Events from the year 1561 in Ireland.
Incumbent Monarch: Elizabeth I
Events June 8 – the Earl of Sussex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, proclaims Shane O'Neill a traitor and begins a campaign against him 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. September – Sussex makes an unsuccessful expedition to Lough Foyle. Elizabeth I of England introduces a higher standard of silver coinage for Ireland.
Births Risdeard Ó Conchubhair, scribe and physician (d. 1625) Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beare, clan chief (d. 1618)
Deaths Sir John Alan, lawyer and statesman (b. c.1500) Naisse mac Cithruadh, musician (drowned on Lough Gill)
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