barony of Lower Orior, but chiefly in that of O'Neilland, county of Armagh.
2. Domhnach Mor Maighe Iomchlair. The parish of Donagh more, in the barony of Dungannon, county of Tyrone.
3. Lord of Kinel Enda and Ard Miodhair. See note on Kinel Enda at p. 10. According to O'Brien, Ard Miodhair lay near Fanat, in the county of Donegal.
4. Chief of Kinel Aongusa, &c. See note on Meath. Hy Earca Chein, or Ibh Earca, now the barony of Iverk, county of Kilkenny.
5. Teach Baoithin Airtigh, that Tibohine, Taughboyne, Artagh, parish the barony Boyle, county Roscommon. obtained its name Teach Baoithin, the House Baoithin,
from St. Baoithin, who, according Colgan, was bishop this place the seventh century.
mon. This name has been changed O'Mulreman.
King Richard died the 6th castle Chalus, Normandy,
Brennan, and by others
April, A. D. 1199, the wound received from
and all other virtues, and chief of the Culdees of
place; he plundered Tir-Enda, slew many people,
and took away with him a large prey of cattle. Egneachan O'Domhnaill (O’Donnell,) lord of
Kinel Connell, sailed with his fleet by sea, and sent his forces by land, and encamped at Gaoth
Rinn Duin, signifies the peninsula the fortress. This peninsula was situated Lough Ree, the shore the Shannon,
the county Roscommon, about eight miles north Athlone. There was fortress here from the earliest times, and afterwards strong castle, called Randown castle, which belonged the O'Conors. Cill Mic Duach, Killmacduagh, parish, and the
seat diocese the barony Kiltarton, county Galway. Clan Conchobhair, Clan Conor. O'Dugan gives Maol brenainn chief Clan Conor, south Connaught, Roscom
Clonmacnois, died on the 10th day of March.
Maol Eoin O'Carmacain, coarb of St. Comman,
arrow, while besieging that place, and was succeeded his brother John.
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an-Chairgin. The Clan Diarmada, on the other Munster; he burned Castle Connell, the market side, came to Port Ross to attack the fleet. When place of Limerick, and the castle of Wilkin, and the crews of the thirteen ships beheld them, they took Wilkin and his wife prisoners, after having sallied forth and defeated them. Mac Loughlin, slain twelve knights, with many common people.
namely, Conor Beag, son of Murtogh, came at this time to assist the Clan Diarmada; but his horse being wounded, he was dismounted, and finally
slain by the Kinel Connell, to avenge Columkille and his coarb, whose shrines he had formerly violated. It was on account of the same violation
that Murchadh O'Criochain, lord of Hy Fiachrach,
was killed. Egneachan's party followed up their victory, and committed great slaughter among the Kinel Owen, and the Clan Diarmada. "
Meler,” and the English of Leinster, marched their forces against Cathal Carrach, and remained two nights at Clonmacnois. They plundered the town of property and provisions, not sparing even the churches.
Cathal Croibhdearg fled for protection into Munster, to Mac Carthy and William Burke.
Fiachra O'Flynn, chief of Siol Maolruain, died.
Cathal Carrach assumed the sovereignty of Connaught, and drove Cathal Croibhdearg into
Ulster, who went to the residence of O’Eigmigh, lord of Fermanagh, and from thence to the seat of John de Courcy, with whom he confirmed his covenant of friendship.
A. D. 1201.
Tomaltach O'Conor, successor of St. Patrick, and primate of Ireland, died.
Conn O'Meallaigh, bishop of Eanach Duin, a brilliant gem, and a pillar of the church, died.
Johanes de Monte Celion, a cardinal, came to Ireland from Rome, as the Pope's legate, and convened a great synod at Dublin, which was
Gerrmaide O'Baoighellain” (O'Boylan,) was attended by the bishops, the abbots, and the
killed by Egneachan O’Donnell.
A battle was fought between O’Donnell and
clergy of the various orders, as also many of the nobility of Ireland. At this convention many regulations between clergy and laity were satis
O’Ruairc (Ualgarg O’Rourke,) aided by Conor
O'Rourke of Glaisfene, in which the Hy Briuin factorily arranged. In a fortnight afterwards, the
were defeated with great havock, both in killed and drowned; and among the latter was Conor O'Rourke. The place where that battle was fought was Leac O'Maoldoraigh. "
Donagh Uaitneach, son of Roderick O'Conor,
was slain by the English of Limerick.
Mahon, son of Gillpatrick O’Ciardha, was slain
by the English of Clonard. O’Ciardha burned Clonard, and plundered the English who resided there.
Cathal Croibhdearg O'Conor went to plunder
cardinal convened a synod of the clergy and nobility of Connaught at Tuam, where the neces sary regulations were enacted.
