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‘Teenager in 1975: Church, State and Girls’

19 Nov 2026

1975 History Lecture

Virginia & District Historical Society present Dr Liam McNiffe with his talk

‘Teenager in 1975: Church, State and Girls’

A look back to 1975...Bohemian Rhapsody, Herrema kidnapping, De Valera dies, Minister for Hardship, Jaws, Fall of Saigon, Rise of Thatcher, Starsky and Hutch, Miami massacre, no contraception, Dear Frankie, no equal pay, road slaughter, the horrible hidden Ireland, Druid founded, McGahern redeemed, teenage experience, boarding school, summer job, football and ‘pure’ thoughts, Maynooth seminary, dances/discos and death.

1975: Liberating, affluent, promising.

When: Thursday 19 November at 7.00pm

Where: Virginia Library

Booking details: Booking essential - Ring 049 8458456 or email virginialibrary@cavancoco.ie

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