Cruithne of Ulster

The Cruithne of Ulster

The Dun Cruithin (the fort of Cruithins) survives in the place-name Duncrun in the parish of Magalligan near Lough Foyle in the northwest of County Londonderry. It has also been identified with the modern-day Giant�s Sconce in the parish of Dunboe, west of the river Bann. Dun Cruithin is first mentioned in the Tripartite Life of Patrick in the Book of Armagh. According to this work, Patrick, after he �went out of Daigort and out of Mag Dola into Ard Dailauig [Ard Eolarg], he founded churches there, namely, Dun Cruithne�. Here, he �left Bishop Boe-Aed, after (making) a union between him and Eogan�.

The following list of entries has been extracted from the Annals of UIster (AU), Tignernach (T), Annals of Innisfallen (AI) & Chronicon Scotorum (CS), and where appropriate, I have added some notes in relation to the genealogies.

Dubsloit grandson of Tren of the Cruithne

According to the Annals of Tignernach, Colman the Great, son of Diarmait mac Cerbaill was killed by a Cruithin called Dubsloit or Dubslait, grandson of Tren. This appears to be the first direct reference to the Cruithin in the north of Ireland. However, only the Annals of Tigernach enters an extra clause to say Dubsloit belonged to the Cruithin.

AU 555

Colman Mar mc. Diarmata Derg mc. Ferghusa Cerrbeoil mc. Conaill Cremhthainne mc. Neill Naoighiallaigh� quem Dubh Sloit iugulauit.

Colm�n M�r son of Diarmait Derg son of Fergus Cerrb�l son of Conall of Cremthann son of Niall Na�giallach�whom Dub Sloit killed.

AT 557

Iugulacio Colm�in M�ir maic Diarmuta in curru suo, Dubslait h-ua Trena, do Cruithneachaib.

Murder of Colman the Great, son of Diarmaid, in his chariot, by Dubslait grandson of Tren, of the Picts.

AU 558

Iugulatio Colmain Moir mc. Diarmata quem Dub Sloit iugulauit.

The killing of Colm�n M�r, son of Diarmait, by Dub Sloit.

The battle of between all the Cruithin in Moin Daire Lothair

AU 562

Bellum Mona Daire.

The battle of M�in Daire Lothair.

AT 562

Cath Mona Daire Lothair for Cruithnib [ria n-Uib Neill in tuaiscirt],a n-dorcratar .uii. righ Cruithnech im Aed m-Brecc. Baedan mac Cuind co n-dib Chruithnib nod-fig fri Cruithniu, & Cenel n-Eoghain & Conaill nod-fichset conducti mercede na Lea & Arda Eolairg. De quo Cend Faeladh cecinit:

The battle of M�in Daire Laothair gained over the Picts [by the U� N�ill of the north], wherein fell seven Pictish kings, including Aodh Brecc. Baet�n son of Conn, with two Picts fought it against the Picts, and the Kindred of Eogan and of Conall fought it, hired by the recompense of the Lea and Ard Eolairg. Whereof Cennfaelad sang:

Gaelic
Sinsit faebuir, sinsit fir
a Mo�n deirg Daire Lothair,
adhbur comrainne nad cert,
secht rig Cruithneach im Aedh m-Brecc.

Fichthir cath Cruithe n-uile.
ocus for-loiscther Elne,
fichthir cath Gabra Liffi
ocus cath Cuile Dremne.

Bensat giallu iar congail
as siar im chnuas n-uach,
Fergus, Domnall, Ainmire
ocus Nindidh mac Duach.

Fillis da mac Meic Earca
ar cend in chatha cetna
ocus in r� Ainmire
ad-bath a selbaib Setna.

Translation
Weapons stretched, men stretched,
On the red bog of Daire Lothair,
Cause of an unjust partition,
Seven Pictish kings with Aodh Brecc.

The battle of all the Picts is fought,
And Elne is burned;
Fought is the battle of Gabra Life
And the battle of C�il Dremne.

They took away hostages after conflict,
Thence, westward, together with a ... gathering,
Fergus, Domnall, Ainmire,
And Nindid son of Dua.

Mac Erca's two sons turned
To meet the same battle
And the king Ainmire
Died in the possessions of Setna.

