1172 in Ireland explained

Events from the year 1172 in Ireland.

Events

• Second Synod of Cashel.^[1]
• Meath is granted to Hugh de Lacy by Henry II of England.^[1]
• Henry II of England leaves Ireland.^[1]
• Supposed construction date of first Hook Lighthouse.

Births

Walter de Lacy (d.1241) Lord of Meath.

Deaths

• Death of Breifne King, Tiernan O'Rourke.

Notes and References

1. The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland. Foster, RF. Oxford University Press, Oxford. 1989