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.
Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Joined January 2015
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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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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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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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🇪🇺⚖️🇮🇪 Rule of Law Report 2025 - Ireland's Chapter
Highlights and Call to Actions⬇️
Full report & Ireland's Chapter👉europa.eu/!V6WgBp
@EUCssrMcGrath @HennaVirkkunen @EU_Justice
#RuleofLaw #EUJustice #EUValues
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The Visitor Centre to be redeveloped into a modern, sustainable, and fully accessible facility.♻️🏛️
Proudly funded by the EU Just Transition Fund 🇪🇺 🇮🇪
@EMRAssembly #euinmyregion
The Office of Public Works is delighted to announce the opening of a temporary café service at Clonmacnoise heritage site, Co. Offaly.
See full press release here 👉cutt.ly/IrUMHHDT
#Clonmacnoise #Offaly #VisitOffaly #MonasticSite #Cafe #Sunshine #OPW
@Failte_Ireland
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⏰ Blue Book traineeship applications closing soon ⏰
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience working for the EU 📘
⏳ Deadline: Monday 17 March at 10:00 a.m.
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Europe Direct Portlaoise retweeted
The EU 🇪🇺 is sending emergency energy assistance to Ireland 🇮🇪 following #StormÉowyn:
Via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, it has mobilised:
🔹 4 power generators from Denmark
🔹 13 generators from the EU’s joint reserve #rescEU hosted in Poland.
👉 europa.eu/!9jH9Qf
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Running a project in Ireland or somewhere else in Europe? 🇪🇺 🇮🇪
You could be the next winner of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize! 🏆
📅 Applications close THIS FRIDAY
➡ Apply now! charlemagneyouthprize.eu #ECYP2025
Europe Direct Portlaoise retweeted
📅 Mark your calendar for these exciting opportunities for youth and sport organisations and young people!
- Erasmus+ Youth & Sport (KA1)
- Erasmus+ Youth (KA2)
- DiscoverEU Inclusion
Don’t miss out and apply now ➡️ bit.ly/40qIDOf
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Congratulations to the 5 Irish 🇮🇪 projects who will receive total @EUgreenresearch funding of over €25 million 👏👏
The projects are coordinated by: @ucddublin; @TUS_ie; @uniofgalway and @teagasc.
91 new projects are starting their research!
In total, the projects will get €500 million in #EU funding & contribute to the #EUGreenDeal on:
🍒 Sustainable #food & agriculture
♻️ #CircularEconomy
🌍 The #ClimateCrisis
🤝 Support to local communities
👉 europa.eu/!GxCPGG
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World Data Protection Day🌐reminds us that we have strong rules in place in the EU to protect personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Ensuring its full implementation and enforcement is one of my top priorities ⤵️
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Have you heard of European Digital Credentials for Learning (#EDC)?
📢 Join us in a webinar for a perfect introduction!
🗓️ When: Wednesday, 29 January at 10:00 CET
🔗 Register here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner…
🌟 New to #EuropeanDigitalCredentials for Learning? Join us in a webinar for a perfect introduction!
✅ Discover what EDCs are
✅ Understand the advantages of digital credentials
✅ Explore the first steps to create and issue EDCs
This webinar is your perfect introduction! Learn about European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDCs), their benefits, and how to start creating and issuing your own.
📅 When: Wednesday, 29 January at 10:00 CET
🔗 Register here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner…
#Europass #EuropassAdvantage
#DigitalCredentials
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EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme offers funding for travel for your job interview in another EU country, relocation costs and language training.
You must be a citizen and resident of an EU country.
Remember to apply before you move.
For more information: gov.ie/en/publication/93f982…
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📢New funding opportunities to promote EU agri-food!
Are you a trade organisation, an EU geographical indication producer group or an agri-food body?
🗓️22 January – 2025 Calls for applications open
🟧Register for the info days on 29-30 Jan👉europa.eu/!XR7tQY
#EUAgriPromo
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📲 Tomorrow, MEPs will discuss the need to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA).
This will safeguard democracy from foreign interference and algorithmic manipulation through standards for a safer and more open digital space.
Learn more 👉 europa.eu/!gmv9t8
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Expand your career prospects with Europass 🧭
Whether you're
🟣 updating your CV 🗎,
🟣 creating a skills portfolio 🗂️, or
🟣 learning about your qualifications 📜
#Europass provides the tools you need for success!
#CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #JobSeeker
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Europe Direct Portlaoise retweeted
Are you curious about a career in the EU?
Europe is full of possibilities for Irish candidates. The EU institutions are offering:
➡️Paid Traineeships for Graduates
➡️Permanent positions
➡️Temporary positions
➡️Irish Language positions
Find out more➡️ireland.ie/en/eu-jobs/how-to…
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Congratulations to 🇮🇪 Ireland's new European Commissioner @mmcgrathtd who will take charge of the Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law and Consumer Protection portfolio from 1 December.
We look forward to working with you.
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🎉 🎉 Congratulations to All #Soapbox2024 Finalists! 🎉 Huge applause to everyone who has made it to today’s final👏
We look forward to hearing your voices telling us what you think about the very important topic of Artificial Intelligence: @Babsmaylou opening national final🏆
