Presenting Europe: new exhibition tells the 50-year story of Ireland in the EU
A theme throughout is identity, and how our identity as Irish people sits surprisingly comfortably alongside the identity of us as Europeans
Ireland in the EU Special Report
The impact of 50 years of European Union membership on Irish life
An Ghaeilge faoi bhláth san Aontas Eorpach
Aistear dúshlánach a bhí ann, ó thús corrach go stádas iomlán rathúil ar deireadh thiar, a deir Pádraig Breandán Ó Laighin
How the EU brought about ‘rapid and profound’ social change in Ireland
Academics, lobbyists and positive change advocates speak to Rita de Brún about the EU’s impact on societal change in Ireland
Irish economy transformed by trade opportunities since joining EU
After 50 years in the EU, our trade surplus is over €60 billion and we have a diversified export base across products and market destinations, writes Deaglán de Bréadún
GAA clubs booming across Europe
There are around 106 GAA clubs throughout Europe and the number is growing at an unprecedented rate, writes Paul Keane
EU membership has helped drive Ireland’s green agenda
Ireland is fully signed up to the EU “Green Deal”, the Union’s ambitious plan to lead the world on climate change which demands immediate and significant action by member states,
Irish agriculture has changed beyond recognition since 1970s
Barry McCall looks at the triumphs and challenges for the farming and food sectors since Ireland joined the EU
Young people are greatest beneficiaries of EU membership
Children born today have remarkably different expectations of life than those born before 1973 says Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Peter Burke TD
Irish art and culture through a European lens
The EU is often associated with red tape but the irony is that it has removed it for many Irish artists, writes Gemma Tipton
The neutrality question
The trickiest issue for Ireland has consistently been participation in European security and defence policy, writes Deaglán de Bréadún
Irish membership still compelling
Ireland is proud of what we have achieved in the EU and of what we have contributed to shaping the Union we live in today, says Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
While peace is ultimately made by people, it is underpinned by institutions
European Union has been a steadfast partner in peace over the last 50 years, says Tánaiste Micheál Martin
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