1548 in Ireland

Events from the year 1548 in Ireland.

Incumbent

 * Monarch: Edward VI

Events

 * February 10 – The Exchequer orders the minting of groats at Dublin Castle.
 * March 8 – Order of communion issued.
 * April 22 – Sir Edward Bellingham is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.
 * August – Bellingham, accompanied by Nicholas Bagenal, defeats Irish forces at Kildare under Cahir O'Connor, who is captured and executed.
 * c. November–December – Brian O'Connor of Offaly (brother of Cahir) and Patrick O'More submit to the Lord Deputy and are sent to England.
 * Surviving portions of the Annals of Nenagh end.