Niall O'Flynn was treacherously slain by the English of Ulidia.
Manus, son of Dermod O'Loughlin, was slain by Murtogh O’Neill, and Murtogh himself was afterwards slain in retaliation.
Conor, son of Maurice O’Edin, died.
Teige O’Breen, lord of Leiney, in Meath, died.
1. It appears that O'Donnell sailed up Lough Foyle, and was attacked by the Clan Dermod, that the O'Carolans and others,
England. William
Burgo was chief governor Ireland for Henry II. , and obtained extensive posses
the opposite side, the county Derry. Hy Fiachra,
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daughter king
which O'Criochain was lord, was territory about Ardstraw, Tyrone.
He died A. D. 1204, and was buried the
which he had founded. He was
Richard and Meler and William Burke, that Meiler Fitz Henry, one his descendants were earls Connaught and Ulster, and the Anglo-Norman leaders, who came over with Strongbow. founded many the most powerful families Ireland, the He was grandson king Henry and very valiant commander. earls Clanrickard, and many others the nobility. The name
A. D. 1199, was appointed chief governor Ireland, king John, and had large grants land Westmeath and Kildare. He died A. D. 1220, and was buried Connell Abbey, Kil dare, which had founded. William Burke, whose name occurs
Burgo was changed Illustrious Irishmen.
The O'Boylans, clan Leac O'Maoldoraigh,
Burgh and Burke. See Lives of
Monaghan, the borders Tyrone. O'Muldorry's Rock, situated
frequently the Annals this period, was William Fitz somewhere the borders Leitrim and Donegal, supposed Adelm Burgo. The family Burgo came from Nor Ballyshamnon. The Hy-Briuin, signifies the people Leitrim, mandy with William the Conqueror, and were earls Kent Hy-Briuin was nameapplied that territory.
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Lough Ree, that the hostages of O'Conor Maon quence the violence the storm, and was moy were kept at that time. swamped, that perished with the exception
Flaherty O'Maoldoraidh, lord of Kinel Con Cathal Croivdearg and six others. Among
nell, remained encamped with his forces at Corran those drowned were Aireachtach O’Rody; Conor, Sligo,) and was opposed the Conacians, son Cathal; Conor and Awlave, the sons
both English and Irish. Hugh Mac Oirechtaidh (Mac Geraghty;) Conor O’Dermott was slain by Cathal Carrach, O'Maoilbrenainn, the son O'Mannachain, and
son O'Conor Maonmoy, death of his father.
Richard I. '" was proclaimed king the 6th July.
revenge the England
many others.
O'Maoldoraidh (Flaherty,) marched large force
into Connaught, and encamped Corran. The and from thence into Tyrone, requesting forces Conacians, both English and Irish, opposed him, from the north Ireland enable him recover
his kingdom Connaught; but the people
Ulster would give him support. He then
proceeded the English Meath for the same
purpose, but they would not assist him. From
thence he went into Munster, whence he was
recalled by the Siol Murray, who granted him lands in Tir Fiachrach and Kinel Aodha-na
Hechtge. "
Ailleann, the daughter Riagan O’Mailruan
aidh, the wife Aireachtach O’Rody, died.
A. D. 1192.
The porch the refectory the black church St. Columkille Derry, was built by O’Kane
Siol Murray came the meeting, together with the Creeve,' and the daughter O'Inneirghe
but no advantage was gained both armies returned.
A. D. 1190.
either side, and
A. D. 1191.
Roderick O'Conor went from Connaught into Tirconnell the seat Flaherty O'Maoldoraidh,
Dermod O’Rabhartaidh (O'Rafferty,) abbot Durrow, died. -
Maelseachlain O’Neachtain and Giolla Bearaidh O'Sluaghadaigh, were slain Torlogh son Roderick O’Conor.
Mor, daughter Duibheasa, daughter conference was
Torlogh O’Conor, and Dermod Mac Teige, died.
held conclude peace between Cathal Croivdearg (O’Conor,) and Cathal Carrach (O'Conor. ) Clonfert Brendan. The
(O'Henery. )
Taichleach O'Dowd, lord Hy Amhalgaidh
and Hy Fiachrach,” was slain his two grand SOnS.
Hugh O'Flynn, chief Siol Maoileruain,” died.
The English were defeated Carraidh Eacha great storm arose the lake by which their radh" by the Muintir Maoiltsiona.
vessels were separated, and the boat which The castles Ath-an-urchair and Cillbisge” O'Conor sailed became unmanageable conse were erected this year.
