Politicians and diplomats are visiting schools around Ireland to mark Europe Day, celebrating Ireland's 50 year membership of the European Union.
Government ministers, other Oireachtas members and ambassadors of EU member states are visiting some of the 470 schools and groups participating in a special EU 50 initiative, celebrating milestones of Ireland's EU membership.
Ministers and Ambassadors will have the opportunity to hear what Europe means to young people in Ireland and will answer questions on Europe's future.
Some of the primary schools being visited are part of the Blue Star Programme which teaches pupils about European cultures and the EU through creative activities and projects complementing the national primary curriculum.
A number of the post primary schools are part of the European Parliament Ambassador School (EPAS) Programme, a network of post-primary schools across the European Union raising awareness of European parliamentary democracy and European citizenship values.
Government Buildings, the Custom House and other buildings will be lit up in the European Union colours tomorrow evening.
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