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Events
- Second Desmond Rebellion begins (lasts until 1583), resulting in the extinction of the Desmond palatinate. Brian O'Rourke joins the rebellion. Desmond's troops sack Youghal on 13 November.
- East Breifne is renamed Cavan (Irish An Cabhain) after the Shire's main town.
- William Oge Martyn attempts to capture or kill the pirate Gráinne O'Malley at her stronghold of Rockfleet.
Births
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Deaths
- 31 August - Patrick O'Hely, Roman Catholic Bishop of Mayo, executed by the English.
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