2015 in Ireland

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2015
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Ireland
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See also: 2015 in Northern Ireland
Other events of 2015
List of years in Ireland

Events during the year 2015 in Ireland.

Incumbents

President Michael D. Higgins Michael D. Higgins 2006.jpg
President Michael D. Higgins

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

September

October

November

December

Arts and literature

Sports

Association football

International friendly matches

UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group D

  • 11 October – Poland 2–1 Ireland. [50]
UEFA Euro 2016 play-offs
  • 16 November – Ireland 2–0 Bosnia and Herzegovina. [52]

Cricket

Gaelic games

2015 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final
2015 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final

Hockey

Deaths

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See also

References

  1. Ireland and UK agree historic defence agreement Irish Times, 2015-01-12.
  2. Kelly, Fiach (18 January 2015). "Leo Varadkar interview a significant moment in public life: Prominence in public coming out by leading Minister of traditionally conservative party". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  3. "Minister for Health Leo Varadkar says he is gay". RTÉ News. 18 January 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  4. "Dun Laoghaire-Holyhead ferry ends after 204 years". RTÉ News. 4 February 2015. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  5. "Paul Murphy TD was aware arrests could be made after government statements – partner". Independent. 9 February 2015.
  6. Minihan, Mary (9 February 2015). "Arrest of Paul Murphy and others described as 'way over the top': Ruth Coppinger believes 'over the top' action by gardaí will 'rebound completely'". Times.
  7. "Carey wishes he came out as gay man during political career". RTÉ News. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  8. "Irish Times to introduce metered paywall online". RTÉ News. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  9. "The Irish Times to introduce digital subscriptions next week". The Irish Times. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  10. "Irish Times to introduce paywall next week, costing up to €50 a month". Irish Independent. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  11. Ó Cionnaith, Fiachra (4 March 2015). "75 years: Abuse files to be secret". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2015. The decision not to make the files publicly available [...] was put forward yesterday by Jan O'Sullivan, the education minister, and will see the files withheld for almost twice as long as State papers are normally kept.
  12. "Revealed: Lucinda's new party is called Renua Ireland". Irish Independent. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  13. "Oldest Irish woman to make history at midnight". Irish Examiner. 25 March 2015.
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  15. President Higgins in official visit to Turkey RTÉ News, 2015-04-23.
  16. 1 2 President to attend WW1 Commemorations in Turkey (Gallipoli) and visit Irish troops in Lebanon Áras an Uachtaráin, 2015-04-21.
  17. President Higgins praises Irish peacekeepers RTÉ News, 2015-04-28.
  18. Yacht breaks 20-year-old Round Ireland sailing record Irish Times, 2015-05-06.
  19. Ursula Halligan: Referendum pointed me towards telling the truth about myself The Irish Times, 2015-05-15.
  20. TV3's Ursula Halligan comes out as she calls 'Yes' vote the 'most Christian thing to do' Irish Independent, 2015-05-15.
  21. Prince Charles to visit site of Lord Mountbatten's murder during Irish tour The Guardian, 2015-05-09.
  22. Same-sex marriage referendum to be held in May RTÉ News, 2014-12-16.
  23. Kenny expects 22 May date for same-sex marriage referendum RTÉ News, 2015-02-20.
  24. Nul points for timing of same-sex marriage referendum Irish Times, 2015-02-21.
  25. Johnston, Chris (23 May 2015). "Ireland becomes first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote". The Guardian . London. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  26. New postcode system launched amid criticism RTÉ News, 2015-07-14.
  27. Use of Eircode system 'not compulsory', Alex White says Irish Times, 2015-07-13.
  28. Hundreds climb Croagh Patrick despite warnings about bad weather RTÉ News, 2015-07-27.
