He was succeeded by Congallach, who was killed by the Danes, A.D.954.

Donnell O'Neill, a son of the brave Muircheartach, now obtained the royal power, such as it was; and at his death the throne reverted to Maelseachlainn, or Malachy II., the last of his race who ever held the undisputed sovereignty of Ireland.

But it must not be supposed that murders and massacres are the staple commodities of our annals during this eventful period.

Every noteworthy event is briefly and succinctly recorded.

We find, from time to time, mention of strange portents, such as double suns, and other celestial phenomena of a more or less remarkable character.