A Look Back At

Born in 1995

What Was Life Like in 1995?

Who Was in Charge?

Taoiseach

John Bruton

What Things Cost

Petrol (per litre)

£1.65/gal

Loaf of Bread

£0.73

Average House

£44,000

Weekly Wage

£105

Top Film

Braveheart

What Was Life Really Like?

The divorce referendum was held again — this time passing, narrowly, by 50.3% to 49.7%.

Ireland now allowed civil divorce, ending one of the most contentious debates in the state's history. The Celtic Tiger was roaring: 7% growth, record employment, emigration reversed as Irish people began returning home from London and New York. Braveheart was the big film.

Robbie Fowler was scoring for Liverpool. Ireland was becoming a different country, and the pace of change was accelerating.

Popular Toys & Games

  • Beanie Babies
  • Pogs
  • PlayStation

Irish Chart Song in 1995

Gangsta's Paradise

Coolio ft. L.V.

Irish #1 in 1995