10. Richard The chronology the kings England, fol O’Kane the Craoibh Creeve. This territory was iden
the successor St. Patrick (Thomas O'Conor. ) Conor Mac Dermott, and Aireachtach O’Rody, but they could not reconcile them. O'Conor and the Siol Murray came Clonmacnois that night, and early the following morning they embarked
the Shannon, and sailed into Lough Ree.
lowed those notes, that Sir Harris Nicholas, the most accu rate authority the subject. Henry II. died the castle Chinon, Normandy, the 6th July, A. D. 1189, and was succeeded by his son Richard, surnamed Coeur Lion.
The year king Henry's arrival Ireland, already given
the Annals, A. D. 1171. Ware, O'Flaherty, and Lanigan, give
the same year, though Leland and others erroneously state A. D. 1172, the year his arrival.
tical with the present barony Colerain, county Derry.
Lord Tyrawley and Tireragh. The baronies Tyrawley, the county Mayo, and Tireragh, the county Sligo, which the original are written Ua n-Amhalgaidh and Ua Ffiachrach.
Siol Maoileruain, Maoilruana. This territory lay the west the county Roscommon, and comprised the parish Kiltullagh, part the parish Kilteevan, the county Ros
ul-Fhloinn,
Tir Fiachrach was the county Galway. See note the Droigheanan Donn, the “Black Thorn. ”
15. Kinel Aodha-na-h Echtge, district the south-east Carraidh Eacharadh, now Corry, near Ballinalack, county the same county. of Westmeath.
The castles Ardnorcher and Kilbixey, Westmeath.
common, and Galway.
considerable portion Ballynakill, the county also comprehended the mountain district Sliabh
O'Flynn's mountain, celebrated the Irish song
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The English committed great depredations on Donal O’Brien. They marched over the Plain of Cilldalua (Killaloe,) into Moy O'd-Toirdheal
A. D. 1194.
Constantine O’Brien, bishop of Killaloe, died.
Donal, son of Torlogh O’Brien, king of Munster,
bhaidh (or Torlogh's Plain,) where they were over a refulgent torch of peace and war, and the bril taken by the Dal g-Cais (Dalcassians,) who slew liant star of hospitality and generosity of the men
a great number of them. On that expedition the English built the castles of Cill Fiacal and Cnoc Raffonn. "
Donal O’Brien defeated the English of Ossory with great slaughter.
A. D. 1193.
Eochaidh O'Baoighill (O'Boyle,) was slain by
the people of Hy Fiachra of Ard Sratha. ' Maolpadraic O'Coffey died.
Cathal Mac Gaithene. died.
Derforghaill, wife of Tiarnan O’Rourke, and daughter of Murchadh O'Maoileachlainn,” died
in the monastery of Droicheat Atha (Drogheda,) in the 85th year of her age.
of Munster and Leth Mogha, died. He was suc ceeded by his son Murtogh.
The English took possession of Inis O’Fionn tain,' but they were driven out of
Cumidhe O'Flynn" was slain by the English.
Gilbert Mac Costelloe (or Nangle,) marched Easruadh (Ballyshannon,) but was obliged return without obtaining advantages.
Maolseachlain, son Donal Fitzpatrick, lord Ossory, died.
Conor, son Manus, son Dunslevey O'Heoghy, was treacherously killed O’Hanlon. Hugh the Blind, son Torlogh O'Conor, died.
Sitriug, son Floinn O'Feenaghty, chief Clan Murchadha,” died.
Donagh, son Murtogh, son Torlogh Dermod, son of Conbroghda O’Diomusaigh (O’Brien,) was slain by Murtogh, son Donal
(O’Dempsey,) a long time chief of Clan Maoil O’Brien.
ughra, and lord of Hy Failge,” died. Murogh, son Awlave O'Cinneidigh (O’Ken
'athal Odhar Mac Carthy was slain by Donal nedy,) was killed by Loughlin, son
Macraith
Killaloe,
Mac Carthy.
Murtogh, son of Murrogh Mac Murrogh, lord
of Hy Cennselaigh," died.
Hugh O'Maoilbrenan, chief of Clan Conchubh
air,” was slain by the English of Dublin.
O'Carroll, lord of Oriel, was taken by the
O'Kennedy.
A. D. 1195.
Donal O’Conaing (Gunning,) bishop
English, who hanged him, having first put out rooney,) bishop Elphin, died. his eyes. Donal O’Finn, successor
Inis Clothrann was plundered by the Mac Clonfert, died.
Costelloes,” and the sons of Conor of Maonmoy.
St. Brenan
St. Paul's church.
extensive territory, Wexford, and part
Clanconor, district the county Roscommon; and another family the same name
were located Leix, Queen's county.
Inis Clothrann, was island Lough Ree, county Long
ford, which had celebrated abbey. The Mac Costelloes here mentioned were the English family the Nangles, explained in the note on Meath.
