Dublin and Monaghan bombings facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dublin and Monaghan bombings |
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| Part of the Troubles | |
| Location | Dublin and Monaghan, Republic of Ireland |
| Date | 17 May 1974 5.28 pm, 5.30 pm, 5.32 pm; 6.58 pm IST (UTC+01:00) |
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Attack type
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4 car bombs |
| Weapons | ANFO car bombs |
| Deaths | 33 (26 in Dublin, 7 in Monaghan) |
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Non-fatal injuries
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Nearly 300 |
| Perpetrators | Ulster Volunteer Force |
The Dublin and Monaghan bombings happened in Dublin and Monaghan, Republic of Ireland on 17 May 1974. The Ulster Volunteer Force used 3 car bombs in Dublin and another one in Monaghan to kill 33 people and injure nearly 300 others. The bombings were the deadliest attack in the Troubles. It was also the deadliest attack in the Republic of Ireland's history.
Images for kids
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A 2006 view of Talbot Street where a further 14 people died
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Memorial on Parnell Street
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Reverse of Talbot Street memorial
See also
In Spanish: Atentados de Dublín y Monaghan para niños
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