1508 in Ireland

Events from the year 1508 in Ireland.

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Decades:
  • 1480s
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See also:Other events of 1508
List of years in Ireland

Incumbent

Events
  • Dromahair Friary founded by Eóghan O'Rourke, Lord of West Bréifne and Margaret O'Brian of Thomond[1][2]
  • William Preston, 2nd Viscount Gormanston married Eleanor, daughter of Thomas Dowdall, Master of the Rolls[3]
  • Christopher Fisher appointed Bishop of Elphin[4]

Births

Deaths
  • James Butler, 9th Baron Dunboyne[5]
  • Dominick Dubh Lynch, second Mayor of Galway[6]

References
  1. "O'Rourke, Conn | Dictionary of Irish Biography". DIB.ie.
  2. "Creevelea Abbey, a medieval Franciscan friary and National Monument". LeitrimIreland.com.
  3. "Preston, Sir William". DIB.ie.
  4. "De Brana, George". DIB.ie.
  5. "Butler, James". DIB.ie.
  6. "Lynch, Dominick". DIB.ie.
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