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The IRA killed three policemen and a nun in a bomb attack near Armagh.
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Mary Robinson was elected the seventh President of Ireland. She was the first female president of Ireland.
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The IRA killed six soldiers and a civilian in proxy bomb attacks at Derry and Newry. (Irish Repubilcan Army)
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There was controversy as the government allowed United States military aircraft bound for the Gulf War to refuel at Shannon Airport while on the way to Iraq. The controversy came when Irish civilians began to look at the situation as Irland supporting the war in Iraq.
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Irish moved to make the abortion law less strict. For example, if the mother is in endanager due to medical reasons abortion is legal.
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Divorce becomes legal in Ireland under certain circumstances. The law is opposed by the Roman Catholic Church.
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The Good Friday Agreement was accepted by all parties.
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Ireland yields its official currency the Irish pound and adopts the Euro.
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Pubs were forcoed to close their doors betweent the hours of 2pm and 4pm on Sundays for "holy hour". Until, the Intoxicating Liquor Act was abolished.
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Small portion of Irish voters reject the governments attempt to make already strict anti-abortion laws, more strict.
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Michael D Higgins was elected president. Michael was born April 18, 1941. He was the ninth president of Ireland.
