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 forces were conquered by Viking warriors led by King Sigtrygg Caech (also referred to as Sigtrygg Gael or Sithric the Blind), who hailed from Dublin. The Annals of the Four Masters report that he was slain during the conflict.