1500 in Ireland
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Events in the year 1500 in Ireland.
Ireland likely had a sparse population in 1500, the total population is estimated to be about 800,000.[1]
Incumbent
Events
- Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare suppressed an uprising in Cork. The mayor was hung as a result of the retaliation.[2]
- Eóghan Ó Ruairc became king in the Kingdom of Breifne.[3]
Deaths
- Feidhlimidh Ó Ruairc king of Breifne passes away.[3]