sentences:  All small dioceses disappeared and Freshford became part of the diocese of Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly.In 1169 a major battle was fought near Freshford when Dermot McMurrough and his Norman allies defeated Domhnall McGiolla Padraig of Ossory at the pass of "Achadh Úr" following a three-day battle.There is much speculation as to the exact location of the battle – the late Padraig McCarthaigh was in no doubt—he placed it at Clashacrow.