1572 in Ireland

Events from the year 1572 in Ireland.

Incumbent

 * Monarch: Elizabeth I

Events

 * First Desmond rebellion ends (started in 1568).
 * Sack of Athenry by the Mac an Iarlas.

Births

 * Hugh Roe O'Donnell, Prince of Tyrconnell, helped to lead the Nine Years War (d. 1602).