50 Years of Ireland in the EU
Ireland’s 50 years of EU membership has coincided with a radical economic and social transformation of our country.
Welcome to EU50
EU50 is a programme of ideas, of friendship and of imagination. Over the course of 18 months, beginning in January 2022, our programme will engage with Irish and European Youth as well as celebrate the people-to-people and cultural links that bind us together.
In a moment of ever greater urgency for our future, EU50 will be a time to reflect on the importance of our European identity, heritage and home.
What is EU50?
Gaeilge san AE
Is cuid ríthábhachtach dár bhféiniúlacht agus dár n-oidhreacht í an Ghaeilge. Ar an 1 Eanair 2022, bhain an Ghaeilge stádas iomlán amach mar theanga oifigiúil de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh. Mar gheall air seo, tá an Ghaeilge anois ar chomhchéim leis na teangacha oifigiúla eile san AE. 50 bliain tar éis dul isteach san AE, tá ár dteanga náisiúnta anois ag croílár an Aontais.
Key Themes
Relevant Links
- Ireland and the EU: Timeline of Key Events (Houses of the Oireachtas)
- Ireland Says Yes To Europe (rte.ie)
- Ireland in the EU History
- The accession of Ireland to the European commission 1972-2022 (PDF)
- Conference on the Future of Europe
- Your gateway to the European Union (europa.eu)
- EU Jobs
- Taoiseach's remarks NAI 21 January 2022
Related Initiatives
EU Jobs
Find all of the latest EU Jobs news and announcements here
Global Europe
Global Europe will particularly support countries most in need to overcome long-term developmental challenges.
European Movement Ireland
Since 1954, European Movement Ireland has been working to strengthen the connection between all sectors of Irish society and Europe.
Blue Star Programme
The Blue Star Programme teaches primary school pupils about European cultures and the EU through creative activities and projects.
Communicating Europe
The Communicating Europe Initiative is aimed at deepening public awareness of the role the EU plays in our daily lives and at improving the quality and accessibility of public information on European issues.
Access Europe
Access Europe is a support and capacity-building programme for Irish civil society organisations to better access EU funds and engage in EU policy.
European Year of Youth 2022 - Leargas
2022 is the European Year of Youth, shining a light on the importance of European youth to build a better future.
Global Ireland
Although geographically a small island on the periphery of Europe, Ireland's people and our outlook are global, influenced by connecting with people and events.