[massgopguy]

Ireland isn't in the EU. They didn't want the Continent dragging down its economy.

[Gay State Conservative]

Ireland isn't in the EU. They didn't want the Continent dragging down its economy.

Yah,they are.They joined in '73 along with the UK.

[Vicomte13]

"Ireland isn't in the EU. They didn't want the Continent dragging down its economy."

Uhhh...what?

Ireland is in the EU.
And the primary reason for the Irish economic boom is the advantages (and transfer payments) offered by EU membership.