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Annála Connacht (Author: [unknown])

Annal 1492

1492.1

1492 First of January, the age of the Lord one thousand four hundred four score and twelve years.

1492.2

The Baron of Slane, James Fleming, died of a sweating plague.

1492.3

Part of the wood of the Holy Cross was found buried in the earth at Rome, namely the tablet which was above the cross, whereon was written: Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum; and in the same place a writing was found saying that it was Helenae who had hidden it. In this year the head of the spear with which Longinus wounded Christ's body was sent to Rome by the lord of the Turks.

1492.4

Fingin O Mathgamna died.

1492.5

Mac Gilla Finnein died, that is Toirrdelbach son of Brian.

1492.6

Mag Raith, Coarb of Termonn Dabeoc, namely Diarmait son of Marcus, died.

1492.7

Tadc Cam O Clerigh, historian of Cenel Conaill, died.

1492.8

Mac Conmara, that is Cu Meda son of Sean, died.

1492.9

Calbach son of O Conchobair Failgi, that is of Cathair, was killed by Master Garth.


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1492.10

Sean Buide son of Eogan Mag Mathgamna died.

1492.11

Gofraid O Cathain was killed by Walter Mac Uigilin.

1492.12

Cormac son of Diarmait Mac Diarmata and his son were killed by the sons of Ruaidri Mac Diarmata.