1547 in Ireland

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Events from the year 1547 in Ireland.

Events

• January 28 – Edward VI becomes King of England and Ireland upon the death of Henry VIII; start of Edwardian Reformation in Ireland (lasting until 1553).^[1]
• Summer – Patrick O'More and Brian O'Connor ravage Kildare but are driven back by Sir Edward Bellingham, ordered to Ireland in late May to restore order.^[2]
• Athlone Castle is reconstructed by Sir William Brabazon.^[2]

Births

• Richard Stanihurst, translator, poet and historian (d. 1618)

Deaths

• January 28 – Henry VIII, King of Ireland (b. 1491)

References

1. Moody, T. W.; Martin, F. X., eds. (1967). The Course of Irish History. Cork: Mercier Press. p. 370.
2. Moody, T. W.; et al., eds. (1989). A New History of Ireland. 8: A Chronology of Irish History. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-821744-2.