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Annála Connacht (Author: [unknown])

Annal 1443

1443.1

1443 First of January on Tuesday; second day of the moon; MCCCCXLIII. Sixth year of the Indiction.

1443.2

Maelruanaid O Cerbaill, king of Ely, died this year.

1443.3

Magnus son of Ardgar Mor Mag Mathgamna, the very best son of a sub-king, for bounty and bravery, of his own province and in his own time, died. May God's blessing go with him to Heaven!

1443.4

Brian son of Emann O Fergail was killed by his keepers, he having attempted to escape from the Inches of Gorteen, after being held for four years in captivity by Domnall O Fergail.

1443.5

Sida Mac Conmara, chieftain of Clann Cuilein, died.

1443.6

Gilla na Naem Mac Aedacain, the teacher of Ireland in his own art, ollav of Ormond, died.

1443.7

Seoinin son of Cu Chonnacht O Fergail, lord of Mag Trega, died.


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1443.8

Emann son of Tomas O Fergail died.

1443.9

The castle of Athlone was captured by Muirchertach son of Gilla Bodur son of Emann O Cellaig's son. It was re-taken from him by James Dillon and William Boy Dillon. Before surrendering the castle he slew William Boy, after which he surrendered it and was escorted safely away.

1443.10

Mathgamain O Briain was blinded by God and Toirrdelbach succeeded him.