1189 in Ireland

Incumbent

• Lord: John

Events

• Giraldus Cambrensis writes Expugnato Hibernica about Henry II’s invasion of Ireland.
• Royal charter was granted to Dundalk
• Hugh de Lacy, 1st Earl of Ulster was appointed Viceroy of Ireland

Deaths

• King Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair of Connacht was assassinated.