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First confrontation between Suibhne and Rónán Finn (ll. 1-112)

Beg. Dála Shuibhne Mhic Colmáin Chuair, rígh Dál Araidhe, roaisnéidhsem remhainn do dhul ar fáinneal ⁊ ar folúamain a cath ... Báoi aroile naoimh-erlumh uasal oirdnidhe hi tír nÉrenn .i. Rónán Fionn, mac Beraigh [...]

Rubric -- About Rónán Finn mac Beraig, his pedigree, etc., and his foundation of a church at Cell Luinne in Dál Araide (in the reign of Suibne); sounds bell. -- Bell perceived as insult by Suibne; enraged and stark-naked, he storms towards the saint; throws psalter into the lake and drags the saint away; -- until Suibne's called to battle at Mag Rath by servant (gilla) of Congal Clóen, son of Scannlán. Suibne leaves. -- Otter rescues the psalter; saint curses king (but blessing on his wife Eorann, daughter of Conn of Ciannacht); poem (11 qq) uttered by Rónán.

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Suibhne’s second insult to Rónán Finn (ll. 113-187)

Ll. 113-187. Rónán does not succeed in making peace between Domnall and Congal Cláen; stands surety; Suibhne breaks Rónán's guarantees; on the day of the battle, Suibhne meets Rónán, who sprinkles water over him, and Suibhne maltreats him, incurring curse ("may you go likewise even as any bird"): poem beg. Mo mallacht for Shuibhne (7qq).

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Suibhne’s madness

Ll. 188-?245. Battle -- Suibhne goes mad and takes flight as if he were a bird -- forest of Ros Bearaigh, in Glenn Earcáin -- the yew-tree -- Domnall mac Áeda wins battle -- Óengus Remar takes flight -- suspicion that Suibhne's disappearance was caused by Ronan's curse -- Suibhne speaks to them from a tree -- poem (3qq) beg A óga, tigidh a lle -- flees when recognised.

The meeting between Suibhne and Domnall mac Áeda

Ll. 243-315. Suibhne reaches a tree at Cell Riagain in Tir Conaill -- Domnall mac Áeda and his men surround the tree -- Domnall mac Áeda recognises him -- Dialogue poem between Domnall and Congal, beg Cionnus sin, a Shuibhne sheing? (13qq).

Suibhne in Glenn Bolcáin

Ll. 316-421. Alarmed by the host, Suibhne moves on and roams the wildernesses of Ireland -- Reaches Glenn Bolcáin -- Resides in uncomfortable trees -- Suibhne’s poem beg. Bliadhain gus aréir.