1248 in Ireland

Events from the year 1248 in Ireland.

Incumbent

 * Lord: Henry III

Events

 * King's Bench in Dublin is instituted (today contained within the Four Courts).
 * Coleraine Castle is built.
 * Goffraidh is inaugurated as "The O'Donnell", i.e. chief of the O'Donnell clan.
 * Carrickfergus Abbey is founded by the Franciscan order.
 * Jordan de Exeter, Sheriff of Connacht, deals with rebellion in the Clew Bay area (according to the Annals of Connacht).

Deaths

 * Walter de Burgo buried at Athassel Priory.
 * Rory O'Cannon, the last chieftain of the O'Cannon clan is killed.