Never revealed his Co Galway-born father Joseph was an RIC Sgt in Waterford City when he was born there in 1915 : Dr Noel Browne, politician and physician

Favourite DIB lives: Dr Noel Browne, politician and physician: Selected by friend of the DIB, historian Dr Niamh Puirséil, Dr Noel Browne is celebrated for his efforts to combat TB and to deliver free healthcare to mothers and children during his time as minister for health (1948–51).