Arts and Literature
- Elizabeth Bowen publishes Bowen's Court.
- Eric Cross publishes The Tailor and Ansty, which is prohibited in Ireland by the Censorship of Publications Board.
- Patrick Kavanagh publishes his poetry The Great Hunger.
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