St. Fintan's island, Lough Dearg, county Donegal. See seward.
O'Flynn was lord Hy -Tuirtre, Dalaradia, and this Cu
Midhe appears have been the chief who defeated Courcy A. D. 1177.
O'Finnaghta was chief Clan Murchada, district the county Roscommon.
Cill Fiacail, Kilfeacle, parish
the barony Clanwil beautiful hill near the the barony Middle
Eachmarcach O’Kane died
Hy Kinselagh, Cennselagh, was containing great part the county Carlow.
liam, county river Suir, third, county
Tipperary. the parish
Tipperary.
Knockrafton, Knockgraffon,
The territory Hy Fiachra, Tyrone, comprised the parish Ardstraw, and some adjoining districts.
Derforghaill. This was the celebrated princess Dervorgilla, daughter the king Meath, and wife Tiarnan O’Rourke, prince Brefney. She has beenalready mentioned celebrated
Irish history, account her abduction Dermod Mac Murrogh, king Leinster, which was the cause the English
Invasion. By other writers her death stated have taken place the monastery Mellifont, near Drogheda.
The O’Dempseys were chiefs Clan Maoilughra, Glen
malire, territory which, according O'Brien, was divided
between the King's and Queen's counties. Hy Failge, Offaley, was extensive territory, containing parts the present King's
and Queen's counties, which O'Conor was supreme chief.
died.
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REIGN OF RICHARD I. 25
Conor Mac Fachtna died in the church of and the sons some chieftains Connaught, Derry. marched his forces into the territories of Kinel
Sitrig O'Gormley was slain by the son of Owen, and Airtheara (Orior Armagh. ) The
Dunslevey. Kinel Owen Tellaghoge, and the men Orior,
John de Courcy, and the son of Hugo de Lacy, marched the plain Armagh oppose them,
marched an army to bring the English of Leinster and gave them battle; and Mac Dunslevey was
and Munster under subjection. defeated with dreadful slaughter his forces. Cathal Crovdearg O'Conor, joined by Mac In this battle were slain twelve sons of the nobles
Costelloe, and a party of the English and Irish of and chiefs Connaught, with great number
Meath, marched into Munster, as far as Imleach the common soldiery. Among the nobles slain
Iubhair (Emly,) and Cashel; they burned four were Bryan Buidhe O'Flaherty; the son
great castles, and several others of a minor Maolisa O'Conor Connaught; the son
description. O'Conor Faily; and the son O’Faelain the Cathal Mac Dermott came from Munster into Desies.
Connaught, and conquered before him, until arrived Lough Mask and Imisroba (at Bal linrobe Mayo,) where seized the
shipping Cathal Crovdearg, which took Caislean-na-Caillighe (in Lough Mask,) from
marched thither, and length concluded peace
Mac Blosgaidh O'Cairin, having plundered
Termon Dabeog,' was himself slain month afterwards, with dreadful slaughter his people, through the interposition God and St. Dabeog.
Donal, son Dermod Mac Carthy, defeated the English Limerick and Munster, battle,
with dreadful slaughter, and expelled them from Limerick; also defeated them two other battles.
Conor Mac Dermott, lord Moylurg, took holy orders the monastery Boyle, and was
succeeded the lordship Tomaltach.
Hugh O'Ferrall, lord Muintir Anally, was
treacherously killed by the sons Sitrick O'Quinn.
Armagh,
The cathedral
with churches, and great portion the The chiefs Muintir Eoluis were treacherously
with honours and solemnity. Roderick Mac Dunslevey,joined
Termon Dobeog, founded monastery
the English,
Donegal.
Laoighis, Leir, the principality
the O'Mordhas,
Peter and Paul
fortress, were burned.
Murcheartach, son Murcheartach O'Lough
lin, lord Kinel Owen, and heir presumptive
the throne Ireland, the tower bravery, and feats arms Leath Cuinn, the demolisher
the cities and castles the English, and founder
Mahon, son Conor Maonmoy, heir pre sumptive the crown Connaught, was slain by instigation the Kinel Owen, after they had O'Moore, (Donal,) and the men Laoighis,” sworn by the three shrines, and the canon St. while defending booty which had taken from
churches and delightful sanctuaries, was slain Donogh, son Blosgaidh O’Kane, the
Patrick, faithful him. His remains were conveyed Derry Columkille, and interred there
the English; and retaliation, O'Moore was
slain Cathal Carrach O'Conor.
Congalach, son Fergal O’Rourke, was slain
by the men Lieney, Sliabh Da-En. ”
O'Moores, was situated the Queen's county, on the borders Kildare.
