Events
- October - Irish Rebellion of 1641 starts.
- Hugh Og MacMahon and Connor Maguire were to seize Dublin Castle, but are arrested due to an informer.
- Felim O'Neill of Kinard successfully takes several forts in the north of the country, claiming to be acting in the King's name.
- November - Battle of Julianstown: Felim O’Neill routs a force of Government soldiers.
- The breakdown of English authority prompts widespread attacks by the dispossessed Irish population on the English and Scottish settlers. Ardfert and Dromore Cathedrals are burned down, Castle Roche ruined and the model town around Dunluce Castle destroyed.
- December - Rebel forces under Felim O'Neill begin the Siege of Drogheda.
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