1499 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1499 in Ireland.
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Events
- Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare, serving as Lord Deputy, leads an expedition into Connacht and establishes castles at Athleague, Roscommon, Tulsk and Castlerea.[2]
- A parliament is held by the Earl of Kildare at Castledermot, at which a number of enactments are passed.[2]
- Construction begins on the Pale ditch surrounding Dublin.[3]
- Stephen Lynch fitz James, future Mayor of Galway (on three occasions), is made bailiff.[4]
