See also:
1893 in Ireland,
other events of 1895,
1895 in Ireland and the
list of 'years in Ireland'.
Events
- The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom William Ewart Gladstone retires from politics. In his career he introduced land reform to Ireland and also attempted to grant Home Rule.
- The first meeting of the Irish Trade Union Congress takes place.
- The Irish Agricultural Organisation Society is established by Horace Plunkett . The new organisation encourages the co-operative movement.
Arts and literature
- Somerville and Ross publish The Real Charlotte .
- George Moore publishes Esther Waters .
Sports
Births
Deaths