1142 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1142 in Ireland.
Incumbents
Events
- Foundation of the first Cistercian house in Ireland at Mellifont,[1] on land given by the King of Airgíalla. Abbey completed in 1157.[2] The Cistercians were brought into Ireland by Saint Malachy[3]
Deaths
- Conchobar Ua Briain, a ruler of the kingdoms of Munster and Dublin.