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The Annals of Ulster (Author: [unknown])

Year U873

U873.0

Kalends of January twenty-seventh of the moon. AD 872.

U873.1

Flaithbertach son of Dub Roip, king of Corcu Mruad Ninais, Uathmarán son of Brócán, king of Uí Fhiachrach Aidni, and Dúnadach son of Rogallach, king of Cenél Cairpri Móir, die.

U873.2

Lethlabar son of Loingsech, king of the Province, ended his life as an old man.

U873.3

Ímar, king of the Norsemen of all Ireland and Britain, ended his life.

U873.4

Dúngal son of Maenach, superior of Inis Caín Dega, rested in peace.


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U873.5

Donn Cuan son of Flannacán, was treacherously killed by Conaing son of Flann.

U873.6

The fair of Tailtiu was not held, although there was no just and worthy reason for this—something which we have not known to happen from ancient times.

U873.7

Colmán, bishop, scribe and abbot of Naendruim, rested.

U873.8

Flaithbertach son of Muirchertach, superior of Dún Caillen, died.