Sen dollotar Ulaid ...

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Ulaid during the 10th–11th century and its three main sub-kingdoms, along with some of its neighbouring kingdoms.

Sén dollotar Ulaid ... is an Irish poem of uncertain date, possibly early 10th-century. It consists of nine quatrains, and lacks context. It appears to concern a raid by the men of Ulaid (Ulster) to Viking Scotland.

The text[edit]

  • Sén dollotar Ulaid/i Lachlaind co leri/ co tuscat noí catha/on comainm coa celi.

Translation[edit]

  • Luckily came the Ulaid to Lochlann/expeditiously/and fought nine battles/from year's end to year's end.

References[edit]

  • 'Sen dollotar Ulaid', E.J. Gwynn (ed. and trans.) 'Éiru' 10 (1926–27), 92-94:93.