The Battle of Cunghill, 1087 In 1087, a battle was fought at Cunghill between Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, king of Connacht, and Áed son of Art Ua Ruairc. Ruaidrí was victorious. Áed was killed together with several prominent figures of the Conmaicne. The battle appears in several Irish annals. The Annals of Ulster record an encounter… Continue reading