See also: 1889 in Ireland, other events of 1890, 1891 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.

Events

• The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland is founded.
• A study finds that the most common Irish surnames are Murphy, Kelly, O'Sullivan and Walshe.
• The last two months of the year prove difficult for Charles Stewart Parnell.
• November 17 - Captain Wille O'Shea divorces his wife, Kitty O'Shea, and wins custody of their children. Charles Stewart Parnell is named as the co-respondent.
• November 25 - Despite of his personal problems Parnell is re-elected as leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party.
• Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone announces that Home Rule for Ireland is impossible as long as Parnell remains as leader of the Party.
• December 6 - After five days of discussion and argument about Parnell's leadership, 44 members of the Irish parliamentary Party walk out of the meeting and withdraw from the Party. Parnell is left with only 28 supporters.

Arts and literature

• Douglas Hyde publishes Beside the Fire .

Sports

Births

Deaths