Kalends of Jan. on 2nd feria, 7th of the moon, A.D. 1224.
Cathal Red-Hand Ua Conchobair, king of Connacht and king of the Gaidhil of Ireland for ability, died in the Cistercian Monastery of Cnoc-Muaidhe, on the 5th of the Kalends of June May 28. The best Gaidhel that came from Brian Boruma down, for nobleness and for honour; very fortunate and capable preserver of his territories; wealthy, well-disposed, excellent auxiliary of peace. Seems it is in his time tithe was had legally for the first time in Ireland. Fitting, pious, right-judging prop of faith and christianity; punisher of the guilty and of outlaws; destroyer of robbers and of evil-doers; general battle-victorious maintainer of the righteous law. To whom God gave good honour on earth and the heavenly kingdom beyond. He died in the habit of a Cistercian monk, after bringing victory from the world and from the demon.
Mathgamain, son of Ceithernach Ua Ceirin, king of Ciaraidhe of Loch-na-nairne, died.
The bishop of Conmaicni Ardagh, namely, the Foreign bishop, died.
Domnall Ua Cellaigh, tanist of Ui-Maine, died.
Mael Sechlainn, son of Tadhg Ua Cellaigh, died.
(Finn Ua Carmacan rested.
Mael-Isu Ua Conchubhair rested.
The Friars Preachers entered Ireland.)