Death of Philip Lynott
Dies in January 1986, ending the original Thin Lizzy story centred on his songwriting, bass and vocals.
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1986 in Ireland
Explore 6 historical events and records for Ireland in 1986.
Historical records for Ireland in 1986
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January
February
Single European Act
Heads the Irish government when Ireland signs the Single European Act.
June
Knighthood
Bob Geldhof is given an honorary knighthood by Elizabeth II
December
European Communities Amendment Act
Signs legislation intended to enable Irish ratification of the Single European Act.
Single European Act Injunction
Faces a High Court injunction preventing ratification of the Single European Act without further constitutional consideration.
Other events (month unknown)
Sinn Fein
An internal power struggle, between a southern leadership under Ruairi Br daigh and a northern leadership under Gerry Adams, sees Br daigh and his associates leave to establish Republican Sinn Fein
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