This is a summary of 2010 in Ireland.
José Ramos-Horta, President of East Timor
MV Rachel Corrie
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki dodged protesters and flying eggs at the Institute of International and European Affairs on a visit to Dublin in June.
Enda Kenny, ruler of Fine Gael, fought off a challenge from Richard Bruton in June.
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