Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave addresses the nation after bomb attacks in Dublin and Monaghan.
Car bombs were detonated in three Dublin city centre locations, Talbot Street, Parnell Street and South Leinster Street, killing 26 people. A second attack in Monaghan Town killed another 7 individuals.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave expresses his sympathy for the victims and revulsion and condemnation for the bombers.
To the evil men who have perpetrated these deeds we express the revulsion and condemnation which every decent person in this island feels at their unforgiveable acts.
He praises the emergency services and those who rushed to the assistance of the injured and promises the protection of the gardaí and army for the citizens of Ireland.
Following the address from the Taoiseach, an eyewitness describes the carnage and desolation in Talbot Street, Dublin.
The accompanying photograph shows Talbot Street, Dublin, shortly after the bombing.
Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave broadcast on 17 May 1974 following the bombings in Dublin and Monaghan.
Talbot St, Dublin
