Jan. 5, 2023 Ireland's Membership in the EU 50th Anniversary On January 1, 1973, the Republic of Ireland joined the European Communities (EC). These were three international organizations that were governed by the same set of institutions -- the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC or Euratom), and the … Continue reading Stamps of 2023: Ireland (January 2023)