Event: Day of Welcomes

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

world

Dedication, skill and luck of the Irish bears fruit

At midnight tonight, Ireland ends one of the most successful EU presidencies ever, greatly enhancing the country’s reputation, writes Europe Correspondent Ann Cahill

news

Rejoicing, rioting and recriminations

news

Heaney recites poem to mark EU enlargement

news

Leaders meet to seal EU enlargement

ourview

Hope and history rhyme

business

Minister publishes Information Society report

Irish towns to host ceremonies for EU accession states

Arts Minister John O’Donoghue has announced plans to hold special ceremonies throughout Ireland in May to welcome the 10 new countries due to join the EU this year.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2004

O’Donoghue plans ‘Day of Welcomes’

ARTS Minister John O’Donoghue will today unveil a multi-million euro package of festival events to turn Ireland into a cultural haven during the country’s six month stint as president of the European Union.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2004