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The Annals of Ulster (Author: [unknown])

Year U1342

U1342.0

Kalends of Jan. on 7th feria, 24th of the moon, A.D. 1342-5.

U1342.1

Thomas, son of Cathal Ua Ruairc the Grey, was killed by the Clann-Muircertaigh in the Summer.

U1342.2

Toirdhelbach Ua Concobuir, king of Connacht and one fit to be king of Ireland and one who was of the greatest and noblest and best generosity and prowess that was in Ireland at the same time as he, went to assist Tadhg Mag Raghnaill, chief of Muinter-Eoluis, to Loch-Oirinn, against the Clann-Muircertaigh. And the Clann-Muircertaigh and part of Muinter-Eoluis with them attacked him and he was pursued by them to Fidh-Dorudha and one shot of an arrow killed him there and it is not known who discharged it. And the authors of this time narrate that this is the greatest deed that ever was done with an arrow in Ireland. And the blessing of wisdom and of science on the soul of that arch-king; for not many a man have they to support, or to foster them after him. And in Autumn was he slain.

U1342.3

Brian Ua Ferghail, material

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of an arch-chief of Conmaicni and the choicest of the sons of chiefs of Ireland in his own time, after gaining victory from world and from demon, died. And he passed without incurring any voice of reproach from the learned and from the poets of Ireland.

U1342.4

(Nualaith, daughter of Mag Mathgamna, died on the 6th of the Kalends of June May 27.

U1342.5

Master Thomas Mac Gilla-Coisgle was buried A.D. 1342.)