1168 in Ireland explained

Events from the year 1168 in Ireland.

Incumbents

• High King

Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair

Events

• Domnall Mór Ua Briain becomes King of Thomond following the murder of his brother Muirchertach.
• St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick is founded on the site of a palace given by Domnall Mór Ua Briain.

Deaths

• Ua Cerbaill, Bishop of Roscrea.
• Amhlaeibh Mac Innaighneorach, Chief Harper of Ireland.