The Annals of Ulster for 1327 state: "A hosting by Ualgharc O'Ruairc, king of Breifni, to Fidh-in-atha.
The Annals of the Four Masters for 1330 state: "An army was led by Ualgarg O'Rourke to Fiodh-an-atha, whereupon the English of that town rose up against him.
The people of the town rose against him and defeated him and Art O Ruairc, an eligible prince of Brefne, was killed, with many others, gentle and simple."
John Pembridge's Annals for 1331 state: "Item, apud Ffynnagh in Midia, strages Hibernicorum per Anglicos ejusdem terre undecimo die mensis Junii."
Grace's Annals for 1331 state: "at Finnagh, in Meath, some are killed by the English inhabitants on the 19th of June".