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1993 in Ireland

Explore 10 historical events and records for Ireland in 1993.

Historical records for Ireland in 1993

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January

Deputy Prime Minister

Spring, Richard ยท Dublin ยท Deputy Prime Minister ยท Government / Fianna Fail Party

Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland

Government

Spring, Richard ยท Deputy Prime Minister ยท Government / Fianna Fail Party

Helps create a Labour-Fianna Fail coalition

November

Treaty of Maastricht

Reynolds, Albert ยท Ireland ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Leads Ireland when the Treaty on European Union becomes effective on 1 November 1993.

Treaty of Maastricht Enters into Force

Reynolds, Albert ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Heads the Irish government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.

December

Downing Street Declaration

Reynolds, Albert ยท London ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Agrees the Downing Street Declaration with British Prime Minister John Major, advancing principles for a peace settlement.

Negotiates the Downing St Declaration

Reynolds, Albert ยท Dublin ยท Prime Minister of Ireland ยท Government / Coalition Government

Negotiates the Downing St Declaration with John Major

Other events (month unknown)

Man Booker Prize

Doyle, Roddy ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, winner of the 1993 Man Booker Prize

Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

Doyle, Roddy ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha"

Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, winner of the 1993 Man Booker Prize

Doyle, Roddy ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, winner of the 1993 Man Booker Prize

PFA Players Award As Villa Defender

McGrath, Paul ยท Birmingham ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Paul McGrath was voted PFA Players' Player of the Year after exceptional defending as Aston Villa finished second in the inaugural Premier League.

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