Births
- 10 March - Patrick Shanahan, Fianna Fáil TD (died 2000).
- 27 April - Patrick Shea, former Permanent Secretary in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (died 1986).
- 10 June - Gerard Sweetman, former Fine Gael TD and Cabinet Minister (died 1970).
- 20 July - Mad Dog Coll, mob hitman in New York (died 1932).
- 24 July - Roger McHugh, professor, author and playwright (died 1987).
- 18 August - Sam English, soccer player (died 1967).
- 6 December - Con Cremin, diplomat (died 1987).
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