1561 in Ireland

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Events

June 8 - The Earl of Sussex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, proclaims Shane O'Neill a traitor and begins a campaign against him^[1] which continues until 1567.
July 18 - Battle of the Red Sagums: Shane O'Neill destroys much of Sussex's withdrawing army.
c. July - English troops garrison Armagh Cathedral.^[1]
September - Sussex makes an unsuccessful expedition to Lough Foyle.^[1]
Elizabeth I of England introduces a higher standard of silver coinage for Ireland.

1 2 3 Moody, T. W.; et al., eds. (1989). A New History of Ireland. 8: A Chronology of Irish History. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-821744-2.

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