1496 in Ireland

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Events from the year 1496 in Ireland.

Events

• Garret More, the Great Earl of Kildare, returns to Ireland as Lord Deputy of Ireland.^[1] He holds the position until his death in 1513.
• St. Mel's Cathedral, Ardagh, is severely damaged in fighting and never restored.

Births

• James Butler (Bocach), ninth earl of Ormond.

Deaths

• Rowland Fitz Eustace, 1st Baron Portlester.

References