1578 in Ireland

1578 in Ireland

Events

* Massacre of Mullaghmast - the English finally subdued the O’Moore clan by massacring most of their "fine" (or ruling families) at Mullaghmast in County Laois, having invited them there for peace talks.

Deaths

* Rory Óg Ó Moore, the leader of O’Moore clan in County Laois, was also hunted down and killed later in the year.

References


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