1547 in Ireland explained

Events from the year 1547 in Ireland.

Incumbent

• Monarch

Henry VIII (until 28 January), then Edward VI

Events

• January 28 – Edward VI becomes King of England and Ireland upon the death of Henry VIII; start of Edwardian Reformation in Ireland (lasting until 1553).^[1]
• Summer – Patrick O'More and Brian O'Connor ravage Kildare but are driven back by Sir Edward Bellingham, ordered to Ireland in late May to restore order.^[2]
• Athlone Castle is reconstructed by Sir William Brabazon.^[2]

Births

• Richard Stanihurst, translator, poet and historian (d. 1618)

Deaths

• January 28 – Henry VIII, King of Ireland (b. 1491)

Notes and References

1. Book: Moody, T. W. . Martin, F. X. . 1967. The Course of Irish History. Mercier Press. Cork. 370.
2. Book: Moody, T. W.. A New History of Ireland. 8: A Chronology of Irish History. Oxford University Press. 1989. 978-0-19-821744-2. etal.