Norse / Vikings - Timeline

ASC - Anglo Saxon Chronicle in The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (English) trans: J. A. Giles & J. Ingram; Release: Sept.1, 1996 [eBook #657] updated: January 1, 2021

Viking Raids in England

789 - ASC 'three ships of northmen’ had landed on the coast of Wessex, and killed the king’s reeve who had been sent to bring the strangers to the West Saxon court.'

Viking Raids in Ireland

790s - Vikings first recorded in Ireland; in England, ASC 'on the sixth day before the ides of January in the same year (8th June, 793), the harrowing inroads of heathen men made lamentable havoc in the church of God in Holy-island (Lindisfarne), by rapine and slaughter.'

790 - Vikings gather tribute cattle at Holmpatrick, near Skerries, Dublin

794 - U794.7 The Annals of Ulster record "Devastation of all the islands of Britain by heathens".

795 - Raids on the monasteries of Rathlin, Inishmurray and Inishbofin. U795.3 The Annals of Ulster record "The burning of Rechru (Rathlin Island) by the heathens, and Scí was overwhelmed and laid waste."

797 - Viking attack on Lambay Island, northeast of Dublin City.

798 - U798.2 The Annals of Ulster record "The burning of Inis Pátraic (St. Patrick's Island) by the heathens, and they took the cattle-tribute of the territories, and broke the shrine of Do-Chonna, and also made great incursions both in Ireland and in Alba."

802 - U802.9 The Annals of Ulster record "Í Coluim Chille was burned by the heathens"

806 - U806.8 The Annuls of Ulster record "The community of Í (Iona), to the number of sixty-eight, was killed by the heathens" -- Chronicon Scotorum: Annal CS806 "The community of Ia (Iona) was killed by heathens, i.e. sixty-eight". (c/f Annal CS818 Diarmait, abbot of Ia, went to Scotland with the shrine of Colum Cille - Annal CS831 Diarmait came back to Ireland with the halidoms of Colum Cille)

807 - U807.8 The Annals of Ulster record "The heathens burned Inis Muiredaig and invade Ros Comáin" (Roscommon) Chronicon Scotorum: Annal CS807 "The heathens burned Inis Muiredaig and invaded Ros Cam."

811 - Viking defeat - U811.6 The Annals of Ulster record "A slaughter of the heathens by the Ulaid" (the Gaelic kingdom in north-eastern Ireland)

812 - The Eoghanacht Locha Lein defeat Vikings in Kerry

812 - Ulster plundered (Viking defeat) U812.8 The Annals of Ulster record "A slaughter of the heathens by the men of Umall (Clew Bay, Mayo) A slaughter of the Conmaicne (Irish) by the heathens" U812.11 The Annuls of Ulster record "A slaughter of the heathens in Mumu (Munster) viz. by Cobthach son of Mael Dúin, king of Loch Léin (Killarney)"

813 - U813.4 The Annuls of Ulster record "The slaughter at Umall (Mayo) by the heathens in which fell Coscrach son of Flannabra and Dúnadach, king of Umall (Clew Bay, Mayo)" also repeated in Annal CS813

819 - Vikings raid Wexford area, establish a trading centre

820 - Vikings raid the Abbey of St. Finbarr, Cork, establish a base there

824 - Vikings attack on the monastery of Sceilg (island off the coast of Kerry)

825 - Vikings plunder the Monastery at St. Mullins. see Annal CS825 - The plundering of Dún Lethglaise by the heathens. / The burning of Mag Bile with its oratories by the heathens. / The Ulaid inflicted a rout on the heathens in Mag Inis, in which very many fell. / The heathens inflicted a rout on the Osraige. / The plundering of Inis Daimle by the heathens. / The violent death of Blamac son of Flann at the hands of the heathens in Ia Coluim Chille.

827 - U827.9The Annals of Ulster record "An encampment of the Laigin (Leinster) was overwhelmed by the heathens, and Conall son of Cú Chongalt, king of the Fortuatha, and countless others fell there. U827.3 Lusca (near Swords, Dublin) was plundered by the heathens and burned; and Cianacht (Derry) was invaded as far as Uachtar Ugán; and also a plundering of the foreigners of the East. U827.7 An encampment of the Laigin was overwhelmed by the heathens, and Conall son of Cú Chongalt, king of the Fortuatha, and countless others fell there.

828 - U828.3 The Annals of Ulster record A great slaughter of porpoises on the coast of Ard Cianachta by the foreigners; and the violent death of the anchorite Teimnén. U828.4 The mortal wounding of Cinaed son of Cumuscach, king of Ard Cianachta, by the foreigners; and Lann Léire and Cluain Mór were burned by them. U828.5 A battle-rout was inflicted on the heathens by Lethlobar son of Loingsech, king of Dál Araidi. U828.6 Another battle-rout was inflicted on the heathens by Cairpre son of Cathal, king of Uí Cheinnselaig, and by the community of Tech Munnu.

831 - Vikings attack Annagassan County Louth

831 - U831.7 The Annals of Ulster record The heathens defeated the community of Ard Macha (Armagh) in a battle at Aignig (Carlingford), and great numbers of them were taken captive.

832 - U832.1 also Annal CS832; The Annals of Ulster record The first plundering of Ard Macha by the heathens three times in one month. U832.2 The plundering of Mucnám, Lugbad, Uí Méith, Druim Moccu Blae, and other churches. U832.3 The plundering of Dam Liac and the sept of the Cianacht with all their churches by the heathens. U832.4 Ailill son of Colgu was taken captive by the heathens. U832.5 Tuathal son of Feradach was taken away by the heathens, and Adamnán's shrine from Domnach Maigen.

833 - U833.4 also Annal CS833; The Annals of Ulster record Niall and Murchad routed the foreigners in Daire Calgaig. U833.5 also Annal CS833; Cluain Dolcáin was plundered by the heathens. U833.11 Druim Inasclainn was burned by the heathens.

834 - U834.8 The Annals of Ulster record Dúnadach son of Scannlán, king of Uí Fhidgeinte, won a battle against the heathens, in which many fell. U834.9 Glenn dá Locha was plundered by the heathens. Sláine and Finnubair Abae were plundered by the heathens.

835 - U835.11 The Annals of Ulster record Mungairit and other churches of Iarmumu (Munster) were burned by the heathen. U835.12 The foreigners plundered Druim Ing (Louth)

836 - Vikings attack the Southern Ui Neill in Meath

836 - U836.7 The Annals of Ulster record The first prey was taken by the heathens from southern Brega, i.e. from Telcha Dromáin and Dairmag of the Britons; and they carried off many prisoners, and killed many and led away very many captive. U836.10 A most cruel devastation of all the lands of Connacht by the heathens. The heathens inflicted a slaughter in a battle won over the Déis Tuaisceirt.

837 - Viking ships on the rivers Liffey & the Boyne

837 - Vikings in Dublin - Annal CS837 also The Annals of Ulster record U837.3 A naval force of the Norsemen sixty ships strong was on the Bóinn, and another one of sixty ships on the river Life. Those two forces plundered the plain of Life and the plain of Brega, including churches, forts and dwellings. The men of Brega routed the foreigners at Deoninne in Mugdorna of Brega, and six score of the Norsemen fell. U837.4 The heathens won a battle at Inber na mBárc against the Uí Néill from the Sinann to the sea, in which an uncounted number were slaughtered, though the principal kings escaped. U837.5 Inis Celtra was plundered by the heathens. U837.6 The churches of all Loch Éirne, including Cluain Eóis and Daiminis, were destroyed by the heathens. U837.9 Saxolb, chief of the foreigners, was killed by the Cianacht. AU 845.3. Saxolb (Söxulfr), "chief of the foreigners", was killed in Brega by the Uí Colgain, a branch of the Cíanachta Breg.

838 - Annal CS838 also U838.9 The Annals of Ulster record The heathens won a battle against the Connachta, in which Mael Dúin son of Muirgius and many others fell.

