1966 in Northern Ireland
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1966 in Northern Ireland
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[edit] Events
- March 8 - Nelson's Pillar in O'Connell Street is blown up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising.
- April 1 - Author and satirist Brian O'Nolan (Flann O'Brien) dies.
- April 17 - In Belfast the Easter Rising is commemorated by large republican parades.
- June 26 - Ulster Volunteer Force engages in three sectarian murders[1].
[edit] Arts and literature
[edit] Sport
[edit] Football
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- Winners: Linfield
[edit] Births
- 3 January - Martin Galway, composer for games.
- 24 January - Jimeoin, comedian and actor.
- 25 March - Anton Rogan, footballer.
- 30 August - Peter Cunnah, singer and songwriter.
- 12 October - Brian Kennedy, singer, Eurovision song contestant and writer.
- John McCrea, comic artist.
- Barry McElduff, Sinn Féin MLA.
[edit] Deaths
- April 1 - Brian O'Nolan, satirist and humorist.
