Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1970–79)

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.

1970

1971

January-February

March-April

May-June

July-August

September-October

November-December

1972

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

See also

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