  29. Hundreds including children ignore safety warnings to climb Croagh Patrick Sunday Independent, 2015-07-26.
  30. Taoiseach welcomes Indian prime minister to Dublin RTÉ News, 2015-09-23.
  31. An Post tells customers not to send any post RTÉ News, 2015-10-02. "An Post has advised customers not to post any items with immediate effect due to industrial action....An Post said this afternoon it has not issued protective notice to staff but noted that if there is no mail coming into the system, there is no work for its employees."
  32. "Victims of Carrickmines fire are named". RTÉ News. 11 October 2015.
  33. "Verdicts of misadventure at Carrickmines fire inquest; teenager recommended for bravery award". RTÉ News. 22 January 2019.
  34. "Flags to fly at half-mast for Carrickmines victims". RTÉ News. 12 October 2015.
  35. "Pope's message of sympathy read at fire victims' funeral". RTÉ News. 20 October 2015.
  36. "Irish Travellers to attend audience with Pope". RTÉ News. 23 October 2015.
  37. Same-sex marriage campaign used 'our' language, bishops told Irish Times, 2015-10-12.
  38. Intervention of Archbishop Martin at Synod Archdiocese of Dublin, 2015-10-12. Quote: "The referendum was debated within a social culture where people struggle to understand abstract moral principles. What they do understand is the predicament of individuals whom they wish to see happy and included. It is a very individualistic culture, but not necessarily an uncaring one. Indeed those in favour of same-sex marriage based their campaign on what was traditionally our language: equality, compassion, respect and tolerance."
  39. Flanagan calls for international investigation into Dwyer death Irish Times, 2015-11-07.
  40. "Councillors criticise new planning powers for minister". RTÉ. "The Irish Planning Institute (IPI), which represents planners, voiced concerns about the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2015 which became law on 29 December – during a consultation period which began the month beforehand."
  41. "Royal Gold Medal 2015". Architecture.com. RIBA. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
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  52. Ireland Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine International Cricket Council. Retrieved: 2015-03-02.
  53. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Cricbuzz. Retrieved: 2015-03-02.
  54. "Ireland's men's hockey team qualify for Rio Olympics". The Irish Times. 25 October 2015. And they got over the line at 4.20am on Sunday morning when Australia secured their victory, watched on in the BBC offices in Belfast by the Irish squad.
  55. Obituary: Lauded general surgeon Harold J Browne
  56. Mourning the loss of billy oneill and billy kelly
  57. Maeve Hillery, wife of late president Patrick, dies
  58. Former Olympian Jim Hogan passes away
  59. Ireland's oldest man dies aged 107
  60. Death of Ronnie O'Reilly Archived 11 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  61. Death announced of economist and journalist Colm Rapple
  62. Death of Galway hurling legend Archived 3 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  63. The death has occurred of Patrick Aiden HEELAN SJ Archived 21 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  64. Death of Dan Hoare
  65. Obituaries: Daphne Carroll
  66. The death has occurred of John Hubert (8th Marquis of Waterford) DE LA POER
  67. Leitrim great Josie Murray passes away
  68. Irish football mourns passing of Charlie Cahill
  69. President pays tribute to ex-Labour TD Frank Prendergast (81)
  70. Death of legendary Tipp goalkeeper Tony Reddin
  71. Former Dubliners member Jim McCann dies at the age of 70
  72. Antrim's 1989 All-Ireland final manager Jim Nelson has passed away
  73. Former Labour Senator Jack Harte dies
  74. Today FM presenter Tony Fenton has died following cancer battle
  75. J. Hinchion Macroom RIP
  76. The Godfather of Modern Hurling passes away
  77. "Cats mourn passing of two time All-Ireland winner". Hogan Stand. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  78. Mourners pay final respects to Judge Katherine Delahunt, irishtimes.com
  79. George Byrne has died, irishtimes.com
  80. One of Ireland's oldest women passes away at the age of 104
  81. Limerick fashion designer John McNamara dies aged 55
  82. Former Irish international Ray Treacy dies aged 68
  83. Tributes pouring in for late Fermanagh boss Pat King
  84. 'A true blue, a great Gael' - Dave Billings passes away suddenly
  85. The late Fergus O'Rourke
