Nobel Prize winners
from Ireland.

Born in Dungarvan, Ireland. Recognized “for their pioneer work on the transmutation of atomic nuclei by artificially accelerated atomic particles”.

• 1951Physics

Born in Dublin, Ireland. Recognized “for his work which is marked by both idealism and humanity, its stimulating satire often being infused with a singular poetic beauty”.

• 1925Literature

Born in Dublin, Ireland. Recognized “for his writing, which - in new forms for the novel and drama - in the destitution of modern man acquires its elevation”.

• 1969Literature

Born in Dublin, Ireland. Recognized “for his always inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation”.

• 1923Literature

Born in Ramelton, Ireland. Recognized “for their discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites”.

• 2015Medicine