Inaugeration of Cearbhall O'Dalaigh as President  (H77).1974..19.12.1974..12.19.1974..19th December 1974..Following the sudden death of President Erskine Childers, Mr Cearbhall O'Dalaigh was nominated by The Fianna Fail party as its candidate to replace him. The Fine Gael /Labour coalition government did not oppose the nomination and Mr O'Dalaigh was elected un-opposed on a joint party agreement...Members of the different religious demoninations and other dignitaries enjoying a lighter moment during the inaugeration.
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