EP5 Ireland EU50 Podcast Series – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD
On 1 January 1973, Ireland officially became a member of the European Economic Community (now the European Union). To mark this momentous moment in Irish history, we hosted a live…
Through events, publications and much more, EM Ireland will be exploring the transformative impact of 50 years of membership and Ireland’s emergence as a modern, open economy and society.
50 Steps to 50 Years: 2013 – 2022
Fifty key moments during Ireland’s five decades in the European Union From the end of the marriage bar, the launch Erasmus, to joining the Euro, Ireland’s five-decade membership of the…
50 Steps to 50 Years: 2003 – 2012
Fifty key moments during Ireland’s five decades in the European Union From the end of the marriage bar, the launch Erasmus, to joining the Euro, Ireland’s five-decade membership of the…
EP4 Ireland EU50 Podcast Series – Commissioner Mairead McGuinness
On 1 January 1973, Ireland officially became a member of the European Economic Community (now the European Union). To mark this momentous moment in Irish history, alongside the European Commission…
EP3 Ireland EU50 Podcast Series – Mary Lou McDonald TD
On 1 January 1973, Ireland officially became a member of the European Economic Community (now the European Union). As we approach the 50th anniversary of this momentous moment in Irish…
50 Steps to 50 Years: 1993 – 2002
Fifty key moments during Ireland’s five decades in the European Union From the end of the marriage bar, the launch Erasmus, to joining the Euro, Ireland’s five-decade membership of the…
An Taoiseach launches MyEU50: The Ireland EU50 Youth Competition
Dublin, 07 September 2022: An Taoiseach Micheál Martin today launched a major competition for young people all across Ireland focused on 50 years of Ireland’s EU membership. A joint initiative…
EP2 Ireland EU50 Podcast Series – The Social and Cultural Change
On the 10 May 1972, the people of Ireland emphatically voted yes in a referendum to join the EEC. In this second episode of the Ireland EU50 podcast series, Brigid…
EP1 Ireland EU50 Podcast Series – An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD
On this day 50 years ago, 10 May 1972, the people of Ireland emphatically voted yes in a referendum to join the EEC. In this first episode of the Ireland EU50 podcast series,…
50 Steps to 50 Years: 1983-1992
Fifty key moments during Ireland’s five decades in the European Union From the end of the marriage bar, the launch Erasmus, to joining the Euro, Ireland’s five-decade membership of the…