Then they bade each other fare-well, Ailbe and Mac Creiche; and Ailbe proceeded to Aran on his pilgrimage; and Mac Creiche remained, serving his cell, for it was a new foundation to him. Then came messengers from the Ciarraige to seek Mac Creiche, that he might go with them to ward off the plague from them, for his mother was of their race. And the plague was the Crom Chonnaill, which was attacking them. Mac Creiche set forth out of affection (for them); and all the Ciarraige were assembled on Magh Ulad to meet him. They all rose up before him, and gave him a right fair welcome. Mac Creiche was taken from his chariot, and he recited the gospels with prayer on their behalf, and preached the word of God to them; and they all fasted that night, Mac Creiche and the Ciarraige; and the next morning Mass was celebrated for them.
Then came three sons of Cuilcenn, that is three sons of