15 January - Ireland's new Papal Nuncio, Monsignor Robertson, presents his credentials to the Governor-General at the Vice-Regal Lodge in the Phoenix Park. Events January 17 - All cats from abroad except Great Britain, are to be kept in quarantine for a period of six months to avoid rabiesEvents January 29 - In Belfast, members of the nationalist opposition protest at the Ulster Unionist Party government's plan toEvents April 6 - Dan Breen proposes a Bill in the Dáil that Article 17 of the Irish Free State Constitution be removedEvents January 1 - Dr Douglas Hyde officially opens the Irish Free State broadcasting service 2RN, in Dublin.Events February 11 - In the Dáil a resolution is passed making it illegal for any citizen to secure a divorce with the right to re-marry in the StateIreland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the worldEvents February 12 - 16 members of the Ennis Dalcassian Gaelic Athletic Association club are expelled for attending the Ennis-Nenagh rugby matchEvents January 29 - Dáil Éireann is dissolved by the Governor-General, James McNeill.Events February 4 - Fianna Fáil, led by Éamon de Valera, win their first overall majority in Dáil Éireann.Events January 12 - Republican Press Ltd takes a High Court action against the Garda Síochána over the seizure of the An Phoblacht Events January 3 - An Anglo-Irish Coal-Cattle Pact is signed between the governments of Britain and the Irish Free State.Events Arts and literature Sport Football International 1 February Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.This is a list of years in Ireland. See also the Timeline of Irish history.Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reignThe Governor-General (Seanascal was the representative of the King in the 1922&ndash1937 Irish Free State.The Phoenix Park (Páirc an Fhionn-Uisce is the largest enclosed urban public Park in Europe located 3 km to the north west of Dublin city centre in Ireland
28 August - A painting by the Dutch artist Rembrandt, found in an Irish cottage, is authenticated. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his CapitalRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (July 15 1606 &ndash October 4 1669 was a Dutch painter and etcher.
Irish Open is won by Charles Whitcombe (England). The Football League of Ireland, usually known simply as the League of Ireland or later the eircom League (from the league's sponsorship by Irish telecommunicationsBohemian FC ( An Cumann Peile Bóithéimeach) more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is an Irish Football (soccer club playing in the The FAI Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons is a knock-out Association football competition contested annually by teams from the RepublicShamrock Rovers Football Club (Cumann Peile Ruagairí na Seamróige are a football club from Dublin, Ireland.Brideville FC is a defunct Irish football club that was from The Liberties area of Dublin.The Irish Open is a European Tour golf tournament which is currently played in May each yearEngland is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
Births
January to June
4 January - Tras Honan, former Fianna Fáil politician, twice Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina.Tras Honan ( nee Barlow (born 4 January 1930 is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician from Ennis in County Clare who served as aFianna Fáil – The Republican Party (Fianna Fáil – An Páirtí Poblachtánach shortened to Fianna Fáil ( is currently the largest Political party in the Cathaoirleach (plural Cathaoirligh) is the title of the speaker of Seanad Éireann, the sixty-member upper house of the Oireachtas, the Irish Seanad Éireann (ɕan̪ˠad̪ˠ erʲan̪ˠ English Senate of Ireland) also known unofficially as the Senate, is the Upper house of the Oireachtas
7 January - Justin Keating, senior Irish Labour Party politician, former TD, Cabinet Minister, MEP and Seanad Éireann member. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continentalJustin Keating (Saorbhreathach Céitinn born 7 January 1930 was a senior Irish Labour Party politicianThe Labour Party (Páirtí an Lucht Oibre is a Democratic socialist and Social democratic Political party in the Republic of Ireland.A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland.A Member of the European Parliament ( English abbreviation MEP) is a member of the European Union 's legislative body the European Parliament.Seanad Éireann (ɕan̪ˠad̪ˠ erʲan̪ˠ English Senate of Ireland) also known unofficially as the Senate, is the Upper house of the Oireachtas
12 January - Jennifer Johnston, novelist and playwright. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in ConstantinopleJennifer Johnston (born 12 January 1930) is an Irish Novelist winner of the Whitbread Book Award for The Old Jest
30 January - John O'Connell, former Labour PartyTD, Cabinet Minister, Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann and MEP. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and SpainJohn O'Connell (born 20 January 1927 is a former senior Irish politician who was first elected as a Labour Party Teachta Dála (TD in 1965 and was returnedThe Labour Party (Páirtí an Lucht Oibre is a Democratic socialist and Social democratic Political party in the Republic of Ireland.A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland.The Ceann Comhairle (/kʲaːn̪ˠ ˈkoːrʎə/ Irish for "head of the council" is the speaker or chairperson of Dáil Éireann, thega '''Dáil Éireann''' ( English House of Representatives of Ireland) is the principal chamber of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament
22 February - David Cremin, BishopEmeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throneDavid Cremin (born 22 February 1930 is a Roman Catholic Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversightEmeritus (ɨˈmɛrɨtəs is an Adjective that is used in the title of a retired Professor, Bishop or other professionalThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is a Metropolitan Archdiocese in New South Wales, Australia.
