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1974 in Ireland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Ireland in 1974.

Historical records for Ireland in 1974

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May

Heighway Scores Against Newcastle at Wembley

Heighway, Steve · London · Winger · Sport / Football

Steve Heighway struck Liverpool’s second goal against Newcastle United in the 1974 FA Cup final after receiving a pass from Kevin Keegan.

December

Paris European Summit

Cosgrave, Liam · Paris · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Ireland as leaders agree to establish regular meetings under the title European Council.

Creation of European Council

FitzGerald, Garret · Paris · Foreign Minister of Ireland · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Supports the Paris decision creating the European Council and advancing direct European Parliament elections.

Other events (month unknown)

Nightlife

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

Records Nightlife as Thin Lizzy moves toward the line-up that will define its mid-1970s sound.

Thin Lizzy

Moore, Gary · Member of Thin Lizzy · Arts / Popular Music

Briefly joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist after Eric Bell leaves, beginning his first association with the band.

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