1186 in Ireland

Events

• Stephen Ridell appointed as first Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
• Hugh de Lacy the Elder, 1st Lord of Meath, is assassinated.
• Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair is usurped as King of Connacht by his son Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair.
• Approximate date of the construction of Ardfinnan Castle

  Births

Deaths

• 25 July – Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath, 4th Baron Lacy