1579 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1579 in Ireland.
Contents
Events
- July 16 - James FitzMaurice FitzGerald lands with a small force of Irish, Spanish, and Italian troops at Smerwick on the Dingle Peninsula and commences the Second Desmond Rebellion against the rule in Ireland of Elizabeth I of England. The rebellion lasts until 1583 and results in the extinction of the Desmond palatinate.[1] Brian O'Rourke joins.
- November 13 - Desmond's troops sack Youghal during the Second Desmond Rebellion.
- East Breifne is renamed Cavan (Irish An Cabhain) after the Shire's main town.
- William Oge Martyn attempts to capture or kill the pirate Gráinne O'Malley at her stronghold of Rockfleet.
Births
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Deaths
- August 31 - Patrick O'Hely, Roman Catholic Bishop of Mayo (executed by the English).
References
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