1500 in Ireland

Events in the year 1500 in Ireland.

Ireland likely had a sparse population in 1500, the total population is estimated to be about 800,000.

Incumbent

• Lord: Henry VII

Events

• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare suppressed an uprising in Cork. The mayor was hung as a result of the retaliation.
• Eóghan Ó Ruairc became king in the Kingdom of Breifne.

Deaths

• Feidhlimidh Ó Ruairc king of Breifne passes away.

See also

• 1500 in Scotland

References