1248 in Ireland

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Events from the year 1248 in Ireland.

Incumbent

• Lord: Henry III

Events

• King's Bench in Dublin is instituted (today contained within the Four Courts). ^[1]
• Coleraine Castle is built. ^[2]
• Goffraidh is inaugurated as "The O'Donnell", i.e. chief of the O'Donnell clan.
• Carrickfergus Abbey is founded by the Franciscan order.
• Jordan de Exeter, Sheriff of Connacht, deals with rebellion in the Clew Bay area (according to the Annals of Connacht).

Deaths

• Walter de Burgo buried at Athassel Priory.
• Rory O'Cannon, the last chieftain of the O'Cannon clan is killed.

References

1. "1248". Irish History Timeline. Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2008.
2. "Coleraine Castle". Ireland's History in Maps - The Castles of Ireland. Archived from the original on 10 January 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2008.