839 - Viking fleet on Lough Neagh The heathens won a battle against the Connachta, in which Mael Dúin son of Muirgius and others fell.

839 - Viking attacks at Ferns, County Wexford - Viking attacks at Cork

839 - U839.7 The Annals of Ulster record A raiding party of the foreigners were on Loch nEchach, and from there they plundered the states and churches of the north of Ireland U839.9 The heathens won a battle against the men of Foirtriu, and Eóganán son of Aengus, Bran son of Óengus, Aed son of Boanta, and others almost innumerable fell there. U839.10 Ferna and Corcach were burned by the heathens.

840 - U840.1 The Annals of Ulster record Lugbad was plundered by the heathens from Loch nEchach and they led away captive bishops and priests and scholars, and put others to death.U840.8 The Annuls of Ulster record In this year below the Norsemen first came to Ireland, according to the senchu

840-841 - Viking fleet on Lough Neagh camp for the winter season

841 a Viking settlement established in 841–42 at Sciath Nechtain (Castledermot, Co Kildare) near Dublin

841 - A large Viking fleet led by Turgeis takes Dublin

841 - Viking raid east from bases at Lin Duachaill near Annagassan co. Louth, and Dublin targeting the Uí Néill territories in co. Meath & co. Westmeath. U841.4 The Annals of Ulster record There was a naval camp at Linn Duachaill from which the peoples and churches of Tethba were plundered. There was a naval camp at Duiblinn from which the Laigin and the Uí Néill were plundered, both states and churches, as far as Sliab Bladma.

842 - First recorded Irish-Viking alliance -

842 - U842.2 The Annuls of Ulster The heathens still at Duiblinn. U842.5 Mael Dúin son of Conall, king of Calatruim, was taken prisoner by the heathens. U842.6 Cluain Moccu Nóis was plundered by heathens from Linn Duachaill. U842.7 Biror and Saiger were plundered by heathens from Duiblinn. U842.8 A naval force of the Norsemen was on the Bóinn at Linn Rois. There was also a naval force of the Norsemen at Linn Sailech in Ulaid. U842.9 Mórán son of Indrechtach, abbot of Clochar Mac nDaiméni, was taken prisoner by the foreigners of Linn, and later died on their hands. U842.10 Comán, abbot of Linn Duachail, was fatally wounded and burned by heathens and Irish. U842.11 Dísert Diarmata was plundered by heathens from Cael Uisci.

844 - Turgeis is drowned in Loch Nair by the Irish

844 - U844.1 The Annals of Ulster record - Mael Mithig son of Cinaed was killed by the heathens. U844.4 Cluain Ferta Brénainn was burned by heathens from Loch Rí.

845 - establishment of Viking fort at Lough Ree - Death of Ragnar Lothbrok / Ragnar Lodbroc / Ragnar Sigurdsson / Hairy Breeches King of Dacia Lethra - U845.1 The Annals of Ulster record - Forannán, abbot of Ard Macha, was taken prisoner by the heathens in Cluain Comarda with his halidoms and following, and was brought to the ships of Luimnech. U845.2 Dún Masc was plundered by the heathens, and there were killed there Aed son of Dub dá Crích, abbot of Tír dá Glas, and Cluain Eidnig, Ceithernach son of Cú Dínaisc, prior of Cell Dara, and many others. U845.3 There was an encampment of the foreigners i.e. under Tuirgéis on Loch Rí, and they plundered Connacht and Mide, and burned Cluain Moccu Nóis with its oratories, and Cluain Ferta Brénainn, and Tír dá Glas and Lothra and other monasteries. U845.12 An encampment of the foreigners of Áth Cliath at Cluain Andobuir.

845 - Vikings in Munster capture Forannan, the Abbot of Armagh

845 - Viking victory at Dunamase

846 - U846.2 The Annals of Ulster records Baislec was plundered by the heathens.U846.6 The foreigners won a battle against the Connachta, in which fell Rígán son of Fergus, Mugrón son of Diarmait and Aed son of Cathrannach and many others.

846 - Viking settlement on islands in County Cork

848 - Maelseachlann defeats the Vikings of Dublin at Skryne - The Annals of Ulster record U848.4 Mael Sechnaill won a battle against the heathens at Forach in which seven hundred fell.

848 - Olchobar, King of Cashel, attacks the Viking base at Cork - U848.5 - A battle was won by Ólchobar king of Munster and Lorcán m. Cellaig with the Leinstermen against the pagans at Sciath Nechtain in which fell Tomrair (Þórir) the earl, heir-designate of the king of Laithlind and 1200 about him’ Ólchobor, king of Mumu (Munster), and Lorcán son of Cellach, with the Laigin, (men of Leinster) won a battle against the heathens at Sciath Nechtain (Castledermot, County Kildare), in which fell the jarl Tomrair, tanist of the king of Lochlann, and two hundred about him.

U848.6 Tigernach inflicted a rout on the heathens in the oakwood of Dísert Do-Chonna, and twelve hundred fell there.

U848.7 The Eóganacht of Caisel inflicted a rout on the heathens at Dún Maíle Tuile, in which five hundred fell.

849 - U849.6 The Annals of Ulster record A naval expedition of seven score ships of adherents of the king of the foreigners came to exact obedience from the foreigners who were in Ireland before them, and afterwards they caused confusion in the whole country.

U849.10 Mael Bresailson of Cernach, king of Mugdorna , was killed by the heathens after he had changed to clerical life.

850 - Waterford is settled by Vikings

850 - alliance between Cinaed mac Conaing, and vikings U850.3 The Annals of Ulster record Cinaed son of Conaing, king of Cianacht, rebelled against Mael Sechnaill with the support of the foreigners, and plundered the Uí Néill from the Sinann to the sea, both churches and states, and he deceitfully sacked the island of Loch Gabor, levelling it to the ground, and the oratory of Treóit, with seventy people in it, was burned by him.

851 - 851 - Battle at Dundalk between the "Fingall" (Norwegian) and "Dubhgall" (Danish) Vikings. - U851.3 the Annals of Ulster record - The dark heathens came to Áth Cliath, made a great slaughter of the fair-haired foreigners, and plundered the naval encampment, both people and property. The dark heathens made a raid at Linn Duachaill, and a great number of them were slaughtered. U851.7 Eochu son of Cernach, king of Fir Rois, was killed by the heathens.

852 - Vikings devastate Armagh from their base at Annagassan.

852 - The Annuls of Ulster record U852.2 Ard Macha was laid waste by the foreigners of Linn on the day following Summer-Lent.

U852.3 The complement of eight score ships of fair-haired foreigners came to Snám Aignech, to do battle with the dark foreigners; they fought for three days and three nights, but the dark foreigners got the upper hand and the others abandoned their ships to them. Stain took flight, and escaped, and Iercne fell beheaded.

853 - Olaf the White of Norway defeats the Danes in a great sea battle

853 Amlaíb (Óláfr) son of the king of Laithlind came to Ireland and the Foreigners of Ireland gave him hostages and he got tribute from the Irish’20

853 - U853.6 The Annuas of Ulster record Cathmal son of Tomaltach, one of two kings of Ulaid, was killed by the Norsemen.

856 - U856.3 The Annals of Ulster record Great warfare between the heathens and Mael Sechnaill, supported by Norse-Irish. U856.4 The oratory of Lusca (Dublin) was burned by the Norsemen. U856.5 Aed son of Niall inflicted a great rout on the Norse-Irish in Glenn Foichle and a vast number of them were slaughtered by him. U856.6 Horm, chief of the dark foreigners, was killed by Rhodri son of Mervyn, king of Wales.

857 - death of Caitill / Ketill in Munster who had a base in Cogadh Gaedhel / Gallaibh The Annals of Ulster record U857.1 Ímar and Amlaíb inflicted a rout on Caitil the Fair and his Norse-Irish in the lands of Munster.

