2017 in Ireland

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• President: Michael D. Higgins
• Taoiseach (prime minister):
• Enda Kenny (Fine Gael) (until 14 June 2017)
• Leo Varadkar (Fine Gael) (from 14 June 2017)
• Tánaiste (deputy prime minister):
• Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael) (until 28 November 2017)
• Simon Coveney (Fine Gael) (from 30 November 2017)
• Minister for Finance:
• Michael Noonan (Fine Gael) (until 14 June 2017)
• Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael) (from 14 June 2017)
• Chief Justice:
• Susan Denham (until 26 July 2017)
• Frank Clarke (from 26 July 2017)
• Dáil: 32nd
• Seanad: 25th

• 2 January – The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, suffered minor injuries and was hospitalised after being struck by a car while cycling with his wife near Roscommon.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/communications-minister-denis-naughten-hurt-in-road-accident-35335801.html|title=Communications minister Denis Naughten hurt in road accident|date=2 January 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=3 January 2017}}
• 3 January – The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation noted that there had been a record 612 patients admitted for care on trolleys in hospitals around the country this morning.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/hospital-overcrowding-record-as-612-patients-now-on-trolleys-nationwide-inmo-35337857.html|title=Hospital overcrowding record as 612 patients now on trolleys nationwide – INMO|date=3 January 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=3 January 2017}}
• 7 January – The second meeting of the Citizens' Assembly took place. The assembly was told how new neo-natal screenings which can detect chromosomal disorders such as Down Syndrome pose ethical issues for society.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0107/843263-citizens-assembly/|title=Moral status of the unborn discussed at Citizens' Assembly|date=7 January 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=7 January 2017}}
• 11 January – Members of a cross-party delegation group of teachtaí dála (TDs) described as "useful and productive" a meeting with the Egyptian president about the continuing imprisonment without trial of Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/egyptian-president-tells-tds-i-cant-release-ibrahim-halawa-until-after-trial-35360759.html|title=Egyptian president tells TDs: 'I can't release Ibrahim Halawa until after trial'|date=11 January 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=11 January 2017|first=Cormac|last=McQuinn}}
• 19 January – The Sinn Féin party's Martin McGuinness announced his retirement from politics, citing health reasons.{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0119/846288-martin-mcguinness/|title=Martin McGuinness announces retirement from politics|date=19 January 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=19 January 2017}}
• 20 January – A Women's March took place in Dublin. The march was organised by the Abortion Rights Campaign, Amnesty International Ireland, European Network Against Racism, ROSA, and The Coalition to Repeal the 8th. Events also took place in County Galway and Castlebar, County Mayo.{{cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/trump-womens-march-3198425-Jan2017/|title=Women's March Dublin attracts thousands as part of global protest against Trump|last=Murray|first=Sean|date=21 January 2017 |access-date=January 21, 2017}}
• 23 January – Three men were arrested as part of an investigation into an international illegal immigrant smuggling network through Dublin Airport. Two of those arrested were Aer Lingus employees at the airport.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-alleged-immigrant-smuggling-ring-at-dublin-airport-35390699.html|title=All you need to know about the alleged immigrant smuggling ring at Dublin Airport|date=23 January 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=23 January 2017}}
• 30 January – Taoiseach Enda Kenny and British Prime Minister Theresa May held talks at Government Buildings on the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union and the effects on Anglo-Irish relations.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/theresa-may-arrives-in-dublin-for-meeting-with-taoiseach-35409514.html|title=Theresa May arrives in Dublin for meeting with Taoiseach|date=30 January 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=30 January 2017}}
• 31 January – Around one hundred farmers participated in an Irish Farmers Association protest outside the Department of Agriculture in Dublin to highlight their anger over delays in payments to farmers for their participation in the GLAS agri-environment scheme.{{cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/farmers-protest-in-dublin-today-over-35m-owed-to-them-by-dept-of-agriculture-774760.html|title=Farmers protest in Dublin today over €35m owed to them by Dept of Agriculture|date=31 January 2017|publisher=Irish Examiner|access-date=31 January 2017}}

• 2 February – British Brexit Secretary David Davis told the House of Commons that the UK's relationship with Ireland was one of the most important aspects of Brexit preparations.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0202/849471-uk-government-brexit/|title=Brexit minister says Ireland relationship key to exit preparations|date=2 February 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=2 February 2017}}
• 6 February – Dublin City Council passed a motion to grant the Freedom of the City to former US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0206/850634-obama-freedom-dublin/|title=Dublin councillors pass motion to give Obamas Freedom of City|date=6 February 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=6 February 2017}}
• 15 February
• Taoiseach Enda Kenny rejected the suggestion that Ireland should leave European Union, in a major Brexit speech.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0215/852892-taoiseach-brexit-speech/|title=Kenny rejects suggestion Ireland should leave EU in major Brexit speech|date=15 February 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=15 February 2017}}
• The Dáil passed a Fine Gael party motion of confidence in the Government, tabled in response to Sinn Féin's motion of no confidence, announced over the handling of the response to the Sergeant Maurice McCabe affair.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0215/852836-fine-gael-enda-kenny/|title=Dáil passes motion of confidence in Government|date=15 February 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=15 February 2017}}
• 22 February – Following a week of speculation concerning his future as leader of the Fine Gael party, Enda Kenny told a meeting of his parliamentary party that he would deal with his future effectively and conclusively after the annual Saint Patrick's Day visit to the White House in Washington DC.{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0222/854448-enda-kenny-fine-gael/|title=Enda Kenny set to announce exit after St Patrick's Day|date=23 February 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=23 February 2017}}
• 23 February – Speaking in Brussels the Taoiseach said he wanted the final Brexit agreement between the European Union and Britain to allow for Irish reunification, in line with the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.{{cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/enda-kenny-calls-for-brexit-deal-to-include-united-ireland-provision-1.2986650|title=Enda Kenny calls for Brexit deal to include united Ireland provision|date=23 February 2017|publisher=Irish Times|access-date=23 February 2017}}

• 1 March – The Taoiseach Enda Kenny announced in the Dáil the formal recognition by the State of Irish Travellers – numbering 40,000 people in Ireland and Northern Ireland – as an indigenous ethnic minority. He said, "It is a historic day for our Travellers and a proud day for Ireland." President Michael D. Higgins welcomed the event as a "momentous decision".
• {{cite web | url=https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0301/856293-travellers-etnic-status/ | title=Taoiseach: Travellers 'a people within our people' as ethnicity recognised | date=1 March 2017 | publisher=RTÉ News}}
• {{cite web | url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/oireachtas/travellers-formally-recognised-as-an-ethnic-minority-1.2994309 | title=Travellers formally recognised as an ethnic minority | date=1 March 2017 | publisher=Irish Times}}
• {{cite web | url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/q-a-what-does-ethnic-recognition-mean-for-irish-travellers-1.2993526 | title=Q&A: What does ethnic recognition mean for Irish Travellers? |date=1 March 2017 | publisher=Irish Times}}
• 3 March – "Significant quantities" of human remains were discovered at the site of the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway. It came after the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation began test excavations at the site of the children's burial ground following allegations about the deaths of 800 babies in Tuam over a number of decades and the manner in which they were buried.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/tuam-mother-and-baby-home-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-discovery-of-human-remains-35499737.html|title=Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Everything you need to know about the discovery of human remains|date=3 March 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=5 March 2017}}
• 14 March
• Two crew members of the Coast Guard were killed and two more were missing after a search and rescue helicopter crashed off the coast of County Mayo.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0314/859533-coastguard-mayo-incident/|title=Coast Guard member rescued from helicopter crash dies|date=14 March 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=14 March 2017}}
• The International Astronomical Union assigned the official Irish- and Latin-language name {{lang|ga|Mearcair}} {{lang|la|Planitia}} ("Planet Mercury") to a large lava plain on the surface of the planet Mercury. The name was suggested by Paul Byrne, an Irish planetary scientist from County Kildare.
• {{cite web

| title = Region of the planet Mercury given Irish name just in time for St Patrick's Day

| last = Lonergan

| first = Aidan

| date = 2017-03-17

| website = The Irish Post

| url = https://www.irishpost.com/news/region-planet-mercury-irish-name-st-patricks-day-115858}}

