8 June: The RIRA was blamed for a gun attack at a polling station in Draperstown, County Tyrone. Two RUC officers and a civilian were wounded.[45]
1 August: The RIRA planted a 44 lb car bomb at Belfast International Airport. It was made safe by bomb disposal officers.[41][46]
3 August: The RIRA detonated a car bomb in Ealing, London (see 3 August 2001 Ealing bombing).[47]
22 August: The RIRA planted a small bomb on a bridge in Derry. The group gave a telephoned warning and the bomb was defused.[41]
1 November: The RIRA were blamed for planting a faulty incendiary device in a sports shop in Hill Street, Newry, County Down.[why?] The device was smouldering in a pocket of the jacket, but had burnt itself out.[48]
3 November: The RIRA planted a car bomb in the centre of Birmingham, England but it failed to detonate properly