Third Taoiseach Term
Returns for a third period as Taoiseach after the 1987 general election.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1987 in Ireland
Explore 12 historical events and records for Ireland in 1987.
Historical records for Ireland in 1987
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March
May
Single European Act Referendum
Heads the government when voters approve the constitutional amendment permitting ratification of the Single European Act.
July
Single European Act Enters into Force
Heads the government when the Single European Act enters into force after Ireland completes ratification.
Other events (month unknown)
Drama
Writes the Play, Brownbread"
Prime Minister of Ireland
Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, 3rd term
Programme for National Recovery
Introduces the Programme for National Recovery, beginning a new era of national social partnership.
The 4th Protocol
Appears in The 4th Protocol
The Commitments
Publication of "The Snapper". Publication of "The Commitments"
The Haw Lantern
Publication of "The Haw Lantern "
The Snapper
Publication of "The Snapper". Publication of "The Commitments"
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France, the only Irishman to win the Tour de France, Irish premier Charles Haughey joins Roche on the podium on the Champs-elysees
Triple Crown
Becames only the second person to win the Triple Crown of Cycling
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