They landed in the harbour of Waterford, where they had a settlement formerly; but though they obtained assistance here, they were defeated by the native Irish, both in Kerry and in Tipperary.

Sitric came with another fleet in 915, and settled at Cenn-Fuait.[204] Here he was attacked by the Irish army, but they were repulsed with great slaughter.

Two years after they received another disastrous defeat at Cill-Mosanhog, near Rathfarnham.

A large cromlech, still in that neighbourhood, probably marks the graves of the heroes slain in that engagement.

Twelve kings fell in this battle.