1978 in Northern Ireland
Events during the year 1978 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents Secretary of State – Roy Mason Events 18 January – The European Court of Human Rights finds Britain guilty of inhuman and degrading treatment of republican internees in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture. 17 February – The IRA La Mon restaurant bombing kills 12 people. 1 June – David Cook of the Alliance Party becomes the first non-unionist Lord Mayor of Belfast. 21 June – An outbreak of shooting between Provisional IRA members and the British Army leaves one civilian and three IRA men dead. The Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast is purchased by the National Trust. Belfast Zoo reopens following renovation by Belfast City Council. Belfast City Council begins a major renovation of Belfast Castle. Arts and literature May – Release of Rudi's punk rock single "Big Time", the first release for Terri Hooley's Good Vibrations (record label). September – Release of The Undertones' punk rock single Teenage Kicks, by Good Vibrations. Sport Football Irish League Winners: Linfield Irish Cup Winners: Linfield 3 – 1 Ballymena United Births 1 January – Phillip Mulryne, footballer. 17 January – Warren Feeney, footballer. 21 January – Paul Leeman, footballer. 12 April