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1681 in Ireland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Ireland in 1681.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1681

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June

8 June 1681

Convicted of High Treason

Plunkett, Oliver · London · Archbishop of Armagh · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

A London court convicts Plunkett of high treason on perjured evidence after he is denied adequate time to secure Irish defence witnesses.

July

11 July 1681

Execution of Oliver Plunkett

Plunkett, Oliver · Tyburn · Archbishop of Armagh · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Plunkett is executed at Tyburn after maintaining his innocence, becoming the last Catholic martyr put to death in England for the faith.

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