1978 in Northern Ireland

none thumb | right | alt=Wheelbarrow bomb disposal device being operated by a team from 321 EOD Coy Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) on the streets of Northern Ireland 1978. | Wheelbarrow bomb disposal device being operated by a team from 321 EOD Coy Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) on the streets of Northern Ireland 1978. 1978 Events during the year 1978 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents Secretary of State – Roy Mason Events 18 January – The European Court of Human Rights finds Britain guilty of inhuman and degrading treatment of republican internees in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture. 17 February – The IRA La Mon restaurant bombing kills 12 people. 1 June – David Cook of the Alliance Party becomes the first non-unionist Lord Mayor of Belfast. 21 June – An outbreak of shooting between Provisional IRA members and the British Army leaves one civilian and three IRA men dead.1978: Four dead in post office shootings The Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast is purchased by the National Trust. Belfast Zoo reopens following renovation by Belfast City Council. Belfast City Council begins a major renovation of Belfast Castle. Arts and literature May – Release of Rudi's punk rock single "Big Time", the first release for Terri Hooley's Good Vibrations (record label). September – Release of The Undertones' punk rock single Teenage Kicks, by Good Vibrations. Sport Football Irish League Winners: Linfield Irish Cup Winners: Linfield 3 – 1 Ballymena United Births 1 January – Phillip Mulryne, footballer. 17 January – Warren Feeney, footballer. 21 January – Paul Leeman, footballer. 12 April – Graham Little, television presenter and journalist. 16 May – James McIntosh, food writer and chef. 23 July – Stuart Elliott, footballer. 26 August – Carolyn Jess-Cooke, writer and academic. 8 September – Colin Nixon, footballer. 23 October – Paul Morgan, footballer. 30 October – Liam Burns, footballer. 18 November – Damien Johnson, footballer. 6 December – Rigsy, radio and television presenter and DJ. Full date unknown Andre Shoukri, member of the Ulster Defence Association. Clare Smyth, chef See also 1978 in Scotland 1978 in Wales References Northern Ireland Category:1978 in Europe