Events from the year 1989 in Ireland. Incumbents President: Patrick Hillery Taoiseach: Charles Haughey (FF) Tánaiste: Brian Lenihan (FF) Minister for Finance: Albert Reynolds (FF) Chief Justice: Thomas Finlay Dáil: 25th (until 25 May 1989) 26th (from 29 June 1989) Seanad: 18th (until 5 July 1989) 19th (from 1 November 1989) Events 2 January – The town of Dundalk celebrated its 1,200-year heritage. 12 February – Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane was shot dead by loyalists. 20 March – Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Bob Buchanan of the Royal Ulster Constabulary were killed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army. An inquiry concluded in 2013 that a member or members of the Garda Síochána probably colluded in the ambush. 21 March – Three Irish soldiers on United Nations duty were killed in a landmine explosion in southern Lebanon. 21 April - The People In Need Telethon was broadcast for the first time. 11 May – At a meeting in Malahide Castle between Taoiseach Charles Haughey and visiting Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Haughey promised Ortega support at the European Council of Ministers for aid and investment for his country despite an earlier telephone call from U.S. secretary of state James Baker urging Haughey to take a tough position against Ortega over democratic standards in Nicaragua. 22 June – An order was signed creating the University of Limerick, the first university founded since the foundation of the state; later in the day Dublin City University was created. 29 June – Charles Haughey resigned as Taoiseach, remaining on in a caretaker capacity. 19 August – Ten thousand people marched from Dublin city centre to the British Embassy calling for British withdrawal from Northern Ireland. 24 September - At least 70 people were injured in a train crash in Claremorris. 19 October – Three of the Guildford Four were released from prison in London. Paul Hill was immediately re-arrested. 26 November – The first edition of The Sunday Business Post newspaper was published in Dublin. 21 December – Aer Rianta's five millionth passenger was presented with a holiday to Florida. Unknown date – The Irish Pride bakery was founded with the merger of Western Pride, Lydon House, Country Crust, and other bakeries. Arts and literature 4 April – The Windmill Lane Consortium said that if it got the franchise it would be on the air within 9 to 12 months with its television station, TV3.