1584 in Ireland

Events

• July - English government commissions a survey of Munster, following the Desmond Rebellions. Sir Valentine Browne, Knight is appointed to the task.
• The Spanish Arch is built in Galway.
• Perrott subdivides Cavan into seven baronies.

Births

Deaths

• 20 June - Dermot O'Hurley, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cashel, put to death for treason. (b. c1530).
• Margaret Ball, died of deprivation in the dungeons of Dublin Castle, beatified in 1992 (b.1515.