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The Annals of Ulster (Author: [unknown])

Year U1279

U1279.0

Kalends of Jan. on 5th feria, 18th of the moon, A.D. 1279-82.

U1279.1

Taichlech, son of Maelruanaigh Ua Dubhda, king of Ui-Fiachrach, the person of the Gaidhil that was best in hospitality and valour and attack in his time, was killed by Adam Cusack on the strand of Eothaill.

U1279.2

Lasairfhina, daughter of Cathal Red-hand Ua Conchobair, the woman that was noblest in Ireland in her time, rested in Christ.

U1279.3

Matthew (the Red) O'Raighillaigh died.

U1279.4

Gilla-Issu mor Mag Tigernain, chief of Tellach Dunchadha and prop of Breifni, rested in Christ.

U1279.5

Cathal, son of Gilla-na-naem Ua Ferghail, rested in Christ.

U1279.6

Muircertach Mac Murchadha, king of Leinster, was killed by the Foreigners and his (other) brother, (namely) Art Mac Murchadha was killed by them.

U1279.7

Great snow and frost from the Nativity 1281 to the feast of St. Brigit Feb. 1 in this year.