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1999 in Ireland

Explore 10 historical events and records for Ireland in 1999.

Historical records for Ireland in 1999

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January

Euro Introduced

Ahern, Bertie ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Heads the government when the euro becomes Ireland's currency for electronic payments and accounting.

Euro Introduction

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

Leads Ireland when the euro becomes the national currency for electronic and accounting purposes.

Euro Monetary Union Begins

McCreevy, Charlie ยท Dublin ยท Finance Minister of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Oversees Irish fiscal policy as Ireland enters the third stage of economic and monetary union.

February

Death of Iris Murdoch

Murdoch, Iris ยท Arts / Literature

Death of Iris Murdoch

May

Treaty of Amsterdam Enters into Force

Ahern, Bertie ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Ahern leads the Irish government.

Champions League Winner

Irwin, Denis ยท Barcelona ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Denis Irwin provided defensive experience on the left as the final turned in injury time in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.

Other events (month unknown)

A Star Called Henry the

Doyle, Roddy ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "A Star Called Henry the first book in a trilogy, telling the story of Henry Smart, an IRA assassin and 1916 Easter Rebellion fighter, from his birth in Dublin to his adulthood when he becomes a father

IRA

Doyle, Roddy ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "A Star Called Henry the first book in a trilogy, telling the story of Henry Smart, an IRA assassin and 1916 Easter Rebellion fighter, from his birth in Dublin to his adulthood when he becomes a father

The World Is Not Enough

Brosnan, Pierce Brendan ยท Arts / Cinema

Stars as James Bond in The World Is Not Enough

UEFA Cup Qualification Contribution

Harte, Ian ยท Leeds ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Provides left-sided attacking support and set-piece ability as Leeds United qualifies for European competition.

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