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) References