Chronology Of Provisional Irish Republican Army Actions (1970-1979)
This is a chronology of activities by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) from 1970 to 1979. For actions after this period see Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions.
Read more about Chronology Of Provisional Irish Republican Army Actions (1970-1979): 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
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