  86. Ireland mourns Slam hero Jim McCarthy
  87. Sympathy
  88. Tributes pour in after inter-county hurling star (27) dies in crash
  89. Death of Cork's Jim Cronin
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  91. Tributes paid to Valentine Lamb, who has died aged 76
  92. Lysaght, Charles (10 May 2015). "Obituary: Bob McDonagh". Irish Independent. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  93. Hurley, Denis (7 May 2015). "Castlehaven mourns Cork servant Michael Burns". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  94. "Sad passing of Offaly great Mick Brady". Hogan Stand. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  95. Former broadcaster Derek Davis dies RTÉ News, 2015-05-13.
  96. Death of Meath legend Micheal O Brien
  97. Derry GAA mourns Joe Gormley
  98. Broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy dies aged 76 RTÉ News, 2015-05-26.
  99. U2 tour manager Dennis Sheehan dies from heart attack in LA hotel, independent.co.uk
  100. Duggan, Barry (31 May 2015). "Obituary: Liam Ryan". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  101. Sligo GAA in mourning following the tragic death of former hurling boss Michael Galvin
  102. Willie Horgan RIP
  103. 'Incredible chef' Paolo Tullio dies at 65
  104. League of Ireland legend Johnny Fullam dies, aged 75
  105. "Fr. Ray Reidy was dedicated priest and gifted sportsman whose death was widely mourned". The Nationalist. 18 June 2015. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  106. Pioneering science journalist Mary Mulvihill dies aged 55
  107. Gerry Duffy – one of the greats of Irish cricket
  108. Tipperary hurling great Jimmy Doyle passes away
  109. John Joe was a Roscommon GAA legend
  110. Legendary Irish player and coach Reg Treacy passes away
  111. Former RTE broadcaster Liam Ó Murchú has died aged 86
  112. Singer and entertainer Val Doonican dies aged 88
  113. Ireland's oldest person dies at 113 in New York
  114. Death of Offaly football great Sean Foran
  115. Ros na Run's Diarmuid Mac An Adhastair dies
  116. Former Fine Gael TD and senator Alexis Fitzgerald dies irishtimes.com
  117. "Charlie Cullinane RIP". Archived from the original on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  118. Heartache as Aaron passes away
  119. Leading sprinter Astaire put down after battle with colic
  120. Trinity Community Mourns the Death of Peter Gatenby, Hon FTCD
  121. Tax amnesty economist who broke black economy dies
  122. Cycling great Mick 'Iron Man' Murphy dies after long and colourful life
  123. Tipperary's Eddie Connolly passes away
  124. Death occurs of former Independent chief Liam Healy, irishtimes.com
  125. Death takes place of former judge Paul Carney, irishtimes.com
  126. Tributes paid following the death of former Ireland and Manchester United keeper Pat Dunne, independent.ie
  127. Playwright Brian Friel dies aged 86 RTÉ News, 2015-10-02.
  128. Professor Dr Austin Darragh passes away aged 88, independent.ie
  129. Former Fianna Fáil TD John O'Leary dies aged 82, irishtimes.com
  130. Professor Niall Rudd, 1927-2015, bristol.ac.uk
  131. Garda shot by IRA suspect from Northern Ireland Archived 14 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine , www.u.tv
  132. Warm tributes paid to Hugh Cooney who has died after two-year long battle with cancer, irishtimes.com
  133. Maureen O'Hara, Spirited Movie Star, Dies at 95, www.cnn.com
  134. Former Church of Ireland bishop Peter Barrett dies, irishtimes.com
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  136. Lar O'Byrne RIP Archived 18 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine , shamrockrovers.ie
  137. Mourners bid farewell to former garda Joe Ainsworth, irishtimes.com
  138. Chairman of Rehab Group Sean Egan dies following stroke, irishtimes.com
  139. Jockey Pat Eddery has died aged 63, irishtimes.com
  140. Tributes to NI peace process priest Fr Gerry Reynolds, irishtimes.com
  141. Swanlinbar man and former Central Bank governor passes, anglocelt.com
  142. Bishop Dermot O'Mahony was 'a man of great integrity', irishtimes.com
  143. Offaly great Johnny Egan passes away, hoganstand.com
  144. Stump singer and founder of Dowtcha puppets Mick Lynch dies, irishexaminer.com
  145. Former Kerry football star Patrick Curtin (26) passes away after car accident, independent.ie
  146. Writer of Glenroe Wesley Burrowes passes away, independent.ie
  147. Tributes paid to late Cork Celtic centre-forward Donal Leahy, independent.ie