Ireland and the EU at 50: Politics, Policy and Transformation

On 1 January 2023 Ireland reached a historic milestone - the fiftieth anniversary of its accession to the European Communities. This conference, co-organised by Maynooth University and the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) examined the span of Irish membership of the EU from the perspective of policy, politics and transformation. It will brought together academics, politicians, diplomats and members of civil society to reflect on the most important themes that helped define 50 years of Ireland's participation in European Integration. In the process evaluated the highs and lows of membership, as well as Ireland's position in the contemporary European Union.

The programme of events is available here. 

Watch Day 1 here:

Watch Day 2 here: