Druim Meic Erca — Druim Meic Erce
Archived: 14 November 2026
Abstract
Annal FrameThe notices relevant to 579 appear in annal entries that preserve both a heading and a compact list of events. In the Annals of Ulster, the entry marked U580.0 carries the printed heading AD 579, and the same entry lists the battle of Druim Meic Erce, the expedition to Innsi Orc by Aedán son of Gabrán, and the death of Cennalath, king of the Picts.The same kind of compact listing appears in the Annals of Tigernach, where Annal T579 contains the battle of Mano, the death of Feargna son of Caiblene, and the death of Baedán son of Cairell,
