Births
- 2 March - Paddy Cooney, solicitor, former Fine Gael TD, Cabinet Minister and MEP.
- 9 March - Jackie Healy-Rae, Fianna Fáil. TD for Kerry South.
- 9 April - Patrick Walsh, Bishop of Down & Connor (1991–).
- 5 June - Laurence Forristal, Bishop of Ossory (1981 - ).
- 8 July - Thomas Flynn, Bishop of Achonry (1976–2007).
- 26 July - Paddy Harte, former Fine Gael TD and Minister of State.
- 1 August - Seán Ó Riada, composer and musician (died 1971).
- 20 September - Malachy McCourt, actor, writer and politician.
- 13 October - Jimmy O'Neill, soccer player (died 2007).
- 27 October - Seán Calleary, former Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State.
- 28 November - Dervla Murphy, travel writer.
- 1 December - Mervyn Taylor, former Irish Labour Party TD and Cabinet Minister.
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