860s - Ívarr, Óláfr & Ásl kings / leaders in the 860s

860 - Osriage attacked by Vikings based at Vedrafjord (Waterford).

861 - Aed Finnliath & Óláfr fought Mael Sechnaill king of southern Uí Neill - alliance between Aed Finnliath king of Northern Uí Neill & Óláfr king Dublin vikings. The Annals of Ulster record U861.1 Mide was invaded by Aed son of Niall with foreigners.

862 - U862.2 - The Annals of Ulster record that Aed son of Niall went with (?) the kings of the foreigners into Mide, and plundered Mide with Flann son of Conaing.

863 - U863.3 - The Annals of Ulster record that Muirecán son of Diarmait, king of Nás and eastern Life, was killed by the Norsemen. U863.4 The caves of Achad Aldai, and of Cnodba, and of Boadán's Mound above Dubad, and of Óengoba's wife, were searched by the foreigners—something which had never been done before. This was the occasion when three kings of the foreigners, i.e. Amlaíb and Ímar and Auisle, plundered the land of Flann son of Conaing; and Lorcán son of Cathal, king of Mide, was with them in this.

864 - U864.2 The Annals of Ulster record that Conchobor son of Donnchad, one of two kings of Mide, was put to death in water at Cluain Iraird by Amlaíb, king of the foreigners.

864 - The Déisi attack and destroy the Viking (Norse) fort at Waterford.

865 - 896 - First Viking Invasion of England

865 - U865.4 The Annals of Ulster record that the Britons were driven from their land by the Saxons and were placed in bondage in Móin Chonáin (an unidentified bog land)

865 - 896 - Danelaw

866 - Aed Finnliath of the Northern Ui Neill expelled Vikings from their camps on the northern coast.

866 - The Great Army of Danes (fair foreigners) crossed the Humber from East Anglia & captured York, later successfully repulsed Northumbrian attempt to regain York - Northumbrian's Osbert & Aella killed. Death of Tomrar / Þórarr at Port Manann (Isle of Man or in Ireland?) Tomrar died soon after plundering Clonfert co. Galway - Óláfr crossed to North Britain & campaigned against the Picts - Aed pillaged Viking bases on the coast of northern Ireland, in Cenél nEógainand in Dál nAraide; & defeated vikings at Lough Foyle co. Derry - The Annals of Ulster record - U866.1 Amlaíb and Auisle went with the foreigners of Ireland and Scotland to Fortriu, plundered the entire Pictish country and took away hostages from them. U866.4 Aed son of Niall plundered all the strongholds of the foreigners i.e. in the territory of the North, both in Cenél Eógain and Dál Araidi, and took away their heads, their flocks, and their herds from camp by battle (?). A victory was gained over them at Loch Febail and twelve score heads taken thereby.

866 - 954 - Jorvik / Scandinavian York

867 - the fort (longphort) of Óisle / Ásl is seized by his brother Amlaíb / Óláfr 867 - death of Olaf 867 - death of Auisle / Óisle / Ásl / Auðgísl- son of Gofraid U867.6 the Annals of Ulster record that Auisle, one of three kings of the heathens, was killed by his kinsmen in guile and parricide.

869 - Norse Vikings near Drogheda defeated by Conor, King of Connaught

840-871 - Olaf Ingjaldsson / Olaf Hviti / Olaf the White / Óláfr / Aulaffe / Amlaph / Amlaíb Conung - Olaf "the white" (the Olaft hinn Hvite of the Norse saga and Amhlaebh of the Irish - King of Dublin

c. 867 - Viking settlement at Dún Mainne in western Ireland destroyed, with slaughter of foreigners by Conlígan son of Mael Cróin & the Eóganacht Locha Léin, & Flandabrat ua Dúnadaig, king of Uí Chonaill, & Congalach mac Lachtnai, king of Ciarraige U867.8 The Annals of Ulster record Amlaíb's fort at Cluain Dolcáin was burned by Gaíthíne's son and Mael Ciaráin son of Rónán, and the aforesaid commanders caused a slaughter of a hundred of the leaders of the foreigners in the vicinity of Cluain Dolcáin on the same day.

868 - Annals of the Four Masters - the battle of Cell Ua nDaigri (Kil- lineer, at Drogheda on the Boyne) in 868. Here the king of Tara, Aed Finnliath ma mac Néill (r. 862–79), defeated the kings of Brega and Leinster and a large Viking force of which one of the leaders was Carlus, son of Amlaíb of Dublin (AFM 868 (866); AU, AI 868; CS 868 (866). FA 868 (§366)

873 - death of Gudrodr Ragnarsson / Gofraid / Gofraid of Laithlind / Gofraid King of Lochlann / Guðrøðr Ragnvaldsson / Gofraid of Lochlann -- 829-873 - life of Gudrod Ragnaldsson / Gothfraid / Godfrey son of Rognvald Gudrodsson

874 - U874.5 The Annals of ulster records Cell Mór of Mag Enir was plundered by the foreigners.

875 - U875.3 - The Annals of Ulster records the Picts encountered the dark foreigners in battle, and a great slaughter of the Picts resulted. U875.4 Oistín (Eysteinn) son of Amlaíb (Amlaíb Find - Olaf the White), king of the Norsemen, was deceitfully killed by Albann who had taken over Dublin against opposition from the Norse in alliance with the Cenél nÉogain king of Tara, Áed Findliath. Albann is the son of Ragnarr Lodbrok. Dictionary of Irish Biography : Albann (Halfdan)

876 - death of Rechtabra mac Brain, king of the Déisi U876.1 - The Annals od Ulster record Constantine son of Cinaed, king of the Picts, Cinaed abbot of Achad Bó Cainnig, Congalach son of Fínnechta, king of the Airgialla, and Fedach, superior of Dísert Diarmata, die.

877 death of Halfdan Ragnarsson The Annals of Ulster reports U877.3 Rhodri son of Merfyn, king of the Britons, came in flight from the dark foreigners to Ireland. U877.5 A skirmish at Loch Cuan between the fair heathens and the dark heathens, in which Albann, king of the dark heathens fell.

878 - U878.2 Annals of Ulster record Aed son of Cinaed, king of the Picts, was killed by his own associates. U878.9 The shrine of Colum Cille and his other halidoms arrived in Ireland, having been taken in flight to escape the foreigners.

879 - Vikings based at Carlingford attack in County Armagh

879 - U879.1Annals of Ulster records Aed son of Niall, king of Temair, fell asleep on the twelfth of the Kalends of December 20 Nov. at Druim Inasclainn in the territory of Conaille.

881 - death of Barid Ivarsson / Bardr mac Imair / Barith / Baraid; ally of Áed Findliath, foster father of Eysteinn / Oistin U881.3 Annals of Ulster records he oratory of Cianán was destroyed by the foreigners, and many people were taken from it. Afterwards Barith, a great despot of the Norsemen, was killed by St. Ciannán.

882 - U882.1 Annals of Ulster : Flann son of Mael Sechnaill led an army both of foreigners and Irish into the North. He camped at Mag eter dí Glais, and Ard Macha was invaded by him.

886 - Treaty of Wedmore (Alfred & Guthrum)

888 - death of Sigfred Ivarsson / Sigfroth / Sichfrith Ivarsson; Jarl of Dublin, son of Ivar the Boneless - death of Cerball Macdunghal / Kjarvalr Irakonungr - U888.5 Annals of Ulster The foreigners inflicted a battle-rout on Flann son of Mael Sechnaill and there fell there Aed son of Conchobor, king of Connacht, and Lergus son of Cruinnén bishop of Cell Dara, and Donnchad son of Mael Dúin, superior of Cell Delca and other monasteries. The battle of the Pilgrim. U888.9 Sigfrith son of Ímar, king of the Norsemen, was deceitfully killed by his kinsman.