• {{cite web

| title = Names, Theme, and Boundary Change Approved for Mercury

| date = 2017-03-15

| website = U.S. Geological Survey

| url = https://astrogeology.usgs.gov/news/nomenclature/names-theme-and-boundary-change-approved-for-mercury}}

• {{cite web

| title = Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature: MERCURY – Mearcair Planitia

| date = 2017-03-14

| website = U.S. Geological Survey

| url = https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15561}}

• 15 March
• The British government ruled out introducing Irish border posts after leaving the European Union.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0315/859990-brexit-border-republic/|title=UK rules out border posts between NI and Republic post-Brexit|date=15 March 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=15 March 2017}}
• Irishwoman Danielle McLaughlin was found dead in a tourist resort in Canacona, a district in the south of Goa, India.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/heartbroken-mum-leads-tribute-to-irish-woman-killed-in-indian-tourist-spot-35533598.html|title=Heartbroken mum leads tribute to Irish woman killed in Indian tourist spot|date=15 March 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=16 March 2017}}
• 16 March – Taoiseach Enda Kenny met US President Donald Trump at the White House. The two leaders discussed the election in Northern Ireland and the potential issues concerning the Irish border due to Brexit. Trump also confirmed that he would visit Ireland during his term of office.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2017/0316/860285-st-patricks-day-us/|title=Trump says he will visit Ireland during term in office|date=16 March 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=16 March 2017}}
• 20 March – The Irish poet Seamus Heaney was honoured by the International Astronomical Union when it assigned the official name Heaney to a 120{{nbsp}}kilometre-diameter crater on the surface of Mercury. The name was suggested by Jack Wright, a research student from Belfast. Craters on Mercury are named after dead artists, authors and poets.
• {{cite web

| title = Crater on Mercury named after Irish poet Seamus Heaney on World Poetry Day thanks to Belfast student

| last = Donaghy

| first = Gerard

| date = 2017-03-21

| website = The Irish Post

| url = https://www.irishpost.com/news/crater-mercury-irish-poet-seamus-heaney-world-poetry-day-belfast-student-116120}}

• {{cite web

| title = Name Approved for Feature on Mercury: Heaney - USGS

| date = 2017-03-21

| website = U.S. Geological Survey

| url = https://astrogeology.usgs.gov/news/nomenclature/name-approved-for-feature-on-mercury-heaney}}

• {{cite web

| title = MERCURY – Heaney

| date = 2017-03-20

| website = U.S. Geological Survey

| url = https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15565}}

• 21 March – Former deputy first minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness died in Derry aged 66.
• 22 March – An Irish person was among 40 people injured in a terrorist attack in Westminster in London.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/injuries-to-irish-person-in-westminster-terror-attack-not-life-threatening-35558701.html|title=Injuries to Irish person in Westminster terror attack not life threatening|date=23 March 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=24 March 2017}}
• 24 March – Bus Éireann staff begin a nationwide strike.
• 31 March – Iarnród Éireann railway and Dublin Bus services were stopped by Bus Éireann during the morning rush hour. The wildcat strikes ended at 10{{nbsp}}am.

• 2 April – Authorities at Rosslare Europort discovered 14 people hidden in the back of a refrigerated truck that arrived from France.{{cite web|url=http://www.irishnews.com/news/2017/04/03/news/rosslare-port-14-people-found-hidden-in-refrigerated-truck-985749/|title=Rosslare port: 14 people found hidden in refrigerated truck|date=3 April 2017|publisher=The Irish News|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 9 April – The government announced that it would not oppose a bill put forward by a group of independent senators that proposed an end to the 90-year-old restriction on the sale of alcohol on Good Friday.{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/govt-to-allow-good-friday-alcohol-sales-785011.html|title=Govt to allow Good Friday alcohol sales|date=8 April 2017|publisher=Irish Examiner|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 13 April – Dublin Bus workers voted to strike in solidarity with picketing Bus Éireann staff, a move which came as the Bus Éireann strike was called off temporarily as the Labour Court issued its recommendations.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/dublin-bus-drivers-vote-in-solidarity-with-bus-eireann-staff-as-strike-temporarily-called-off-35620546.html|title=Dublin Bus drivers vote in solidarity with Bus Eireann staff, as strike temporarily called off|date=13 April 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 20 April – Enda Kenny became Fine Gael's longest serving Taoiseach, having surpassed the record of John A. Costello by completing his 2,234th day in office.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/major-milestone-for-enda-kenny-as-hes-the-longest-serving-taoiseach-in-fine-gael-history-35637666.html|title=Major milestone for Enda Kenny as he's the longest serving taoiseach in Fine Gael history|date=20 April 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 23 April – The Citizens' Assembly voted to recommend an extensive liberalisation of the grounds on which abortion was available in Ireland. The Assembly voted to recommend that terminations of pregnancy should be available in Ireland with "no restriction as to reasons" by a margin of 64 percent to 36 percent.{{cite web|url=http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/latest-citizens-assembly-makes-historic-call-to-legisltate-for-abortion-without-restriction-as-to-reasons-786798.html|title=Latest: Citizens Assembly makes historic call to legisltate for abortion 'without restriction as to reasons'|date=23 April 2017|publisher=Breaking News|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 27 April
• Enda Kenny told the Fine Gael party and the media that he would deal with his future as Taoiseach before the end of May.
• Dr. Peter Boylan resigned from the board of the National Maternity Hospital over a row that nuns would be running the new hospital.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/obstetrician-peter-boylan-resigns-in-dispute-over-national-maternity-hospital-35659244.html|title=Obstetrician Peter Boylan resigns in dispute over National Maternity Hospital|date=27 April 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 28 April – Professor Chris Fitzpatrick resigned from the board of the National Maternity Hospital in support of Dr. Peter Boylan who also resigned from the board over a row that nuns would the running the new maternity hospital.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/senior-doctor-quits-project-board-in-support-of-peter-boylan-35662575.html|title=Senior doctor quits project board in support of Peter Boylan|date=28 April 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 29 April – At a special European Union Brexit conference, there was a formal acknowledgement by EU leaders of the possibility of Northern Ireland rejoining the EU as part of a united Ireland post-Brexit.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/kenny-rules-out-united-ireland-referendum-35666664.html|title=Kenny rules out united Ireland referendum|date=29 April 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=13 May 2017}}

