Kalends of January
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. AD 771.
Death of Airlid of Cluain Iraird.
The killing of Conchobor, grandson of Mael Dúin.
The hosting of Donnchad to Cnoc Báine.
The assembly of the 'hand-clapping' at which occurred lightning and thunder like the day of judgment. The 'hand-clapping' on St Michael's Day 29 Sept. which called fire from heaven.
Death of Suibne, abbot of Í.
The Irish fasted two periods of three days, with a single meal between them, through fear of the fire.
Repose of Mael Aichthen, abbot of Cluain Eidnig.
The law of Comán and Aedán enforced a second time on the three Connachta.
Aed Aithgein, king of Uí Maine, and Art son of Flaithnia, king of Aidne, were killed.
Lergus, son of Dub Comair, dies.