1187 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1187 in Ireland.
Incumbent
Events
- The Rock of Loch Cé (Lough Key) was struck by lightning at midday, resulting in many deaths. In particular, Duvesa (Duibhessa); wife of Conchobair Mac Diarmata, lord of Moylurg; was burned and drowned, along with seven hundred or more people in the same event.[1]
Deaths
- Ruaidhri Ua Flaithbertaigh, king of Cenél-Eógain, was killed on a foray in Tir-Conaill
- Murtough O’Maeluire, Bishop of Clonfert
References
- ^ "Part 736 of The Annals of Ulster". celt.ucc.ie. Retrieved 2026-01-19.