VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > b. Ireland (Eire) > 1960, Sept. 20
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1960, Sept. 20
 
Frederick H. Boland, the representative from Ireland, was elected president of the fifteenth session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.  1
 
1961, Oct. 11
 
The new Parliament (chosen on Oct. 4) reelected Lemass prime minister.  2
 
1965, Jan. 14
 
Meeting of the prime ministers of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic at Belfast and later (Feb. 9) at Dublin. Efforts of the two governments to improve relations, at least in the economic and cultural spheres.  3
 
March 1
 
State funeral for Sir Roger Casement (executed in 1916 for participation in the Easter Rebellion). His remains were repatriated by the British government.  4
 
 
 
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