The Dublin and Monaghan bombings Attack of 17 May 1974 were a series of co-ordinated bombings in Dublin and Monaghan , Ireland .

The Dublin and Monaghan bombings Attack of 17 May 1974 were a series of co-ordinated bombings in Dublin and Monaghan , Ireland .

Three bombs exploded Attack in Dublin during the evening rush hour and a fourth exploded Attack in Monaghan almost ninety minutes later .

The UVF claimed Statement in 1993 to have carried out Action the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings which incurred Causation the greatest loss of life in a single day throughout the 30-year conflict known as the Troubles .