Irish Language Competition
As was evident in the campaign against joining the EEC, the fear of Ireland losing its national identity was very much present. Thus in 1966 the ICEM alongside the Commission…
You and Europe
Throughout the campaign to vote against Irish entry into the EEC their emphasis on the overall lack of awareness surrounding the political, cultural and social implications of Ireland joining the…
The beginning of our journey
The Irish Council of the European Movement was established to raise awareness of the benefits of the European Economic Community. Their aim was to inform the public of European affair…
National Forum on Europe
Beginning in 2006 the National Forum on Europe put together a series of conferences ‘Making the European Union Relevant for Women’ Gender equality and the EU, Equal treatment for men…
Ireland joins the EEC
The result of the vote meant that Irish policies towards Europe were described as more secure and predictable future for Irish civilians. However, John Temple Lang commented the reality then…
Irish as an official language
On the 31st of December 2021, the Irish language was finally granted full official and working status in the EU. When Ireland joined in 1973, only the treaties were translated…
Ireland and the Common Market
The ICEM put together a roadshow of Ireland and the Common Market to raise awareness of the national interest in joining the Common Market. To continue the normality of the…
Irish Council of the European Movement
After Ireland’s entry to the EEC, ICEM’s role slightly shifted. There was still the aim of promoting the benefits of the EEC and raising awareness around the EEC, however, the…
Our First European Parliament Elections
A few words of context The advertisements to vote in the European Parliament elections focused on the European Parliament being perceived as “your WatchDog” that had the power to bark…
Convention on the Future of Europe
Between 2002 and 2003, The Convention of the Future of Europe was brought together to draft a constitution on the enlargement of Europe. Neville Keery, who had been key in…