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

Events of 2000 in Ireland

A selection from Wikipedia's '2000 in Ireland'. Not a complete list.

  • 11 February – The British government suspended devolution in Northern Ireland.
  • 10 April – The ambulance service regulator, the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, was established.
  • 10 April – The Dublin Area Rapid Transit rail system was extended southwards from Bray to Greystones and northwards from Howth Junction to Malahide.
  • 5 May – The People in Need Trust held its seventh event.
  • 6 May – The Provisional Irish Republican Army began decommissioning its weapons.
  • 6 July – The Intoxicating Liquor Act, 2000 came into effect abolishing the so-called "holy hour" between 2 pm and 4 pm on Sundays when pubs had been forced to close their doors.
  • 2 December – The Guinness Storehouse opened in Dublin
  • 12 December – President Bill Clinton of the United States arrived in Dublin beginning his last international trip as President. He met President Mary McAleese, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, and gave a speech in Dundalk.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Popular Toys & Games

  • Razor Scooter
  • PlayStation 2
  • Pokémon

Irish Chart Song in 2000

Can We Fix It?

Bob the Builder