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At Beltaine, Díarmait holds the assembly of Uisnech (dál Uisnig), in keeping with customary practice. The three major gatherings (ard-dála) at that time are the assembly of Uisnech (dál Uisnig) at Beltaine; the fair/assembly of Tailtiu (óenach Tailten) at Lugnasad; and the feast of Tara (féis Temrach) at Samain. Anyone who disturbs these activities incurs the death penalty.
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Beltainecalendrical events
Beltaine
id. 27680
Lugnasadcalendrical events
Lugnasad
id. 27679
Samaincalendrical events
Samain
id. 27678
óenach Tailtenóenaige (assemblies)
óenach Tailten
id. 27977
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Díarmait mac CerbaillDíarmait mac Cerbaill
(supp. d. 565)
In Irish historical tradition, high-king of Ireland, son of Fergus Cerrbél.
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Places
Uisnech
Uisnech (Mide) ... Ushnagh
County Westmeath
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Temair
Temair ... Tara
County Meath
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Tailtiu
Tailtiu ... Teltown
County Meath
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Ciarán is invited to the gathering at Uisnech. Before the assembly begins, the king waits for Ciarán at Cnoc mBracáin, at a place known since as Tulach na Comnaide (Hill of halting). Díarmait, thankful for the blessing that brought him the kingship, donates to him the stretch of land on which they stand, including its cattle and oxen.
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Agents
Díarmait mac CerbaillDíarmait mac Cerbaill
(supp. d. 565)
In Irish historical tradition, high-king of Ireland, son of Fergus Cerrbél.
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Ciarán of ClonmacnoiseCiarán (mac int Shaír) of Clonmacnoise
(c. 515–c. 549)
Irish saint, patron of Clúain Moccu Nóis (Clonmacnoise). Feast-day: 9 September.
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Places
Tulach na ComnaideTulach na Comnaide

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Ir. Cnoc mBracáinIrish Cnoc mBracáin
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Ir. BracánIrish Bracán
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An enemy of the king, Flann Finn mac Díma, dwells in the same territory (Tulach Dhíma or Tulach Flainn is named for him). Díarmait sets the warrior’s house on fire and the warrior appears to die a threefold death by burning, wounding and drowning: having sustained severe injuries inside the burning house, he steps into a bath of water and dies there.
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Flann Finn mac DímaFlann Finn mac Díma
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Díarmait mac CerbaillDíarmait mac Cerbaill
(supp. d. 565)
In Irish historical tradition, high-king of Ireland, son of Fergus Cerrbél.
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Tulach DhímaTulach Dhíma

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Tulach FlainnTulach Flainn

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Ciarán’s response to the death of Flann Finn mac Díma

Ciarán reproaches Díarmait for this transgression and predicts for him a similar death by wounding, drowning and burning. Díarmait is shocked to hear this.
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prophecyprophecy
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Agents
Díarmait mac CerbaillDíarmait mac Cerbaill
(supp. d. 565)
In Irish historical tradition, high-king of Ireland, son of Fergus Cerrbél.
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Ciarán of ClonmacnoiseCiarán (mac int Shaír) of Clonmacnoise
(c. 515–c. 549)
Irish saint, patron of Clúain Moccu Nóis (Clonmacnoise). Feast-day: 9 September.
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