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2000 in Ireland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Ireland in 2000.

Historical records for Ireland in 2000

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March

Lisbon European Council

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

Represents Ireland as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, innovation and economic reform.

December

Nice European Council

Cowen, Brian ยท Nice ยท Foreign Minister of Ireland ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Irish diplomacy as leaders negotiate institutional reforms for enlargement.

Other events (month unknown)

European Competition Development

McPhail, Stephen ยท Leeds ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Develops into a first-team midfielder while Leeds United competes domestically and in Europe under David O'Leary.

Player of the Year

Keane, Roy ยท Manchester ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Keane takes the writers award for imposing control over Manchester Unitedโ€™s midfield and setting the competitive standards behind their league success.

Playoff Promotion Captain

Holland, Matt ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Matt Holland captains Ipswich Town at Wembley in the 2000 First Division play-off final, anchoring the midfield as the club secures promotion.

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