1484 in Ireland explained
Events from the year 1484 in Ireland.
Incumbent
Richard III
Events
- 14 June – Walter Fitzsimon is appointed Archbishop of Dublin, an office which he will hold until his death in 1511.
- July - August – Gearóid Mór FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare, Lord Deputy of Ireland, attends the English court.[1]
- 20 August – Giolla Pádraig (son of Éamonn mac Thomáis Óig, Mág Uidhir), tánaiste of Fir Manach, is killed by his five brothers, leading to dynastic tension.[1]
- 21 August – John de la Pole, 1st Earl of Lincoln, is appointed Lieutenant in Ireland[1] by his uncle Richard III of England.
- September – Thomás Bairéad, Bishop of Annaghdown, is commissioned by the King to treat with Conn mac Enri Ó Néill, lord of Tír Eógain, and Hiberno-Normans.[1]
- 28 September – St. Nicholas' Church, Galway, is raised to the status of a collegiate church by Donatus Ó Muireadhaigh, Archbishop of Tuam.[2]
- 15 October – Great Council (sitting of the Parliament of Ireland) at Naas.[1]
- November – Réamonn mac Mathghamhna, king of Airgíalla, dies in captivity at Drogheda and is succeeded by his nephew Aodh Óg.[1]
- 15 December – The city of Galway is granted a royal charter and mayoralty by Richard III of England.[2]
- An Irish province of the Dominican Order is established.[1]
Notes and References
- Book: Moody. T. W.. Martin. F. X.. Byrne. F. J.. A New History of Ireland. 8: A Chronology of Irish History. Oxford University Press. 1989. 978-0-19-821744-2.
- Book: Hardiman, James. James Hardiman. The History of the Town and County of the Town of Galway. Dublin. 1820. Chapter 4: From 1484 to the commencement of the Irish Rebellion. http://www.galway.net/galwayguide/history/hardiman/chapter4/wardenship_of_galway.html. 2013-02-01.
