of Lecain, 37
    when written, 50n. 
  Annals of Ulster, 39.
    of Innisfallen, 39.
    of Boyle, 39.
    of Four Masters, 51.
    of Tighernach, 39.
    of Inis MacNerinn, 39.
    of Clonmacnois, 60n. 
  Speckled, 37. 
  Cuilmenn, 40. 
  Saltair of Tara, 39
    when written 40.
  of Uachongbhail, 39. 
  Cin Droma Snechta, 39
    when compiled, 43. 
  Saltair of Cashel, 39
    when compiled, 44. 
  Saltair of Cormac, 41.
  of St. Mochta, 44.
  of Cuana, 44.
  of Dubhdaleithe, 44. 
  Saltair of Temair, 43. 
  Saltair-na-Rann, 41.
  of Leabhar buidhe Slaine, 44.
  of Leabhar na h-Uidhre, 44.
  of Eochaidh O’Flannagain, 44.
  of Inis an Duin, 44. 
  Short, of St. Buithe’s Monastery, 44.
  of Flann of St. Buithe’s Monastery, 44.
  of Flann of Dungeimhin (Dungiven, co.  Derry), 44.
  of Dun da Leth Ghlas (Downpatrick), 44.
  of Doire (Derry), 44.
  of Sabhall Phatraic (co.  Down), 44.
  of Uachongbhail (Navan), 44. 
  Leabhar dubh Molaga, 44. 
  Leabhar buidhe Moling, 44. 
  Leabhar buidhe Mhic Murchadha, 44. 
  Leabhar Arda Macha. 44. 
  Leabhar ruadh Mhic Aedhagain, 44. 
  Leabhar breac Mhic Aedhagain, 44.
  of O’Scoba of Cluain Mhic Nois (or Clonmacnois), 44.
  of Leabhar fada Leithghlinne, 44. 
Book of Invasions, 54.
  of Duil Droma Ceata, 44
  of Clonsost, (Queen’s county), 44.
  of Trias Thaumaturgas, 52.
  of Hispania Illustrata, 70,
  of Acaill, 104.
  of Armagh, 109.
  of Rights, 253n. 
Boromean Tribute, the origin of, 98
  remitted, 185. 
Boulter, Dr., 581. 
Bran Dubh, bravery and stratagem of, 168. 
Bravery of the Dalcassians, 218. 
Breas, the warrior, 62. 
Brehon laws, 147
  by whom compiled, 144. 
Brendan, St. and his voyages, 169. 
Brian Boroimhe, 205
  avenges the death of Mahoun, 207
  deposes Malachy, 209
  his wife, 211
  his death, 217
  romantic ballad of the lady, 209
  originator of surnames, 210n. 
Brigid, St., her birthplace, 131. 
Briton, origin of name, 60. 
Brodir, the apostate Dane, 212
  kills Brian Boroimhe, 217. 
Browne, Dr., 395. 
Bruce, invasion of, 350. 
Bruce’s, Edward, campaign, 342
  his death, 345. 
Brunehalt, Queen, 173. 
Burke, MacWilliam, 299
  head of the Burke family in Ireland, 299. 
Burke, MacWilliam, 326
  wars of, with the FitzGeralds, 326
  defeat of, by O’Connor, 328. 
Burke, celebrated statesman of 18th century, 593
  his school days, 594
  his hatred of oppression, 595
  his marriage, 596
  becomes secretary, 597
  his maiden speech, 598
  on Indian policy, 604. 
Burkes and Geraldines, 333. 
Burgat, Dr., his Brevis Relatio, 518n. 
Burgo, Richard de, 309. 
Burnt Njal, quotations from, 217. 
Butlers, the, their history, 354.

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