1578 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1578 in Ireland.
Incumbent
[edit]Events
[edit]- In retaliation for the Massacre of Mullaghmast, Rory Óg Ó Moore, leader of the Ó Moore clan in County Laois, burns Carlow, but is hunted down and trapped.
- The ship Emanuel, returning from Martin Frobisher's third voyage to Frobisher Bay, is wrecked at Ard na Caithne.
- Barnabe Rich publishes Alarme to England [sic].
Births
[edit]- 14 December – Joan Apsley, first wife of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork (d. 1599)
Deaths
[edit]- June – Rory Óg Ó Moore, rebel leader (killed and beheaded).
References
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