First postage stamp of 2023 marks Ireland's 50th year in EU

European Affairs Minister Peter Burke and European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness launching An Post’s stamp marking the 50th anniversary of Ireland joining the European Communities in 1973. Picture: Maxwells

A new stamp marking the 50th anniversary of Ireland joining the European Union has been unveiled by An Post.

The stamp features a design by Irish designer Ger Garland based on the stars of the EU flag and the six fundamental values of the EU: human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights.