See also: 1929 in Ireland, other events of 1930, 1931 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.

Events

• January 15 - Ireland's new Papal Nuncio, Monsignor Robertson, presents his credentials to the Governor-General at the Vice-Regal Lodge in the Phoenix Park.
• August 28 - A painting by the Dutch artist Rembrandt, found in an Irish cottage, is authenticated.

Arts and literature

Sports

Births

• April 1 - Frank Cluskey, former leader of the Labour Party.
• October 1 - Richard Harris, actor.
• November 1 - Brian Lenihan, former Tánaiste, Fianna Fáil TD and Cabinet Minister.

Deaths