1172 in Ireland

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Events from the year 1172 in Ireland.

Events

Second Synod of Cashel.The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland. Foster, RF. Oxford University Press, Oxford. 1989
Meath is granted to Hugh de Lacy by Henry II of England.
Henry II of England leaves Ireland.
Supposed construction date of first Hook Lighthouse.

Births

Walter de Lacy (d.1241) Lord of Meath.

Deaths

Death of Breifne King, Tiernan O'Rourke.

References

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