Sliabh Da-En, Sliere Daen, mountain the south Lough Gill, the barony Tirerrill, county Sligo.
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the church lands island
St. Dabeog, who Lough Derg, county
killed the son Cathal O'Rourke. Muireadhach Mac Rannall, viz. the Giolla
Ruadh, chief Muintir Eoluis, was slain the son Manus O'Conor, the instigation
the son Cathal O’Rourke, by whom the afore mentioned nobles were slain.
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Iodnaidhe O'Mannachain (O’Monaghan,) lord owen, and Orgiall, the defender of Tara, and heir of Hy Briuin of the Shannon," died. presumptive to the throne of Ireland, a Conall” in Cathal, son of Hugh O'Flaherty, was slain by heroism, a Cuchulain in valour, a Guaire in hos
Muircheartach Midhigh. pitality, and a Mac Lughach in bravery, died on the 2nd day of February, after a patient
A. D. 1197.
suffering, at Inis Saimer, in the 30th year of his
government, and 59th of his age; and was buried John de Courcy, with the English of Ulidia, at Druim Tuama, with the customary honours.
marched to Eas Craoibhe,' where they built the Eachmarcach O’Dochartaidh (O’Dogherty,)there
castle of Kill Sanctan. They plundered and laid upon assumed the government of Tirconnell, and
waste the district of Cianachta, and left Roitsel in a fortnight afterwards John de Courcy, at the
Pitun (Peyton,) with a strong garrison in the head of a strong force, crossed Tuaim (Toom
castle, from which they sallied out, plundering Bridge,) into Tirowen ; from thence he proceeded
and devastating the country and churches. to Ardstraw, and afterwards marched round to
Shortly afterwards Roitsel Pitun went on a pre Derry Columkille, where he remained for five
datory excursion to the port of Derry, and plun nights, and then crossed over by water to Cnoc
dered Cluain I, Eanach, and Dearg Bruach; but Flaherty O'Muldoraidh, lord of Tirconnell and
Tirowen, with a party of the northern Clan Neill, attacked him on the strand of Ua-Congbhala (near Faughanvale. ) The English were defeated with great slaughter, through the interposition of Columkille, Caindeach (Canice,) and Breacan, for having plundered their churches. Amongst the
slain was the son of Ardgal Mac Loughlin.
Mac Etigh, one of the people of Keenaght,
Nascain (in Inisowen. ) Eachmarcach O’Dogherty, at the head of the Kinell Connell, marched to oppose him, and a battle ensued, in which many fell on both sides, and the people of Tirconnell sustained great loss, a hundred of their men being slain, amongst whom were Eachmarcach himself; Donogh O'Taircert, chief of Clan Snedgile, the mainstay of hospitality, generosity, wisdom, and counsel of Tirconnell; Giolla Brighde O’Dogh erty; Mac Dubhain; Mac Fergail; the sons
robbed the altar of the great church of Derry O'Boyle, and many other chiefs. The English,
Columkille, and carried away with him the four
most valuable cups in Ireland, which were called,
the Mac Riabhach, the Mac Solas, the cup of
O'Maoldoraidh, and the crooked goblet of
O’Dogherty. He broke them to pieces, and took Moylurg, and Moy Aoi, the tower dignity, off their valuable ornaments. In three days after prudence, hospitality, and protection Con the robbery, these precious ornaments and the naught, died, after sincere repentance, the
robber were discovered. He was hanged by Flaherty (O'Maoldoraidh,) at the Cross of Executions, to avenge St. Columkille for having profaned his altar.
monastery Ath-da-laarg (Boyle. )
Mac Raith O’Laithbheartaidh (O'Flaherty. ) tanist Tirowen, and Maolruanaidh O'Cairellain, chief Clan Dermott, were killed.
Flaherty O'Muldorry, lord of Tirconnell, Tir Donal, son Rannall Mac Rannall, was
4. Hy Briuin-ma-Sionna, or Hy Briuin of the Shannon, a chief the Red Branch Knights Ulster, and Cuchulainn, territory in Roscommon, between Elphin and the Shannon, com another famous contemporary warrior the Red Branch Mac prising the parishes of Aughrim, Kilmore, and Cloncraft. The Lughach, probably Lughaidh Mac Con, who was great champion
O'Monaghans were chiefs of this territory, and had their castle at Lisadorn.
Munster, the reign king Corinac; perhaps Lughaidh Lanihfada, who celebrated for having expelled the Fomorians. Guaire, here mentioned, was king Connaught, renowned for his hospitality. Inis Saimer, given the place O'Muldorry's
1. Eas Craoihbe, is now called the Cuts' Fishery, near Cole
rain; Kill Sanctan Castle was also near Colerain. Cianachta, death, was the monastery Ballyshannon, and the place his
above mentioned, is the barony of Keenaght, in the county of Derry.
