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List Of Years In Northern Ireland
{{Use Hiberno-English, date=April 2013 This is a list of years in Northern Ireland which was established on 3 May 1921. For only articles about years in Northern Ireland that have been written, see :Years in Northern Ireland. Twenty-first century :2029 – 2028 – 2027 – 2026 – 2025 – 2024 – 2023 – 2022 – 2021 – 2020 :2019 – 2018 – 2017 – 2016 – 2015 – 2014 – 2013 – 2012 – 2011 – 2010 :2009 – 2008 – 2007 – 2006 – 2005 – 2004 – 2003 – 2002 – 2001 Twentieth century :2000 – 1999 – 1998 – 1997 – 1996 – 1995 – 1994 – 1993 – 1992 – 1991 :1990 – 1989 – 1988 – 1987 – 1986 – 1985 – 1984 – 1983 – 1982 – 1981 :1980 – 1979 – 1978 – 1977 – 1976 – 1975 – 1974 – 1973 – 1972 – 1971 :1970 – 1969 – 1968 – 1967 – 1966 – 1965 – 1964 – 1963 – 1962 – 1961 :1960 – 1959 – 1958 – 1957 – 1956 – 1955 – 1954 – 1953 – 1952 – 1951 :1950 – 1949 – 1948 – 1947 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland ( ga, Tuaisceart Éireann ; sco, label= Ulster-Scots, Norlin Airlann) is a part of the United Kingdom, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, that is variously described as a country, province or region. Northern Ireland shares an open border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. In 2021, its population was 1,903,100, making up about 27% of Ireland's population and about 3% of the UK's population. The Northern Ireland Assembly (colloquially referred to as Stormont after its location), established by the Northern Ireland Act 1998, holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters, while other areas are reserved for the UK Government. Northern Ireland cooperates with the Republic of Ireland in several areas. Northern Ireland was created in May 1921, when Ireland was partitioned by the Government of Ireland Act 1920, creating a devolved government for the six northeastern counties. As was intended, Northern Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2014 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - Peter Robinson * deputy First Minister - Martin McGuiness * Secretary of State - Theresa Villiers Events January * 1 January – New Year's Day (public holiday).All Holidays for 2014 Bank Holiday Dates for Northern Ireland. Retrieved: 2013-12-06. * 24 January – Amnesty Northern Ireland condemned as "utterly unjustified" and an "interference with freedom of speech and artistic expression" the cancellation of a comedy play by the Reduced Shakespeare Company called ''The Bible: The Complete Word Of God (Abridged)'' due to be performed in the Theatre at the Mill in |
2001 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2001 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, First Minister - David Trimble **Acting First Minister - Reg Empey (1 July - 6 November) * First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, deputy First Minister - Seamus Mallon (until 6 November), Mark Durkan (from 6 November) * Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Secretary of State - Peter Mandelson Events *29 April – United Kingdom Census 2001, 2001 United Kingdom Census carried out. Northern Ireland's population is 1,685,267. *3 – 10 June – The Men's 2001 World Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Belfast, with almost 400 boxers from 67 countries taking part in the Odyssey Arena event. *12 July – July 2001 Belfast riots. *15 June – Dispute arises between local Ulster loyalism, loyalist and Irish republicanism, republican activists on the Crumlin Road Peace lines, peace line in North Belfast over the flying of loyalist param ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2002 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - David Trimble (until 14 October) * deputy First Minister - Mark Durkan (until 14 October) * Secretary of State - John Reid (until October 24), Paul Murphy (from October 24) Events *9 January – Holy Cross dispute: Confrontations outside Holy Cross Primary School, a Roman Catholic girls' school in the largely Protestant Ardoyne district, during the afternoon school run, explode into widespread sectarian rioting which spreads across north Belfast and continues on 10 January, when the school is closed. *14 February – Kilkeel fishing boat '' The Tullaghmurray Lass'' is lost with all three crew in the Irish Sea. *February – West Belfast Task Force recommends creation of the Gaeltacht Quarter, Belfast. *14 March – Lisburn and Newry are granted city status. *5 April – The first recruits of the new Police Service of Northern Ireland graduate. *May – May 2002 Belfast riots *31 May to 3 June – 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2003 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - Suspended * deputy First Minister - Suspended * Secretary of State - Paul Murphy Events *1 February - The Protestant Ulster Defence Association Belfast leader John Gregg is killed by a loyalist faction. *16 February - 100,000 people in Dublin, and 30,000 in Belfast march to express their opposition to the imminent invasion of Iraq. *7 April - United States President George W. Bush arrives in Northern Ireland for discussions with British Prime Minister Tony Blair. He also meets the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, and the leaders of the pro-agreement parties. *31 August - The remains of Belfast mother Jean McConville, are found 31 years after she was abducted and murdered by the Provisional IRA, who accused her of being a British army agent. *15 September - For the first time the All-Ireland Football Final is contested by two teams from the same province. Tyrone are victorious over Armagh in the first Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2004 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - Suspended * deputy First Minister - Suspended * Secretary of State - Paul Murphy Events *27 March - Ireland's rugby team wins the Triple Crown for the first time since 1985. *27 March - David Trimble retains leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party at their annual general meeting. *30 June - Northern Ireland population estimated to be 1,710,300, a 4.1% increase over the 1994 figure. *14 September - Mary McAleese announces her intention to run for a second term as President of Ireland. *30 September - The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Ian Paisley, makes an historic first visit to Dublin for political talks with the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. *1 October - As nominations for candidates close, Mary McAleese is re-elected unopposed for a second term as President of Ireland. *11 November - Mary McAleese is inaugurated for a second term as President of Ireland. *8 December - Negotiated proposals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 In Northern Ireland
