1181 in Ireland

Events from the year 1181 in Ireland.

Incumbent

 * Lord: John

Events

 * Walter de Riddlesford built a motte and bailey fortress on the site of what is now Kilkea Castle in County Kildare.
 * John, King of England granted Lambay Island to the Archbishops of Dublin.
 * Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath was recalled from his government for having married the daughter of Ruadri O Conchobair, King of Connaught and deposed High King of Ireland, without leave of Henry II of England.

Deaths

 * Tadhg Ua Dálaigh, poet.