Fourth Irish EEC Presidency
Begins Ireland's fourth Council Presidency during a period of rapid political change in Europe.
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1990 in Ireland
Explore 11 historical events and records for Ireland in 1990.
Historical records for Ireland in 1990
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January
April
Special Dublin European Council
Hosts the special European Council that agrees a common approach to German unification.
May
European Environment Agency
Leads the Irish Presidency when the Community formally establishes the European Environment Agency.
June
Dublin European Council
Hosts the European Council as leaders agree to launch conferences on political union and monetary union.
Political Union Conference Decision
Supports the decision to begin an intergovernmental conference on political union.
November
President of Ireland
Appointed President of Ireland, the first women President of Ireland
December
Presidential Inauguration
Takes office as the first woman to serve as President of Ireland.
Rome European Council
Represents Ireland as the intergovernmental conferences on political and monetary union formally open.
Political Union Intergovernmental Conference
Represents Irish foreign policy as negotiations on political union begin.
Other events (month unknown)
The Barrytown Trilogy, a trilogy centred around the Rabbitte family
Publication of "The Barrytown Trilogy, a trilogy centred around the Rabbitte family
Villa Defence At League Runners Up
Paul McGrath produced outstanding central-defensive performances as Aston Villa challenged Liverpool for the 1989–90 league championship.
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