Details
Ref: Celtic meet Irish President Eamon De Valera
Date: 1968
Location: Dublin
Background
Below is from a 1968 trip presentation in Dublin, at which was present included the highly important figure of Irish President Eamon De Valera.
Éamon de Valera (14 October 1882 – 29 August 1975) was one of the dominant political figures in twentieth-century Ireland. His political career spanned over half a century, from 1917 to 1973; he served multiple terms as head of government and head of state. He also led the introduction of the Constitution of Ireland. De Valera was also a pivotal leader in Ireland’s struggle for independence.
Irish President Eamon de Valera with Jock Stein, Billy McNeil and the European Cup.
Taken on 1968 trip to Dublin at the same time as the better known pic of De Valera with Jock, Billy and the Big Cup.
