February 4 - Fianna Fáil, led by Eamon de Valera, win their first overall majority in Dáil Éireann. He is welcomed in his own constituency in County Clare where 77 horsemen and 77 torchbearers who light 77 tar barrels in honour of the 77 seats won by the party.
February 21 - Representatives from Holland and Germany arrive in Galway to inspect the site of a proposed new £3 million airport.
August 10 - GeneralEoin O'Duffy outlines his proposals for remodelling parliament. He favours a system of representatives from vocational and professional groups.
September 14 - The United Ireland movement, which has adopted the title 'Fine Gael', will contest the general election in October as a political party.