March - Fergus O'Brien, former Fine GaelTD and Minister of State. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( UnitedFergus O'Brien (born 30 March 1930 is a former Irish Fine Gael politician and a former Teachta Dála (TDFine Gael – The United Ireland Party, shortened to Fine Gael (ˌfina gail meaning Family of the Irish or Tribe of the Irish, is the second largestA Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland.
1 April - Frank Cluskey, former leader of the Labour Party (d. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throneFrank Cluskey (Proinsias Mac Bhloscaidh 1 April 1930 &ndash 7 April 1989 was an Irish politician and a former leader of the Irish Labour Party.The Labour Party (Páirtí an Lucht Oibre is a Democratic socialist and Social democratic Political party in the Republic of Ireland.1989). Events January 2 - Dundalk, County Louth celebrates its 1200 year heritage
12 April - Patrick Pery, 6th Earl of Limerick, peer and public servant (d. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.Patrick Edmund Pery 6th Earl of Limerick KBE ( April 12, 1930 &ndash January 8, 2003) was an Irish peer and public servant2003). Events January 21 - The Spire of Dublin on O'Connell Street is officially completed
10 May - William McDermott, BishopEmeritus of Diocese of Huancavelica, Peru. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversightEmeritus (ɨˈmɛrɨtəs is an Adjective that is used in the title of a retired Professor, Bishop or other professionalPeru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America.
July to December
19 August - Frank McCourt, teacher and writer. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.Francis "Frank" McCourt (born 19 August 1930 is an Irish-American Teacher and Pulitzer Prize -winning author best known as the author of Angela's
29 August - Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Gaelic games commentator for RTE. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708)Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh (pronounced Murahurtig (born August 29, 1930) is an Irish Gaelic games commentator for Radio Telifís ÉireannGaelic games are the traditional sports played in Ireland. The two main Gaelic games are Gaelic football and Hurling, both of which are organised by the
30 August - Kieran Crotty, former Fine GaelTD. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Kieran Crotty (born 30 August 1930 was a former Irish Fine Gael party politician who served for twenty years as Teachta Dála (TD for the constituencyFine Gael – The United Ireland Party, shortened to Fine Gael (ˌfina gail meaning Family of the Irish or Tribe of the Irish, is the second largestA Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland.
26 September - Joe Sherlock, Labour Party (Ireland)TD (d. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Joe Sherlock (26 September 1930 &ndash 10 September 2007 was an Irish politician from County Cork.The Labour Party (Páirtí an Lucht Oibre is a Democratic socialist and Social democratic Political party in the Republic of Ireland.A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland.2007). Incumbents President - Mary McAleese Taoiseach - Bertie Ahern Tánaiste - Michael McDowell
1 October - Richard Harris, actor (d. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.Richard St John Harris ( October 1 1930 - October 25 2002) was a two-time Academy Award -nominated and Grammy Award 2002). Events January 1 - The Euro is introduced across the European Union.
11 October - Joan O'Hara, actress (d. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killedJoan O'Hara (b October 11 1930 in County Sligo 2007). Incumbents President - Mary McAleese Taoiseach - Bertie Ahern Tánaiste - Michael McDowell
23 October - Thomas Flanagan, retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of San Antonio. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC -Thomas Joseph Flanagan (born 23 October, 1930 is the retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of San Antonio in the USA.See also Bishop (Catholic Church An auxiliary bishop, in the Roman Catholic Church, is an additional bishop assigned to a Diocese becauseThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio encompasses 27841 square miles in Texas
4 November - Gerald Duffy, cricketer. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni VillaniGerald Andrew Anthony Duffy (born 4 November 1930 in Dublin) is a former Irish Cricketer A right-handed Batsman and Leg
17 November - Brian Lenihan, Fianna FáilTD, Cabinet Minister and senator and presidential candidate (d. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiersBrian Patrick Lenihan (Brian Ó Luineacháin 17 November 1930 – 1 November 1995 was an Irish Fianna Fáil politicianFianna Fáil – The Republican Party (Fianna Fáil – An Páirtí Poblachtánach shortened to Fianna Fáil ( is currently the largest Political party in the A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland.Seanad Éireann (ɕan̪ˠad̪ˠ erʲan̪ˠ English Senate of Ireland) also known unofficially as the Senate, is the Upper house of the OireachtasThe Irish presidential election of 1990 was held on 7 November 19901995). Events January 27 - An Taoiseach, John Bruton, and Gerry Adams hold their first formal discussions
15 December - Edna O'Brien, novelist and short story writer. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle ofEdna O'Brien (born 15 December 1930 is an Irish novelist and Short story writer whose works often revolve around the inner feelings of women and their problems in relating
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Paddy Ambrose, soccer player and coach (d. Patrick "Paddy" Ambrose (born 17 October 1928 &ndash 22 February 2002) was a professional football player and coach from Dublin2002). Events January 1 - The Euro is introduced across the European Union.
