15 June – Dispute arises between local loyalist and republican activists on the Crumlin Road peace line in North Belfast over the flying of loyalist paramilitary flags. Loyalists begin to picket the nearby Catholic primary school, beginning the Holy Cross dispute, continuing throughout June.
3 September – Loyalist pickets at Holy Cross resume when the school re-opens for a new term, leading to unrest and rioting.
12 November – 400 police officers are involved in escorting the children and their parents to and from Holy Cross school.
17 November – The Gaelic Athletic Association votes to abolish its controversial Rule 21. Members of the British Army and the Police Service of Northern Ireland will henceforth be permitted to join the organisation.
22 November – First Minister David Trimble and deputy First Minister Mark Durkan meet with residents of Upper Ardoyne, and the next day, 23 November, the Holy Cross protests are called off after 14 weeks.