The Minister for European Affairs, Peter Burke, has honoured Ireland's first European citizens, known as the Eurobabies, at a special event held in Government Buildings.

 The event, titled ‘Celebrating EU Values’, was hosted by European Movement Ireland.

Mayo woman, Swinford native, Edwina Dawson (nee McDonnell) was born on January 1, 1973, coinciding with the day Ireland joined the then European Economic Community.

To commemorate this historic moment, the then Irish Council of the European Movement (now European Movement Ireland) commissioned special medallions for the newborns.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Ireland's EU membership, the Eurobabies were presented with new medallions to mark this significant milestone.

Edwina Dawson spoke to Midwest Radio's Alannah Nolan and began by explaining the significance of  her birthday and Ireland joining the EU....