1563 in Ireland
Events from the year 1563 in Ireland.
Incumbent
Events
- April-September 11 – Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, based in Armagh, campaigns against Shane O'Neill.
- May 18 – commission for administration of the Oath of Supremacy to all ecclesiastics and state servants.
- After September – introduction of the potato to Ireland by John Hawkins.
Births
- May – Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester, English administrator and soldier, Lord Deputy of Ireland
- Approximate date – Niall Ó Glacáin, physician