1248 in Ireland

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Contents 1 Events 2 Births 3 Deaths 4 References

[edit] Events

• King’s Bench in Dublin is instituted (today contained within the Four Courts) ^[1].
• Coleraine Castle is built^[2].
• Goffraidh is inaugurated as "The O'Donnell", i.e. chief of the O'Donnell clan.
• Carrickfergus Abbey is founded by the Franciscan order.
• Jordan de Exeter, Sheriff of Connacht, deals with rebellion in the Clew Bay area (according to the Annals of Connacht).

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[edit] Deaths

• Walter de Burgo buried at Athassel Priory.
• Rory O'Cannon, the last chieftain of the O'Cannon clan is killed.

[edit] References