AU 563

Bellum Mona Daire Lothair for Cruithniu [re n-Uib Neill in Tuaisceirt]. Baetan m. Cinn co n-dib Cruithnibh nod-fich fri Cruithniu. Genus Eugain & Conaill mercede conducti inna Lee & Airde Eolargg.

[Translation] The battle of M�in Daire Lothair won over the Cruithin [by the U� N�ill of the North]. Baet�n son of Cenn with two branches of the Cruithin(?) fight it against the Cruithin. Cen�l nE�gain and Cen�l Conaill were hired, being given the Lee and Ard Eolarg as recompense.

Gaelic
Sinsit faebra, sinsit fir
i Moin moir Daire Lothair;
adbur comroma do-cert
im righ Cruithne im Aedh m-Brec.

Fichtir cath Cruithne n-uile,
for-loiscset Eilne,
fichtir cath n-Gabra Liphe
ocus cath Cuile Dreimhne.

Berthair giallno iar congail
ass siar im chnuass n-�uch,
Forggus, Domnall, Ainmire,
ocus Nandidh macc D�uach.

Fillsit da macc Maicc Erca
cummai in chetnai;
fillis in ri Ainmere
le selbaibh Setnai,

Is alaind feras a l-luadh
gabair Baetain for in sluagh;
fo-la Baetan fuilt buidhe,
beraid a eren fuiri.

Translation
Weapons press forward, men press forward
In the great bog of Daire Lothair,
A cause of strife discomfited
Around the king of the Cruithin, Aed Brecc.

The battle of all the Picts is fought,
They burn Eilne;
The battle of Gabar Liphi is fought,
And the battle of C�il Dreimne.

Hostages are taken away after conflict,
Away west, with a human harvest(?)
By Forgus, Domnall. Ainmire,
And Nainnid son of Daui.

Mac Erca's two sons returned
In the same manner;
The king Ainmire came back
With the possessions of S�tna.

Splendidly moves
Baet�n's steed upon the host;
Well satisfied is Baet�n of the yellow hair,
It will carry its little load(?) upon it.

CS 563

Nauigatio Coluim Cille ad insolam Iae .xl ii. anno aetatis suae.

The voyage of Colum Cille to the Island of � in the 42nd year of his age.

Cath Mona Daire Lothair for Cruithnechaibh [re hUibh N�ll an tuaisgirt] d� a ttorcrattar .uii. righ Cruithne um Aedh m-Brec. Baetan mac Cuind co ndibh Cruitnibh no fig fri Cruithne et Cinel nEoghain et Conaill no figset, conducti mercede na Lea & Ard Eolairg de quo Cennfaolad cecinit:

The battle of M�in Daire Lothair won over the Cruithin [by the U� N�ill of the North], in which fell seven kings of the Cruithin including Aed Brec. Baet�n son of Cenn with two branches of the Cruithin fight it against the Cruithin, and Cen�l nE�gain and Cen�l Conaill fought it for hire, for the Lee and Ard Eolarg. Of this Cennfaelad sang:

Gaelic
S�nsit faobair, sinsit fir
I m-M�in d�irg Doire Lothair;
Adbhar comranda nad cert
.uii. righ Cruithnioch um Aodh m-Brec.

Ficthir cath Cruithne n-ule,
& forloscctar Eilne;
Fichthir cath Gabra Life,
Et cash Cuile Dremhne.

Bersait gialla iar congail
Ass siar, in cn�as n-uach,
Fergus, Domnall, Ainmire
agus Nainnidh mac D�ach.

Fillsit da mac Meic Erca
Ar c�nd an catha ch�nda;
Agus an r� Ainmire
Fillis ar sellaibh Senna.

Translation
Weapons press forward, men press forward
In the great bog of Daire Lothair,
A cause of strife discomfited,
Around the king of Cruithin, Aed Brecc.

The battle of all the Cruithin is fought,
They burn Eilne;
The battle of Gabar Liphi is fought,
And the battle of C�il Dreimne.

Hostages are taken way after conflict,
Away west, with a (human harvest),
Fergus, Domnall, Aimire,
And Nainnid son of Daui.

The two sons of Mac Erca return
To join in the same battle;
And the King, Ainmire,
Returns into the possessions of Senna.

