1552 in Ireland

Events from the year 1552 in Ireland.

Incumbent

January Ã¢ÂÂ James Croft, Lord Deputy of Ireland, is commissioned to look into the state of mining in Ireland.
February 2 Ã¢ÂÂ The office of Ulster King of Arms and Principal Herald of Ireland is established (based at Dublin Castle) by King Edward VI of England.
June 7 Ã¢ÂÂ The king orders the Irish currency to be reduced to parity with that of England.
c. July Ã¢ÂÂ James Croft campaigns in Clandeboye; Belfast Castle is taken.
October 22 Ã¢ÂÂ John Bale is nominated Bishop of Ossory.
October 28 Ã¢ÂÂ Hugh Goodacre is nominated Archbishop of Armagh by the king, the Catholic George Dowdall being deemed to have vacated the episcopal see.
December 4 Ã¢ÂÂ Croft leaves Ireland; Sir Thomas Cusack and Sir Gerald Aylmer, Lord Justices, serve in his place.