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1995 in Ireland

Explore 9 historical events and records for Ireland in 1995.

Historical records for Ireland in 1995

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January

European Union Enlargement

Bruton, John ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Heads the Irish government as Austria, Finland and Sweden join the European Union.

February

Framework Documents

Bruton, John ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Supports publication of the joint British-Irish Framework Documents on future political relationships.

International Conference at Belfast

Bruton, John ยท Belfast ยท Prime Minister of Ireland ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast

November

Constitution of Ireland

Bruton, John ยท Prime Minister of Ireland ยท Government / Coalition Government

Irish voters approve end to constitutional ban on divorce

December

Nobel Prize

Heaney, Seamus ยท Stockholm ยท Arts / Literature

Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for works of lyrical beauty and ethical depth.

Madrid European Council

Bruton, John ยท Madrid ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Ireland as leaders choose euro as the name of the future single currency.

Euro Changeover Plan

Quinn, Ruairi ยท Madrid ยท Finance Minister of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Supports the timetable and legal preparations for the future single currency.

Other events (month unknown)

GoldenEye

Brosnan, Pierce Brendan ยท Arts / Cinema

Stars as James Bond in GoldenEye

Prime Minister of Ireland

Bruton, John ยท Prime Minister of Ireland ยท Government / Coalition Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, 2nd term

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