889 - U889.1 The Annals of Ulster records an expedition by Domnall son of Aed with the men of the north of Ireland against the southern Uí Néill.

890 - Treaty of Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum

890 - Thorstein The Red / Thorstein Olafson died in Iceland

892 - Vikings from Waterford, Wexford and St Mullins defeat a king of the Osraige

893 - U893.3 Annals of Ulster records that the Saxons won a battle against the dark foreigners in which countless multitudes fell. U893.4 A great dissension among the foreigners of Áth Cliath, and they became dispersed, one section of them following Ímar's son, and the other Sigfrith the jarl.

894 - U894.4 Annals of Ulster Ímar's son came again to Ireland.

895 - U895.6 Annals of Ulster - Ard Macha was plundered by the foreigners of Áth Cliath i.e. by Glún Iarainn, and they took away seven hundred and ten persons into captivity.

896 - death of Sitric Halfdansson (lived 850-896) / 896 - death of Sitric Ivarsson / Sigtrygg son of Ivar the Boneless - U896.3 Annals of Ulster Sitriuc son of Ímar was killed by other Norseme

896 - death of Olaf - U896.7 A slaughter of the foreigners by the Conaille and Laigne's son, in which Amlaíb son of Ímar fell. - U896.9 Flannacán son of Cellach, king of Brega, was killed by the Norsemen.

898 - Vikings based at Lough Foyle attack in County Armagh

900 - Annals of Ulster - U900.2 Mac Étigh son of Lethlabar, king of Dál Araidi, dies. - U900.6 Domnall son of Constantine, king of Scotland, dies.

900 - a Viking fleet arrives in Lough Neagh

c. 902 - death of Ivar Ivarsson, King of Dublin

902 - The Irish drive the Vikings from Dublin, they sail to North Wales.

902 - Celt: Annals of Ulster : U902.2 record that the heathens (Norse) were driven from Ireland, i.e. from the fortress of Áth Cliath (Dublin), by Mael Finnia son of Flannacán with the men of Brega (north Dublin) and by Cerball son of Muiricán, with the Laigin (men of Leinster); and they abandoned a good number of their ships, and escaped half dead after they had been wounded and broken.

904 - U904.4 Annals of Ulster report that Ímar grandson of Ímar, was killed by the men of Foirtriu, and there was a great slaughter around him.

908 - Eirík Bloodaxe, son of King Haraldr Harfagra of Norway turns up

913 - U913.1 Annals of Ulster - Tipraite son of Mael Finn, superior of Imlech Ibuir, Mael Muire, daughter of Cinaed, son of Ailpín, and Ethelwald, king of the Saxons of the North, die.

914 - new wave of Viking raids - a large sea fleet arrives in Waterford, more arrive in 915

914 - U914.4 Annals of Ulster records a naval battle at Manu between Barid son of Oitir and Ragnall grandson of Ímar, in which Barid and almost all his army were destroyed.

915 - U915.7 Annals of Ulster record a great and frequent increase in the number of heathens arriving at Loch dá Chaech, and the laity and clergy of Mumu were plundered by them.

916 - U916.3 Annals of Ulster : Ainnle son of Cathán, king of Uaithne of Cliú, was put to death by the foreigners of Loch dá Chaech.

917 - Vikings defeat the Irish at Dublin, they regain regain control of Dublin

917 - U917.2 Annals of Ulster records that Sitriuc, grandson of Ímar, landed with his fleet at Cenn Fuait on the coast of Laigin. Ragnall, grandson of Ímar, with his second fleet moved against the foreigners of Loch dá Chaech. A slaughter of the foreigners at Neimlid in Muma. The Eóganacht and the Ciarraige made another slaughter./ U917.4 - Sitriuc grandson of Ímar entered Áth Cliath.

917 - The forces of Leinster defeated by Vikings

917 - U917.3 Annals of Ulster records that Niall son of Aed, king of Ireland, led an army of the southern and northern Uí Néill to Munster to make war on the heathens. He halted on the 22nd day of the month of August at Topar Glethrach in Mag Feimin. The heathens had come into the district on the same day. The Irish attacked them between the hour of tierce and midday and they fought until eventide, and about a hundred men, the majority foreigners, fell between them. Reinforcements(?) came from the camp of the foreigners to aid their fellows. The Irish turned back to their camp in face of the last reinforcement, i.e. Ragnall, king of the dark foreigners, accompanied by a large force of foreigners. Niall son of Aed proceeded with a small number against the heathens, so that God prevented a great slaughter of the others through him. After that Niall remained twenty nights encamped against the heathens. He sent word to the Laigin that they should lay siege to the encampment from a distance. They were routed by Sitriuc grandson of Ímar in the battle of Cenn Fuait, where five hundred, or somewhat more, fell. And there fell too Ugaire son of Ailill, king of Laigin, Mael Mórda son of Muirecán, king of eastern Life, Mael Maedóc son of Diarmait, a scholar and bishop of Laigin, Ugrán son of Cennéitig, king of Laíges, and other leaders and nobles.

918 - U918.4 Annals of Ulster records that the foreigners of Loch dá Chaech, i.e. Ragnall, king of the dark foreigners, and the two jarls, Oitir and Gragabai, forsook Ireland and proceeded afterwards against the men of Scotland. The men of Scotland, moreover, moved against them and they met on the bank of the Tyne in northern Saxonland. The heathens formed themselves into four battalions: a battalion with Gothfrith grandson of Ímar, a battalion with the two jarls, and a battalion with the young lords. There was also a battalion in ambush with Ragnall, which the men of Scotland did not see. The Scotsmen routed the three battalions which they saw, and made a very great slaughter of the heathens, including Oitir and Gragabai. Ragnall, however, then attacked in the rear of the Scotsmen, and made a slaughter of them, although none of their kings or earls was cut off. Nightfall caused the battle to be broken off. / U918.5 Ethelfled, a very famous queen of the Saxons, dies. / U918.6 Warfare between Niall son of Aed, king of Temair, and Sitriuc grandson of Ímar. / U918.7 Mael Mithig son of Flannacán, king of Cnogba, went over to the heathens with a view to defending northern Brega from(?) the heathens, which availed him not at all.

919 - Niall Glundub and the best of the Ui Neill warriors killed in battle for Dublin

919 - U919.3 The Annals of Ulster records that the heathens won a battle against the Irish at Duiblinn in which fell Niall Glúndub son of Aed, king of Ireland, in the third year of his reign, on the fourth feria, the eighteenth of the Kalends of October 14 Sept., and here fell also Aed son of Eochucán, king of Conchobor's Province, and Mael Mithig son of Flannacán, king of Brega, and Conchobor grandson of Mael Sechnaill, heir designate or king of Temair, and Flaithbertach son of Domnall, heir designate of the North, and the son of Dub Sínaig, i.e. Mael Craibe, king of Airgialla, and many other nobles. - The battle of Áth Cliath (Dublin) won by the foreigners.

920 - U920.2 Annals of Ulster - Donnchad, grandson of Mael Sechnaill, inflicted a battle-rout on the heathens, in which a very large number were slaughtered.

Celt: Annals of Ulster : U920.5 Sitriuc, grandson of Ímar, abandoned Áth Cliath, through the power of God.

