1496 in Ireland

Events from the year 1496 in Ireland.

Incumbent

 * Lord: Henry VII

Events

 * Garret More, the Great Earl of Kildare, returns to Ireland as Lord Deputy of Ireland. He holds the position until his death in 1513.
 * St. Mel's Cathedral, Ardagh, is severely damaged in fighting and never restored.

Births

 * James Butler (Bocach), ninth earl of Ormond.

Deaths

 * Rowland Fitz Eustace, 1st Baron Portlester.