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1965 in Ireland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Ireland in 1965.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1965

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January

14 January 1965

Meeting with Northern Ireland Prime Minister

Lemass, Sean · Belfast · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Meets Northern Ireland Prime Minister Terence O'Neill in a significant step toward improved cross-border relations.

February

22 February 1965

Created Cardinal

Conway, William · Rome · Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Pope Paul VI creates Conway a cardinal while he is serving as Archbishop of Armagh.

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1965

Party Leader

Cosgrave, Liam · Party Leader of Fine Gael Party · Politics / Fine Gael Party

Appointed Party Leader of the Fine Gael Party

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