From the life of St. Colum Cille

Prophecy of the blessed man [Colum Cille] regarding the Tumults of Battles fought at a distance.

ABOUT two years, as we have been told, after the battle of Cule-Drebene in Connaught, at which time the blessed man first set sail and took his departure from Scotia Ireland, it happened that on the very day and at the same hour when the battle, called in Scotic Ondemone near Coleraine, was fought in Scotia Ireland, the same man of God was then living in Britain with King Connall, the son of Comgell, and told him everything, as well about the battle itself, as also about those kings to whom the Lord granted the victory over their enemies. These kings were known as Ainmore, son of Setna, and the two sons of Mac Erca, Domnall and Forcus. And the saint, in like manner, prophesied of the king of the Cruithne, who was called Echoid Laib, and how, after being defeated, he escaped riding in his chariot.

[The Life of Columba, written by Adamnan c. 700, Book I, chapter 7]

Fiachra son of Baet�n, king of Cruithne

AT 572

Cath Tola & Fortola .i. nomina camporum etir Ele & Osraighe, etir Cluain Ferta Mo Lua & Saighir Ciarain. Fiacha mac Beadan uictor erat.

The battle of Tola and Fortola i.e. names of plains between Ele and Osraige, between the communities of Clonfert Mullo and Seirkieran. Fiacha son of Baet�n was victor.

Note: Rawlinson 162.b, Oc Baetan mac Echach condrecat rig Dal Araidi and Oc Cruind ba druil condrecat Hui Echach and Dal nAraide.

Genealogy: Fiachrach m. Baetain Caich m. Echach m. Condlae m. Cruind ba drui.

AU 574

Bellum Tola & Fertola in regionibus Cruitne.

The battle of Tola and Fertola in the territories of the Cruithin.

AU 574

Uel sic: bellum Tola & Fertola, .i. nomen camporum etir Ele & Osraighe etir Chluain Ferta Mo Lua & Saigheir. Fiachra mc. Baetain uictor (fuit).

Or thus: the battle of Tola and Fertola i.e. the name of plains between �ile and Osraige, and between Cluain Ferta Mo-Lua and Saighir. Fiachra son of Baet�n was victor.

Note: Rawlinson, Genelach Ua Echach Coba [162.b.8]: Fiachrac, m. Baetain Caich, m. Echdach m. Condlae, m. Curind ba drui.

The Convention of Druim Cett in Co. Derry

AU 575

The great convention of Druim Ceat at which were present Colum Cille and Aed son of Ainmire.

ANOTHER time, after the convention of the kings at Druim Ceatt, that is, Aidan, son of Gabran, and Aed, son of Ainmure, the blessed man returned to the sea-coast, and on a calm day in summer he and the Abbot Comgall sat down not far from the above-named fort. Then water was brought in a bronze vessel to the saints from a well that was close by to wash their hands. When St. Columba had received the water, he thus spoke to Abbot Comgell, who was sitting at his side; A day shall come, Comgall when the well whence this water now poured out for us was drawn will be no longer fit for man�s use; �How said Comgall�; shall the water of this spring be defiled? From this, �said St Columba�, that it shall be filled with human blood; for thy relatives and mine that is, the people of the Cruithin and the race of Niall shall be at war in the neighbouring fortress of Cethirn near Coleraine. Whence, at this same well, an unhappy relative of mine shall be slain, and his blood, mingling with that of many others, shall fill it up. This truthful prophecy was duly accomplished after many years, for in that battle, as is well known to many, Domnall, son of Aid, came off victorious, and at that well, according to the saint s word, a near kinsman of his was slain.

[The Life of Columba, written by Adamnan c. 700, Book I, chapter 49]

Note: (1) Druim Cett is known as the Mullagh or Daisy Hill near Limavady in Co. Derry. (2) Druim Cett is now called the Giant s Sconce near Dunboe in Co. Derry.

The battle of the Cruithne

AT 606

Bass Fiachrach Caich maic Baedan la Cruithnechtu, & quies Echdach.

The death of Fiachra the One-eyed, son of Baet�n, by the Cruithne, and the repose of Eochaid.

AU 608

Mors Fiachrach Craich m. Baetain la Cruithniu & quies Aedach m. Daill.

