1324 in Ireland
Encyclopedia
Events
- "The same cow-destruction (namely, the Maeldornnaigh) prevailed throughout Ireland."
Deaths
- 12 February - William Liath de Burgh, buried in GalwayGalwayGalway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
. - 3 November - Petronilla de MeathPetronilla de MeathPetronilla de Meath was the maidservant of Dame Alice Kyteler, a fourteenth century Irish noblewoman. After the death of Kyteler's fourth husband, Kyteler was accused of practicing witchcraft and Petronilla was accused of being her accomplice. Petronilla was tortured and forced to proclaim that...
, first case in Ireland's history of burning at the stake for the crime of heresyHeresyHeresy is a controversial or novel change to a system of beliefs, especially a religion, that conflicts with established dogma. It is distinct from apostasy, which is the formal denunciation of one's religion, principles or cause, and blasphemy, which is irreverence toward religion...
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