What Was 1981 Like in Ireland?

Bobby Sands died on hunger strike in May, followed by nine more prisoners.

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Life in Ireland in 1981

Taoiseach

Garret FitzGerald

Petrol (per litre)

£1.25/gal

Loaf of Bread

£0.34

Average House

£25,000

Weekly Wage

£56

Top Film

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