1972
Bloody Sunday, Derry City, North Ireland
Ireland
Bloody Sunday," actually occurred on January 30, 1972, It took place in Derry (also known as Londonderry) in Northern Ireland and is one of the most notorious incidents in the …
Celtic history archive
Ireland
1973
Neil M. Gunn, author, died
Ireland
Neil M. Gunn, the Scottish author and novelist, died on January 15, 1973. He was known for his contributions to Scottish literature and his novels, which often explored themes …
1974
Labour won the General Election with an overall majority of three seats and Harold Wilson became Prime Minister.
Ireland
Labour won the General Election with an overall majority of three seats and Harold Wilson became Prime Minister. This October 10, 1974 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1974
Red Hackle wins Intercontinental Highland Gathering, Toronto, Canada, 1974.
Ireland
Red Hackle wins Intercontinental Highland Gathering, Toronto, Canada, 1974. This August 18, 1974 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1974
Kate O'Brien, Irish writer, dies
Ireland
Kate O’Brien, a renowned Irish novelist and playwright, died on August 13, 1974. O’Brien was celebrated for her contributions to Irish literature, particularly her …
1974
Billy Fox, Prostestant Irish Nationalist senator from Monaghan, assassinated
Ireland
Billy Fox, a Protestant Irish nationalist senator and member of the Fine Gael party from County Monaghan, was assassinated on March 12, 1974. Fox was a vocal supporter of civil …
1975
Queen Elizabeth officially opened an underwater pipeline to bring the first North Sea oil ashore.
Ireland
Queen Elizabeth officially opened an underwater pipeline to bring the first North Sea oil ashore. This November 3, 1975 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1975
Eamon DeValera, Irish statesman, died
Ireland
Eamon de Valera (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Eamonn de Bhaileara; October 14, 1882 ? August 29, 1975), was an Irish politician, best known as a leader of …
1975
Rate of price inflation reached, 25% in the UK.
Ireland
Rate of price inflation reached, 25% in the UK. This June 13, 1975 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1975
First oil pumped ashore from British oilfields in the North Sea.
Ireland
First oil pumped ashore from British oilfields in the North Sea. This June 11, 1975 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1975
Referendum held on British Membership of the European Community.
Ireland
The United Kingdom European Communities Membership Referendum was held on June 5, 1975, to determine whether the UK should remain a member of the European Economic Community …
1975
Mother Mary Martin, founder of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, dies in Drogheda
Ireland
Mother Mary Martin, the founder of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, passed away on January 27, 1975, in Drogheda, Ireland. She was a significant figure in the field of religious …