1905 in Ireland - Definition and Overview

See also: 1904 in Ireland, other events of 1905, 1906 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.

Events

• January 9 - The Lillebonne, the largest vessel ever constructed in Dublin, is successfully launched in the North Wall Yard.
• March 6 - The obligation of the Post Office in regard to letters addressed in Irish is raised in the House of Commons. The debate arises because the GPO in Dublin returned parcels addressed in Irish by the Gaelic League.
• May 29 - Statistics for Ireland in 1904 show that nearly 37,000 people emigrated. Since 1851 almost 4 million people have left the island.
• July 7 - The Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill is debated in the House of Commons. Irish MPs criticise the bill saying that it is offensive.

Arts and literature

Sports

• The All-Ireland Champions are Kilkenny (hurling) and Kildare (football)

Births

• September 15 - Pat O'Callaghan, athlete and Olympic gid medallist.

Deaths