Death of Fiachna Crach son of Baet�n, by the Cruithin, and repose of Aed son of Dall.

CS 608

Morss Fiacna Caoich meic Baedh�in la Cruithnechaibh et quies Echdach.

Death of Fiachra Caech son of Baet�n, by the Cruithin, and repose of Eochu.

Aed�n son of Mongan, king of D�l Riata or nAraide

AU 616

Mors Aedhain m. Mongain regis Dal Riatai Araide.

Death of Aed�n son of Mongan, king of D�l Riata or nAraide.

Note: Rawlinson, Genelach Ua Echach Coba [161.bd.38: 162.b.28]: Aedan, m. Mongain, m. Sarain, m. Maine, m. Fothaid, m. Conaill, m. Echdach Coba a quo Hui Echach Coba m. Condlae, m. Curind ba drui cuius filus Eoch C...

Fiachna son of Dem�n, king of Dal Fiatach

AU 627

Bellum Ardda Corrand, Dal Riati uictores erant, in quo cecidit Fiachna filius Demain.

The battle of Ard Corann in which fell Fiachna son of Dem�in: the D�l Riata were victors.

Suibne Menn son of Fiachna, m. Demain, king of Dal Faitach

AU 628

Bellum Both in quo Suibne Menn m. Fiachna uictor erat, & Domnall m. Aedho fugit.

The battle of Both, in which Suibne Menn son of Fiachna was victor, and Domnall son of Aed took flight.

Mael Ca�ch son of Scannal, king of the Cruithin

AU 629

Bellum Feda Euin in quo Mael Caich m. Scannail, rex Cruithne, uictor fuit. Dal Riati ceciderunt. Conid Cerr, rex Dal Riati, cecidit.

The battle of Fid E�in in which Mael Ca�ch son of Scannal, king of the Cruithin, was victor. The D�l Riata fell. Connid Cerr, king of D�l Riatai, fell.

Note: Rawlinson, Genelach Ua Echach Coba [161.bd.38: 162.b.28]: Aedan, m. Mongain, m. Sarain, m. Maine, m. Fothaid, m. Conaill, m. Echdach Coba a quo Hui Echach Coba m. Condlae, m. Curind ba drui cuius filus Eoch C...

CS 629

Bellum Fea Euin in quo Maelcaich {.i. ri Cruithne} mac Sgannail uictor erat. Dal Riada cecidit et Dicull mac Echda ri Cineoil Cruine cecidit et nepotes Aedhan ceciderunt .i. Rigullan mac Conaing & Faelbhe mac Echdach et Oiricc mac Albirit ridamna Saxan cum strage maxima suorum.

The battle of Fid Eoin in which Mael Ca�ch son of Scannal i.e. the king of the Cruithin was victor. The D�l Riata fell, and D�ucaill son of Eochu king of the Cruithin people fell, and Aedhan's descendants, i.e. Rigullan son of Conaing and Faelbhe son of Eochaid and Oric son of Albirit, heir designate of Saxan, with a great slaughter of their followers.

AT 632

Cath Fedha �oin, in quo Mael Caith mac Scandail, rex Cruithniu, uictor erat. Dal Riada cecidit. Condadh Cerr r� Dal Riada cecidit, & Dicull mac Eachach r� ceneoil Cruithne cecidit, et Nepotes Aedan ceciderunt, id est Rigullan mac Conaing & Failbe mac Eachach & Oisiric mac Albruit rigdomna Saxan cum strage maxima suorum.

The battle of Fid Eoin in which Mael Caith son of Scannal, king of Cruithniu, was the victor.Connadh Cerr king of D�l Riada fell, and Dicuill son of Eachach king of Cen�l Cruithne fell and the nephews of Aedan fell, that is, Rigull�n son of Conaing and Failbe son of Eachach and Oisric son Albruit, crown prince of England with their utmost destruction.

Lochene son of Fingen, king of Picts

AU 645

Locheni m. Fingin, r� Cruithne, obiit.

L�ch�ne son of F�ngein, king of the Cruithin, died.

AT 646

Lochene mac Fingen, r� Cruithne mortuus est.

Lochene son of Fingen, king of Picts, died.

CS 644

Lochene mac Fingin r� Cruithne obiit.

