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2008
Kilkenny's Three-in-a-Row
Kilkenny dominated the 2008 championship, facing Waterford in the final. In a one-sided match, Kilkenny secured their first All-Ireland three-in-a-row since 1913 with a commanding 3–30 to 1–13 victory, re-confirming their status as hurling's kingpins.
Read the full story →Ireland's 'Night of the Guarantee'
On September 29, 2008, the Irish government, facing the imminent collapse of Anglo Irish Bank and a broader financial crisis, made the unprecedented decision to issue a blanket guarantee for the deposits, bonds, and loans of all Irish-owned banks and financial institutions. This dramatic intervention, known as the 'Night of the Guarantee,' aimed to prevent a systemic collapse of the Irish banking sector. While it initially stabilized the financial markets, the guarantee ultimately placed a massive burden on Irish taxpayers and contributed significantly to the country's subsequent sovereign debt crisis and bailout.
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