6th century in Ireland
Ireland-related events during the 6th century
Events from the 6th century in Ireland.
500s
506
23 March - Death of Bishop Mac Cairthinn of Clogher.
507
Death of Lugaid mac Lóegairi, High King of Ireland.
3 September - Death of St. Mac Nisi, Bishop of Connor (according to some sources, see 509 below).
509
3 September - Death of St. Mac Nisi, Bishop of Connor (according to some sources; see 507 above).
510s
512
29 June - A solar eclipse is recorded.
2 November - Death of Bishop Erc of Slane (according to some sources; see 513 below).
513
2 November - Death of Bishop Erc of Slane (according to some sources; see 512 above).
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