Taoiseach of Ireland
Succeeds de Valera as Taoiseach and begins a government focused on economic modernization.
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1959 in Ireland
Explore 2 historical events and records for Ireland in 1959.
Historical records for Ireland in 1959
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President of Ireland
Appointed President of Ireland, 1st term
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