1616 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1616 in Ireland.
Incumbent
Events
- February – Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester's term as Lord Deputy of Ireland is terminated. He has served since 1605.[1]
- July 2 – Sir Oliver St John is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland. He served until 1622.[2]
Deaths
- July 20 – Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone, led the resistance during the Nine Years War (b. c 1540).
