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1988 in Ireland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Ireland in 1988.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1988

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January

18 January 1988

Whitbread Prize

Nolan, Christopher · Arts / Literature

Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year

June

27 June 1988

Hanover European Council

Haughey, Charles James · Hanover · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Ireland as leaders establish the Delors Committee to study monetary union.

28 June 1988

Delors Committee Mandate

Lenihan, Brian · Hanover · Foreign Minister of Ireland · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Supports work on concrete stages toward economic and monetary union.

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