• 10 May – Prince Charles of the United Kingdom and the Duchess of Cornwall began a three-day trip to Ireland. They visited counties Antrim, Down, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Kildare, and Glasnevin Cemetery.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/history-is-important-but-the-future-hasnt-been-written-prince-charles-meets-with-gerry-adams-in-dublin-35708678.html|title='History is important but the future hasn't been written': Prince Charles meets with Gerry Adams in Dublin|date=12 May 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 11 May – The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier addressed a joint sitting of the Dáil and the Seanad.{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0511/874203-brexit/|title=Michel Barnier tells Oireachtas he 'regrets Brexit' is happening|date=11 May 2017|publisher=RTÉ News|access-date=13 May 2017}}
• 17 May – Taoiseach Enda Kenny announced that he would retire as Fine Gael party leader at midnight. He would remain Taoiseach until a new party leader was elected on 2 June.{{cite web|last1=Doyle|first1=Kevin|title=Is it OK if I go now?' - an emotional Enda Kenny steps down as Fine Gael leader|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/is-it-ok-if-i-go-now-an-emotional-enda-kenny-steps-down-as-fine-gael-leader-35725263.html|date=17 May 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=17 May 2017}}
• 23 May – The former chairman and chief executive of Anglo Irish Bank, Seán FitzPatrick, was acquitted of 27 charges against him for misleading the bank's auditors and furnishing false information about multi-million euro loans to him and to people connected to him between 2002 and 2007.{{cite web|title=Sean FitzPatrick acquitted on all counts after direction of trial judge|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/sean-fitzpatrick-acquitted-on-all-counts-after-direction-of-trial-judge-35746310.html|date=23 May 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=23 May 2017|first=Declan|last=Brennan}}

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• 2 June – Leo Varadkar was elected Leader of Fine Gael, becoming the youngest leader of the party. He was the first openly gay leader of Fine Gael and the first leader of Fine Gael educated at Trinity College Dublin.{{cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/leo-varadkar-voted-leader-of-fine-gael-1.3106168l|title=Leo Varadkar voted leader of Fine Gael|date=2 June 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=13 June 2017}}
• 13 June – Enda Kenny tendered his resignation as Taoiseach to President Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-have-not-got-everything-right-but-my-motivation-was-always-what-i-believed-was-best-enda-kenny-steps-down-as-taoiseach-35821534.html|title='I have not got everything right but my motivation was always what I believed was best' - Enda Kenny steps down as Taoiseach|date=13 June 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=13 June 2017}}
• 14 June – Leo Varadkar was elected Taoiseach by Dáil Éireann and was later appointed by President Higgins.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/leo-varadkar-vows-to-lead-ireland-from-the-centre-as-he-is-appointed-taoiseach-35826225.html|title=Leo Varadkar vows to lead Ireland from the centre as he is appointed Taoiseach|date=14 June 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=14 June 2017}}
• 29 June – Six men, including Socialist Party TD Paul Murphy, who were on trial for the false imprisonment of former Tánaiste Joan Burton and her adviser, were found not guilty by a jury at the Circuit Criminal Court.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/you-are-free-to-go-paul-murphy-and-five-codefendants-in-jobstown-trial-found-not-guilty-35870535.html|title='You are free to go' - Paul Murphy and five co-defendants in Jobstown trial found not guilty|date=29 June 2017|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=30 June 2017}}

• 9 July – Two men drowned off the coast of Donegal while on a fishing trip.
• 26 July – Frank Clarke was named as the new Chief Justice by the government.

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• 27 July – The Birr Castle#Modern radio astronomy radio telescope first light opening ceremony took place at Birr Castle Desmesne in County Offaly.{{cite web

| title = Building I-LOFAR

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• 4 August – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made a 'bridges not borders' speech in Belfast.
• 16 August – The UK published its Brexit plan regarding Northern Ireland and the plan stated they did not wish to go back to border posts.
• 17 August – Two Irish people were injured in a terrorist attack in Barcelona.
• 22–23 August – A major storm caused serious damage in Donegal.

• 5 September – The Sinn Féin party leader Gerry Adams announced he would reveal his plan for resigning as leader in November.
• 7 September – The government announced it would repay early, and in full, the outstanding €5.5 billion owed to the International Monetary Fund, Sweden and Denmark.
• 10 September – Garda Síochána Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan announced her resignation after three years of service.
• 12 September – The former US Vice President Joe Biden turned the first sod on a hospice to be built in Castlebar, County Mayo. Biden was accompanied by his brother Jimmy and nephew Jamie.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/joe-biden-honoured-by-mayo-hospice-link-to-his-late-son-1.3218760 Joe Biden ‘honoured’ by Mayo hospice link to his late son] Irish Times, 2017-09-12.
• 22 September – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gave a "cautious welcome" to the British Prime Minister's Brexit speech in Florence.
• 25 September – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met British Prime Minister Theresa May in London where they discussed Brexit and trade deals.
• 26 September – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed Ireland would hold six or seven referendums between 2018 and 2019.

• 4 October – Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave died aged 97 at Tallaght Hospital.
• 16 October – As the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia swept across Ireland, four people were killed, one injured, the Department of Education closed all schools, all bus and train services were cancelled, most supermarkets closed early, flights were cancelled, and colleges closed nationwide.
• 18 October – The Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Irish Constitution voted not to retain Article 40.3.3 in full.
• 24 October – Ibrahima Halawa arrived back in Ireland after four years of prison in Egypt.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/it-still-feels-like-a-dream-ibrahim-halawa-arrives-back-in-ireland-after-more-than-four-years-in-prison-in-cairo-36256818.html |title='It still feels like a dream' - Ibrahim Halawa arrives back in Ireland after more than four years in prison in Cairo|date=24 October 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=15 November 2017}}
• 27 October – University College Dublin student union president, Katie Ascough, was impeached by 69 percent of students in a vote following her prevention of publication about abortion information in the annual student guide.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/1026/915464-ucd-students-union/ UCD students vote to impeach union president Katie Ascough], RTÉ News, 2017-10-27.

• 1 November – The railway company Iarnród Éireann began a nationwide strike, the first of five planned strike days.{{cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/irish-rail-strike-talks-collapse-3655708-Oct2017/|title=Irish Rail staff to go on strike on five dates in November and December|date=20 October 2017|work=Journal|access-date=15 November 2017}}
• 3 November – The Citizens' Assembly met to discuss climate change.
• 17 November – The minister of Foreign affairs Simon Coveney and the UK Secretary of State for Foreign affairs Boris Johnson met in Dublin to discuss Northern Ireland, Brexit and Europe.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/boris-johnson-visits-simon-coveney-in-dublin-and-theyre-already-disagreeing-in-early-morning-press-conference-36328625.html |title=Boris Johnson visits Simon Coveney in Dublin... and they're already disagreeing in early morning press conference|date=17 November 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=22 November 2017}}
• 18 November – Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams announced that he would resign as party leader in 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/gerry-adams-future-3704800-Nov2017/ |title=Gerry Adams announces he is to step down as Sinn Féín president next year|date=18 November 2017|work=Journal|access-date=22 November 2017}}
• 28 November – Frances Fitzgerald resigned as Tánaiste over her handling of emails regarding the Garda whistleblower scandal.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/a-good-woman-is-leaving-office-without-a-full-or-fair-hearing-varadkar-addresses-dil-following-fitzgeralds-resignation-as-taniste-36360146.html |title='A good woman is leaving office without a full or fair hearing' - Varadkar addresses Dáil following Fitzgerald's resignation as Tanáiste|date=28 November 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=29 November 2017}}
• 30 November – Simon Coveney was named as the new Tánaiste.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-tnaiste-simon-coveney-36367486.html|title=Everything you need to know about the new Tánaiste Simon Coveney|date=1 December 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=1 December 2017}}

