 The annals say that Áed Findliath and Flann mac Conaing, brother of Cináed, led a night attack on Máel Sechnaill's camp near Armagh which was beaten off with heavy loss to Áed and Flann.Further fighting between Áed and Máel Sechnaill is reported in 861, and again in 862.Máel Sechnaill died peacefully on 27 November 862.