Events from the Year 1310 in Ireland
Incumbent
Lord: Edward II
Key Events
- Áed Bréifnech Ó Conchobair was killed by Seónac Mac Uidilín, an officer of his mercenaries, at the instigation of Sir William Laith de Burgh.
- Fedlimid mac Áed mac Eógan Ó Conchobhair was installed as King of Connacht by Máelruanaid Mac Diarmata (Mac Dermott) at Carnfree with full ancient ceremony.
- Ó Ragallaig and Mac Mathgamna campaigned in Airgialla.
- From January to June, a trial of the Knights Templar took place in Dublin.
- On 9 February, a Parliament convened at Kilkenny where a law was passed against the reception of Irishmen as members of Anglo-Irish religious houses.
- Following 24 March, another Parliament met at Kildare.
- The Earl of Ulster constructed a castle at Sligo.
Notable Deaths
- Tanaide Mor mac Dúinnín Ó Maolconaire, a renowned seanchai (historian) and file (poet), passed away.
References
“The Annals of Ireland by Friar John Clyn”, edited and translated with an Introduction, by Bernadette Williams, Four Courts Press, 2007. ISBN 978-1-84682-034-2, pp. 240–244.
“A New History of Ireland VIII: A Chronology of Irish History to 1976”, edited by T. W. Moody, F.X. Martin, and F.J. Byrne. Oxford, 1982. ISBN 0-19-821744-7.