• 8 December – The Irish and United Kingdom governments agreed on a Brexit deal which ruled out a hard Border.{{cite web|url= https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/brexit-breakthrough-taoiseach-hails-significant-day-as-deal-ensuring-no-hard-border-finally-agreed-36389898.html|title=Brexit breakthrough: Taoiseach hails 'significant day' as deal ensuring no hard border finally agreed|date=8 December 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=13 December 2017}}
• 9 December – The Luas Cross City tram service started operating in Dublin.{{cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/luas-cyclists-3736666-Dec2017/|title=The Luas Cross City starts today - but there are concerns for Dublin's cyclists|date=9 December 2017|work=Journal|access-date=13 December 2017}}

• May – The post-punk rock band Fontaines D.C. self-released their first single, "Liberty Belle".
• June – The Kindred Spirits sculpture was unveiled in Midleton, County Cork.
• 8 September – The gothic horror film The Lodgers premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
• 2017 – Cairde, an Irish dance group, began{{clarify|date=March 2023}} at the 2017 Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis, County Clare.{{cite web |last1=O'Brien |first1=Shane |title=The Irish dancing lads taking TikTok by storm |url=https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/irish-dancing-tiktok-cairde |website=IrishCentral.com |language=en |date=23 October 2020|accessdate=25 June 2021}}

• 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group D

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Denmark won 5–1 on aggregate and qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/devastation-for-ireland-as-christian-eriksens-class-sends-the-danes-to-the-world-cup-in-style-36320885.html |title=Devastation for Ireland as Christian Eriksen's class sends the Danes to the World Cup in style|date=14 November 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=15 November 2017}}

;2017 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final

• 3 September – Galway 0-26 – 2-17 Waterford

;2017 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final

• 17 September – Dublin 1-17 – 1-16 Mayo

Ireland finished second to England in the 2017 Six Nations Championship.

• 1 January – Therese McGowan, 87, mother of The Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan, car crash.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/an-awful-tragedy-shane-mcgowans-mother-therese-is-first-road-victim-of-2017-35335099.html 'An awful tragedy' - Shane MacGowan's mother Therese is first road victim of 2017], independent.ie
• 3 January – Kevin Casey, 40, sports broadcaster, cancer.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/family-and-friends-mourn-popular-radio-sports-editor-kevin-casey-771006.html Family and friends mourn popular radio sports editor Kevin Casey], irishexaminer.com
• 4 January – Veronica Steele, 69, cheesemaker.[http://www.southernstar.ie/news/farming/articles/2017/01/06/4132693-death-of-pioneering-west-cork-cheesemaker-veronica-steele/ Death of pioneering West Cork cheesemaker Veronica Steele], southernstar.ie
• 5 January – Frank Murphy, 69, middle-distance runner, Parkinson's disease.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2017/0106/843060-frank-murphy/ Irish athletics legend Frank Murphy dies at 69], rte.ie
• 9 January – T. K. Whitaker, 100, economist and public servant.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/renowned-public-servant-and-economist-tk-whitaker-dies-aged-100-35355176.html Renowned public servant and economist TK Whitaker dies, aged 100], independent.ie
• 10 January – Mick Gribbin, 85, Gaelic footballer and coach (Derry).[http://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2017/01/11/news/derry-mourns-pivotal-figure-mick-gribbin-879400/ Derry GAA mourns the loss of 'pivotal figure' Mick Gribbin], irishnews.com
• 11 January – Victor Griffin, 92, clergyman, theologian and author.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0111/844277-victor-griffin/ 'Dedicated priest' Dean Victor Griffin dies aged 92], rte.ie
• 14 January
• Barry Cassin, 92, stage actor and director.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0114/844983-actor-barry-cassin-has-passed-away-aged-92/ Actor Barry Cassin has passed away, aged 92], rte.ie
• Des Cullen, 86, motor sport enthusiast.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/motor-sport/obituary-des-cullen-35406113.html Obituary: Des Cullen], independent.ie
• 15 January – Dermot Gallagher, 72, secretary-general at the Department of Foreign Affairs.[http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0115/845099-dermot-gallagher-death/ Former department secretary general Dermot Gallagher dies], rte.ie
• 18 January – Ronan Fanning, 75, historian.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/president-higgins-leads-tributes-following-death-of-noted-historian-professor-ronan-fanning-35377828.html President Higgins leads tributes following death of noted historian Professor Ronan Fanning], independent.ie
• 19 January – Eddie Filgate, 101, politician, TD (1977–1982).[http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/home/231566/former-louth-td-eddie-filgate-passes-away-aged-101.html Former Louth TD Eddie Filgate passes away aged 101], dundalkdemocrat.ie
• 21 January – Eddie Barrett, 68, journalist and NUJ activist.[https://www.nuj.org.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-nuj-stalwart-eddie-barrett/ Tributes paid to NUJ stalwart Eddie Barrett], nuj.org.uk
• 23 January – Owen O'Callaghan, 76, property developer, illness.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/property-developer-owen-ocallaghan-dies-after-short-battle-with-illness-773638.html Property developer, Owen O'Callaghan, dies after short battle with illness], irishexaminer.com
• 24 January – Peter Woodman, 73, archaeologist and academic, stroke.[https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/obituary-prof-peter-woodman-1.2962379 Obituary: Prof Peter Woodman], irishtimes.com

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• 1 February – Pat O'Malley, 76, wife of Progressive Democrats founder Des O'Malley, cancer.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/pat-omalley-wife-of-des-omalley-and-the-woman-who-almost-scuppered-the-progressive-democrats-has-died-35417987.html Pat O'Malley - wife of Des O'Malley and the woman who 'almost scuppered the Progressive Democrats' - has died], independent.ie
• 8 February – Brendan McGahon, 80, politician, TD (1982–2002), short illness.[http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/home/234438/former-louth-td-brendan-mcgahon-passes-away.html Former Louth TD Brendan McGahon passes away], dundalkdemocrat.ie
• 13 February
• Donal Devine, 40, former hurler (Westmeath)[http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/gaa-community-in-mourning-following-sudden-death-of-hurler-after-training-session-35453809.html GAA community in mourning following sudden death of hurler after training session], independent.ie
• Fame and Glory, 10, racehorse, heart attack.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/multiple-group-one-winner-fame-and-glory-has-died-35447789.html Multiple Group One winner Fame And Glory has died], independent.ie
• 18 February
• Samuel Poyntz, 90, former Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross and Connor.[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-samuel-poyntz-a-bishop-of-courage-and-vigour-35466847.html Obituary: Samuel Poyntz, a Bishop of courage and vigour], belfasttelegraph.co.uk
• Sulamani, 17, racehorse, short illness.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170308140413/http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/versatile-sire-sulamani-dies-at-18-after-illness/2248710/ Versatile sire Sulamani dies after short illness], racingpost.com
• 20 February – Leo Murphy, 78, former Gaelic footballer (Down).[http://www.irishnews.com/news/2017/02/21/news/down-all-ireland-winner-leo-murphy-remembered-as-finest-full-back-of-the-era--938682/ Down All-Ireland winner Leo Murphy remembered as 'finest full back of the era'], irishnews.com
• 21 February
• Desmond Connell, 90, cardinal and former Archbishop of Dublin, long illness.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/cardinal-desmond-connell-dies-aged-90-35468155.html Cardinal Desmond Connell dies aged 90], independent.ie
• Cosmo Haskard, 100, former Governor of the Falkland Islands and retired British Army officer.
• Paul McCarthy, 45, former footballer (Brighton & Hove Albion and Wycombe Wanderers).[http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/shock-at-sudden-death-of-natural-leader-paul-mccarthy-443448.html Shock at sudden death of 'natural leader' Paul McCarthy], irishexaminer.com
• James O'Sullivan, 58, businessman and charity campaigner, cancer.[http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/gentleman-business-leader-james-osullivan-dies-of-cancer-58-443509.html 'Gentleman' business leader James O'Sullivan dies of cancer, 58], irishexaminer.com
• 22 February
• Frank Delaney, 74, novelist, journalist and broadcaster.[https://www.rte.ie/culture/2017/0223/854662-author-and-broadcaster-frank-delaney-dies-at-74/ Author and broadcaster Frank Delaney dies aged 74], rte.ie
• Stephen Rhodes, 66, broadcaster, motor neurone disease.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-39052323 Former This Morning presenter Stephen Rhodes dies from motor neurone disease], bbc.co.uk
• 27 February – Peter Mathews, 65, economist and politician, TD (2011–2016), oesophageal cancer.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/former-td-peter-mathews-dies-after-battle-with-illness-35489273.html Former TD Peter Mathews dies after battle with illness], independent.ie

