1548 in Ireland

Events from the year 1548 in Ireland.

Incumbent

• Monarch: Edward VI

Events

• February 10 – The Exchequer orders the minting of groats at Dublin Castle.
• March 8 – Order of communion issued.
• April 22 – Sir Edward Bellingham is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.
• August – Bellingham, accompanied by Nicholas Bagenal, defeats Irish forces at Kildare under Cahir O'Connor, who is captured and executed.
• c. November–December – Brian O'Connor of Offaly (brother of Cahir) and Patrick O'More submit to the Lord Deputy and are sent to England.
• Surviving portions of the Annals of Nenagh end.

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