2001 in Ireland

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1 Events

Events

January 1 - Ireland celebrates the first day of the 21st Century.
March 22 - Ireland confirms its first case of Foot and Mouth disease.
June 7 - The Irish voters reject the Nice Treaty in a referendum.
September 11 - The world is plunged into a state of shock as huge terrorist attacks takes place in New York City and Washington, D.C. The people of Ireland extend their sympathies to the people of the United States.
September 14 - Ireland holds a national day of mourning as a result of the atrocities in the United States. All sports, public functions, and entertainment are cancelled on orders of the government. Schools, businesses, and stores throughout the country are closed, also on orders of the government. President Mary McAleese said that the events were "an attack on the very foundations of human dignity" and "shocked, sickened,...outraged, frightened" the people of Ireland. [1]
October 14 - The first multiple State funeral is held in honour of 10 IRA Volunteers who were executed by the British for their part in the War of Independence.
November 4 - The Police Service of Northern Ireland is established.
November 17 - The GAA votes to abolish its controversial Rule 21. Members of the British army and the PSNI in the six counties will henceforth be permitted to play.
December 14 - Irish euro coins are available in An Post and bank branches, these "Starter Packs" contain nineteen coins worth € 6.35 and can be purchased for IR� 5.