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1971 in Ireland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Ireland in 1971.

Historical records for Ireland in 1971

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December

Resignation as Archbishop Submitted

McQuaid, John Charles · Dublin · Archbishop of Dublin · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

McQuaid submits his resignation after more than three decades leading the Dublin archdiocese.

Other events (month unknown)

Arsenal 1971 First Division Title - Pat Rice

Rice, Pat · London · Defender · Sport / Football

Pat Rice served in the defensive unit of the championship team as Arsenal secured the 1970–71 Football League First Division title. The defender combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.

Thin Lizzy

Bell, Eric · Member of Thin Lizzy · Arts / Popular Music

Plays guitar on the debut album Thin Lizzy, helping define the band's early blues-rock sound.

Thin Lizzy

Lynott, Philip · Member of Thin Lizzy · Arts / Popular Music

Releases the debut album Thin Lizzy with Decca, beginning the band's studio recording career.

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