Events

• Massacre of Mullaghmast
  Massacre of Mullaghmast
  The Massacre of Mullaghmast refers to the summary execution of Irish chieftains by the British military in Ireland. It probably occurred in the year 1578...
  
   - the English finally subdued the O’Moore clan by massacring most of their fine (or ruling families) at Mullaghmast
  Mullaghmast
  Mullaghmast , is a hill in the south of County Kildare, Leinster, near the village of Ballitore. It was an important site in prehistory, in early history and again in more recent times...
  
   in County Kildare
  County Kildare
  County Kildare is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county...
  
  , having invited them there for peace talks.

Deaths

• Rory Óg Ó Moore, the leader of O’Moore clan in County Laois, was also hunted down and killed later in the year.