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.