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News Roundup July 16, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter July 16, 2022

July 13, 2022 by 1 Comment

Sparks Fly in Northern Ireland Photo: Getty Images Under heightened police presence and tight security, Northern Ireland's Orange Order members marched through Belfast City for Tuesday's Twelfth of July celebrations. The Orange Order parades celebrate the Battle of Boyne on July 1, 1690, when William of Orange, also known as King Billy, defeated the army of Catholic King … [Read more...] about News Roundup July 16, 2022

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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 By February 9, 2002, only 45% of the coins had actually been withdrawn.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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