A new book of poetry and art put together by children from all over Europe is set to be published by Tigh Filí Arts Centre in Cork later this month.
Ms Breda Dooley, PRO of the centre, said the Eurochild project enables children to view Europe as more than a political structure.
"It makes children aware of Europe artistically - this feeling that the EU can have a bearing on their everyday lives.
"It also goes a long way towards building confident children who are proud of their nationality but equally proud of being European."
The Eurochild series began in 1995 with the publication of A Child's Famine, a collection of poetry written by children in commemoration of the Irish Famine in the 1840s.
Bullying was a major theme in the poetry and art the Eurochild project received from children all over Europe.
"We decided it was important to tackle it in the workshops. We teach children that bullying is unacceptable behaviour.
"These children are going to be the decision-makers of our future and they need to have confidence in their capabilities," Ms Dooley said.
Tigh Filí plans to host a special summer of celebrations in 2005 when Cork holds the European City of Culture title.
A special "Eurotunnel" was officially opened at the arts centre on May 24th by the Minister for Health, Mr Martin, and Mr Brian Crowley MEP, which mimics the tunnel between the UK and Europe.