1640 in Ireland
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Events
- 5 December - John Atherton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, and his proctor are executed on a charge of buggery, on Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin.[1]
- Approximate date - Dubhaltach Mac Fhirbhisigh transcribes the only surviving copy of the Chronicon Scotorum.
Arts and literature
- 17 March (St. Patrick's Day) - Henry Burnell's play Landgartha premieres at the Werburgh Street Theatre in Dublin. It is one of the earliest dramatic works from a native Irish playwright.
- James Shirley's play Saint Patrick for Ireland is published. The author returns to England around 16 April.
Births
- Thomas Beecher, politician and soldier (d. 1709).
- Charles Molloy, lawyer (d. 1690).
- Approximate date
- Thomas Knox, politician (d. 1728).
- Philip Og O'Reilly, politician (d. 1703).
Deaths
- 5 December - John Atherton, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore (b. 1598).
References
- ↑ Norris, David (2009-05-17). "Changing Attitudes: address ... at the service to mark International day against homophobia ... in Christ Church Cathedral". Senator David Norris. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
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