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Brosnan is announced as the fifth actor to play Bond, signed for a three-film Bond deal with the option of a fourth
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1994 in Ireland
Explore 16 historical events and records for Ireland in 1994.
Historical records for Ireland in 1994
Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 16 of 16 unique records.
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June
Corfu European Council
Represents Ireland as leaders discuss enlargement and preparation for further institutional reform.
August
Ceasefire
Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
IRA - Ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
IRA - Ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Coalition Government: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
IRA - Ceasefire
IRA context for Albert Reynolds: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Peace
Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Peace Process
Welcomes the IRA ceasefire as a major development in the Northern Ireland peace process.
September
Peace
Reynolds, Gerry Adams & John Hume shake hands in the Government Buildings at Dublin
November
Resignation of Albert Reynolds
The Government coalition breaks up after Reynolds decides to resign
December
Essen European Council
Represents Ireland as leaders develop a pre-accession strategy for Central and Eastern Europe.
Taoiseach of Ireland
Becomes Taoiseach at the head of the Rainbow Coalition.
Other events (month unknown)
Aston Villa Cup Final Defensive Cover
Steve Staunton supplied width and defensive experience as Aston Villa defeated Manchester United in the 1994 League Cup final.
Golden Bear for In the Name of the Father
The film In the Name of the Father, directed by Jim Sheridan, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 1994 Berlin International Film Festival.
Prime Minister of Ireland
Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, 1st term
Villa Cup Final Midfield Industry
Ray Houghton brought vast international experience to Aston Villa's midfield as the side overcame Manchester United in the 1994 final.
How these records were prepared
Generated from the World History Database historical_events table. Identical display records are collapsed; descriptions otherwise retain the stored text. Coverage and source quality vary. Check primary and specialist sources before citing individual historical claims.