Ireland joined the EEC at the same time as Britain in 1973. Dublin's position was wound-up with London's due to their close economic ties. De Gaulle's veto over British admission into the EEC led to Ireland withdrawing their own application because of this. When Pompidou gave Heath the green light in 1971, the UK and Ireland effectively applied together.
So, what if the British public vote Leave during the 1975 EEC Referendum? Despite Remain getting almost two-thirds of the vote IOTL, opinion polls veered wildly during the campaign with many voters admitting to not understanding the issue that well. A few changes to the campaign and a Leave victory is possible.
How does Ireland react? This is only two years into their membership and the EEC is not the integrated group the EU would become. Does Dublin head for the door, or do they stay? Does this causes problems between London and Dublin?
So, what if the British public vote Leave during the 1975 EEC Referendum? Despite Remain getting almost two-thirds of the vote IOTL, opinion polls veered wildly during the campaign with many voters admitting to not understanding the issue that well. A few changes to the campaign and a Leave victory is possible.
How does Ireland react? This is only two years into their membership and the EEC is not the integrated group the EU would become. Does Dublin head for the door, or do they stay? Does this causes problems between London and Dublin?