2. This celebrated chief, Flaherty O'Maoldoraidh, or O'Mul dorry, is compared to the ancient heroes, namely, Conall Cearnach,
burial was Druim Tuama, monastery founded Columkille,
now the parish Drumhome, the barony Tirhugh, county Donegal.
after the battle, plundered Inisowen, from which
they took great prey cattle, and then retreated. Conchobhar O’Cathain, died.
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REIGN OF RICHARD I. 27 treacherously slain by the sons of Mac Duibh until they came up him, while the act
dara.
Roderick O'Flaherty, lord of West Connaught,
was taken prisoner by Cathal Croibhdearg (the Red Handed,) O'Conor, king of Connaught.
A. D. 1198.
Giolla Mac Liag O’Branain resigned his abbacy of Derry Columkille, and Giolla Criost O’Cear naigh (O’Kearney,) was appointed in his place by
the chiefs and clergy of the north of Ireland. Roderick O'Conor," king of Connaught and of Ireland, both English and Irish, died ca
nonical orders Cong, after sincere repentance, victorious over the world and the devil; his body was conveyed Clonmacnois, and was interred
there, the north side the altar the great church.
The son Bryan Brefney, son Torlogh O'Conor, was slain by Cathal Carrach, son Conor Maonmoy.
Cathalan O'Maolfabhail, lord Carraig Brach aidhe,” was slain O’Derain, and retaliation O’Derain himself was immediately after killed.
burning the town. battle ensued which the English were defeated, they were five different engagements afterwards, between that town and the place where the English took their shipping. Hugh lost but five men. As
soon this
John Courcy received intelligence left Derry.
war broke out between the Kinel Connell
and the Kinel Owen. The Kinel Connell joined O'Hegnigh against the Kinel Owen, and they held conference ratify their union Termon Dabeog. Hugh O’Neill came thither with the
Kinel Owen prevent the meeting, attacked O'Heigny, and defeated him; and O'Neill ob tained hostages.
Hugh, the head the Kinel Owen, marched
the same day, and plundered the Kinel Connell,
the plain Moy Ith took away with him many cattle, after slaying O’Duibhdiarma,” who
opposed him with troop horse.
Hugh O’Neill, with force the Kinel Owen,
marched second time the plain Moy Ith, give the Kinel Connell battle; but the Kinel Connell marched out their camp, and made
John Courcy marched into Tirowen, and friendly and peaceable terms with them that plundered and spoiled the churches Ardstraw occasion.
and Raphoe. He
Columkille, where
during which time
afterwards came Derry Cathal Croibhdearg O'Conor made peace with remained for nine days, Cathal Carrach, son Conor Maonmoy, whom
plundered Imisowen and
recalled the country, and gave him lands.
A. D. 1199.
the adjacent country, but did not succeed
carrying off the booty, for this time Hugh O’Neill, with five armed ships, came the church Lathairne (Larne,) burned part the town,
Maol Iosa Mac Giolla Erain, the airchinneach and slew eighteen the English. The English Kilmore, Hy Niallain, successor elect St.
Magh Line (Moylinny,) and Dalaradia, mus Patrick, died.
Hy (or
tered three hundred men, and marched against Hugh, who had intimation their approach
Ruaidhri Ua Conchobhair, Roderick O'Conor, the last
Milesian monarch Ireland, after having reigned eighteen years,
abdicated the throne A. D. 1184, and retired the monastery Cong, Mayo, where, after religious seclusion thirteen years, died, A. D. 1198, the 82nd year his age, and was buried the same sepulchre with his father, Torlogh O'Conor, monarch
Sanctus Mauritius O'Baodain died
Ireland, the north side the great altar, the cathedral
St. Kiaran, Clonmacnois. O'Conor (Rer. Hib. Scrip. vol. I. ,)
says bequeathedgold, silver, and many other things God,
the poor, the churches Ireland, and those Rome and Carraig Brachaidhe, the barony Inisowen, county Jerusalem. the chronological poem the Christian kings Donegal.
Ireland, written the twelfth century, Giolla Modula, abbot 3. O’Duibhdiarma was chief Inisowen.
Ardbracan, quoted vol. O'Conor's Rer. Hib. Scrip. the following verse:—
Iona,)
Columkille.
“Ocht m-Bliadhna agus deich Ruaidrian Ri, Mac Toirdhealbhaidh an t-Ard Ri,
Flaith n-Eirend: gan fliell,
deighneach deig Eirenn.
Kilmore IIy Niallain, that the parish Kilmore,
“Eighteen years the monarch Roderick, Son Torlogh, supremesovereign, Ireland's undisputed ruler,
Was fair Erin's latest king. ”
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28 ANNALS OF THE FOUR MASTERS, A. D. 1200.