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• 8 March – Michael Maher, 87, hurler (Tipperary), long illness.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/tipperary-hurling-legend-michael-maher-dies-780534.html Tipperary hurling legend Michael Maher dies] irishexaminer.com
• 11 March – Danehill Dancer, 24, Irish-bred, British-trained thoroughbred racehorse, old age.[http://www.theirishfield.ie/outstanding-sire-danehill-dancer-dies-at-coolmore-stud-262286/ Outstanding sire Danehill Dancer dies at Coolmore Stud] theirishfield.ie
• 13 March – Eamon Casey, 89, Bishop emeritus of Galway and Kilmacduagh.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/eamon-casey-former-bishop-of-galway-dies-aged-89-1.3008718 Eamon Casey, former bishop of Galway, dies aged 89] irishtimes.com
• 14 March
• Dara Fitzpatrick, 45, Irish coast guard helicopter pilot, helicopter crash.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/on-the-same-day-39-years-apart-we-lost-two-children-tragedy-strikes-fitzpatrick-family-for-second-time-35533175.html 'On the same day, 39 years apart, we lost two children' - Tragedy strikes Fitzpatrick family for second time] independent.ie
• Mark Duffy, 51, Irish coast guard helicopter pilot, helicopter crash.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/mark-duffy-a-native-of-co-louth-who-secured-dream-job-1.3025244 Mark Duffy: A native of Co Louth who secured 'dream job'] irishtimes.com
• Paul Ormsby, 50, Irish coast guard helicopter winchman, helicopter crash.[http://www.echo.ie/show/article/memorial-mass-to-remember-paul-ormsby-takes-place-this-saturday Memorial mass to remember Paul Ormsby takes place this Saturday] echo.ie
• Ciarán Smith, 38, Irish coast guard helicopter winchman, helicopter crash.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2017/0520/876689-smith-memorial-service/ Hundreds attend memorial service for missing Rescue 116 crew member] rte.ie
• 16 March – Roddy Gribbin, 92, Gaelic footballer and manager (Derry).[http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/derry-gaa-mourns-former-manager-gribbin-35539133.html Derry GAA mourns former manager Gribbin] independent.ie
• 17 March – Maureen Haughey, 91, wife of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey, short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/wonderfully-warm-and-intelligent-woman-maureen-haughey-passes-away-aged-91-35539917.html 'Wonderfully warm and intelligent woman' Maureen Haughey passes away aged 91] independent.ie
• 19 March – John Rogan, 78, actor.[http://irishpost.co.uk/inspirational-irish-actor-john-rogan-paralysed-london-underground-fall-dies-aged-78/ Inspirational Irish actor John Rogan, who was paralysed after London Underground fall, dies aged 78] irishpost.co.uk
• 21 March
• Martin McGuinness, 66, politician, MP (1997–2013), MLA (1998–2017), Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland (2007–2017), amyloidosis.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0321/861287-martin-mcguinness-death/ Martin McGuinness dies after short illness] rte.ie
• Mick Butler, 80, hurler (London).[http://www.theirishworld.com/fr-murphys-hurling-great-mick-butler-passes-away/ Fr Murphy's hurling great Mick Butler passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424212958/http://www.theirishworld.com/fr-murphys-hurling-great-mick-butler-passes-away/ |date=2017-04-24 }} theirishworld.com
• 28 March – Anthony O'Hara, 61, hurler (Derry), illness.[http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=268343 Former Derry hurler passes away] hoganstand.com
• 30 March – Tom Savage, 76, communications consultant, short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/veteran-communications-consultant-tom-savage-dies-aged-76-35582406.html Veteran communications consultant Tom Savage dies aged 76] independent.ie

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• 1 April – Des Kelly, 80, showband singer, long illness.[http://connachttribune.ie/showband-star-des-kelly-dies-following-lengthy-illness-200/ Showband star Des Kelly dies following lengthy illness] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410213729/http://connachttribune.ie/showband-star-des-kelly-dies-following-lengthy-illness-200/ |date=2017-04-10 }} connachttribune.ie
• 3 April – Denis Mahony, 88, Gaelic footballer (Dublin).[https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/former-dublin-captain-denis-mahony-dies-aged-88-1.3036190 Former Dublin captain Denis Mahony dies, aged 88] irishtimes.com
• 6 April – Imperial Commander, 16, racehorse and Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, heart attack.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/former-cheltenham-gold-cup-winner-imperial-commander-dies-of-a-heart-attack-35600975.html Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander dies of a heart attack] independent.ie
• 11 April – Micheál Moran, 42, Gaelic footballer (Cork).
• 13 April – Dan Rooney, 84, United States Ambassador to Ireland.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/former-us-ambassador-to-ireland-dan-rooney-dies-aged-84-35621742.html Former US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney dies aged 84] independent.ie
• 15 April – Michael Hayes, 59, President of Mary Immaculate College, short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/tributes-paid-to-mary-immaculate-college-president-who-passed-away-following-an-illness-35627669.html Tributes paid to Mary Immaculate College president who passed away following an illness] independent.ie
• 18 April – Patrick Foley, 84, president of the European Golf Association, short illness.[https://www.golfnet.ie/news/gui/2184/irish-golf-mourns-death-of-former-union-president-patrick-foley Irish golf mourns death of former Union President Patrick Foley] golfnet.ie
• 19 April – Pat Fitzpatrick, 60, keyboard player, liver cancer.[http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/tributes-paid-as-aslan-keyboardist-pat-fitzy-fitzpatrick-dies-following-cancer-battle-35635898.html Tributes paid as Aslan keyboardist Pat 'Fitzy' Fitzpatrick dies following cancer battle] independent.ie
• 21 April
• Seán McEniff, 81, businessman and politician, Councillor (1967–2017), long illness following an accident.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/irelands-longest-serving-councillor-dies-in-hospital-six-months-after-holiday-accident-35643327.html Ireland's longest serving councillor dies in hospital, six months after holiday accident] independent.ie
• Cape Cross, 23, racehorse, euthanized.[http://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12426/10844841/sea-the-stars-sire-cape-cross-dies Sea The Stars' sire Cape Cross dies] skysports.com
• 23 April
• Donnchadh Ó Buachalla, 72, judge.[http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/localnotes/tributes-to-late-judge-o-buachalla-35653779.html Tributes to late Judge O Buachalla] independent.ie
• Johnny Roe, 79, Irish champion jockey, short illness.[http://www.theirishfield.ie/johnny-roe-former-irish-champion-jockey-passes-away-272325/ Johnny Roe, former Irish champion jockey, passes away] theirishfield.ie
• 24 April – Donal Toolan, 50, disability rights activist, short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/tributes-paid-to-fearless-disability-rights-activist-donal-toolan-35650510.html Tributes paid to 'fearless' disability rights activist Donal Toolan] independent.ie
• 27 April – Amberleigh House, 25, racehorse and 2004 Grand National winner, short illness.[https://www.racingpost.com/news/grand-national-hero-amberleigh-house-dies-aged-25/283594 Grand National winner Amberleigh House dies aged 25] racingpost.com
• 28 April – Donie Shine, 65, Gaelic football manager (Roscommon).[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2017/0428/871191-donie-shine-snr-rip/ Leading Roscommon GAA figure Donie Shine Snr has died] rte.ie

