1658 in Ireland

Events from the year 1658 in Ireland.

Incumbent

 * Lord Protector: Oliver Cromwell (until 3 September), then Richard Cromwell

Events

 * September 3 – Richard Cromwell proclaimed Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland upon the death of his father, Oliver Cromwell.

Births

 * Francis Makemie, clergyman, considered to be the founder of Presbyterianism in the US (d.1708)