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…
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: 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…
50 Steps to 50 Years: 1972-1982
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…