1694 in Ireland
overview of Ireland-related events during the year of 1694
Events from the year 1694 in Ireland.
Incumbent
Monarch: William III and Mary II (until 28 December)
Events
French Huguenot refugees settle in Portarlington.
28 December – with the death of Queen Mary II, William III becomes sole monarch.
Arts and literature
9 January – Henry Purcell's ode Great Parent, Hail! and John Blow's anthem I Beheld, and Lo! are performed in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, at a concert to mark the centenary of Trinity College.
c. 25 October – Jonathan Swift is appointed to the Church of Ireland prebend of Kilroot, near Carrickfergus in County Antrim (until 1696).
Births
16 July – Marcus Beresford, 1st Earl of Tyrone, politician (d. 1763)
8 August – Francis Hutcheson, theologian and philosopher (d.
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