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.
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