1547 in Ireland

none 1547 Events from the year 1547 in Ireland. Incumbent Monarch: Henry VIII (until 28 January), then Edward VI Events January 28 – Edward VI becomes King of England and Ireland upon the death of Henry VIII; start of Edwardian Reformation in Ireland (lasting until 1553).Moody, T. W. Martin, F. X. 1967 The Course of Irish History Mercier Press Cork 370 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.Moody, T. W. A New History of Ireland. 8: A Chronology of Irish History Oxford University Press 1989 978-0-19-821744-2 etal Athlone Castle is reconstructed by Sir William Brabazon. Births Richard Stanihurst, translator, poet and historian (d. 1618) Deaths January 28 – Henry VIII, King of Ireland (b. 1491) References 1547 Category:1540s in Ireland Ireland Category:Years of the 16th century in Ireland