Carbury Capture
Archived: 22 October 2026
Abstract
In 1368, Irish authority remained fragmented and precarious. Aed Ó Conchobair, king of Connacht, died at Roscommon and Ruaidri Ó Conchobair succeeded amid partition, contested claims, disease and the killing of Tadc Ó Conchobair, which deepened dynastic hostility. In Oriel, Niall Ó Néill accepted Brian Mac Mathghamhna’s submission, but unauthorised allies attacked and were defeated with heavy losses. In Kildare, Berminghams captured royal chancellor Thomas de Burley and other officials, securing his exchange for an imprisoned kinsman and ransoms. On 17 October, fire destroyed St Mary’s monastic church at Trim. Together, these events show institutions dependent on unstable personal alliances.