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1932
Politics

March 9, 1932

Eamon de Valera forms first Fianna Fáil government

On March 9, 1932, Eamon de Valera formed the first Fianna Fáil government in the Irish Free State, with the support of the Labour Party. This event followed the assembly of the seventh Dáil Éireann. The election of de Valera as president of the executive council was a significant moment, as there were rumors that the outgoing government might resist the transfer of power. Despite political tensions and accusations of Fianna Fáil planning a 'republic of a Soviet nature,' the transition occurred peacefully, marking a new era in Irish politics.

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1972
Battles

March 9, 1972

Four IRA members killed in premature bomb explosion

On March 9, 1972, a tragic incident occurred in Belfast's Falls Road area when four members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) were killed. The fatalities resulted from a bomb they had been preparing, which detonated prematurely. This event took place during a period of heightened conflict in Northern Ireland, often referred to as The Troubles, underscoring the dangerous and volatile nature of paramilitary activities during that era.

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1982
Politics

March 9, 1982

Charles Haughey elected Taoiseach

On March 9, 1982, the 23rd Dáil Éireann convened, leading to the election of Charles Haughey as Taoiseach. Haughey secured his position with a majority of seven votes, notably gaining the support of independent TD Tony Gregory. This support was contingent upon an agreement that pledged significant development funding, amounting to £91 million, for inner-city Dublin. This political maneuver highlighted the complexities of coalition building and the influence of independent members in Irish parliamentary politics.

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