March 3 - In his Lenten pastoral the Bishop of Galway denounces immodest dress and vulgar films. Membership of Trinity College Dublin is still forbidden for Catholics and membership of the IRA and Communist organisations are considered mortal sins.
March 26 - 72 republicans are arrested and held at the Bridewell Garda Station.
April 1 - The National Athletics and Cycling Association is suspended from the International Amateur Athletic Federation for refusing to confine its activities to the Irish Free State.