1561 in Ireland

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Events from the year 1561 in Ireland.

Incumbent[]

  • Monarch: Elizabeth I

Events[]

  • June 8 – the Earl of Sussex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, proclaims Shane O'Neill a traitor and begins a campaign against him[1] which continues until 1567.
  • July 18 – Battle of the Red Sagums: Shane O'Neill destroys much of Sussex's withdrawing army.
  • c. July – English troops garrison Armagh Cathedral.[1]
  • September – Sussex makes an unsuccessful expedition to Lough Foyle.[1]
  • Elizabeth I of England introduces a higher standard of silver coinage for Ireland.

Births[]

Deaths[]

  • Sir John Alan, lawyer and statesman (b. c.1500)
  • Naisse mac Cithruadh, musician (drowned on Lough Gill)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Moody, T. W.; et al., eds. (1989). A New History of Ireland. 8: A Chronology of Irish History. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-821744-2.
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