A Look Back At
Born in 1976
What Was Life Like in 1976?
Who Was in Charge?
Taoiseach
Liam Cosgrave
What Things Cost
Petrol (per litre)
£0.57/gal
Loaf of Bread
£0.17
Average House
£13,000
Weekly Wage
£29
Top Film
Rocky
What Was Life Really Like?
The British Ambassador was assassinated by the IRA — a shocking escalation. Ireland's relationship with the conflict in the north was complex and painful. In the south, people went about their lives: shopping on Grafton Street, watching the Late Late Show on Friday night, going to matches.
The late Gay Byrne was the most influential voice in Irish life — his show could discuss things that no other forum dared touch. Ireland's social conversation was slowly being liberalised.
Popular Toys & Games
- Micronauts
- Playmobil
- Mastermind
Irish Chart Song in 1976
Save Your Kisses for Me
Brotherhood of Man
Irish #1 in 1976