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1980 in Ireland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Ireland in 1980.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1980

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 4 of 4 unique records.

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June

12 June 1980

Venice European Council

Haughey, Charles James · Venice · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Ireland as leaders discuss economic conditions and European political cooperation.

13 June 1980

Venice Declaration

Lenihan, Brian · Venice · Foreign Minister of Ireland · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Supports the Community's Venice Declaration on the Middle East.

December

8 December 1980

Anglo-Irish Summit

Haughey, Charles · Dublin · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Meets Thatcher in Dublin for Anglo-Irish talks.

Other events (month unknown)

1980

The Mirror Crackd

Brosnan, Pierce Brendan · Arts / Cinema

Appears in The Mirror Crackd. Appears in The Long Good Friday

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