1660 in Ireland
Events from the year 1660 in Ireland.
Incumbent
- Monarch: monarchy re-established, Charles II
Events
- April 23 – Charles II becomes King of England, Scotland and Ireland.
- June – George Monck, 1st [Duke of Albemarle], one of the principal architects of Charles II's Restoration, is appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, although represented by deputies.
- August 16 – an Indemnity and Oblivion Act is sent to Ireland by Sir Paul Davys, granting indemnities to those who had been active in the Interregnum.
- First synagogue in Ireland established in Dublin.
Births
- April 16 – Hans Sloane, physician and collector
Date unknown
- Hugh MacMahon, Roman [Catholic Bishop of Clogher], later Archbishop of Armagh
- Thomas Southerne, dramatist