← All Years
2000
Kilkenny's Millennium Championship
Kilkenny qualified for their third consecutive All-Ireland final, facing Offaly, who came through the 'back door'. Kilkenny, with strong performances from Henry Shefflin and D. J. Carey, dominated the game, securing a 5–15 to 1–14 victory and becoming the millennium champions.
Read the full story →President Clinton's Final Official Visit to Northern Ireland
On December 13, 2000, President Bill Clinton made his final official visit to Northern Ireland as the U.S. President. During this visit, a significant moment in the ongoing peace process, Clinton addressed a massive crowd at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. His presence and continued engagement were seen as crucial in supporting the Good Friday Agreement and fostering reconciliation in the region. This visit underscored the deep commitment of the United States to peace in Northern Ireland and marked the culmination of his administration's diplomatic efforts.
Read the full story →