Kalends of January
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. AD 971 alias 972.
A battle between the Ulaid and the Dál Araidi in which fell the king of the Province, i.e. Aed son of Loingsech, and others.
Murchad son of Finn was deceitfully killed by Domnall Claen.
Cathasach son of Fergusán, coarb of Dún, dies.
Fogartach son of Niall ua Tolairg was treacherously killed by Domnall son of Congalach.
Crunnmael, superior of Glenn dá Locha, dies.