1168 in Ireland

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.