• 3 May
• Dick Strang, 77 Gaelic footballer (Tipperary), short illness.[http://www.nationalist.ie/news/home/248205/sad-passing-of-well-known-kilsheelan-legend-dick-strang.html Sad passing of well-known Kilsheelan legend Dick Strang] nationalist.ie
• Papillon, 26, racehorse and winner of the 2000 Grand National.[https://www.racingpost.com/news/grand-national-hero-papillon-dies-at-26/284239 Walsh pays tribute to 'horse of a lifetime' Papillon] racingpost.com
• 4 May – Joseph Barnes, 102, physician and tropical medicine lecturer.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20170516170042/http://deadobituary.com/joseph-barnes-irish-physician-died-at-102/ Joseph Barnes, Irish physician, Died at 102]}} deadobituary.com
• 7 May – Thomas A. White, 85, archbishop.[http://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/home/248918/durrow-archbishop-thomas-white-was-a-pioneering-representative-of-the-vatican.html Durrow Archbishop Thomas White was a pioneering representative of the Vatican] leinsterexpress.ie
• 10 May – Eunan Blake, footballer (Finn Harps, Sligo Rovers and Derry City F. C.), short illness.[http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/news/sport/249213/death-takes-place-of-donegal-sporting-great-busty-blake.html Death of Donegal sporting great, 'Busty' Blake] donegaldemocrat.ie
• 11 May – Kevin Linehan, television producer and RTÉ executive, Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0512/874637-former-head-of-rte-entertainment-has-died/ Former Head of RTÉ Entertainment, Kevin Linehan, has died] rte.ie
• 12 May
• Brendan Duddy, 80, businessman and Northern Ireland peace worker.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/northern-irelands-secret-peacemaker-brendan-duddy-dies-aged-80-35710958.html Northern Ireland's 'secret peacemaker' Brendan Duddy dies aged 80] independent.ie
• Felicity Fox, 49, businesswoman and estate agent, cancer.[http://www.independent.ie/business/businesswoman-felicity-fox-has-died-aged-49-35709305.html Businesswoman Felicity Fox has died aged 49] independent.ie
• 14 May – John Devane, 54, prominent Limerick solicitor, long illness.[http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/249871/shock-at-death-of-prominent-limerick-solicitor-john-devane.html Shock at death of prominent Limerick solicitor John Devane] limerickleader.ie
• 23 May
• Aidan Gillic, 77, Gaelic football referee (Meath), short illness.[http://www.hoganstand.com/Meath/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=270679 Aidan Gillic: A Tribute from Carnaross GFC] hoganstand.com
• Paul O'Byrne, incoming president of Garryowen F.C. and surgeon, short illness.[http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/deaths/251245/sadness-at-passing-of-incoming-garryowen-fc-president-paul-o-byrne.html Sadness at passing of incoming Garryowen FC president Paul O'Byrne] limerickleader.ie
• 28 May – Hugh McCabe, 62, Gaelic football manager and player, (Fermanagh), cancer.[http://www.irishnews.com/notices/livesremembered/2017/06/03/news/hugh-mccabe-popular-former-fermanagh-player-and-manager-with-glint-in-eye-and-infectious-smile-1043712/ Hugh McCabe: popular former Fermanagh player and manager with glint in eye and infectious smile] irishnews.com

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• 2 June – Dominic Earley, 26, Gaelic football coach (Cavan), road traffic accident.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/cavan-gaa-pay-tribute-to-the-late-dominic-earley-following-road-traffic-accident-35786869.html Cavan GAA pay tribute to the late Dominic Earley following road traffic accident] independent.ie
• 4 June – Patrick Johnston, 58, academic and President of Queen's University, Belfast, suddenly.[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/tributes-to-queens-university-professor-patrick-johnston-who-has-died-suddenly-35787432.html Tributes to Queen's University professor Patrick Johnston who has died suddenly] belfasttelegraph.co.uk
• 6 June – Georgie Leahy, 78, hurling coach, long illness.[http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=271188 Kilkenny mourn great hurling servant Georgie Leahy] hoganstand.com
• 7 June
• Alan Bonner, 33, motorcycle racer, accident.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/motor-sport/i-want-to-make-history-irish-biker-who-was-killed-at-event-35801106.html 'I want to make history' - Irish biker who was killed at event] independent.ie
• Jack Finucane, 80, humanitarian and co-founder of Concern Worldwide, short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/tributes-paid-to-concern-cofounder-father-jack-finucane-35803587.html Tributes paid to Concern co-founder Father Jack Finucane] independent.ie
• 10 June
• Austin Deasy, 80, politician, Senator (1973–1977), TD 1977–2002) and Minister for Agriculture (1982–1987), short illness.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0610/881705-austin-deasy-death/ Former Fine Gael minister Austin Deasy dies after short illness] rte.ie
• Danny Sheehy, 61, poet, boating accident.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/popular-irish-poet-dies-after-boat-overturns-off-the-coast-of-spain-35811455.html Popular Irish poet dies after boat overturns off the coast of Spain] independent.ie
• 11 June – Paul Giblin, 34, rower, cancer.[http://afloat.ie/watersport/rowing/rowing-news/item/36166-death-of-galway-rowing-stalwart-paul-giblin-34 Death of Galway Rowing Stalwart Paul Giblin (34)] afloat.ie
• 12 June – Paul Muldowney, 78, journalist and news editor.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/paul-muldowney-35935002.html Paul Muldowney] independent.ie
• 14 June – Fred Cogley, 82, sports broadcaster.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/gentleman-and-giant-of-irish-sports-broadcasting-fred-cogley-passes-away-at-82-35827623.html 'Gentleman and giant of Irish sports broadcasting' Fred Cogley passes away at 82] independent.ie
• 15 June – Ann Louise Gilligan, 71, university lecturer and theologian, short illness.[http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/katherine-zappones-wife-ann-louise-gilligan-dies-793709.html Katherine Zappone's wife Ann Louise Gilligan dies] irishexaminer.com
• 16 June – Dick Warner, 70, broadcaster and environmentalist.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/tributes-pour-in-as-waterways-presenter-dick-warner-dies-after-falling-ill-on-shannon-boat-trip-35835654.html Tributes pour in as Waterways presenter Dick Warner dies after falling ill on Shannon boat trip] independent.ie
• 22 June – Des Hanafin, 86, politician, Senator (1969-1993 and 1997–2002).[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2017/0622/884765-des-hanafin/ Former Fianna Fáil senator Des Hanafin dies, aged 86] rte.ie

