1181 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1181 in Ireland.
Incumbent
Events
- Walter de Riddlesford built a motte and bailey fortress on the site of what is now Kilkea Castle in County Kildare.
- John, King of England granted Lambay Island to the Archbishops of Dublin.
- Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath was recalled from his government for having married the daughter of Ruadri O Conchobair, King of Connaught and deposed High King of Ireland, without leave of Henry II of England.
Deaths
- Tadhg Ua Dálaigh, poet.
