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2011 in Ireland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Ireland in 2011.

Historical records for Ireland in 2011

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February

Captains League Cup Final Victory

Carr, Stephen · Wembley · Captain and Defender · Sport / Football

Carr captained Birmingham City at right-back against Arsenal, helping his team withstand intense pressure before Obafemi Martins scored the late winner.

Wembley Shot Strikes Arsenal Post

Fahey, Keith · Wembley · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Fahey struck the post during Birmingham City’s League Cup final against Arsenal before being replaced by eventual match-winner Obafemi Martins.

March

Taoiseach of Ireland

Kenny, Enda · Dublin · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Becomes Taoiseach after the 2011 general election and forms a Fine Gael-Labour government.

Other events (month unknown)

Prix Litteraire

Doyle, Roddy · Arts / Literature

Winner of the French Literary Award ("Prix Litteraire des Jeunes Europeens") for The Snapper

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