1648 in Ireland

Events from the year 1648 in Ireland.

Incumbent

• Monarch: Charles I

Events

• March – Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin changes sides and declares for the King.
• September – open breach between Owen Roe O'Neill and Confederate Council.
• September – Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin welcomes the Marquis of Ormond when he returns to Ireland.

Births

• Henry Colley, politician (d. 1719)
• Edward Fitzharris, intriguer (d. 1681)

Deaths

• Richard Martin fitz Oliver, lawyer, member of the Catholic Confederates of Ireland and Mayor of Galway (b. c. 1602)

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