1548 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1548 in Ireland.
Incumbent
Events
- February 10 â The Exchequer orders the minting of groats at Dublin Castle.[1]
- March 8 â Order of communion issued.[1]
- April 22 â Sir Edward Bellingham is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.
- August â Bellingham, accompanied by Nicholas Bagenal, defeats Irish forces at Kildare under Cahir O'Connor, who is captured and executed.[1]
- c. NovemberâDecember â Brian O'Connor of Offaly (brother of Cahir) and Patrick O'More submit to the Lord Deputy and are sent to England.[1]
- Surviving portions of the Annals of Nenagh end.
