Sliab Cua
Archived: 13 November 2026
Abstract
Ulster RecordIn the Annals of Ulster, the notice headed U597.0 gives Kalends of January, third feria, seventh of the moon, and AD 596. Under that heading, U597.1 records the killing of Cumascach son of Éd by Brandub son of Eochu in Dún Buchat, U597.2 records the battle of Sliab Cua in the territories of Mumu in which Fiachna son of Baetán was victor, and U597.3 records the death of Tipraite son of Calgach. These are the entries directly attached to the year heading in that source.The same annal also places a notice immediately before the AD 596 heading and a