2009 in Ireland

← → Events from the year 2009 in Ireland.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen described 2009 as the most challenging of his career in politics.

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Extreme weather occurred across Ireland in February (Pictured: Ballycullen Road near Tallaght on 3 February).
Ireland's largest bank robbery took place at the Bank of Ireland 's College Green branch in February.
Ireland's oldest brewery in Cork since at least 1650 closed its doors in May. (Pictured: A 1919 advertisement for Beamish Stout)
Former President Mary Robinson received the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama
Muhammad Ali visited Ennis in September where he was made the first Honorary Freeman of the town.
The second referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon ; Ireland voted Yes, Donegal voted No.
Association footballer Thierry Henry caused a controversy in November.
St Mel's Cathedral, Longford was destroyed by fire on 25 December
In a successful year for rugby union in Ireland, Paul O'Connell was named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad for their tour of South Africa.
Danny La Rue
Stephen Gately
Liam Clancy