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1997 in Ireland

Explore 6 historical events and records for Ireland in 1997.

Historical records for Ireland in 1997

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June

Amsterdam European Council

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

Represents Ireland as leaders reach political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.

Taoiseach of Ireland

Ahern, Bertie ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Takes office as Taoiseach and leads a Fianna Fail-led coalition.

September

High Commissioner

Robinson, Mary ยท High Commissioners for Human Rights ยท Warfare / United Nations

Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations

Politics

Robinson, Mary ยท High Commissioners for Human Rights ยท Warfare / United Nations

Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations

Other events (month unknown)

Charlton Midfield Signing

Kinsella, Mark ยท Charlton ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Kinsella arrives at Charlton Athletic and quickly provides leadership and passing in central midfield.

Tomorrow Never Dies

Brosnan, Pierce Brendan ยท Arts / Cinema

Stars as James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies

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