L�ch�ne son of F�ngein, king of the Cruithin, died.

Scannall son of B�icce son of Fiachra, king of the Cruithin

AU 646
Guin Scannail m. Becce m. Fiachrach, regis Cruitne.
The slaying of Scannall son of B�icce son of Fiachra, king of the Cruithin.

AT 647

Gu�n Scandla�n maic B�cce, maic Fiachrach, r�g Cruithne.

The slaying of Scanl�n son of B�cc son of Fiachra, king of the Picts.

CS 646

Guin Sc�ndl�in meic Becine meic Fiacrach r� Cruithnech.

The slaying of Scandl�n son of B�icce son of Fiachra, king of the Cruithin.

Mael Caich son of Scannal, king of the Cruithne

AU 666

Mael Chaich m. Scannail di Cruithnib, Mael Duin filius Scannail, rex Generis Coirpri, obierunt.

Mael Ca�ch son of Scannal, of the Cruithin, and Mael D�in son of Scannal, king of Cen�l Cairpri, died.

AT 666

Mael C�ich mac Scandlain, ri Cruithne & Mael Du�n mac Scandail, r� Cen�oil Cairpri, obierunt.

Maol Caich son of Scanl�n king of the Picts, and Maol Duin son of Scannail, king of the Kindred of Cairbre, died.

CS 666

Maelcaich mac Scandail {.i. ri Cruithne}, M�elduin mac Sgandail ri Cin�l Coirpri obierunt.

Mael Ca�ch son of Scannal i.e. king of the Cruithin and Mael D�in son of Scannal, king of Cen�l Cairpri, died.

Battle between the Cruithne and Ulaid

AT 666

Cath Feirtse iter Ulltu & Cruithne, in quo cecidit Cathasach mac Luirchine.

The battle of Belfast between the Ulaid and the Picts, in which fell Cathasach son of Luirchine.

CS 666

Bellum Fertsi etir Ulltu et Cruithne in quo cecidit Cathusach mac Luircini.

The battle of Fertas between the Ulaid and the Cruithin, in which fell Cathasach son of Luirc�ne.

AU 668

Bellum Fertsi eter Ultu & Cruitne ubi cecidit Cathusach m. Lurggeni.

The battle of Fertas between the Ulaid and the Cruithin, in which Cathusach son of Luirg�ne fell.

Dungal son of Scannal, king of the Cruithne

AU 681

Combustio regum i n-Dun Ceithirnn, .i. Dungal mc. Scannail, rex Cruithne, & Cenn Faelad, rex Cianachtae, .i. m. Suibni, in initio estatis la Mael Duin m. Maele Fitrich.

The burning of the kings in D�n Ceithirn, i.e. D�ngal son of Scannal, king of the Cruithin, and Cenn Faelad, i.e. son of Suibne, king of Ciannachta by Mael D�in son of Mael Fithrich, at the beginning of summer.

AT 681

Combustio regum i n-Dun Ceithirn .i. Dunghal mac Scandail r� Cruithnech & Cend Faelach ri Cianachta Glindi Gem�n �n initio estatis la Mael Du�n mac Maile Fithrigh. Cath Bl�i Slebe postea iter Mael Duin mac Maile Fithrigh & Fland Find mac Maile Tuile la Cianachta Glinne Gemin.

The burning in D�n Cethirn of the kings, namely, Dungal son of Scandal, king of the Picts, and Cennfaelad king of the Cianachta of Glenn Gemin, at the beginning of summer by Mael D�in son of Mael Fithrigh. The battle of Blai Slebe thereafter, between Maol D�in son of Maol Fithrigh and Flann Fionn son of Maol Tuile, by the Cianachta of Glenn Gemin.

CS 681

Combustio regum a n-Dun Cethirn .i. Dungal mac Scandail r� Cruithne et Cendfaoladh mac Suibne r� Cianachda Glinne Gemein initio estatis l� Mael D�in mac Maelifitrigh.

The burning of the kings in D�n Ceithirn i.e. D�ngal son of Scannal, king of the Cruithin, and Cenn Faelad son of Suibne, king of the Ciannachta of Glenn Geimin, by Mael D�in son of Mael Fithrich, at the beginning of summer.

