1343 in Ireland

Events from the year 1343 in Ireland.

Incumbent

• Lord: Edward III

Events

• 19 May – Robert Savage is appointed Seneschal of Ulster.
• 26 October – Ferghal mac Diarmata becomes Lord of Moylurg after his brother, Conchobhar Mac Diarmada, dies.
• Muircheartach Ó Briain, King of Thomond, dies. He is succeeded by his brother, Diarmaid, who is expelled by Brian Bán MacDomnaill Ó Briain.
• Toirdhealbhach Ó Conchobhair recovers kingship of Connacht from Aodh mac Aodh Breifneach. He makes peace with Mac Diarmada.
• King Niall Ó Domhnaill of Tir Conaill is deposed by his nephew Aonghus, with the aid and support of O Baoighill, Ó Dochartaigh, the MacSweenys and Aodh Reamhar Ó Neill.
• Clann Mhuircheartaigh is expelled from Bréifne by Ualgarg Mór Ó Ruairc, O Conchobhair, and Tadhg Mag Ragnaill. He is given refuge by King Aonghus of Tír Conaill in Tír Aodha (Tirhugh, County Donegal).
• Clanricarde and de Berminghams invade Uí Maine.
• Maurice Earl of Desmond occupies Imokilly (east County Cork).
• John L'Archers, Prior of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland

Deaths

• 26 October – Conchobhar Mac Diarmada, Lord of Moylurg;
• Muircheartach Ó Briain, King of Thomond

References

• "The Annals of Ireland by Friar John Clyn", edited and translated with an Introduction, by Bernadette Williams, Four Courts Press, 2007. , pp. 240–244.
• "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. .
• https://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100001B/index.html
• https://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005C/index.html
• https://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100010B/index.html