Events from the year 2009 in Ireland.
Extreme weather occurred across Ireland in February (Pictured: Ballycullen Road near Tallaght on 3 February).
Ireland's largest bank robbery took place at the Bank of Ireland's College Green branch in February.
Ireland's oldest brewery in Cork since at least 1650 closed its doors in May. (Pictured: A 1919 advertisement for Beamish Stout)
Former President Mary Robinson received the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama
Events from the year 2008 in Ireland.
Patrick Hillery died on 12 April
Ronnie Drew died on 16 August