generating stations at Poulaphouca, Golden Falls and Leixlip and a water supply Reservoir for Dublin at the former location. Unknown date Golden Vale Creameries founded in Charleville. At this year's Convention, Irish Republican Army members are ordered to join Sinn Féin. Arts and literature Publication of Máirtín Ó Cadhain's first novel, Cré na Cille ("Churchyard Clay", written 1944–45), illustrated by Charles Lamb. Publication of Máirtín Ó Direáin's first poetry collection, Rogha Dánta. Publication of Séamus Ó Néill's poetry for children, Dánta do pháistí. Daniel O'Neill paints Place du Tertre and The Blue Skirt. In literature 14–18 April – Breandán Ó hEithir's novel Lig Sinn i gCathú (1976) is set in a fictionalised city of Galway during this period. Sport Football League of Ireland Winners: Drumcondra FAI Cup Winners: Dundalk 3–0 Shelbourne. Golf Irish Open is won by Harry Bradshaw (Ireland). Births 11 January – Billy Roche, playwright and writer. 16 January – R. F. Foster, historian. 20 January – Michael Ahern, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State. 30 January – Joe Callanan, Fianna Fáil TD. 1 February – Joan Burton, Labour Party Deputy Leader, TD for Dublin West. 2 February – John McAreavey, Bishop of Dromore. 5 February – Nuala Ahern, Green Party Member of the European Parliament representing Leinster. 6 February – Jim Sheridan, film director. 12 February – Fergus Slattery, international rugby player. 3 March – Frank Chambers, Fianna Fáil senator. 3 March – Ben Dunne, chief executive of Dunnes Stores. 9 April – Sorcha Cusack, actress. 18 April – Peter Caffrey, actor (died 2008). 18 April – Avril Doyle, Fine Gael Member of the European Parliament representing Leinster. 1 May – Joe Higgins, Socialist Party TD. 18 May – Pat Rabbitte, Leader of the Labour Party. 23 May – Martin Cahill, Dublin criminal (shot and killed 1994). 11 July – Shane Ross, journalist, member of the 22nd Seanad representing the University of Dublin. 13 July – Bryan Murray, actor. 18 August – John O'Leary, golfer. 20 August – Phil Lynott, English rock singer-songwriter (died 1986). 26 August – Thomas Murphy, Irish republican. 27 August – Ann Murray, mezzo-soprano. 1 September – Liam Fitzgerald, Fianna Fáil TD and Senator. 4 September – Michael McKevitt, Irish republican convicted of directing terrorism as leader of the Real IRA (died 2021). 9 September – Charlie Bird, journalist and broadcaster, Chief News Correspondent with RTÉ. 29 September – Gabriel Rosenstock, poet.