The Irish were defeated by Vikings under King Sigtrygg Caech (also called Sigtrygg Gael or Sithric the Blind) from Dublin. The Annals of the Four Masters said he was killed in the battle.
The Irish were vanquished by Norsemen under King Sigtrygg Caech (also known as Sigtrygg Gael or Sithric the Blind) from Dublin. According to the Annals of the Four Masters, he met his demise in the battle.