1342 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1342 in Ireland.
Incumbent
Events
- King Conchobhar of Tír Conaill is killed and succeeded by his brother, Niall.[1]
- Soldiers from Ireland are sent to campaign for Edward III in Brittany.
- 16 January – 18 May Deputy justiciar John Morice campaigns against the Irish of Mide.
- 5 April – 4th Earl of Kildare is granted livery of his lands.
- after 1 July
- King Toirdhealbhacf Connacht restores Roscommon castle to William de Bermingham, the royal constable.
- 16 July – 4 September – Deputy justiciar campaigns in Wicklow against the Ó Broin.
- 4 November – King Toirdhealbhach of Connacht is deposed by Mac Diarmata (Eng. MacDermot) and Mac William Burke. Succeeded by Aodh mac Aodh of Clann Mhuircheartaigh.