The following details notable events from the year 2005 in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is a country of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Northern Ireland shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west. Incumbents * First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, First Minister - Suspended * First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, deputy First Minister - Suspended * Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Secretary of State - Paul Murphy, Baron Murphy of Torfaen, Paul Murphy (until 6 May), Peter Hain (from 6 May) Events * 11 January – During a storm, a lorry was blown off the Foyle Bridge and its driver killed. * 30 January – Belfast man Robert McCartney (murder victim), Robert McCartney was murdered outside a bar in the city by members of the Provisional IRA. * 2 February – The Provisional IRA issued a statement to the Irish Republican, Republican newspaper An Phoblacht withdrawing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2006 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - Suspended * deputy First Minister - Suspended * Secretary of State - Peter Hain Events * 30 January – Postal workers entered a 20-day wildcat strike disrupting most of Belfast's delivery service. * 25 February – Rioting took place in Dublin as Republican protesters organised counter protests to a "Love Ulster" ( Unionist) parade in the city, which subsequently became violent. * 17 March – New Oncology Centre was opened at Belfast City Hospital. * 15 May – The members of the Northern Ireland Assembly were recalled 3½ years after the assembly was suspended, with a view to electing an executive, and having the suspension lifted. * 22 May – Belfast City airport was renamed George Best Belfast City Airport on what would have been George Best's 60th birthday. * 1 July – President Mary McAleese and leading representatives of all political parties in Ireland, north and south, marked the 90th a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2007 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - Ian Paisley (from 8 May) * deputy First Minister - Martin McGuinness (from 8 May) * Secretary of State - Peter Hain (until 28 June), Shaun Woodward (from 28 June) Events * 22 January – Report by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland states that the Special Branch of the then Royal Ulster Constabulary had colluded with loyalist paramilitaries in a number of murders and attempted murders in Northern Belfast between 1989 and 2002. * 28 January – Special Sinn Féin Ard Fheis approves a motion calling for devolution of policing and justice to the Northern Ireland Assembly and support for the police services. * 30 January, the Prime Minister confirms that assembly elections will go ahead as planned on 7 March. The 'transitional assembly' is thus dissolved, after which campaigning for the elections begins. * 7 March – Elections took place for the suspended Northern Ireland Assembly. * April – A 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2008 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - Ian Paisley (until 5 June), Peter Robinson (from 5 June) * deputy First Minister - Martin McGuiness * Secretary of State - Shaun Woodward Events * 4 January – An unforecast blizzard creates havoc across eastern Northern Ireland, with falls of 8 inches in one hour. * 22 January – Peter Robinson, Minister of Finance, releases the first final budget and programme for government, agreed by the Stormont executive. * 23 January – The brother of a Real IRA leader is one of two Irish citizens arrested in Lithuania on suspicion of buying firearms and explosives for the Real IRA. * 28 January – The appointment of four Commissioners Designate for Victims and Survivors is announced: Bertha McDougall, Patricia MacBride, Brendan McAllister and Mike Nesbitt. * 29 January – Environment Minister, Arlene Foster, refuses developer, Seymour Sweeney, planning permission for a Giant's Causeway visitor c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2009 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - Peter Robinson * deputy First Minister - Martin McGuiness * Secretary of State - Shaun Woodward Events *23 January – The seventh plenary meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council is held at the University of Ulster at Magee, Derry. *27 January – Environment Minister Sammy Wilson grants the National Trust planning permission for a new visitors' centre at the Giant's Causeway. *January - 300 lb car bomb, is abandoned outside Castlewellan. It had been destined for the British Army base at Ballykinler. Óglaigh na hÉireann, claimed responsibility for the attack. *7 March – 2009 Massereene Barracks shooting: British Army soldiers, Patrick Azimkar (21) and Mark Quinsey (23), are shot dead by the Real Irish Republican Army outside Massereene Barracks, Antrim. *9 March – Police Service of Northern Ireland officer, Stephen Paul Carroll (48), is shot dead by the Continuity Irish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 In Northern Ireland
Events during the year 2010 in Northern Ireland. Incumbents * First Minister - Peter Robinson **Acting First Minister - Arlene Foster (11 January - 3 February) * deputy First Minister - Martin McGuiness * Secretary of State - Shaun Woodward (until 11 May), Owen Paterson (from 11 May) Events January *6 January – Ulster Defence Association (UDA) confirms that all weaponry under its control has been put verifiably beyond use. *8 January – PSNI Constable Peadar Heffron seriously injured as a bomb explodes under his car in Randalstown. Dissident republicans have been blamed for the attack. *8 January – Iris Robinson scandal emerges. *11 January – Peter Robinson temporarily steps aside as First Minister, designating Arlene Foster to act in his place. *20 January – Talks between Sinn Féin and the DUP about the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland administration come to an end. *23 January – Sinn Féin party executive meets to discuss tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