921 - death of Rognvald / Rögnvaldr / Ragnall ua Ímair - U921.4 the Annals of Ulster say Mael Sechnaill grandson of Flann, heir designate of Temair, Fiachra son of Cathalán, king of Caille Fallamhain, and Ragnall grandson of Ímar, king of the fair foreigners and the dark foreigners—all died. / U921.5 Gothfrith grandson of Ímar entered Áth Cliath (Dublin) / U921.7 - fleet of the foreigners came into Loch Febail, i.e. Acolb with thirty-two ships. Cennrig was quickly(?) and completely abandoned by them, except for a few who remained behind in it through sloth. Fergal son of Domnall, king of the North, was in hostilities with them, and killed the crew of one of their ships and wrecked the ship and took its booty. Another naval force was at Cenn Magair on the coast of Tír Conaill, i.e. under the son of Uathmarán son of Barid, with twenty ships. / U921.8 - Ard Macha was invaded by the foreigners of Áth Cliath, i.e. by Gothfrith grandson of Ímar, with his army, on the fourth of the Ides 10th of November, the Saturday before the feast of Martin, and the prayer-houses with their complement of culdees and sick he spared from destruction, and also the monastery, save for a few dwellings which were burned through carelessness. They harried widely on all sides, westwards to Inis Ua Labrada, eastwards to the Banna, and northwards to Mag Ilesen. But Muirchertach son of Niall and Aignert son of Murchad came upon the force that had gone north, defeating them, and they left many dead behind, only a few escaping in the dim light of dusk.

922 - Vikings establish a settlement at Limerick

923 - U923.4 Annals of Ulster records Cell Shléibe was plundered by the heathens from Snám Aignech, and Duiblitir, priest of Ard Macha, suffered violent death at their hand

924 - U924.1 Annals of Ulster - A naval force of the foreigners went on Loch Éirne, and they ravaged the islands of the lake and the surrounding peoples, to and fro. They left Loch Éirne in the summer following. / U924.2 - Foreigners went on Loch Cuan and Mael Dúin son of Aed, heir designate of the Province, fell by them. A great new fleet of the foreigners foundered at Fertas Rudraige, and nine hundred or more were drowned. / U924.3 - Gothfrith, grandson of Ímar, made an expedition from Áth Cliath to Luimnech, and a very large company of his followers were left behind dead with Ailche's son.

926 - Muirchertach MacNeill defeats Vikings led by Alptham near Annagassan, Ballynagassan, County Louth

926 - death of Halfdan Albdan - U926.1 The Annals of Ulster reports the sacking of Dún Sobairche by the foreigners of Loch Cuan, in which many men were killed or captured. / U926.2 - Muirchertach son of Niall inflicted a rout on the foreigners at Snám Aignech, in which two hundred were beheaded. / U926.5 - The fleet of Loch Cuan, i.e. under Alpthann son of Gothfrith, landed at Linn Duachaill on the day before the Nones 4th of September. / U926.6 - Muirchertach son of Niall inflicted a rout at the bridge of Cluain na Cruimther on the fifth feria, the fifth of the Kalends of January 28 Dec., in which fell Alpthann son of Gothfrith, with a great destruction of his army. Half of them were besieged for a week at Áth Cruithne, until Gothfrith, king of the foreigners, came from Áth Cliath to relieve them.

Celt: Annals of Ulster : U927.2 Sitriuc grandson of Ímar, king of the dark foreigners (Norse) and the fair foreigners (Swedes), died at an immature age

Celt: Annals of Ulster : U927.3 The fleet of Linn Duachaill departed and Gothfrith abandoned Áth Cliath; and Gothfrith returned again within six months.

928 - U928.4 - Donnchad, son of Domnall son of Aed, was killed by the Norsemen. / U928.5 - Ailche's son went on Loch nEchach with a fleet of the foreigners, and he ravaged the islands of the lake and the territories bordering it.

929 - U929.2 - Annals of Ulster records A fleet on Loch Oirbsen in Connacht.

930 - U930.1 - The Annals of Ulster records that Gothfrith, grandson of Ímar, with the foreigners of Áth Cliath, razed Derc Ferna - something unheard of from ancient times. / U930.2 - Foreigners on Loch nEchach, and their naval camp was at Ruib Mena. / U930.3 - Foreigners on Loch Bethrach in Osraige.

932 - U932.5 (Annals of Ulster) Airmedach, superior of Cúl Rathain, was killed by heathens. / U932.7 - A fleet on Loch Rí.

934 - Celt: The Annals of Ulster: U934.1 death of Guthroth / Guðrøðr / Gofraid ua Ímair - U934.1 (Annals of Ulster) Gothfrith, grandson of Ímar, a most cruel king of the Norsemen, died of a sickness.

934 Celt: Annals of the Four Masters : M934.6 Amhlaibh Ceannchairech, with the foreigners, came from Loch Eirne across Breifne to Loch Ribh. On the night of Great Christmas they reached the Sinainn, and they remained seven months there; and Magh-Aei was spoiled and plundered by them.

934 Celt: Annals of the Four Masters : M934.7 The burning of Ath-cliath (Dublin) by Donnchadh, son of Flann, King of Ireland

935 - U935.4 The Annals of Ulster record that the island of Loch Gabor was sacked by Amlaíb grandson of Ímar. The cave of Cnogba was sacked in the same week. / U935.6 - Cinaed son of Cairpre, chief of Uí Chennselaigh, was killed with many others by Norsemen.

936 Vikings sack Clonmacnoise, co. Offaly - (Annals of Ulster) U936.2 Cluain Moccu Nóis was plundered by the foreigners of Áth Cliath (Dublin), and they remained two nights in it - something unheard of from ancient times.

937 - U937.6 - The Annals of Ulster records that a great, lamentable and horrible battle was cruelly fought between the Saxons and the Norsemen, in which several thousands of Norsemen, who are uncounted, fell, but their king, Amlaíb, escaped with a few followers. A large number of Saxons fell on the other side, but Athelstan, king of the Saxons, enjoyed a great victory.

938 - U938.5 Amlaíb son of Gothfrith in Áth Cliath again. / U938.6 - Cell Cuilinn was plundered by Amlaíb grandson of Ímar - something unheard of from ancient times. Donnchad grandson of Mael Sechnaill, king of Temair, and Muirchertach son of Niall, king of Ailech, led an army to besiege the foreigners of Áth Cliath, and they ravaged from Áth Cliath to Áth Truisten.

939 - U939.1 Annals of Ulster - The plundering of Cell Chuilinn by the foreigners of Áth Cliath -something which did not often happen / - U939.6 Athelstan, king of the Saxons, pillar of.the dignity of the western world, died an untroubled death

940 - death of Harald Sigtryggrsson

941 - death of Olaf / Amlaib / Óláfr Guðfriðarson / Amlaíb (III) Gofraidsson King of Dublin

U941.2 Birth of Brian son of Cennéitig.

942 - U942.4 Annals of Ulster - Dún Lethglaise was plundered by the foreigners. God and Patrick avenged it on them, causing them to go overseas and taking their island from them so that their king stole away and was killed by the Irish on land. / U942.7 Cluain Moccu Nóis and Cell Dara were ravaged by the heathens of Áth Cliath.

943 - U943.2 - Annals of Ulster records Muirchertach son of Niall, i.e. Muirchertach of the Leather Cloaks, king of Ailech and the Hector of the western world, was killed by the heathens, i.e. by Blacair son of Gothfrith, king of the foreigner, at Glas Liatháin beside Cluain Chaín, in Fir Rois, on the first feria, fourth of the Kalends of March 26 Feb.. Ard Macha was plundered by the same foreigners on the following day, the third of the Kalends of March.

944 - death of Rognvald / Ragnall (see 921) / U944.3- Annals of Ulster - Congalach son of Mael Mithig and Braen son of Mael Mórda, king of Laigin, plundered Áth Cliath, and took away valuables, and treasure, and much booty.

945 - U945.6 Annals of Ulster - Blacair gave up Áth Cliath and Amlaíb succeeded him. / -U945.7 A band of Ua Canannáin's followers were killed by Congalach and Amlaíb Cuaráin in Conaille.

946 - U946.1- Annals of Ulster - Cluain Moccu Nóis was plundered by the foreigners of Áth Cliath, and also the churches of the men of Mide.

947 - U947.1 Annals of Ulster - Ruaidrí ua Canannáin led an army to Sláine, and the foreigners and Irish, i.e. Congalach son of Mael Mithig and Amlaíb Cuaráin, came upon him, and the foreigners of Áth Cliath were defeated, and many of them killed and drowned.

