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=== January – March === === January – March ===
*January 10 – Huge anti-] demonstrations take place as Ireland play South Africa in ]. *10 January – Huge anti-] demonstrations take place as Ireland play South Africa in ].
*January 10 – ] and ] celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. *10 January – ] and ] celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
*January 11 – ] splits into '']'' and '']'' wings over a disagreement on ]. *11 January – ] splits into '']'' and '']'' wings over a disagreement on ].


===April – June=== ===April – June===
*April 3 – ] Richard Fallon (Republic of Ireland policeman) murdered on duty in Dublin. First policeman killed in the South during the troubles. *3 April – ] Richard Fallon (Republic of Ireland policeman) murdered on duty in Dublin. First policeman killed in the South during the troubles.
* April 16 – Rev. ] wins a ] to the ]. * 16 April – Rev. ] wins a ] to the ].
*April 21 – The ] is founded in ]. *21 April – The ] is founded in ].
*April 22 – ] ] presents the budget in the absence of the ], ], who was injured, supposedly in a riding accident. *22 April – ] ] presents the budget in the absence of the ], ], who was injured, supposedly in a riding accident.
*May 4 – The ], ], resigns from the government citing ill-health.The Taoiseach states in the Dáil on May 7, "I wish to state that Deputy Ó Moráin's condition is not unassociated with the shock he suffered as a result of the killing of Garda Fallon". *4 May – The ], ], resigns from the government citing ill-health.The Taoiseach states in the Dáil on 7 May, "I wish to state that Deputy Ó Moráin's condition is not unassociated with the shock he suffered as a result of the killing of Garda Fallon".
*May 6 – ]: The ], ], and the ], ], are asked to resign by ] ]. He accuses them of the attempted illegal importation of arms for use by the ]. ], the ], resigns in sympathy with them. *6 May – ]: The ], ], and the ], ], are asked to resign by ] ]. He accuses them of the attempted illegal importation of arms for use by the ]. ], the ], resigns in sympathy with them.
*May 27 – ], Albert Luykx and John Kelly are arrested. They are charged with conspiracy to import arms. *27 May – ], Albert Luykx and John Kelly are arrested. They are charged with conspiracy to import arms.
*May 28 – ] and ] appear in Dublin's ] Court charged, along with Albert Luykx and Capt. Kelly, with conspiracy to import arms. *28 May – ] and ] appear in Dublin's ] Court charged, along with Albert Luykx and Capt. Kelly, with conspiracy to import arms.
*May 31 – ] is put down at the home of his owner, ]. *31 May – ] is put down at the home of his owner, ].
*June 4 – ] is expelled from the ] parliamentary party. *4 June – ] is expelled from the ] parliamentary party.
*June 25 – ]s meeting at ] lift the ban on ] attendance at ]. *25 June – ]s meeting at ] lift the ban on ] attendance at ].


===July – September=== ===July – September===
*July 2 – ] is cleared of arms conspiracy charges. *2 July – ] is cleared of arms conspiracy charges.
*July 5 – After a special cabinet meeting the government demands a ban on all parades in ] and the disarmament of civilians. *5 July – After a special cabinet meeting the government demands a ban on all parades in ] and the disarmament of civilians.
*August 2 – The ] first fires ]s in ]. *2 August – The ] first fires ]s in ].
*August 9 – The ]-] air service is launched. A return air-fare costs £5. *9 August – The ]-] air service is launched. A return air-fare costs £5.
*August 21 – A new political party, the ], is founded in ] under the leadership of ]. *21 August – A new political party, the ], is founded in ] under the leadership of ].
*September 1 – The ] is presented with a ] by ]. *1 September – The ] is presented with a ] by ].


===October – December=== ===October – December===
*October 3 – United States ] ] arrives in Ireland. He is greeted by ] ]. In ] an anti-] protest takes place. *3 October – United States ] ] arrives in Ireland. He is greeted by ] ]. In ] an anti-] protest takes place.
*October 4 – ] visits relatives and her ancestral home in ]. Another protest takes place outside the U.S. Embassy in ]. *4 October – ] visits relatives and her ancestral home in ]. Another protest takes place outside the U.S. Embassy in ].
*October 23 – ], James Kelly, Albert Luykx and John Kelly are acquitted in the Arms Conspiracy Trial. *23 October – ], James Kelly, Albert Luykx and John Kelly are acquitted in the Arms Conspiracy Trial.
*October 26 – ] ], questioned on his return from the United States, says that there will be no change in fundamental ] policy regarding ]. *26 October – ] ], questioned on his return from the United States, says that there will be no change in fundamental ] policy regarding ].
*December 15 – ] takes delivery of its first ] Jumbo Jet, the largest aircraft it will ever operate. *15 December – ] takes delivery of its first ] Jumbo Jet, the largest aircraft it will ever operate.