The English of Ulidia marched three great forces to relieve Cathal Croibhdearg, and arrived armies successively into Tirowen. The third at Kilmacduagh. Cathal Carrach, at the head army pitched their camp at Domhnachmore of of the Conacians, marched thither, and gave them Moy Iomchlair,” from which they sent a large battle, in which the English were defeated with party to spoil and plunder the country. Hugh such slaughter, that although their original force O’Neill, who marched to meet them, arrived at consisted of five battalions, only two survived the
the place at the same time with the English; he attacked and routed them with great slaughter; and such as escaped, fled by night, and did not halt until they passed over Tuaim (Toom Bridge. )
Rory O’Dunsleve, joined with a party of the English of Meath, marched his forces and plun dered the monastery of S. S. Paul and Peter (at Armagh,) and left only one cow in the place.
Donal O’Dogherty, lord of Kinel Enda, and of Ardmiodhair,” died.
Donogh Uaithneach, son of Roderick O'Conor, was slain by the English of Limerick.
Rodubh Mac Roedig, chief of Kinel Aengusa, was slain by the English while plundering Hy Earca Chein. "
Cathal Croibhdearg O'Conor was driven from Connaught, and Cathal Carrach assumed his place.
battle. They fled, but were closely pursued from the field of battle, as far as Rinn Duin," at Lough
Ree, where de Courcy was hemmed in, and a great number of the English slain ; many others were drowned, for they had no means of escaping
but by crossing the lake eastward in boats.
Ruarc O'Maoilbrenainn, chief of Clan Conor,”
died.
John was proclaimed king of England, on the
6th of April. ”
Murchadh Mac Coghlan, lord of Delvin Eathra, died.
A. D. 1200.
Cadhla O’Duffy, archbishop of Tuam, died at
an advanced age.
Uaireirghe, son of Maolmordha, son of Uair
Hugh O’Neill marched his forces to assist eirghe O'Neachtain, a learned professor of Clon Cathal Croibhdearg, and was joined by the men macnois, a man distinguished for sanctity, charity,
of Moy Ith, and of Orgialla. They went as far
as Teach Baoithin of Artagh,” from whence they
returned to Ballysadare, where they were over
taken by Cathal Carrach, with the chiefs of Con (abbot of Roscommon,) died.
naught, and William Burke, at the head of the Hugh O’Neill was deposed by the Kinel Owen, English of Limerick. A battle ensued, in which and Conor O'Loughlin was elected prince in his
the northern forces were defeated, and O'Hegnidh (O'Heney,) lord of Oriel, and many others, fell.
John de Courcy, at the head of the English of Ulidia, joined by the son of Hugo de Lacy, at the
head of the English of Meath, marched their
situated partly in the barony of Lower Orior, but chiefly in that of O'Neilland, county of Armagh.
2. Domhnach Mor Maighe Iomchlair. The parish of Donagh more, in the barony of Dungannon, county of Tyrone.
3. Lord of Kinel Enda and Ard Miodhair. See note on Kinel Enda at p. 10. According to O'Brien, Ard Miodhair lay near Fanat, in the county of Donegal.
4. Chief of Kinel Aongusa, &c. See note on Meath. Hy Earca Chein, or Ibh Earca, now the barony of Iverk, county of Kilkenny.
5. Teach Baoithin Airtigh, that Tibohine, Taughboyne, Artagh, parish the barony Boyle, county Roscommon. obtained its name Teach Baoithin, the House Baoithin,
from St. Baoithin, who, according Colgan, was bishop this place the seventh century.
mon. This name has been changed O'Mulreman.
King Richard died the 6th castle Chalus, Normandy,
Brennan, and by others
April, A. D. 1199, the wound received from
and all other virtues, and chief of the Culdees of
place; he plundered Tir-Enda, slew many people,
and took away with him a large prey of cattle. Egneachan O'Domhnaill (O’Donnell,) lord of
Kinel Connell, sailed with his fleet by sea, and sent his forces by land, and encamped at Gaoth
Rinn Duin, signifies the peninsula the fortress. This peninsula was situated Lough Ree, the shore the Shannon,
the county Roscommon, about eight miles north Athlone. There was fortress here from the earliest times, and afterwards strong castle, called Randown castle, which belonged the O'Conors. Cill Mic Duach, Killmacduagh, parish, and the
seat diocese the barony Kiltarton, county Galway. Clan Conchobhair, Clan Conor. O'Dugan gives Maol brenainn chief Clan Conor, south Connaught, Roscom
Clonmacnois, died on the 10th day of March.
