1970 Bank strike in the Republic of Ireland (until 17 November). 1919 Professor J.P. Mahaffy (80), scholar, provost of TCD since 1914, died. 1970 In Northern Ireland the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) assumed the duties of the Ulster Special Constabulary (‘B’ Specials), now officially stood down. Over the 22 years of the regiment’s existence 192 members, ... Read more
