A number of celebrations are taking place across the country to mark Europe Day tomorrow and 50 years of Ireland's EU membership.
470 schools will perform Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy', while the National Concert Hall will host a special performance of music tomorrow night to mark the occasion.
May 9th marks the 73rd anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which proposed a trade deal between France and Germany and ultimately created the EU.
Minister for European Affairs Peter Burke,says it's vital that young people are fully aware of the benefits of EU membership.
