Reeling in the years

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Across
  1. 4. First born.1968(9)
  2. 9. A historical discovery made in Derrynaflan.1980(7)
  3. 14. Who put the ball in the english net?1988(3,8)
  4. 15. The year where one city lost theirs while another was recognised.2005(7)
  5. 16. A star dies.2016(7)
  6. 20. Craggy Island was gripped by the achievement of its clergymen.1996(6,6)
  7. 21. Ireland teaches the world a reel knees up.1994(10)
  8. 24. Time to say goodbye to a meeting spot.2015(6,5)
  9. 25. A number were let go.1991(10,3)
  10. 26. He put an end to the late late nights.1999(3,5)
  11. 27. An example of caseys dunne differently.1992(7)
  12. 28. A good day dont you concur?1998(4,6,9)
  13. 29. If the glove doesn't fit...1995(2,7)
  14. 31. Around the world for 14 rounds.1975(7,2,7)
  15. 33. Mr.Eastwood common sainted by a nation.1985(13)
  16. 36. A stamp was made on Earth and beyond.1969(6,6)
  17. 39. Ministers looked as pretty as a picture.2009(12)
  18. 40. A new beginning.2000(9)
  19. 41. Diana & Charles magnificent ceremony.1981(9)
  20. 42. The land was left in a state of wonder on weather.1982(9)
  21. 43. A new life shocked the nation.1979(4,2,5)
  22. 45. He truly got an earful this time.1997(4,5)
  23. 47. Kennny landed himself in a spot of bother.2008(9)
  24. 48. Men who worked in pasta de conchos.2006(8)
  25. 50. Queenie visits.2011(5)
Down
  1. 1. Ireland's marriage.1973(5)
  2. 2. McGraths take leave.1984(8)
  3. 3. Irleand took hold of another win.1987(10)
  4. 5. The world reaches out to an area in crisis.2014(6)
  5. 6. Things were heating up in the country.1976(9,6)
  6. 7. Mamma mia,baba is born.1972(4)
  7. 8. Sixty yuears passing.2012(7,7)
  8. 10. This pair bid night to the nightie.1966(9)
  9. 11. It broke down barriers in ireland.1986(9,7)
  10. 12. Who knows what a tracker mortgage is?2007(9,9)
  11. 13. Ireland played host to a special event.2003(8)
  12. 17. Iceland put a stop to foreign travel.2010(3,5)
  13. 18. No more butts.2004(7,3)
  14. 19. Jack gave it a lash.1990(5,3)
  15. 22. We got the point.1971(14)
  16. 23. Ireland lost a clear winner.1983(7)
  17. 27. Awarded the Nobel prize.1974(4,8)
  18. 30. Prince george is welcomed as this to his royal family.2013(5)
  19. 32. "I suppose a ride's out of the question".1993(3,7)
  20. 34. The world was introduced to an all-new-bril city.1989(6,4)
  21. 35. The able set were no longer able.1970(3,7)
  22. 37. People around the country would now begin to be tempted to taste.1978(9)
  23. 38. A landmark open for swords.2001(10)
  24. 44. The first hole to line the pockets.1967(3)
  25. 46. Someone wasn't so Keane.2002(6)
  26. 49. The King's final royal affair shook the world.1977(5)