Matt Molloy of the Chieftains, born
January 12, 1947
Jennifer Johnston, Irish author, born
January 12, 1930
Molly Allgood, actress, born
January 12, 1887
Thomas Ashe, teacher, born
January 12, 1885
Kinsale by-election was triggered by the death of John Folliott
January 12, 1765
Edmund Burke, Irish statesman, born
January 12, 1729
Benjamin Burton, politician, born
January 12, 1709