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• 1 July – Dave Roche, 50s, gay rights campaigner, heart attack.[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/tributes-to-larger-than-life-lgbt-activist-453947.html Tributes to larger-than-life LGBT activist] irishexaminer.com
• 6 July – Gerry Sullivan, 92, actor (The Riordans and Glenroe).[http://www.superannrte.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5793:death-of-actor-and-colleague-gerry-sullivan&catid=31&Itemid=104 Death of actor and colleague Gerry Sullivan] superannrte.ie
• 9 July – John McKnight, 86, Gaelic footballer (Armagh).[http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=272952 The late John McKnight] hoganstand.com
• 10 July
• Martin Molony, 91, jockey and horse trainer.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/legendary-irish-jockey-martin-molony-has-died-aged-91-35915049.html Legendary Irish jockey Martin Molony has died aged 91] independent.ie
• Fintan Morris, 51, author and historian.
• 12 July – Tommy Carberry, 75, jockey and horse trainer.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/irish-jump-racing-in-mourning-after-legendary-tommy-carberry-dies-aged-75-35924367.html Irish jump racing in mourning after legendary Tommy Carberry dies aged 75] independent.ie
• 15 July – Anne Buttimer, 78, Irish geographer, president of International Geographical Union (2000–2004).{{cite web|url=https://irelandafternama.wordpress.com/2017/07/15/prof-anne-buttimer-rip/|title=Prof. Anne Buttimer RIP|date=15 July 2017}}
• 19 July – Mary Turner, 79, Irish-born British trade union leader, long illness.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/19/mary-turner-labour-party-executive-president-gmb-union-dies/ Mary Turner, Labour party executive and president of GMB union, dies after long illness] telegraph.co.uk
• 27 July – Robert Harris, 75, businessman, short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/business/lowkey-millionaire-truck-importer-pino-harris-dies-35975670.html Low-key millionaire truck importer 'Pino' Harris dies] independent.ie

• 10 August – Tony Keady, 53, hurler (Galway), heart attack.[http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=274212 Galway legend Tony Keady passes away aged 53] hoganstand.com
• 15 August – Liam Devaney, 82, hurler (Tipperary), short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-hurling-legend-liam-devaney-has-died-aged-82-36037448.html Tipperary hurling legend Liam Devaney has died aged 82] independent.ie
• 16 August – Michael Twomey, 84, actor, best known as one half of the comedy duo Cha and Miah, short illness.[http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/cork-mourns-as-michael-twomey-of-cha-miah-fame-passes-away-802288.html Cork mourns as Michael Twomey of Cha & Miah fame passes away] irishexaminer.com
• 17 August – James Osborne, 68, businessman.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2017/0819/898486-osborne/ Ryanair director and former INM chair James Osborne dies] rte.ie
• 22 August – Sean O'Callaghan, 62, IRA informer and author, drowning.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/ira-informer-and-author-sean-ocallaghan-dies-aged-62-36064774.html IRA informer and author Sean O'Callaghan dies aged 62] independent.ie
• 28 August – Willie Duggan, 67, rugby union player, heart attack.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/international-rugby/ireland-rugby-legend-willie-duggan-passes-away-aged-67-36076113.html Ireland rugby legend Willie Duggan passes away, aged 67] independent.ie

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• 1 September – Peadar Lamb, 87, actor, natural causes.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0902/901726-actor-peadar-lamb-dies/ Celebrated actor Peadar Lamb dies at the age of 87] rte.ie
• 4 September – Don Cockburn, 87, newscaster and broadcaster, short illness.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0905/902525-don-cockburn-death/ Former RTÉ newscaster Don Cockburn dies] rte.ie
• 11 September – J. P. Donleavy, 87, novelist and playwright, stroke.[http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/jp-donleavy-literary-giant-who-made-ireland-his-home-36134283.html JP Donleavy: Literary giant who made Ireland his home] independent.ie
• 16 September – Brendan Reilly, 38, Gaelic footballer (Louth).[http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=275820 Louth GAA stunned by Benny's death] hoganstand.com
• 20 September – Jimmy Magee, 82, sports broadcaster, short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/memory-man-jimmy-magee-veteran-of-11-olympics-and-12-world-cups-dies-aged-82-36150434.html 'Memory Man' Jimmy Magee, veteran of 11 Olympics and 12 World Cups, dies aged 82] independent.ie
• 26 September – Neville Furlong, 49, rugby player.{{cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/former-irish-rugby-international-neville-furlong-dies-at-49-1.3234598?mode=amp|title=Former Irish rugby international Neville Furlong dies at 49|website=www.irishtimes.com}}
• 29 September – Jimmy Walsh, Gaelic footballer (Meath).[http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=276373 Death of Meath All-Ireland winner Jimmy Walsh] hoganstand.com
• 30 September – Jimmy McDonnell, 90, Gaelic footballer (Louth).[https://talkofthetown.ie/louth-1957-ireland-winner-jimmy-mcdonnell-passes-away/ Louth 1957 All-Ireland winner Jimmy McDonnell passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002021948/https://talkofthetown.ie/louth-1957-ireland-winner-jimmy-mcdonnell-passes-away/ |date=2017-10-02 }} talkofthetown.ie

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• 4 October – Liam Cosgrave, 97, politician, TD (1943–1981), Leader of Fine Gael (1965–1977), Taoiseach (1973–77).[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/liam-cosgrave-former-taoiseach-and-fine-gael-leader-dies-aged-97-1.3244509 Liam Cosgrave, former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, dies aged 97] irishtimes.com
• 7 October – Martin Crotty, 71, barrister, sailor and designer, short illness.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/obituary-martin-crotty-36228009.html Obituary: Martin Crotty] independent.ie
• 10 October
• Jackie O'Hara, Gaelic footballer (Sligo).
• Neill O'Neill, 36, managing editor (The Mayo News).{{cite web|url=http://www.mayonews.ie/news/30941-shock-sadness-at-sudden-death-of-neill-o-neill|title=Shock, sadness at sudden death of Neill O'Neill|website=The Mayo News}}
• 15 October – Sean Hughes, 51, comedian, writer and actor, cirrhosis of the liver.[http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/hugelypopular-irish-comedian-and-actor-sean-hughes-dies-aged-51-36231384.html Hugely-popular Irish comedian and actor Sean Hughes dies aged 51] independent.ie
• 18 October – Eamonn Campbell, 70, musician (The Dubliners).[http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/tributes-paid-to-dubliners-legend-eamonn-campbell-36241299.html Tributes paid to Dubliners legend Eamonn Campbell] independent.ie
• 21 October – Pat Shovelin, 41, Gaelic football coach, cancer.[http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=277207 Death of Donegal goalkeeping coach Pat Shovelin] hoganstand.com
• 23 October – Joe Corcoran, 77, Gaelic footballer (Mayo).[http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=277357 Mayo mourn 'Jinkin' Joe Corcoran] hoganstand.com
• 25 October – Fayonagh, 6, racehorse, euthanised following a leg break.[https://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/gordon-elliott-devastated-after-cheltenham-winner-fayonagh-was-put-down-after-leg-break-36260732.html Gordon Elliott 'devastated' after Cheltenham winner Fayonagh was put down after leg break] independent.ie
• 26 October – Simon Fitzmaurice, 43, filmmaker, motor neuron disease.[https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/greystones-based-film-maker-simon-fitzmaurice-dies-1.3271112 Greystones-based film-maker Simon Fitzmaurice dies] irishtimes.com
• 29 October – Paddy Devlin, Gaelic football referee.[https://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2017/10/31/news/tyrone-pay-tribute-to-former-all-ireland-final-referee-1175400/ Tyrone pay tribute to former All-Ireland final referee] irishnews.com

