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The Annals of Ulster (Author: [unknown])

Year U1401

U1401.0

Kalends of Jan. on 7th feria, 13th of the moon, A.D. 1401.

U1401.1

Aedh Ua Mailmuaidh, namely, king of Fir-Ceall, died this year.

U1401.2

Ruaidhri, son of Art Mag Aengusa, namely, king of the Ui-Eathach of Ulidia, was killed by the sons of Cu-Uladh Ua Neill and by his own brother, that is, Cathbarr Mag Aengusa.

U1401.3

Tadhg Ua Cerbaill, namely, king of Eli, escaped from the Earl of Ormond from the Pass of Gabran.

U1401.4

A great host was led by Niall Ua Neill junior, namely, by the king of Ulster, into Tir-Conaill, so that he destroyed much of the crops of the country. And horses and people were taken from him on that expedition.


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U1401.5

Mac Maghnusa Mag Uidhir, namely, Gilla-Pat-raig (and he used to be called The Tawny Gillie), died of a vein that burst in him at the close of day: to wit, a man of general goodness and of considerable substance, who was of the best

generosity in food and drink that was in his time, and so on.

U1401.6

John, son of Philip, son of Gilla-Isu Ua Raighillaigh the Red, namely, king of Breifni, to wit, a man of generosity and prowess and who upheld his own dignity, died of a fit in his own bed in Tulach-Mongain and was buried the same night in Cavan. A week over a month before the Nativity Dec. 25th that happened.