Cathasch son of Mael Duin, king of the Cruithne

AU 682

Bellum Ratha More Maighi Line contra Britones ubi cecidit Cathusach m. Maele Duin, ri Cruithne, & Ultan filius Diccolla; & iugulatio Muirmin inmano.

The battle of R�ith M�r Maigi Lini against the Britons, in which Cathasach son of Mael D�in, king of the Cruithin, fell, and Ult�n son of D�cuill; and the killing of Muirmen while captive(?).

AT 682

Cath Ratha Moire Muige Line contra Britones, ubi cecidit Cathussach mac Maile Du�n, r� Cruithne, & Ulltan mac Dicholla.

The battle of Raith M�r of Magh Line, against the Britons, wherein fell Cathasach son of Maol D�in, king of the Picts, and Ultan son of Dichuill.

CS 682

Cath Ratha Moire Muighe Line contra Britones ubi ceciderunt Cathusach mac Maeliduin ri Cruitne et Ullt�n mac Dicolla.

The battle of R�ith M�r Maigi Lini against the Britons, in which Cathasach son of Mael D�in, king of the Cruithin, fell, and Ult�n son of D�cuill.

Ailill son of Dungal, king of the Cruithne

CS 690

Dunchadh mac Oircdoith et Ailill mac meic Dungaile ri Cruithne iugulati sunt.

Dunchad son of Orc Doith and Ailill son of D�ngal, king of the Cruithin, was killed.

Note: Rawlinson, Genelach Ua Echach Coba: Ailella m. Dunlaigne cuius filius Cu-Chuarain m. Scandail cuius filius Congel Caech, m. Beicce m. Fiachrac, m. Baetain Caich, m. Echdach m. Condlae, m. Curind ba drui.

Cruithne despoiled by the Dal Riata

AU 691

Dal Riati populati sunt Cruthniu & Ultu.

The D�l Riata despoiled the Cruithin and the Ulaid.

Aed of Aire, king of D�l nAraidi

AU 698

Bellum i Fernmuigh ubi ceciderunt Concobor Machae m. Maele Duin & Ed Airdd, rex Dail Araide.

A battle in Fernmag in which fell Conchobor of Macha son of Mael D�in and Aed of Aire, king of D�l nAraidi.

Cu Cuarain, king of the Cruithne

Fianamail great grandson of Dunchadh, king of Dal Riata

AU 700

Fiannamail grandson of D�nchad, king of D�l Riata, was killed.

AT 700

Fianamail mac h-ui Dunchadha, r� Dal Araidhi, iugulati sunt.

Fianamail great grandson of Dunchadh, king of Dal Aradia, was slain.

AU 708

Canis Cuarain, rex Cruithne, iugulatus.

C� Chuar�in, king of the Cruithin, was killed.

AT 708

Cu Cuarain, r� Cruithne Ulad, do guin la Findchoin h-ua Raban, & ro marbadh e f�in �nd.

C� Cuar�in, king of Cruithne Uladh, was slain by Finnch�, grandson of Raban, and Finnch� himself was killed therefor.

CS 708

Cu Cuarain ri Cruithne et Uladh iugulatus. Finchu H. Rebain interfecit eum.

C� Chuar�in, king of the Cruithin and the Ulaid, was killed. Finch� ua Reb�in slew him.

Note: Rawlinson, Genelach Ua Echach Coba: Cu-Chuarain, m. Dunlaigne, m. Scandail cuius filius Congel Caech, m. Beicce m. Fiachrac, m. Baetain Caich, m. Echdach m. Condlae, m. Curind ba drui.

Fiachra son of Dungal

AT 708

Fiachra mac Dungaile ro g�ed la Cruithniu.

Fiachra son of Dungal was mortally wounded by the Picts.

AU 710

Fiachra m. Dungaile apud Cruithne iugulatus.

Fiachra son of D�ngal was slain among the Cruithin.

Dub da Inber son of Congalach

AU 727

Dub Da Inber m. Congalaig, rex Cruithne, iugulatus est.

Dub d� Inber son of Congalach, king of the Cruithin, was killed.

AT 727

Dub Da Inber mac Congalaig, r� Cruithne mortuus est.

Dub da Inber son of Congalach, king of the Picts, died.

