(born 1889). 2 October – Paddy Ahern, Cork hurler (born 1900). 3 October – Seán Ó Riada, composer and musician (born 1931). 16 December – Richard Mulcahy, Chief of Staff, TD, Cabinet minister and former leader of the Fine Gael party (born 1886). See also 1971 in Irish television References 1970s in Ireland Ireland Years of the 20th century in Ireland