May 9th - A day to celebrate peace and unity in Europe
Ireland is famous for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional music, dance, and literature.
Ireland joined the European Economic Community (now EU) in 1973 and has been an active member ever since.
Ireland has transformed from one of Europe's poorest countries to one of its wealthiest since joining the EU.
Click "Discover Ireland" to learn something new about this wonderful European country!