Events from the year 1648 in Ireland. Incumbent Monarch: Charles I Events March – Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin changes sides and declares for the King. September – open breach between Owen Roe O'Neill and Confederate Council. September – Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin welcomes the Marquis of Ormond when he returns to Ireland.
Births Henry Colley, politician (d. 1719) Edward Fitzharris, intriguer (d. 1681)
Deaths Richard Martin fitz Oliver, lawyer, member of the Catholic Confederates of Ireland and Mayor of Galway (b. c. 1602)
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