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1966 in Ireland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Ireland in 1966.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1966

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June

2 June 1966

President of Ireland

Valera, Eamon de · President of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Appointed President of Ireland, 2nd term

November

10 November 1966

Taoiseach of Ireland

Lynch, Jack · Dublin · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Succeeds Sean Lemass as Taoiseach.

Other events (month unknown)

1966

Death of a Naturalist

Heaney, Seamus · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Death of a Naturalist"

1966

Prime Minister of Ireland

Lynch, Jack · Prime Minister of Ireland · Government / Fianna Fail Party

Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, 1st term

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