Kerry), who at once joined the standard of the Dalcassians.

The Danes suffered severely in Munster.

This aroused the Limerick Danes; and their chieftain, Ivar, attacked the territory of Dal-Cais, an exploit in which he was joined, to their eternal shame, by several native princes and tribes, amongst whom were Maolmuadh (Molloy), son of Braun, King of Desmond, and Donabhan (Donovan), son of Cathal, King of Ui Cairbhri.

The result was a fierce battle at Sulcoit, near Tipperary, wherein the Danes were gloriously defeated.

The action was commenced by the Northmen.