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Top 100 - 2011

Top 100

Honorees 1996 1997 2011 (?) 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 … [Read more...] about Top 100

Top 100

Irish America's Top 100 recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding Irish-Americans from all walks of life -- individuals whose contributions extend to arts and entertainment, philanthropy, medicine, politics, care-giving, and community action. 2011 Honorees … [Read more...] about Top 100

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February 9, 2002

On February 9, 2002, the Irish pound or punt ceased to be legal tender and was officially replaced by the euro. On January 1, 1999, the euro became the official currency in eurozone countries like Ireland, but the state did not began to withdraw the pound from national circulation until January 1, 2002. The withdrawal of the Irish pound was relatively slower than tender withdrawal in most other eurozone countries. By February 9, 2002, only 45% of the coins had actually been withdrawn. The state still allows all Irish coins and banknotes, from the formation of the Irish Free State onwards, to be exchanged for the euro at the Central Bank in Dublin.

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