The decade of the 1960s was characterised by worldwide economic boom, the rise of population after the war, ‘the Baby Boom’, and the emergence of Civil Rights movements. Student movements came to prominence around the world, culminating in the events of 1968.
Dublin in the 1960s
Ireland also benefited from the economic boom and developing economy as policies of protectionism were abandoned and the country was opened up to international trade and industry. RTÉ television began on the last day of 1961.
The 1960s also saw the end of censorship in Ireland, and the provision of free post-primary education. The Civil Rights movement began in the North of Ireland, and the start of the ‘troubles’, which continued to the end of the century.
Take a look at these fascinating photos from National Library of Ireland to see what Dublin, Capital of the Republic of Ireland looked like in the 1960s.
Capel Street, Dublin at 9.30 am, June 28, 1960
Filming at Westland Row Station, now Pearse Station, in Dublin, June 24, 1960
New houses being constructed, Templeogue, Co. Dublin, 1961
Store Street, Dublin, September 1961
The late lamented Theatre Royal on Hawkins Street in Dublin, April 1, 1962
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