1572 in Ireland

Events from the year 1572 in Ireland.

Incumbent

• Monarch: Elizabeth I

Events

• First Desmond rebellion ends (started in 1568).
• Sack of Athenry by the Mac an Iarlas.

Births

• Hugh Roe O'Donnell, Prince of Tyrconnell, helped to lead the Nine Years War (d. 1602).

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