1616 in Ireland

Incumbent

• Monarch: James I

Events

• February – Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester's term as Lord [Deputy of Ireland] is terminated. He has served since 1605.
• July 2 – Sir Oliver St John is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland. He served until 1622.

Deaths

• July 20 – Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone, led the resistance during the Nine Years War.