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On Friday the 17th of May, 1974 a number of bombs exploded in Dublin city centre and the town of Monaghan. Twenty-six people (including a French and Italian citizen) and an unborn baby lost their lives. Parnell Street, Talbot Street and South Leinster Street were devastated in the Dublin bombs which happened at about 5:30pm. Ninety minutes later, a fourth car bomb exploded outside Greacen's Pub in North Road, Monaghan town where a further seven people died. This was the greatest loss of life in a single day of the Troubles, including even the Omagh atrocity of 15 August 1998. It is believed Loyalist paramilitaries were responsible for the bombs.
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When was Monaghan United F.C. created?
Monaghan United F.C. was created in 1979.
Where does the name Monaghan come from?
Monaghan is found in the Irish counties of Galway, Mayo and Fermanagh, but originated in Co. Roscommon. The Irish form of the surname is Ó Manacháin. It derives from Manachán (a monk). The Irish county name Monaghan has no connexion with this name as it is from Muineachán.
What are the counties on the border of Northern Ireland?
From West to East: Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth From West to East: Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth
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What kinds of bombs are there?How do bombs work?Which bombs are the most destructive?How did bombs originate?
How many bombs were dropped on Ireland during World War II?
Belfast was heavily bombed and almost half the housing was destroyed with over a thousand deaths. Dublin itself was accidentally bombed also with around 90 people being killed. Three people were also killed when four bombs were dropped on Campile, a village in Co. Wexford.
Where is closer to Monaghan town Dublin or Killarney or Castlebar?
Dublin is the closest of the three places mentioned.
What is the best public transit between Dublin - Monagan - Armagh - Belfast - Dublin?
Bus is your only real option. Monaghan is not served by rail and you cannot fly there. So to get from Dublin to Monaghan and Monaghan to Armagh, your only option is by road. From Armagh city to Belfast is also only served by bus. There is a rail line between Belfast and Dublin, so that part of the journey has additional options.
What is the journey time from Monaghan to Dublin?
Depending on when you are travelling and the amount of traffic, particularly around Dublin, it could be done in 90 minutes.
Why did the queen bomb Dublin?
The Queen did not bomb Dublin. Bombs have exploded in Dublin, caused by different people, but never the Queen.
How long does it take to travel from Dublin to Monaghan?
Depending on when you are travelling and the amount of traffic, you can do it in about an average of 2 hours.
How many counties border Co Monaghan?
5 counties border Westmeath. They are Roscommon, Longford, Meath, Offaly and Cavan.
What year during World War 2 were bombs dropped on Dublin?
In 1941.
Where in the World is Monaghan located?
It is in the north of Ireland, but not in Northern Ireland. What is known as Northern Ireland contains 6 of the 9 counties of the province of Ulster. Ulster is the northern province in Ireland. Monaghan is one of the 3 Ulster counties that are not in Northern Ireland. It is in the southern part of Ulster. See the maps at the links below.
What languages are spoken in Monaghan Ireland?
Monaghan is in Ireland. People in Monaghan speak English.
Is Monaghan Ireland part of Europe?
As Monaghan is in Ireland and Ireland is in Europe, then Monaghan is in Europe.
What is the birth name of Billy Monaghan?
Billy Monaghan's birth name is William Monaghan.
What is the birth name of Cameron Monaghan?
Cameron Monaghan's birth name is Cameron Riley Monaghan.
