Black, Irish and the EU
The EU shapes more of your daily life than you might realise, from the rights you hold at work to the funding that supports communities like ours across Ireland. Through a podcast series, social media campaign and digital resource hub, Black and Irish is making that world accessible, relevant and rooted in the experiences of Black and mixed-race people in Ireland. We are bringing the right voices to the conversation, asking the questions that matter and making sure our community has the information it needs to engage with Europe on its own terms.
TaeTime x European Movement Ireland The EU, Ireland and us. Aisling breaks it all down for our community.
TaeTime x Black and Irish What does real EU support for minorities look like? We get into it.
WHYA? Podcast x Black and Irish Our founder Leon Diop unpacks the EU and what it means for us.
Resources
Your Europe. Your Resources.
Everything you need to know about accessing EU programmes and funding as a member of our community in Ireland.
Downloads
Key policy summaries
Straightforward guides to EU policies that matter most to our community. Download, share, and keep them handy.
Your guide to Erasmus+
Who can apply, how funding works, and where to start in Ireland.
Download PDFEU anti-discrimination law explained
Your rights under the Racial Equality Directive and how they apply in Ireland.
Download PDFEU funding for minority organisations
An overview of CERV, ESF+ and other funding streams available to community groups.
Download PDFHow the EU works
A straightforward breakdown of EU institutions and how Ireland fits in.
Download PDFSupport
Organisations that can help
These organisations support minority communities in Ireland and across Europe to access rights, funding and EU engagement opportunities.
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Ireland’s independent equality body. Provides legal advice, assistance and information on your rights under equality and human rights law.
European Movement Ireland
Non-partisan organisation promoting awareness and understanding of the EU. Runs public events, workshops and information resources across Ireland.
ENAR — European Network Against Racism
A pan-European network of civil society organisations working to combat racism and promote equality across all EU member states.
Leargas
National agency managing Erasmus+ in Ireland for schools, youth, adult education and vocational training organisations.
EMN Ireland
European Migration Network’s Irish contact point. Provides research and data on migration, asylum and integration policy in Ireland and across the EU.
EU Funds Ireland
Overview of all European Structural and Investment Funds available in Ireland, including ESF+, ERDF and supports for civil society organisations.
Coming Up
Ireland and the EU Presidency
Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU from 1st July – 31st December 2026, and it matters for our community.
Ireland’s moment to shape Europe
When Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, it sets the agenda for EU ministers and shapes European priorities. In 2026, this is a real opportunity to push for stronger action on equality, anti-racism and inclusion for minority communities across Europe.
Learn more about Ireland’s EU Presidency