Maol Eoin O'Carmacain, coarb of St. Comman,
arrow, while besieging that place, and was succeeded his brother John.
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an-Chairgin. The Clan Diarmada, on the other Munster; he burned Castle Connell, the market side, came to Port Ross to attack the fleet. When place of Limerick, and the castle of Wilkin, and the crews of the thirteen ships beheld them, they took Wilkin and his wife prisoners, after having sallied forth and defeated them. Mac Loughlin, slain twelve knights, with many common people.
namely, Conor Beag, son of Murtogh, came at this time to assist the Clan Diarmada; but his horse being wounded, he was dismounted, and finally
slain by the Kinel Connell, to avenge Columkille and his coarb, whose shrines he had formerly violated. It was on account of the same violation
that Murchadh O'Criochain, lord of Hy Fiachrach,
was killed. Egneachan's party followed up their victory, and committed great slaughter among the Kinel Owen, and the Clan Diarmada. "
Meler,” and the English of Leinster, marched their forces against Cathal Carrach, and remained two nights at Clonmacnois. They plundered the town of property and provisions, not sparing even the churches.
Cathal Croibhdearg fled for protection into Munster, to Mac Carthy and William Burke.
Fiachra O'Flynn, chief of Siol Maolruain, died.
Cathal Carrach assumed the sovereignty of Connaught, and drove Cathal Croibhdearg into
Ulster, who went to the residence of O’Eigmigh, lord of Fermanagh, and from thence to the seat of John de Courcy, with whom he confirmed his covenant of friendship.
A. D. 1201.
Tomaltach O'Conor, successor of St. Patrick, and primate of Ireland, died.
Conn O'Meallaigh, bishop of Eanach Duin, a brilliant gem, and a pillar of the church, died.
Johanes de Monte Celion, a cardinal, came to Ireland from Rome, as the Pope's legate, and convened a great synod at Dublin, which was
Gerrmaide O'Baoighellain” (O'Boylan,) was attended by the bishops, the abbots, and the
killed by Egneachan O’Donnell.
A battle was fought between O’Donnell and
clergy of the various orders, as also many of the nobility of Ireland. At this convention many regulations between clergy and laity were satis
O’Ruairc (Ualgarg O’Rourke,) aided by Conor
O'Rourke of Glaisfene, in which the Hy Briuin factorily arranged. In a fortnight afterwards, the
were defeated with great havock, both in killed and drowned; and among the latter was Conor O'Rourke. The place where that battle was fought was Leac O'Maoldoraigh. "
Donagh Uaitneach, son of Roderick O'Conor,
was slain by the English of Limerick.
Mahon, son of Gillpatrick O’Ciardha, was slain
by the English of Clonard. O’Ciardha burned Clonard, and plundered the English who resided there.
Cathal Croibhdearg O'Conor went to plunder
cardinal convened a synod of the clergy and nobility of Connaught at Tuam, where the neces sary regulations were enacted.
Niall O'Flynn was treacherously slain by the English of Ulidia.
Manus, son of Dermod O'Loughlin, was slain by Murtogh O’Neill, and Murtogh himself was afterwards slain in retaliation.
Conor, son of Maurice O’Edin, died.
Teige O’Breen, lord of Leiney, in Meath, died.
1. It appears that O'Donnell sailed up Lough Foyle, and was attacked by the Clan Dermod, that the O'Carolans and others,
England. William
Burgo was chief governor Ireland for Henry II. , and obtained extensive posses
the opposite side, the county Derry. Hy Fiachra,
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daughter king
which O'Criochain was lord, was territory about Ardstraw, Tyrone.
He died A. D. 1204, and was buried the
which he had founded. He was
Richard and Meler and William Burke, that Meiler Fitz Henry, one his descendants were earls Connaught and Ulster, and the Anglo-Norman leaders, who came over with Strongbow. founded many the most powerful families Ireland, the He was grandson king Henry and very valiant commander. earls Clanrickard, and many others the nobility. The name
A. D. 1199, was appointed chief governor Ireland, king John, and had large grants land Westmeath and Kildare. He died A. D. 1220, and was buried Connell Abbey, Kil dare, which had founded. William Burke, whose name occurs
Burgo was changed Illustrious Irishmen.
The O'Boylans, clan Leac O'Maoldoraigh,
Burgh and Burke. See Lives of
Monaghan, the borders Tyrone. O'Muldorry's Rock, situated
frequently the Annals this period, was William Fitz somewhere the borders Leitrim and Donegal, supposed Adelm Burgo. The family Burgo came from Nor Ballyshamnon. The Hy-Briuin, signifies the people Leitrim, mandy with William the Conqueror, and were earls Kent Hy-Briuin was nameapplied that territory.
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