Births
- 15 January - Michael Barrett, former Fianna Fáil TD (born 2006).
- 5 February - John S. Beckett, musician, composer and conductor (died 2007).
- 3 March - Aidan Higgins, writer.
- 24 April - Eamon Casey, Bishop of Galway (1976–1992).
- 8 July - John McAndrew, former Mayo Gaelic footballer, doctor and greyhound trainer.
- 26 July - Danny La Rue, female impersonator.
- 15 August - Patrick Galvin, poet and dramatist.
- 25 September - Gordon Wilson, peace campaigner (died 1995).
- 9 October - Frank O'Farrell, soccer player and manager.
- 14 October - Alf Ringstead, soccer player (died 2000).
- 4 December - Pat Daly, soccer player.
- 17 December - Patricia Driscoll, actress.
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