1500 in Ireland
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
Events
- Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare suppressed an uprising in Cork. The mayor was hung as a result of the retaliation.
- Eóghan Ó Ruairc became king in the Kingdom of Breifne.
Deaths
- Feidhlimidh Ó Ruairc king of Breifne passes away.