Why Irish Govt called on UN to intervene in Troubles in 1969 Taoiseach Jack Lynch's request followed many such demands by nationalists for the UN's engagement in Northern Ireland

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How Irish diplomats reacted to Bernadette Devlin's 1969 US tour The Irish Government found themselves in a delicate position when the civil rights activist and newly elected MP toured the US in 1969

Read: How Irish diplomats reacted to Bernadette Devlin's 1969 US tour by our colleague in Documents on Irish Foreign Policy Assistant Editor, Dr Melissa Baird: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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