← Around Christmas, a crown that Henry had sought from the papacy for John's use as king of Ireland is delivered, but will never be used
Sir Thomas Wyse, politician and diplomat, is born in St John, Co. Waterford →
- January 1, 1
On 24 December 1923 Joe Lacey (the brother of IRA Officer Dinny Lacey) died at the Curragh Camp (the hunger strike had been called off in November 1923 but Lacey died as a result of his weakened condition)
On 24 December 1923 Joe Lacey (the brother of IRA Officer Dinny Lacey) died at the Curragh Camp (the hunger strike had been called off in November 1923 but Lacey died as a result of his weakened condition)