What Was 1961 Like in Ireland?

RTÉ television began broadcasting on New Year's Eve, and Ireland changed overnight.

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Life in Ireland in 1961

Taoiseach

Seán Lemass

Petrol (per litre)

2s 6d/gal

Loaf of Bread

8d

Average House

£2,400

Weekly Wage

£5 15s

Top Film

West Side Story

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