2006 was the year of the 'Love Ulster' riot, when a planned loyalist march down O'Connell Street led to chaos and street fighting in Dublin city centre.Although Irish soccer manager Steve Staunton struggled in his new role, it was also a year of sporting success: Cork sprinter Derval O'Rourke won gold at the World Indoor Championships, Katie Taylor won World and European boxing titles and Bernard Dunne took the European Super bantamweight title.In rugby, Munster beat Biarritz to take the Heineken Cup and Ireland won the Triple Crown. Ireland also hosted the Ryder Cup, when Europe's golfers claimed victory over the USA.Playlist:Peter Bjorn & John - Young FolksSnow Patrol - Chasing CarsBell X1 - FlameGnarls Barkley - CrazyGemma Hayes - UndercoverWill Young - All Time LoveSugababes - Red DressPat Shortt - Jumbo Breakfast Roll