948 - death of Blácaire Gofraidsson / Blákári Guðrøðsson / Blácaire mac Gofrith who ruled Dublin when Amlaíb Cuarán was in Northumbria / U948.1 Annals of Ulster - Blacair son of Gothfrith, king of the foreigners, was killed by Congalach son of Mael Mithig, and sixteen hundred were also killed or taken captive.

950 - U950.1 Annals of Ulster records that Donnchad son of Domnall, king of Mide, was killed by his kinsmen. / U950.2 - Hywel, king of Wales, dies. / U950.5 - Ruaidrí ua Canannáin, i.e. heir designate of Ireland, was killed by the foreigners after he had beleaguered Mide and Brega for six months and had inflicted a slaughter on the foreigners, to the number of two thousand or more. Niall ua Canannáin and a few others were also slain in a counterattack. - The battle of Muine Brócáin. / U950.7 - The bell-house of Sláine was burned by the foreigners of Áth Cliath. The founder's episcopal staff, and the best of all bells, the lector Caenachair and a large number with him, were all burned.

951 - death of Guthroth / Gofraid - U951.3 Annals of Ulster - Gothfrith son of Sitriuc with the foreigners of Áth Cliath plundered Cenannas and Domnach Pátraic and Ard Brecáin and Tuileáin and Cell Scíre and other churches. From Cenannas they were all plundered, and three thousand men or more were taken captive and a great spoil of cattle and horses and gold and silver was taken away. / U951.7 - A great outbreak of leprosy among the foreigners of Áth Cliath, and dysentery.

952 - Vikings led by Lairic plunder St. Mullins monastery

953 - U953.1 The Annals of Ulster - Cluain Moccu Nóis was plundered by the men of Mumu, accompanied by foreigners.

954 - Battle of Stainmore - Bernicia led by Osulf / Oswulf versus Jórvík / York led by Eric Bloodaxe = death of Eric Haraldsson / Eric Bloodaxe / U945.2 Annals of Ulster - The foreigners of Loch nEchach were killed by Domnall son of Muirchertach and by his kinsman, i.e. Flaithbertach, and their fleet was destroyed. / U954.2 Annals of Ulster Mael Coluim son of Domnall, king of Scotland, was killed.

955 - Viking raids end

956 - U956.3 - Annals of Ulster - Congalach son of Mael Mithig son of Flannacán son of Cellach son of Congalagh son of Conaing of Cuirrech son of Congalach son of Aed of Sláine, king of Ireland, was killed by the foreigners of Áth Cliath and by the Laigin at Tech Giurann in Laigin; and Aed son of Aichid, king of Tethba, and many others were also killed.

958 - U958.2 Annals of Ulster - Tanaide son of Odar, coarb of Bennchor, was killed by the foreigners.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT : M967.12 An army was led by Murchadh, son of Finn, into Leinster and Osraighe, and they remained five nights there; but he was overtaken by Mathghamhain, son of Ceinneidigh, with the men of Munster, the two Eili, the Deisi, and Imhar of Port-Lairge, with the foreigners and the Osraigh. Murchadh burned Dun-Ua-Tochmairc by force; but they escaped before his eyes, without leaving a man or a horse behind

968 - Vikings sack church at Emly co. Tipperary

968 - Ívarr of Limerick expelled from Ireland by King Mathgamhain of Munster.

969 - Ívarr regains Limerick, establishes his base on islands of the Shannon.

970 - U970.1- Annals of Ulster - Cenannas was plundered by Amlaíb Cuarán. / U970.3 The king of Ulaid, i.e. Ardgar son of Matudán, made an expedition with the foreigners and sacked Connaire, leaving a great many beheaded there ./ U970.4 - The battle of Cell Móna was won by Domnall son of Congalach and Amlaíb against Domnall ua Néill, and there fell there Ardgar son of Matudán, king of Ulaid, and Donnacán son of Mael Muire king of Airgialla, and Cinaed son of Cróngall, king of Conaille, and very many others.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT : M972.13 The plundering of Inis-Cathaigh by Maghnus, son of Aralt, with the Lag-manns of the islands along with him; and Imhar, lord of the foreigners of Luimneach (Limerick), was carried off from the island, and the violation of Seanan thereby.

975 - U975.1 - Annals of Ulster - Edgar son of Edmund, king of the Saxons, rested in Christ / U975.2 - Domnall son of Eógan, king of the Britons, died on pilgrimage, and Fogartach, abbot of Daire, died / U975.3 - Ferdal, superior of Rechru, was killed by the heathens.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT : M975.8 Inis-Cathaigh (Scattery Island) was violated by Brian, son of Ceinneidigh, against the foreigners of Luimneach (Limerick), with Imhar and his two sons, namely, Amhlaeibh and Duibhchenn. Brian was fifty years of age at that time.

U976.1 Mathgamuin son of Cennétig, king of Caisel, was killed by Mael Muad son of Bran.

[http://research.ucc.ie/celt/document/T100002A Annals of Tigernach - CELT : AT977.2 Inis Cathaigh Scattery Island was profaned by Brian son of Cennétig, who attacked therein the Foreigners of Limerick, namely, Imar, and Olaf, one of his sons, and Dubchenn, his other son

977 - death of Ivar of Limerick / U977.1Annals of Ulster - Muirchertach son of Domnall ua Néill, and Congalach son of Domnall, two heirs designate of Ireland, were killed by Amlaíb son of Sitriuc. / U977.4 - Amlaíb son of Ollulb, i.e. King of Scotland, was killed by Cinaed son of Domnall.

U978.2 A battle between Brian son of Cennétig and Mael Muad, king of Desmumu, in which Mael Muad fell.

978 - U978.3 Annals of Ulster - The battle of Bithlann was won over the Laigin by the foreigners of Áth Cliath, and in it fell the king of Laigin, i.e. Úgaire son of Tuathal, and many others.

980 - 1012 -Second Viking Invasion of England

980 - Miel Sechnaill Mór defeats vikings at Tara / U980.1 Annals of Ulster - The battle of Temair was won by Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall against the foreigners of Áth Cliath and the Isles, and very great slaughter was inflicted on the foreigners therein, and foreign power ejected from Ireland as a result. There fell therein Ragnall son of Amlaíb (see previous entries) the son of the king of the foreigners, and Conamal, son of a tributary king of the foreigners, and many others. / U980.8 - Braen son of Murchad, king of Laigin, was taken prisoner by the foreigners and afterwards put to death.

981 - death of Amlaíb Sitricsson / Olaf / Aimlab Cuaran of Dublin

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT : M981.9 Cill-dara was plundered by Imhar of Port-Lairge.

981 & again in 989 - Miel Sechnaill Mór besieges Dublin

982 - Gliin lairn / Glúniairn (son of Amlaib Cuarin) is King of Dublin & defeated Imar of Waterford (Glúniairn is the brother of Sitriuc Silkenbeard who succeeds him in Dublin)

[http://research.ucc.ie/celt/document/T100001A Annals of Ulster - Celt : AU982.4 - The plundering of Cell Dara by Ímar of Port Láirge.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT : M982.5 A battle was gained by Maelseachlainn, son of Domhnall, and by Gluniairn, son of Amhlaeibh, i.e. the son of Maelseachlainn's mother, over Domhnall Claen and Imhar of Port-Lairge, where many perished, both by drowning and killing, and among the rest Gilla-Padraig, son of Imhar, and many others of distinction along with him. Leinster was spoiled and ravaged by Maelseachlainn as far as the sea.

[http://research.ucc.ie/celt/document/T100002A Annals of Tigernach - CELT : AT982.2 - The destruction of Kildare by Imar of Waterford.

