1216 in Ireland

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Events from the year 1216 in Ireland.

Events

• 25 February – Pope Innocent III confirms union of the vacant episcopal see of the Bishop of Glendalough with that of the Archbishop of Dublin (Henry de Loundres).
• After 11 August – Echdonn Mac Gilla Uidir, Archbishop of Armagh, dies in Rome.[1]
• 18/19 October – death of John, King of England and Lord of Ireland; he is succeeded by his 9-year-old son Henry.
• 12 November – Great Charter of Ireland ("Magna Carta Hiberniae") issued in the name of King Henry III of England.[2]
• The abbots of Jerpoint and Mellifont Abbeys are deposed by the Cistercians' general chapter.[1]
• Ballintubber Abbey is founded by King Cathal Crobhdearg Ua Conchobair of Connacht.
• Following resignation of the Bishop of Mayo (? Patricius) the see is transferred to the Archbishop of Tuam (Felix Ua Ruanada).[1]
• Castle at Killaloe built by Geoffrey de Marisco, Justiciar of Ireland.[1]
• The deanery of Kells was created by Simon Rochfort, Bishop of Meath

References

1. Moody, T. W.; Martin, F. X.; Byrne, F. J., eds. (1989). A New History of Ireland. 8: A Chronology of Irish History. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-821744-2.
2. Berry, H. F. (1907). Early Statutes of Ireland. Dublin.