1156 in Ireland

Events from the year 1156 in Ireland.

Incumbents

• High King: Toirdelbach Ua Conchobair (died) then Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn

Events

• Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair becomes King of Connacht
• Great freeze of winter.

Deaths

• Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (Turlough O’Connor), who had reigned as King of Connacht since 1106 and was a claimant to the High Kingship of Ireland. He was buried in Clonmacnoise.

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