[http://research.ucc.ie/celt/document/T100002A Annals of Tigernach - CELT : T983.1 A battle-rout inflicted by Maelseachnaill son of Domhnall and by Glún Iarainn son of Olaf son of Maelseachnaill's mother on Domhnall Claon son of Lorcán and on Ímar of Waterford, wherein many fell, both by drowning and killing, including Giolla Pádraig son of Ímar and others, etc.

Celt: Annals of Ulster - U983.2 983 - the Annals of Ulster record that 'Mael Sechnaill, son of Domnall, and Glún Iairn, son of Amlaíb, inflicted a battle-rout on Domnall Claen, king of Laigin, and Ímar of Port Láirge (Waterford), in which fell Gilla Pátraic son of Ímar and others—many being drowned or slain.' (Gilla Pátraic son of Amlaíb).

986 - U986.2 Annals of Ulster - The Danes arrived on the coast of Dál Riata, that is, with three ships, and seven score of them were executed and others sold. / U986.3 - Í of Colum Cille was plundered by the Danes on Christmas Night, and they killed the abbot and fifteen of the elders of the monastery.

989 - U989.2 Annals of Ulster - Dún Lethglaise was plundered by the foreigners and burned. / U989.3 - Glún Iarn, king of the foreigners, was killed when drunk by his own slave. / U989.4 Gothfrith son of Aralt, king of Inse Gall, was killed in Dál Riata.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT : M992.21 Imhar was expelled from Ath-cliath through the intercession of the saints.

994 - U994.6 - Annals of ulster - Sitriuc son of Amlaíb was expelled from Áth Cliath. / U994.7 Ragnall son of Ímar was killed by Murchad.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT: M994.6 Imhar came to Ath-cliath after Sitric, son of Amblaeibh.

Annals of Ulster - Celt : AU994.7 Ragnall son of Ímar was killed by Murchad.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT M994.10 Raghnall was slain by the Leinstermen, i.e. by the son of Murchadh, son of Finn; and Imhar fled again from Ath-cliath, and Sitric took his place.

995 - death of Ragnall Ivarrsson (see 980 & 994) / ímar of Waterford; killed by Sigtrygg Olafsson / Sihtric Silkbeard / U995.2 Annals of Ulster - Domnach Pátraic was plundered by the foreigners of Áth Cliath and by Muirchertach ua Congalaig, but God avenged it by the latter's death at the end of the same month.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT M995.3 Diarmaid, son of Domhnall, lord of Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, was killed by Donndubhan, son of Imhar, through treachery.

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT - M995.4 Gillaphadraig, son of Donnchadh, lord of Osraighe, was killed by Donndubhan, son of Imhar, and by Domhnall, son of Faelan, lord of the Deisi. Donndubhan, son of Imhar, was afterwards slain by the Leinstermen, namely, by Cuduiligh, son of Cinaedh, one of the Ui-Failghe, at the end of a week, in revenge of Diarmaid, son of Domhnall.

996 - death of Harald Olafsson / Arailt

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT - M997.10 Imhar, with the foreigners, went on a predatory excursion into Ui-Ceinnsealaigh, where they lost the great part of their horses, and some of their army.

U998.1 Mael Sechnaill and Brian made an expedition and took the hostages of the foreigners to ensure good behaviour towards the Irish.

U998.5 Mael Sechnaill made an expedition into Connacht and ravaged it. Brian made an expedition also in Laigin and ravaged it.

999 - U999.3 - Annuls of Ulster - Donnchad son of Domnall, king of Laigin, was held prisoner by Sitriuc son of Amlaíb, i.e. king of the foreigners, and by Mael Mórda son of Murchad. The kingship of Laigin was afterwards given to Mael Mórda. / U999.8 Brian, king of Caisel, led an army to Glenn Máma and the foreigners of Áth Cliath (Dublin), accompanied by the Laigin (men of Leinster), came to attack him. And they were defeated and a slaughter was inflicted on them, including Aralt son of Amlaíb and Cuilén son of Eitigén and other nobles of the foreigners. This happened on Thursday the third of the Kalends of January 30 Dec. Brian afterwards entered Áth Cliath, and Áth Cliath was plundered by him.

Celt: Annals of the Four Masters : M999.7 Imhar of Port Lairge died.

U999.8 Brian, king of Caisel, led an army to Glenn Máma and the foreigners of Áth Cliath, accompanied by the Laigin, came to attack him. And they were defeated and a slaughter was inflicted on them, including Aralt son of Amlaíb and Cuilén son of Eitigén and other nobles of the foreigners. This happened on Thursday the third of the Kalends of January 30 Dec. Brian afterwards entered Áth Cliath, and Áth Cliath was plundered by him.

1000 - U1000.3 - Annals of Ulster - Ímar, king of Port Láirge (Waterford) died. / U1000.4 The foreigners returned to Áth Cliath (Dublin) and gave hostages to Brian. / U1000.7 - Brian made a hosting to Ferta Nime in Mag Breg. The foreigners and the Laigin, with a raiding party of horsemen, came before them into Mag Breg, and Mael Sechnaill came upon them, and they were nearly all killed. Brian then retreated without giving battle or making incursion—by the Lord's insistence.

U1000.4 The foreigners returned to Áth Cliath and gave hostages to Brian.

U1000.7 Brian made a hosting to Ferta Nime in Mag Breg. The foreigners and the Laigin, with a raiding party of horsemen, came before them into Mag Breg, and Mael Sechnaill came upon them, and they were nearly all killed. Brian then retreated without giving battle or making incursion—by the Lord's insistence.

U1002.1 Brian brought an army to Áth Luain and took the hostages of the Connachta and of the men of Mide.

U1002.8 Brian and Mael Sechnaill led an army to Dún Delca to demand hostages from Aed and Eochaid, and they parted on terms of truce.

U1004.3 Gilla Cellaig son of Comaltán, king of Uí Fhiachrach Aidni, and Brian son of Mael Ruanaid were killed. (NOTE: Not Brian Boru) U1004.7 An army was led by Brian to Trácht Eothaile to make a circuit of Ireland, but the Cenél Eógain prevented him.

1005 - U1005.1 Annals of Ulster - Aed ua Flannacán, superior of Maen Coluim Chille, Ragnall son of Gofraid, king of the Isles, Conchobor son of Domnall, king of Loch Beithech, Mael Brigte ua Rímeda, abbot of Í, and Domnall son of Maicnia, superior of Mainistir, rested in Christ. U1005.7 Brian, accompanied by the royalty of Ireland, brought an army to Ard Macha, and left twenty ounces of gold on Patrick's altar. He went back, bringing the pledges of the men of Ireland.

U1006.4 Brian brought an army on a circuit of Ireland into Connacht, over Es Ruaid into Tír Conaill, through Cenél Eógain, over Fertas Camsa, into Ulaid, into the assembly of the Conaille; and at Lammas they came to Belach Dúin, and the full demand of the community of Patrick and of his successor i.e. Mael Muire son of Eochaid, was granted. 1006 - U1006.5 Annals of Ulster - A battle between the men of Albu and the Saxons, and the Scots were defeated and a great number of their nobles left dead.

U1007.5 Cú Chonnacht son of Dúnadach, chief of Síl Anmchada, was treacherously killed by Brian alias by Murchad son of Brian and by Ua Dúngalaig, king(?) of Múscraige Tíre, in the vicinity of Lothra. U1007.7 Brian led an expedition to Cenél Eógain, i.e. to Dún Droma, beside Ard Macha, and took away ua Críchidéin, successor of Finnén of Mag Bile, who was a pledge in Cenél Eógain on behalf of the Ulaid.

U1009.8 Dub Chablaig, daughter of the king of Connacht, i.e. wife of Brian son of Ceinnéitig, died.

U1010.4 Brian led an army to Claenloch of Sliab Fuait and took the pledges of Leth Cuinn.

