A Look Back At
Born in 2000
What Was Life Like in 2000?
Who Was in Charge?
Taoiseach
Bertie Ahern
What Things Cost
Petrol (per litre)
€0.82/L
Loaf of Bread
€0.95
Average House
€169,000
Weekly Wage
€260
Top Film
Gladiator
What Was Life Really Like?
Ireland was the envy of Europe — growth, full employment, low taxes, and EU funds all combining to produce a boom that seemed almost too good to be true. House prices were rising alarmingly, but few wanted to hear warnings about bubbles. The dot-com boom was adding a technological dimension to the prosperity.
Pubs were packed, restaurants were booked out, and Saturday nights in Dublin felt like the centre of the universe. Ireland was having the time of its life.
Popular Toys & Games
- Razor Scooter
- PlayStation 2
- Pokémon
Irish Chart Song in 2000
Can We Fix It?
Bob the Builder
Irish #1 in 2000