Southern Regional Assembly

02/11/2026

📣 Tell the story of Cohesion Policy across Europe!

A new EU funding call is now open to support content that showcases how EU investment is making a difference in communities across Europe.

Topics include: ✅ The right to stay
✅ The green transition
✅ Strategic technologies
✅ Housing
✅ Demographic change

From journalism and video content to social media campaigns and events, there are many ways to bring these stories to life.

👉 More information see link below 🔗 👇

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📢 New call: Tell the story of Cohesion Policy across Europe!

How is EU investment making a difference in people's lives? Help tell the story!

A new EU funding call is open to support the production and dissemination of content showcasing the impact of Cohesion Policy across Europe.

Projects can cover topics such as:
🏡 The right to stay
🌱 The green transition
💡 Strategic technologies
🏠 Housing
👥 Demographic change

From journalism and audiovisual content to social media campaigns and media events, there are many ways to bring these stories to life.

🔗 Find out more and explore the call: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/IMREG-2026-INFOME?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&frameworkProgramme=44773133&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

02/11/2026

✨Week 7 of the Graduate.ie weekly quiz. Second Level Students, want to win a trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg? 🇪🇺

📋✏ Learn more at the link below. 🔗 👇

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📣 Week 7 is LIVE! 🎉

Welcome back to all 2nd level students!
We hope you all had a lovely mid-term break!

Week 7 of the Graduate.ie quiz is now live!
Best of luck to everyone taking on this week's challenge!

👉 Enter now at www.graduate.ie
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The Graduate.ie programme is sponsored by:
European Parliament
Tipperary County Council
Southern Regional Assembly
Leitrim County Council
Mayo County Council
Louth County Council
Fingal County Council
Health and Safety Authority
Roscommon County Council
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Communicating Europe
Cavan County Council
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Fáilte Ireland
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman - FSPO
CCPC

02/11/2026

European Gender Equality Week is here! 👩‍💼✨

The European Parliament is hosting a week of debates and events focused on advancing women's rights and promoting gender equality across Europe.

Tuesday's flagship event will spotlight women in leadership and the impact they have in shaping the future and inspiring the next generation.

📌 Find out more 👇

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An tSeachtain Eorpach um Chomhionannas Inscne 2026 ⭐️

This European Gender Equality Week, the European Parliament is highlighting how the EU is working to advance women’s rights and promote gender equality.

The European Parliament’s committees will be holding special debates and events throughout this week on the topic, with the main event focusing on women in leadership on Tuesday, highlighting how they shape the change and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Learn more about the main event and the full programme at the link in the first comment.

30/10/2026

27/10/2026

📸🎞️ Did you know the European Parliament’s Multimedia Centre contains photos and videos dating back to 1958? 🇪🇺

On , explore historic moments and follow the work of Parliament today.

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27/10/2026

⏳ One week left to apply to become a Climate Pact Ambassador 2026!

Are you passionate about climate action and eager to get others involved?
Do you want to bring your local climate action stories to the 🇪🇺 stage?

Join a movement of more than 1000 changemakers across the EU and inspire your community to act.
👉 Apply now before the call closes. Link in bio!

27/10/2026

Do you know your EU rights?

From hassle-free travel across Europe ✈️ to protections when shopping online 🛍️, being an EU citizen comes with a range of rights that make everyday life easier.

Think you know them all? 🤔 Put your knowledge to the test and see how many you can get right! ✅

👇 Share your score in the comments and let us know how you did.

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23/10/2026

With less than a month to go be sure to register for the upcoming ESPON Seminar!

📅 11-12 November
🏢 City Hall, Cork

The theme of the event is Territorial Cohesion and Competitiveness: The Role of the Green Energy Transition in Driving Balanced Regional Development.

The seminar will include plenary sessions, expert panels and interactive workshops.

Further information and registration details are available at: https://buff.ly/1VVqkeA

23/10/2026

🇪🇺📚 Primary Teachers / A mhúinteoirí bunscoile!

Ready to bring Europe into your classroom in a fun and engaging way?

Registration is now open for the Blue Star Programme 2026/2027! ⭐

Supported by the European Commission Representation in Ireland and delivered by European Movement Ireland, the programme helps primary school pupils learn about the EU through creative activities, projects and events.

Register today and start your European journey! 🇪🇺

Primary Teachers! A mhúinteoirí bunscoile! 📣

Ready to bring Europe into your classroom in a fun and engaging way? 🇪🇺

Register now for the Blue Star Programme 2026/2027 ⭐
Proudly supported by the European Commission Representation in Ireland, the Blue Star Programme is run by European Movement Ireland and helps primary school students learn about the EU through creative activities, projects and events.

It’s a great way to explore European citizenship, culture, history and teamwork 🤝

Find out more and register online now: https://www.bluestarprogramme.ie/register/here

21/10/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to Dale O Brien Walsh from Coláiste Cois Siúire Co. Kilkenny on winning the Graduate online competition 🏆 and a trip to the European Parliament 🇪🇺 in Strasbourg!

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Congratulations to our week 5 winner:
Dale O Brien Walsh - Coláiste Cois Siúire Co. Kilkenny

Prize Sponsored By:
Southern Regional Assembly
and
Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform & Digitalisation

www.graduate.ie
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The Graduate.ie programme is sponsored by:
European Parliament
Tipperary County Council
Southern Regional Assembly
Leitrim County Council
Mayo County Council
Louth County Council
Fingal County Council
Health and Safety Authority
Roscommon County Council
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Communicating Europe
Cavan County Council
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Fáilte Ireland
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman - FSPO
CCPC