Events from the year 1343 in Ireland.
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See also: | Other events of 1343 List of years in Ireland |
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- May 19 – Robert Savage is appointed Seneschal of Ulster.
- October 26 – Ferghal mac Diarmata becomes Lord of Moylurg after his brother, Conchobhar Mac Diarmada, dies.
- Muircheartach Ó Briain, King of Thomond, dies. He is succeeded by his brother, Diarmaid, who is expelled by Brian Bán MacDomnaill Ó Briain.
- Toirdhealbhach Ó Conchobhair recovers kingship of Connacht from Aodh mac Aodh Breifneach. He makes peace with Mac Diarmada.
- King Niall Ó Domhnaill of Tir Conaill is deposed by his nephew Aonghus, with the aid and support of O Baoighill, Ó Dochartaigh, the MacSweenys and Aodh Reamhar Ó Neill.
- Clann Mhuircheartaigh is expelled from Bréifne by Ualgarg Mór Ó Ruairc, O Conchobhair, and Tadhg Mag Ragnaill. He is given refuge by King Aonghus of Tír Conaill in Tír Aodha (Tirhugh, County Donegal).
- Clanricarde and de Berminghams invade Uí Maine.
- Maurice Earl of Desmond occupies Imokilly (east County Cork).
- John L'Archers, Prior of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland
Births edit
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Deaths edit
- October 26 – Conchobhar Mac Diarmada, Lord of Moylurg;
- Muircheartach Ó Briain, King of Thomond
References edit
- "The Annals of Ireland by Friar John Clyn", edited and translated with an Introduction, by Bernadette Williams, Four Courts Press, 2007. ISBN 978-1-84682-034-2, pp. 240–244.
- "A New History of Ireland VIII: A Chronology of Irish History to 1976", edited by T. W. Moody, F.X. Martin and F.J. Byrne. Oxford, 1982. ISBN 0-19-821744-7.
- http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100001B/index.html
- http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005C/index.html
- http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100010B/index.html