===Unknown dates=== ===Unknown dates===
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==Arts and literature== ==Arts and literature==
* March 21 – ''All Kinds of Everything'' sung by ] (music and text by Derry Lindsay and Jackie Smith) wins the ] for Ireland for the first time. * 21 March – ''All Kinds of Everything'' sung by ] (music and text by Derry Lindsay and Jackie Smith) wins the ] for Ireland for the first time.
* November 9 – '']'', ]'s movie, filmed largely in Ireland, is released. * 9 November – '']'', ]'s movie, filmed largely in Ireland, is released.
* ]'s short story collection ''Long Lankin'' is published. * ]'s short story collection ''Long Lankin'' is published.
* ]'s autobiographical ''Down All the Days'' is published. * ]'s autobiographical ''Down All the Days'' is published.
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*1 May – ], aristocrat. *1 May – ], aristocrat.
*10 May – ], ] ]. *10 May – ], ] ].
*27 May – ], actor (died ]). *27 May – ], actor (died 2002).
*29 May – ], television presenter. *29 May – ], television presenter.
*3 June – ], soccer player. *3 June – ], soccer player.
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===January to June=== ===January to June===
*5 January – ], astrologer (born ]). *5 January – ], astrologer (born 1896).
*6 January – ], ] (later ]) ], member ] (born ]). *6 January – ], ] (later ]) ], member ] (born 1891).
*6 January – ], businessman (born ]). *6 January – ], businessman (born 1890).
*28 January – ], former ] ] and Cabinet Minister (born ]). *28 January – ], former ] ] and Cabinet Minister (born 1908).
*8 February – ], ] ] (born ]). *8 February – ], ] ] (born 1877).
*11 March – ], ] ] (born ]). *11 March – ], ] ] (born 1902).
*21 April – ], literary critic and biographer (born ]). *21 April – ], literary critic and biographer (born 1897).
*27 April – ], actor (born ]). *27 April – ], actor (born 1896).
*31 May – ], racehorse, winner of the ] on three consecutive occasions (born ]). *31 May – ], racehorse, winner of the ] on three consecutive occasions (born 1957).


===July to December=== ===July to December===
*11 July – ], ice hockey player (born ]). *11 July – ], ice hockey player (born 1910).
*12 August – ] second leader of ], ] and Cabinet Minister (born ]). *12 August – ] second leader of ], ] and Cabinet Minister (born 1903).
*14 August – ], ] ] ] politician (born ]). *14 August – ], ] ] ] politician (born 1877).
*20 September – ], teacher, player and maker of ] (born ]). *20 September – ], teacher, player and maker of ] (born 1903).
*25 September – ], ] ] Member of ] and Cabinet Minister (born ]). *25 September – ], ] ] Member of ] and Cabinet Minister (born 1891).
*29 September – ], ] ], member of the ] (born ]). *29 September – ], ] ], member of the ] (born 1896).
*15 October – ], ] of ] 1951–1954 and 1957–1969 (born ]). *15 October – ], ] of ] 1951–1954 and 1957–1969 (born 1899).
*18 October – ], ] writer (born ]). *18 October – ], ] writer (born 1906).
*24 December – ], soccer player (born ]). *24 December – ], soccer player (born 1900).


==References== ==References==
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List of events

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See also:1970 in Northern Ireland
Other events of 1970
List of years in Ireland

Events

January – March

April – June

July – September

October – December

Unknown dates

Arts and literature

Sport

Horse racing

Football

Winners: Waterford
Winners: Bohemians 0–0, 0–0, 2–1 Sligo Rovers

Gaelic Athletic Association

Winners: Kerry 2–19 v 0–18 Meath (played at Croke Park, Dublin)
Winners: Cork 6–21 v 5–10 Wexford (played at Croke Park, Dublin)
(This was the first 80 minute All-Ireland Hurling Final)

Births

January to June

July to December

Full date unknown

Deaths

January to June

July to December

References

  1. "Lyrics to Clannad". LyricsFreak. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
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