Treaty of Accession
Signs Ireland's accession treaty alongside Taoiseach Jack Lynch.
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1972 in Ireland
Explore 13 historical events and records for Ireland in 1972.
Historical records for Ireland in 1972
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January
Treaty of Accession
Signs Ireland's Treaty of Accession to the European Communities in Brussels.
May
EEC Membership Referendum
Welcomes the referendum result in which Irish voters strongly approve membership of the European Communities.
June
Third Constitutional Amendment
Leads the government when the constitutional amendment permitting European Communities membership is signed.
December
Treaty of Accession
Leads Ireland when completion of accession-treaty ratification is formally notified.
Other events (month unknown)
IRA
IRA leaders meet a British delegation led by William Whitelaw, they refuse to consider a peace settlement that did not include a commitment to British withdrawal, a retreat of the British Army to barracks & release of republican prisoners
IRA
IRA leaders meet a British delegation led by William Whitelaw, they refuse to consider a peace settlement that did not include a commitment to British withdrawal, a retreat of the British Army to barracks & release of republican prisoners
IRA
IRA leaders meet a British delegation led by William Whitelaw, they refuse to consider a peace settlement that did not include a commitment to British withdrawal, a retreat of the British Army to barracks & release of republican prisoners
IRA
IRA leaders meet a British delegation led by William Whitelaw, they refuse to consider a peace settlement that did not include a commitment to British withdrawal, a retreat of the British Army to barracks & release of republican prisoners
IRA
IRA leaders meet a British delegation led by William Whitelaw, they refuse to consider a peace settlement that did not include a commitment to British withdrawal, a retreat of the British Army to barracks & release of republican prisoners
IRA
IRA leaders meet a British delegation led by William Whitelaw, they refuse to consider a peace settlement that did not include a commitment to British withdrawal, a retreat of the British Army to barracks & release of republican prisoners
Whiskey in the Jar
Creates the distinctive guitar arrangement on Whiskey in the Jar, helping turn the traditional song into a rock hit.
Whiskey in the Jar
Sings and plays bass on Whiskey in the Jar, the traditional song that gives Thin Lizzy an early hit.
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