President took gifts from Gaddafi as Libya armed IRA

President Eamon de Valera accepted gifts from Colonel Gaddafi the same year Libya began arming the IRA, official state papers reveal.

President took gifts from Gaddafi as Libya armed IRA
Tue, 30 Dec, 2008 - 07:22

President Eamon de Valera accepted gifts from Colonel Gaddafi the same year Libya began arming the IRA, official state papers reveal.

Documents released into the National Archives show the maverick Arab ruler sent Mr de Valera a riding whip, a saddle and bridle during a secret meeting with one of his ambassadors in 1972.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Ipas centres 'should have independent inspection system' Ipas centres 'should have independent inspection system'
Male Life Cycle Silhouette ‘Alarming’ number of people with intellectual disabilities displaced far from their homes
Nationwide ambulance 24-hour strike begins as paramedics demand pay recognition Nationwide ambulance 24-hour strike begins as paramedics demand pay recognition
CourtsHeathrowPlace: TripoliPlace: IrelandPlace: Áras an UachtaráinPlace: DublinPlace: BonnPlace: West GermanyPlace: FrancePerson: presidentPerson: GaddafiPerson: President Éamon de ValeraPerson: ColonelPerson: de ValeraPerson: Joe CahillPerson: CahillPerson: Muammar GaddafiPerson: Galal DaghelyEvent: St Patrick’s DayOrganisation: LibyaOrganisation: IRAOrganisation: National ArchivesOrganisation: Department of Foreign AffairsOrganisation: Irish GovernmentOrganisation: Industrial Development AuthorityOrganisation: IDAOrganisation: Semtex explosives
<p>More than 100 delegates representing the army, naval service, and air corps, will debate a record 70-plus motions at the PDForra conference this week. File picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews</p>

'Astronomically high vacancy numbers' due to Defence Forces underinvestment

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited