1578 in Ireland

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See also: Other events of 1578
List of years in Ireland


[edit] Events

  • Massacre of Mullaghmast - the English finally subdued the O’Moore clan by massacring most of their fine (or ruling families) at Mullaghmast in County Laois, having invited them there for peace talks.

[edit] Deaths

  • Rory Óg Ó Moore, the leader of O’Moore clan in County Laois, was also hunted down and killed later in the year.


[edit] References

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