1547 in Ireland

Events

• January 28 – Edward VI becomes King of England and Ireland upon the death of Henry VIII; start of Edwardian Reformation in Ireland.
• Summer – Patrick O'More and Brian O'Connor ravage Kildare but are driven back by Sir Edward Bellingham, ordered to Ireland in late May to restore order.
• Athlone Castle is reconstructed by Sir William Brabazon.

  Births

• Richard Stanihurst, translator, poet and historian

  Deaths

• January 28 – Henry VIII, King of Ireland