Inaugeration of Cearbhall O'Dalaigh as President  (H77).1974..19.12.1974..12.19.1974..19th December 1974..Following the sudden death of President Erskine Childers, Mr Cearbhall O'Dalaigh was nominated by The Fianna Fail party as its candidate to replace him. The Fine Gael /Labour coalition government did not oppose the nomination and Mr O'Dalaigh was elected un-opposed on a joint party agreement...Members of the Judiciary, Religious Leaders and dignitaries from around the globe are pictured at the inaugeration of Cearbhall O'Dalaigh as Irish President.