2006 in Ireland

← → Events from the year 2006 in Ireland.

(Kerry 4–15 : 3–5 Mayo) (Louth 3–14 : 1–11 Leitrim) (Kilkenny 1–16 : 1–13 Cork) (Antrim 5–13 : 1-07 Carlow) (Derry 5–15 : 1–11 Donegal) Ireland claimed the triple crown for the second time in 3 years.

Rioting on the streets of Dublin in February 2006 — Riots occurred on the streets of Dublin in February.

Dublin Port Tunnel — The Dublin Port Tunnel opened in December.

Colm Tóibín — Colm Tóibín became the first Irish writer to win the International Dublin Literary Award , with his novel The Master .

Derval O'Rourke

Proinsias Ó Maonaigh died in March.

Michael O'Riordan died in May.