IRL                               IRELAND                           

Capital City:Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath)            Population:3,476,000         Area:70,280 km²

Current normal series (1987/1991 - ), the Euroband since 1991 - the first country to use this symbol

93 = 1993 (year of first registration) / 01 = 2001, MH = Meath (An Mhí in Gaelic), CE = Clare (An Clár)

Current / former normal series (1987/1991 - ), LH = Louth (Lú), original 1987 registration made in current style but without Gaelic name

Current / former normal series (1987 - 1991), CN = Cavan (An Cabhán), 1989 registration in original style (i.e.without Euroband and Gaelic name)

Current temporary series (1925/1993 - ), ZZ = temporary registration, validation sticker used since 1993, in this case month of expiry February 1999

Former normal series (1921 - 1986), type 1 (the two letter code, up to four numerals), standard white/silver on black plate, SI = Dublin (1986)

Former normal series (1921 - 1986), type 1 (the two letter code, up to four numerals), rear plate (optional black on red since December 1969), SI = Dublin (1986)

Former normal series (1921 - 1986), type 3 (serial letter, the two letter code, up to three numerals since 1954), rear plate (optional black on red since December 1969), ZY = Louth

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