U1011.2 Flaithbertach ua Néill i.e. king of Ailech, accompanied by the warriors of the North, and Murchad son of Brian with the men of Mumu and of Laigin and the southern Uí Néill, invaded Cenél Conaill and took 300 captives and many cows.

U1011.3 (Brian and Mael Sechnaill were again in their naval camp at Enach Duib. Énna, by the Cenél Eógain of Inis Eógain.)

U1011.7 (Brian led an army to Mag Corainn and brought back the king of Cenél Conaill i.e. Mael Ruanaid ua Maíl Doraid in submission to Cenn Corad.

U1012.3 Brian led an army into Mag Muirtheimne, and he gave complete immunity to Patrick's churches on that hosting.

U1013.1 Mael Sechnaill, at the request of Mael Muire and Brian, made a raid on Conaille in revenge for the profanation of Patrick's Finnfíadech and the breaking of Patrick's staff.

U1013.6 Brian led an army to Áth in Chaerthainn, where he remained for three months.

U1013.7 Murchad son of Brian made a great raid into Laigin, plundered the land to Glenn dá Locha and Cell Maignenn, burned the whole country, and took great spoils and countless captives.

U1013.11 Many fortifications were built by Brian, i.e. the fort of Cenn Coradh, and Inis Gaill Duib and Inis Locha Sainglenn.

U1013.12 The Laigin and the foreigners began warring against Brian, and the Munstermen and Brian were encamped at Sliabh Mairce, and they harried Laigin as far as Áth Cliath.

1013 - 1042 - North Sea Empire

1014 - Battle of Clontarf / Cath Chluain Tarbh near Dublin / death of Briain Boruma / Annals of Ulster - U1014.2 - Brian son of Ceinnétig son of Lorcán, king of Ireland, and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall, king of Temair, led an army to Áth Cliath (Dublin). All the Laigin were assembled to meet him, and the foreigners of Áth Cliath, and a like number of the foreigners of Scandinavia, i.e. to the number of 1,000 breastplates. A valiant battle was fought between them, the like of which was never before encountered. Then the foreigners and the Laigin first broke in defeat, and they were completely wiped out. There fell on the side of the foreign troop in this battle Mael Mórda son of Murchad, king of Laigin, and Domnall son of Fergal, king of the Forthuatha, and of the foreigners there fell Dubgall son of Amlaíb, Siucraid son of Lodur, jarl of Innsi Orc, and Gilla Ciaráin son of Glún Iairn, heir designate of the foreigners, and Oittir Dub and Suartgair and Donnchad grandson of Erulb and Griséne and Luimne and Amlaíb son of Lagmann and Brotor who slew Brian i.e. chief of the Scandinavian fleet, and six thousand who were killed or drowned. Of the Irish moreover there fell in the counter-shock Brian son of Ceinnétig, over-king of the Irish of Ireland, and of the foreigners and of the Britons, the Augustus of the whole of north-west Europe, and his son Murchad, and the latter's son, i.e. Tairdelbach son of Murchad, and Conaing son of Donn Cuan son of Cennéitig, heir designate of Mumu, and Mothla son of Domnallson of Faelán, king of the Déisi Muman; Eochu son of Dúnadach and Niall ua Cuinn and Ceinnéitig's son, —Brian's three companions; two kings of Uí Maine, Ua Cellaig . . . . . . . . , and Mael Ruanaid ua hEidin, king of Aidne, and Géibennach ua Dubagáin, king of Fernmag, and Mac Bethad son of Muiredach Claen, king of Ciarraige Luachra and Domnall son of Diarmait, king of Corcu Baiscinn, and Scannlán son of Cathal, king of Eóganacht of Loch Léin, and Domnall son of Eimen son of Cainnech, earl of Marr in Scotland, and many other nobles. Mael Muire son of Eochaid, successor of Patrick, with his venerable clerics and relics, came moreover to Sord Coluim Chille, and brought away the body of Brian, king of Ireland, and the body of his son Murchad, and the head of Conaing and the head of Mothla, and buried them in Ard Macha in a new tomb. For twelve nights the community of Patrick waked the bodies in honour of the dead king.

1014 - Donnchad, king of Munster / Donnchad mac Briain of Munster is Briain Boruma's son

U1014.5 Cathal son of Domnall, king of Uí Echdach, was killed by Donnchad son of Brian.

U1014.6 A defeat was inflicted by Tadc son of Brian on Donnchad son of Brian and Ruaidrí ua Donnocáin, king of Arad, was left dead. Celt: Annals of the Four Masters : M1014.15 The son of Raghnall, son of Imhar, lord of Port-Lairge, was slain by the Ui-Liathain.

1015 - 1012 - Knut's Invasion of England

Celt: Annals of the Four Masters : M1022.11 Sitric, son of Imhar, lord of Port-Lairge, was slain by the lord of Osraighe.

Celt: Annals of Ulster : AU1022.1 - Cerball's son, king of Éile, and Domnall ua Cellaig, king of Fotharta, and Sitriuc son of Ímar, king of Port Láirce, were killed.

Celt: Annals of the Four Masters : M1031.10 Raghnall, son of Raghnall, son of Imhar of Port-Lairge, was treacherously slain at Ath-cliath.

1032 - Donnchad mac Briain married the daughter of Ragnall of Waterford

1034 - death of Óláfr Sihtricson / Amlaíb mac Sitric / Sigtryggsson / Olaf Sihtricsson / Aulaffe mac-Sitric

1035 - Sitriuc of Dublin responsible for death of Ragnall mac Ragnaill, king of Waterford (Ragnall is Imar's grandson)

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT : M1035.3 Raghnall, grandson of Imhar, lord of Port-Lairge, was slain at Ath-cliath by Sitric, son of Amhlaeibh.

1035 - 1041 - Sigtrygg Olafsson / Sihtric Olafsson / Sitric mac-Aulaffe / Sihtric Silkbeard is King of Dublin

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT ; M1037.15 Imhar was killed treacherously by the foreigners of Port-Lairge.

1038 - end of reign of Echmarcach mac Ragnaill, (brother or son of Ragnall of Waterford)

1038 - Imar mac Arailt (Sitriuc's nephew) succeeds Echmarcach

1040 - ? death of Harald "The Black" Gudrodsson / Guðrøðarson

Annals of the Four Masters - CELT : M1045.12 A slaughter was made of the Ulidians at Reachrainn, by the foreigners of Ath-cliath, i.e. Imhar, son of Aralt, in which were slain three hundred men, together with Raghnall Ua h-Eochadha.

1052 - Diarmait mac Mael na mBó raids Fine Gall from Mide to Dublin

1052 - Echmarcach king of Dublin and Man

1052 - Mac Ragnaill's banished overseas by Diarmait mac Maiel na mBó

1054 - death of Imar mac Arailt ri Gall ('king of the foreigners')

1055 - Battle of SliabgCrot - mac Mdiel na mBó joined Toirrdelbach ua Briain's challenge to his uncle Donnchad

1064 - Donnchad forced out - made a pilgrimage of retirement to Rome with Echmarcach

1065 - death of Echmarcach mac Ragnaill rex innarenn / king of the Rhinns (in Ulster)

1066 - Invasion of Harald Hardråde - Battle of Fulford & Battle of Stamford Bridge

1070/72 - death of Murchad mac Diarmata king of Dublin & Man (Murchad is son of Diarmait mac Mael na mBó)

1073 - Sitriuc mac Amlaib killed on Isle of Man

1075 - Gofraid ua Ragnaill, king of Dublin banished by Toirrdel- bach ua Briain

1187 - Ragnvld Godredsson is King of the Isles

1095 - death of Echmarcach / Ineargach / Imergi / Meargach / Godred Haraldsson / Gudrod Crovan / White Hands / Meranach, King of Man and the Isles / Celt: Annals of Ulster - U1095.11

1237 - death of Olaf II Guðrøðarson / Olafr Godredsson / Olaf the Black (half brother of King Ragnold Godredsson of Man

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