Weatherday: 'A vital force for peace in the world'

The overnight sharp frost will have some untreated roads and footpaths icy for a time. Some wintry showers this morning will clear to sunny spells for the rest of the day.

Highest temperatures 4deg in light westerly breeze. Below freezing again from early evening.

On this day in 1972, Ireland signed the Treaty of Accession to the European Economic Community, becoming a full member on 1 January 1973 after a Referendum which showed 81pc in favour.

Headline: A comment by Taoiseach Jack Lynch in his speech at the signing of the Treaty of Accession.

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