Euro Cash Changeover
Leads the government as euro banknotes and coins replace the Irish pound in everyday use.
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2002 in Ireland
Explore 9 historical events and records for Ireland in 2002.
Historical records for Ireland in 2002
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January
Euro Cash Changeover
Oversees the physical currency changeover from Irish pounds to euro notes and coins.
Euro Cash Introduction
Heads the government when euro banknotes and coins replace the Irish pound in everyday use.
June
Nice Treaty Neutrality Declaration
Supports European assurances that the Nice Treaty does not undermine Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality.
October
Second Nice Treaty Referendum
Irish voters reverse the earlier Nice rejection and approve the treaty by 62.89 percent.
Second Nice Treaty Referendum
Irish voters approve Nice at the second referendum, allowing Ahern's government to complete ratification.
Death of Richard Harris
Death of Richard Harris
Second Nice Treaty Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for approval of the Nice Treaty after European assurances concerning Irish neutrality.
Other events (month unknown)
Die Another Day
Stars as James Bond in Die Another Day
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