1641 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1641 in Ireland.
Events
- Hugh Og MacMahon and Connor Maguire were to seize Dublin Castle, but are arrested due to an informer.
- Felim O'Neill of Kinard successfully takes several forts in the north of the country, claiming to be acting in the King's name.
- The breakdown of English authority prompts widespread attacks by the dispossessed Irish population on the English and Scottish settlers. Ardfert and Dromore Cathedrals are burned down,[1] Castle Roche ruined and the model town around Dunluce Castle destroyed.[2]
- October - The Irish Rebellion of 1641 starts.
- November 12 - The Parliament of England votes to send an army to Ireland to counter the rebellion.[3]
- November 29 - Battle of Julianstown: Felim O’Neill routs a force of Government soldiers.
- December - Rebel forces under Felim O'Neill begin the Siege of Drogheda.
Births
References
- ↑ "Church History". Dromore Cathedral. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
- ↑ The News Letter (Belfast) 2011-06-18 p. 3.
- ↑ British Civil Wars, Commonwealth and Protectorate 1638-60.
- ↑ thePeerage.com - Person Page 444