• 6 November – Scott Fredericks, 74, actor (Doctor Who).[http://notices.irishtimes.com/death/scott-fredericks/51544056 Obituary], irishtimes.com; accessed 11 November 2017.
• 9 November – Kevin Dawson, 57, TV producer and journalist, cancer.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/1109/918849-rte-producer-and-journalist-kevin-dawson/ Former RTÉ commissioning editor, TV producer and journalist Kevin Dawson has died] rte.ie
• 16 November
• Ronan Drury, 93, Roman Catholic priest and journalist, illness.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/1118/921146-drury-furrow/ Country's oldest editor Father Ronan Drury dies aged 93] rte.ie
• Maxie McCann, 83, football player (Shamrock Rovers), illness.[https://shamrockrovers.ie/2017/11/16/jimmy-maxie-mccann-rip/ Jimmy 'Maxie' McCann RIP] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122015002/http://shamrockrovers.ie/2017/11/16/jimmy-maxie-mccann-rip/ |date=2017-11-22 }} shamrockrovers.ie
• 21 November – Liam Stirrat, 68, Gaelic footballer, manager and GAA administrator (Monaghan).[http://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2017/11/25/news/scotstown-legend-stirrat-left-his-mark-1196626/ Scotstown legend Stirrat left his mark] irishnews.com
• 23 November
• Frankie Kearney, 77, Gaelic football manager (Derry).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/derry-gaa-in-mourning-following-passing-of-former-intercounty-manager-frank-kearney-36349851.html Derry GAA in mourning following passing of former intercounty manager Frank Kearney] independent.ie
• Donal Creed, 93, politician, TD (1965–1981), MEP (1973–1977), Minister of State (1981–1986), Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/tributes-paid-as-fine-gael-veteran-donal-creed-passes-away-at-93-36349864.html Tributes paid as Fine Gael veteran Donal Creed passes away at 93] independent.ie
• 25 November – Biddy White Lennon, 71, actress and food writer, short illness.[https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tributes-pour-in-for-biddy-white-lennon-who-has-passed-away-36352159.html Tributes pour in for Biddy White Lennon who has passed away] independent.ie
• 29 November – Willie John Daly, 92, hurler (Cork).[http://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/278693 Cork hurling legend Willie John Daly passes away] hoganstand.com

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• 3 December – Thomas Finlay, 95, judge and politician, TD (1954–1957), Chief Justice (1985–1994).[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/death-announced-of-former-chief-justice-thomas-finlay-1.3314207 Death announced of former chief justice Thomas Finlay], irishtimes.com
• 8 December
• Robin Waters, 80, professional cricketer and cricket coach{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2017/articles/000049/004984.shtml|title=Ireland international Robin Waters has died|website=www.cricketeurope.com}}
• Paddy O'Looney, 71, golf tourism chief.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/other-sports/kerry-mourns-death-of-mr-golf-paddy-olooney-36403224.html|title=Kerry mourns death of 'Mr Golf' Paddy O'Looney - Independent.ie|date=16 December 2017 }}
• 10 December – Leo McGinley, 100, Gaelic footballer (Donegal).[http://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/279010 Last link with Donegal's first minor team passes away at 100], hoganstand.com
• 12 December
• Izzy Dezu, 16, footballer (Shelbourne F.C.).[https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/1213/927053-shelbourne-confirm-death-of-under-16-player-izzy-dezu/ Shelbourne confirm death of Under-16 player Izzy Dezu], rte.ie
• Pat O'Rawe, politician, MLA for Newry Armagh (2003{{ndash}}2007).{{cite web|url=http://www.irishnews.com/news/2017/12/14/news/trbutes-following-the-death-of-former-sinn-fein-mla-pat-o-rawe-1210251/|title=Tributes paid to former Sinn Féin MLA Pat O'Rawe|first=Marie Louise|last=McConville|website=The Irish News|date=13 December 2017 }}
• 13 December – Kathleen O'Connor, 83, Clann na Poblachta TD for Kerry North and the youngest ever woman elected to Dáil Éireann (at a by-election in 1956).
• 19 December – Noel O'Brien, 57, senior National Hunt handicapper, cancer[https://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/racing-in-mourning-following-the-death-of-noel-obrien-36420815.html Racing in mourning following the death of Noel O'Brien], independent.ie
• 23 December – Maurice Hayes, 90, politician, Senator (1996–2006).{{cite news|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/former-senior-civil-servant-and-gaa-figure-dr-maurice-hayes-dies-age-90-36433895.html|title=Former senior civil servant and GAA figure Dr Maurice Hayes dies age 90|newspaper=Belfasttelegraph |via=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk}}
• 28 December – Nichols Canyon, 7, racehorse, euthanized after race fall.{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/news/big-race-reports/walsh-leads-tributes-to-tough-as-nails-nichols-canyon-after-fatal-fall/313768|work=Racing Post|title=Ruby Walsh leads tributes to 'tough as nails' Nichols Canyon after fatal fall - Horse Racing News - Racing Post}}
• 29 December – Peggy Cummins, 92, actress (Gun Crazy).{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jan/02/peggy-cummins-iconic-1940s-femme-fatale-gun-crazy-dies-aged-92|title=Peggy Cummins, Gun Crazy's iconic femme fatale, dies aged 92|first=Steve|last=Rose|date=2 January 2018|website=The Guardian}}
• 30 December
• Sean McCaffrey, 58, football manager (national team U-17 and U-19), diabetes and kidney disease.{{cite web |title=Tributes pour in following the death of former Ireland underage manager Sean McCaffrey, aged 58 |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/tributes-pour-in-following-the-death-of-former-ireland-underage-manager-sean-mccaffrey-aged-58-36446031.html |website=Independent.ie |access-date=24 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230160945/https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/tributes-pour-in-following-the-death-of-former-ireland-underage-manager-sean-mccaffrey-aged-58-36446031.html |archive-date=30 Dec 2017 |language=English |date=30 Dec 2017 |url-status=live}}
• Jackie Mooney, 79, footballer (Shamrock Rovers, Athlone Town and Bohemians).{{cite web|url=https://shamrockrovers.ie/2017/12/31/jackie-mooney-rip/|title=JACKIE MOONEY RIP|website=shamrockrovers.ie|access-date=2018-01-02|archive-date=2018-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103011712/https://shamrockrovers.ie/2017/12/31/jackie-mooney-rip/|url-status=dead}}
• 31 December – Doreen Keogh, 91, actress (Coronation Street, Father Ted and The Royle Family).{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42552737|title=Corrie actress Doreen Keogh dies at 91|work=BBC News |date=28 September 2018}}

• 2017 in Irish television

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