Marine Fleet of Da Riata in Scotland

FM 728

Flaithbheartach [son of Loingsech of the Cenel Conaill] sent for a marine fleet of Dal Riada to Ireland, and on their arrival they made no delay till they arrived in Inis hOinae; and there was a battle fought between Flaithbheartach with his guards and the Cianachta, and others of the Ulidians and the Cinel Eoghain; and a countless number of the Ulidians, Cinel Eoghain, and Cianachta, were cut off, together with Conchubhar, son of Loichene, and Branchu, son of Bran; and a countless number of them was drowned in the Banna, after their having been defeated.

Battle of Druim Cathmail between the Cruithne and the D�l Riata

AU 741

Bellum Droma Cathmail inter Cruithniu & Dal Reti fri Indrechtach. Percutio Dal Riatai la h-Oengus m. Forggusso.

The battle of Druim Cathmail between the Cruithin and the D�l Riata against Indrechtach. The smiting of the D�l Riata by Aengus son of Forgus.

Cathusach son of Ailill, king of the Cruithne

AU 749

Iugulatio Cathusaigh filii Ailello i r-Raith Beithech, regis Cruithne.

The killing of Cathusach son of Ailill, king of the Cruithin, in R�ith Beithech.

AT 749

Iugulatio Cathasaig maic Ailello r�g Cruithne, h-i Raith Betheach.

The murder of Cathasach son of Ailill, king of the Picts, in R�ith Bethech.

Note: Rawlinson, Genelach Ua Echach Coba: Cathasach m. Ailella m. Dunlaigne cuius filius Cu-Chuarain m. Scandail cuius filius Congel Caech, m. Beicce m. Fiachrac, m. Baetain Caich, m. Echdach m. Condlae, m. Curind ba drui.

Flathrua son of Fiachra, king of the Cruithne

AU 774

Flathrue m. Fiachrach, rex Cruithne, moritur.

Flathrua son of Fiachra, king of the Cruithin, dies.

Battle between the D�l nAraide

AU 776

A battle between the D�l nAraide themselves on Sliab Mis, in which Nial son of C� Allaid fell. The battle of Drong again in the same year between the D�l nAraidi, in which Cinaed of Carraic son of Cathasach, and D�ngal grandson of Fergus Forcraidh fell. Tomaltach son of Indrechtach, and Echaid son of Fiachna, were victors.

AU 783

The battle of Duma Achad between the D�l nAraide themselves, in which F�carta, grandson of C� Allaid, fell.

Tomaltach son of Innrechtach

AU 790

Tomaltach son of Innrechtach, king of D�l nAraidi died.

AU 790

Cedis magna Ulad la Dal nAraide.

A great slaughter of the Ulaid by the D�l nAraidi.

Bresal son of Flaithri, king of D�l nAraidi

AU 792

Bresal son of Flaithr�, king of D�l nAraidi, and Dorm Corci, king of D�l Riata, died.

Note: FM Donncoirche, lord of Dal Riada, died 787.

A king by the Cruithin

AU 808

Iugulatio Cinaeda filii Concobair in Campo Cobo o Cruithnibh.

The killing of Cinaed son of Conchobor in Mag Cobo by the Cruithin.

The Church of Dun-Cruthnai

AU 1185

Amhlaim Ua Muirethaigh, bishop of Ard-Macha and Cenel-Feradhaigh, the shining lamp that used to illuminate laity and clergy, rested in Christ in Dun-Cruthnai. And he was carried honourably to Daire of Colum-cille and buried at the feet of his father, namely, the bishop Ua Cobhthaigh (that is, beside the small church), in the 86th year of his age. Fogartach Ua Cerballa[i]n of Cenel-Ellanna was instituted in his stead.

Gilla-Patraic Ua Falachtaigh, herenagh of Dun-Cruithne

FM 1206

Giolla Patraicc Ua Falachtaigh airchindeach Dh�in Cruithne do �cc.

Gillapatrick O'Falaghty, Erenagh of Dun-crun, died.

AU 1207

Gilla Patraic h-Ua Falachtaigh, aircinnech Duin Cruithne, mortuus est.

Gilla-Patraic Ua Falachtaigh, herenagh of Dun-Cruithne, died.

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