1578 in Ireland

Events from the year 1578 in Ireland.

Incumbent

 * Monarch: Elizabeth I

Events

 * In retaliation for the Massacre of Mullaghmast, Rory Óg Ó Moore, leader of the Ó Moore clan in County Laois, burns Carlow, but is hunted down and trapped.
 * The ship Emanuel, returning from Martin Frobisher's third voyage to Frobisher Bay, is wrecked at Ard na Caithne.
 * Barnabe Rich publishes Alarme to England [sic].

Births

 * 14 December – Joan Apsley, first wife of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork (d. 1599)

Deaths

 * June – Rory Óg Ó Moore, rebel leader (killed and beheaded).