Ireland

An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association is established

Pádraic Fallon, poet and playwright, is born

Pádraic Fallon was born on January 03, 1905. He was an Irish poet and playwright known for his contributions to Irish literature. His work often touched on themes related to Irish identity, history, and culture.

Birth of poet Patrick Kavanagh in Inishkeen, Co. Monaghan

Lord Dunraven forms the Irish Reform Association to campaign for some devolution

In 1904, Lord Dunraven, a moderate Unionist and former member of the Irish Unionist Alliance, founded the Irish Reform Association. His goal was to promote limited devolution for Ireland within the framework of the United Kingdom. The Association sought to create a central council of Irish elected representatives that would handle domestic administrative matters — a plan that fell short of full Home Rule but went beyond simple administrative reform.

James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle

James Joyce meets the love of his life, Nora Barnacle

Cecil Day-Lewis, poet, novelist, critic, and Irelands poet laureate from 1968 to 1972, is born in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo

Edward VII begins a visit to Ireland on this date

Birth of George Brent, actor, in Dublin

George Brent (born George Brendan Nolan; 15 March 1904 – 26 May 1979) was an Irish-American stage, film, and television actor. He is best remembered for the eleven films he made with Bette Davis, which included Jezebel and Dark Victory.

Muiris Ó'Suilleabhain, writer, born