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2001 in Ireland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Ireland in 2001.

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Historical records for Ireland in 2001

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February

26 February 2001

Treaty of Nice

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

Represents Ireland at the signing of the Treaty of Nice.

June

7 June 2001

First Nice Treaty Referendum

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

Acknowledges the referendum rejection of the Treaty of Nice, with 53.9 percent voting no.

7 June 2001

First Nice Treaty Referendum

Ahern, Bertie · Ireland · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Ahern accepts the first Nice referendum defeat and begins consultations on how to address voter concerns.

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2001

Champions League Forward Options

Keane, Robbie · Leeds · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Adds attacking depth to Leeds United during its Champions League campaign after arriving initially on loan from Inter Milan.

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