1261 in Ireland

Events from the year 1261 in Ireland.

Incumbent

 * Lord: Henry III

Events

 * Battle of Callann: John fitz Thomas of Desmond and his heir are defeated and killed by Finghin MacCarthy, himself slain later that year.
 * Cormac MacCarthy becomes King of Desmond

Deaths

 * John FitzThomas FitzGerald, 1st Baron Desmond