Events in the year 1500 in Ireland.
Ireland likely had a sparse population in 1500, the total population is estimated to be about 800,000. Incumbent Lord: Henry VII Events Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare suppressed an uprising in Cork. The mayor was hung as a result of the retaliation.Webb, Alfred. "FitzGerald, Gerald, 8th Earl of Kildare", A Compendium of Irish Biography, M.H. Gill & Son, Dublin, 1878 Eóghan Ó Ruairc became king in the Kingdom of Breifne.Unknown "Annals of Ulster", University College Cork, 1500 Deaths Feidhlimidh Ó Ruairc king of Breifne passes away. See also 1500 in Scotland
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