1342 in Ireland

Events from the year 1342 in Ireland.

Incumbent

• Lord: Edward III

Events

• King Conchobhar of Tír Conaill is killed and succeeded by his brother, Niall.
• Soldiers from Ireland are sent to campaign for Edward III in Brittany.
• 16 January – 18 May Deputy justiciar John Morice campaigns against the Irish of Mide.
• 5 April – 4th Earl of Kildare is granted livery of his lands.
• after 1 July
• King Toirdhealbhacf Connacht restores Roscommon castle to William de Bermingham, the royal constable.
• 16 July – 4 September – Deputy justiciar campaigns in Wicklow against the Ó Broin.
• 4 November – King Toirdhealbhach of Connacht is deposed by Mac Diarmata (Eng. MacDermot) and Mac William Burke. Succeeded by Aodh mac Aodh of Clann Mhuircheartaigh.

References

• "A New History of Ireland VIII: A Chronology of Irish History to 1976", edited by T. W. Moody, F.X. Martin and F.J. Byrne. Oxford, 1982. .
• Annala Uladh: Annals of Ulster otherwise Annala Senait, Annals of Senat
• Annals of the Four Masters
• Annals of Loch Cé