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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 MP s criticise the bill saying that it is offensive.

November 28 - Founding of Sinn Féin .

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