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1977 in Ireland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Ireland in 1977.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1977

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July

5 July 1977

Return as Taoiseach

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

Returns to office as Taoiseach after Fianna Fail's general election victory.

August

18 August 1977

Appointed Archbishop of Armagh

O'Fiaich, Tomas · Armagh · Archbishop of Armagh · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Ó Fiaich is appointed Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland following the death of Cardinal William Conway.

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1977

Bad Reputation

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

Records Bad Reputation while Thin Lizzy continues its run of successful late-1970s albums.

1977

Dail Eireann

Reynolds, Albert · Dublin · Member of Dail · Politics / Fianna Fail Party

Appointed Member of Dail

1977

Prime Minister of Ireland

FitzGerald, Garrett · Prime Minister of Ireland · Government / Fianna Fail Party

Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, 1st term

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