15 May – Edward J. Flanagan, popularly known as Father Flanagan founder of Boys Town in Nebraska (born 1886). 18 June – Conal Holmes O'Connell O'Riordan, dramatist and novelist (born 1874). 13 August – Edwin Maxwell, actor (born 1886). 27 August – Cissie Cahalan, trade unionist, feminist and suffragette (died 1876). 10 September – Bernard Forbes, 8th Earl of Granard, soldier and politician (born 1874). 30 October – Neal Blaney, Fianna Fáil TD, Seanad member (born 1893). 21 November – James O'Mara, Irish Parliamentary Party and Sinn Féin MP (born 1873). 28 November – D. D. Sheehan, journalist, barrister, author, Irish Parliamentary Party MP representing Mid Cork (1901–1918), one of four MP's to serve in 16th (Irish) Division in World War I (born 1873). 30 November – J. J. Walsh, Sinn Féin MP, member of 1st Dáil, a founder-member of Cumann na nGaedheal and Cabinet Minister (born 1880). 9 December – Sir Tim O'Brien, 3rd Baronet, cricketer (born 1861). References 1940s in Ireland Ireland Years of the 20th century in Ireland