Edward Delaney, sculptor. Edward Delaney is an Irish sculptor born in Claremorris in County Mayo in 1930
Frank Durkan, lawyer in the United States (d. Frank Durkan (1930 &ndash 2006 was an Irish-American attorney best-known for having represented numerous members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA including self-avowedThe United States of America —commonly referred to as the2006). Incumbents President - Mary McAleese Taoiseach - Bertie Ahern Tánaiste - Mary Harney
Maeve Kelly, writer. Maeve Kelly (born 1930 is an Irish writer Career Kelly was born in Ennis, County Clare and raised in Dundalk, County
Peadar Livingstone, priest and historian (d. Rev Fr Peadar Livingstone (1930 - 1989 was a Roman Catholic Priest for the Diocese of Clogher in Ireland.1989). Events January 2 - Dundalk, County Louth celebrates its 1200 year heritage
Sean Potts, tin whistle player, formerly with The Chieftains. Sean Potts is an Irish musician He was a native of Drimnagh (suburb in South Dublin) and was born there in 1930The Chieftains are a Grammy -winning Irish musical group founded in 1962 best known for being the first band to make Irish traditional music popular
Bertie Troy, priest and All-Ireland winning manager with Cork (d. Canon Bertie Troy (1930-2007 was a Roman Catholic priest and an All-Ireland Hurling Final winning manager with Cork.For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship.2007). Incumbents President - Mary McAleese Taoiseach - Bertie Ahern Tánaiste - Michael McDowell
Deaths
1 October - James Whiteside McCay, Lieutenant General in the Australian Army, member of the Victorian and Australian Parliaments (b. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.Lieutenant General Sir James Whiteside McCay KCMG, KBE, CB ( December 21 1864 &ndash October 1 1930Lieutenant General is a Military rank used in many countries The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by theThe Australian Army is Australia's military land force It is part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF along with the Royal Australian Navy and the The Parliament of Victoria is a Bicameral, or two-house legislatureThe Parliament of Australia or Commonwealth Parliament is the legislative branch of government of Australia.1864). Events Foundation of the Munster Bank later rescued as the Munster & Leinster Bank.
31 October - Pierce Charles de Lacy O'Mahony, Nationalist politician, barrister and philanthropist (b. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTsePierce Charles de Lacy O'Mahony ( June 9, 1850 – October 31, 1930) known up to 1901 as Pierce Mahony, and from 1912 also as 1850). Events Crumlin Road Courthouse in Belfast is completed Arts and literature Sport Births
30 November - Mother Jones, labor and community organizer, Industrial Workers of the World member, and Socialist in America (b. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeatsMary Harris Jones ( May 1, 1830 or August 1, 1837 – November 30, 1930) better known as Mother Jones, born in A union organizer is a specific type of Trade union member (often elected or an appointed union officialCommunity organizing is a process by which people living in proximity to each other are brought together by an organizationto act in their common self-interest (at least as per the viewsThe Industrial Workers of the World ( IWW or the Wobblies) is an international union currently headquartered in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Socialism refers to a broad set of economic theories of social organization advocating state or collective ownership and administration of the Means of production and distribution1830). Events Births January to June 1 January - William James Lendrim, soldier recipient of the Victoria Cross for
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Dick Fitzgerald, Kerry Gaelic footballer (b. Dick Fitzgerald (1884-1930 was a Gaelic football player who played for Kerry and DrThe Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (or Kerry GAA) is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible1884). Events October - Ballymena Cushendall and Red Bay Railway taken over by Belfast and Northern Counties Railway.
Bryan Mahon, British Army general, Commander-in-Chief, Ireland and Senator (b. General Sir Bryan Thomas Mahon KCB, KCVO, DSO (2 April 1862-29 September 1930 was a British Army general and Irish Free StateThe British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces.The office of Commander-in-Chief Ireland was the commander of British forces in Ireland before 1922Seanad Éireann (ɕan̪ˠad̪ˠ erʲan̪ˠ English Senate of Ireland) also known unofficially as the Senate, is the Upper house of the Oireachtas1862). Events Arts and Literature Births 10 June - John de Robeck, admiral in the British Navy (d