1189 in Ireland

Incumbent

 * Lord: John

Events

 * Giraldus Cambrensis (Gerald of Wales) writes Expugnato Hibernica about Henry II’s invasion of Ireland.
 * Royal charter was granted to Dundalk
 * Hugh de Lacy, 1st Earl of Ulster was appointed Viceroy of Ireland

Deaths

 * King Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair of Connacht was assassinated.