1496 in Ireland

Events

• Garret More, the Great Earl of Kildare, returns to Ireland as Lord Deputy of Ireland. He holds the position until his death in 1513.
• St. Mel's Cathedral, Ardagh, is severely damaged in fighting and never restored.

  Births

• James Butler, ninth earl of Ormond.

  Deaths

• Rowland Fitz Eustace, 1st Baron Portlester.