Events from the year 1149 in Ireland.

Incumbents

High King: Toirdelbach Ua Conchobair

Events

An army led by Toirdhealbhach mac Diarmada Ua Briain, King of Munster, and his forces marched into the province of Connacht, carrying off a large spoil of cattle and destroying the fortress of Dún Béal Gallimhe (Galway). During this campaign, Ua Lochlainn, lord of Corca-Modhruadh, drowned in the River Gaillimh.

Deaths

Gilla Pátraic Ua hAilchinned, Bishop of Clonfert

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