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The Annals of Ulster (Author: [unknown])

Year U1291

U1291.0

Kalends of Jan. on 7th feria, 12th of the moon, A.D. 1291-5.

U1291.1

The same Earl was liberated by Fitz Gerald, through power of the king of the Saxons, for good hostages of his own sept.

U1291.2

Brian, son of Aedh Ua Neill the Tawny, was killed by Domnall (son of Brian) Ua Neill and great havoc was wrought of Foreigners and Gaidhil along with him (The Defeat of the Craibh).

U1291.3

Domnall Ua Cellaigh, king of Ui-Maine, the one Gaidhel the most prudent, the most perfect and of best counsel that was in his own district in Ireland, died in the habit of a monk and was buried in Cnoc-Muaidhe.

U1291.4

Conn Mac Branain, chief of Corca-Achlann, was slain. Tomaltach Mac Branain, the chief that was made in his stead, was killed by the family of Cu-allain, in revenge of their father having been killed by him.

U1291.5

Great war in Tir-Conaill in this year.

U1291.6

Great war between the king of the Saxons and the king of the French.

U1291.7

The castle of MaghDuma and the castle of Newtown and the castle of Magh-Brecraidhe were levelled by Geoffrey Ua Ferghail.


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