EUROPE DIRECT in Portlaoise Library is member of the Europe Direct network in Ireland, which in turn is part of a Europe-wide family of centres.
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We are delighted to host Symbol of Hope- An Exhibition of Two Cultures from 8th–26st June as part of #refugeeweekireland. This travelling exhibition celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine and Ireland through costume, art, and craftsmanship. #europedirectportlaoise
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Applications for the Schuman Traineeship are still open.
Gain paid experience at the European Parliament.
📍 Brussels, Luxembourg & across the EU
🎓 Open to graduates
⏰ Apply before 31 May 2026
Start your EU career today
europarl.europa.eu
#SchumanTraineeship #EUCareers
May 27
Last call to be a trainee with us at the European Parliament in October! 🚨
Schuman traineeship applications are still open and close this Sunday 31 May.
Apply here: ep-stages.gestmax.eu/website…
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Europe Direct Portlaoise are celebrating Europe Day, this Saturday, the 9th of May. Call in between 10am and 12.30pm for our coffee morning and explore what Europe has to offer.
#europedirectportlaoise #portlaoiselibrary #coffeemorning #EuropeDay
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We are delighted to welcome Coding Ireland for an exciting coding workshop inviting you to navigate the track and tweak code to maximise speed and precision.
Aimed at those aged 12-15.
Thursday the 9th of Apr at 1pm. Visit tinyurl.com/2rnvabt9 to book
#portlaoiselibrary #stem
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Europe Direct Portlaoise retweeted
100 days to go until Ireland's EU Presidency 🇮🇪🇪🇺
⏳ We’re counting down!
🇮🇪🇪🇺 Ireland looks forward to taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 100 days.
⚡ Follow us for updates, as we work hard preparing over the coming months!
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The Irish language has been an official language of the EU since 2022.
In the lead up to St Patrick's Day on the 17th of March why not brush up on your cúpla focal and learn Irish with Transparent Languages at your local library.
#europedirectportlaoise @TLILanguages
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Europe Direct Portlaoise retweeted
Will EU be my Valentine? ❤️
There are many reasons to love the European Union.
Check them out: link.europa.eu/wtQkJJ
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The European Commission has launched their Action Plan Against Cyberbullying to protect young people online.
Click below for further details.
ec.europa.eu/commission/pres…
#europedirectportlaoise #actionagainstcyberbullying
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Europe Direct Portlaoise retweeted
Europe’s strength lies in its people 🇪🇺
Through #NextGenerationEU, the EU is investing in skills for the future. In Ireland, this includes SOLAS’s Green Skills Action Programme, supporting near-zero energy buildings, retrofitting & climate action.
💡 link.europa.eu/8KYdwx
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Apply for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize with your project, get up to €7500 and get the help you need to further develop your initiative. Open to EU resident aged 16-30
Visit tinyurl.com/55yyetwy for further details
#ECYP2026 #europedirectportlaoise
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Europe Direct Portlaoise retweeted
22 Dec 2025
Thank you for the music!👩🎤🧑🎤
Check out our new playlist, featuring each European country's song this year! 🇮🇪 Irish indie folk group @KingfishrBand is among them!
🔊🇪🇺 Listen to our “Best of Europe in 2025” playlist now:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6j…
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24 Dec 2025
Europe Direct Portlaoise would like to wish all our visitors a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year
#MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #europedirectportlaoise #buonnatale #feliznavidad #joyeuxnoel #froheweihnachten🎄🎁
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20 Dec 2025
Europe Direct Portlaoise will close on Tues, the 23rd of December at 3.30pm and will reopen on Mon, the 29th December. It will then close again on Weds, the 31st December at 3.30pm and reopen on Fri, the 2nd of January for the New year.
#portlaoiselibrary #christmasopeninghours
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12 Dec 2025
The @EU_Commission presented a package of measures to simplify environmental legislation in the areas of industrial emissions, circular economy, environmental assessments and geospatial data. Click the link the find out more
tinyurl.com/yeyu8e5d
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3 Dec 2025
Call down to the @EDPortlaoise stand at the #midlandsirelandshowcase to get some illustration tips from illustrator Wayne O'Connor
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3 Dec 2025
Drop by the @EDPortlaoise stand at the #midlandsirelandshowcase at 12.30pm for an illustration workshop with illustrator Wayne O'Connor
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3 Dec 2025
Join Europe Direct Portlaoise at the Midlands Ireland Showcase @tusathlone #europedirectportlaoise #midlandsshowcase
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8 Nov 2025
We had a great evening at #soapbox2025, hearing some brilliant speakers with compelling arguments both for and against the topic. Congratulations to winners, Favour in the under 16s category and Aoibhe in the over 17s category and all those who took part.
#europedirectportlaoise
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4 Nov 2025
Well done to our brilliant winner Aoibhe in the 17 and over category, at #soapbox2025 #europedirectportlaoise and thank you so much to our judges who had a very difficult decision this evening.
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4 Nov 2025
The judges are making the difficult decision at #soapbox2025 in #europedirectportlaoise
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