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Make 2024 the year you discover Ireland’s open community – where you can live, learn, create and innovate at the heart of Europe.
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100 years of diplomatic relations with the US

2024 marks the 100 year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the US

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Ireland at Expo 2025

Ireland will be one of 160 countries participating in Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan

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Meet the 2024-2025 Ireland Fellows

2024 marks 50 years of the Irish Aid Ireland Fellows programme

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Global Solidarity Run

The Global Run brought thousands together to show solidarity with those forcibly displaced and living in poverty

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Ireland in the world

Global Ireland Strategies

Embassies A-Z: Diplomatic and consular information for our missions

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Ireland at the United Nations

Our membership of the UN has been central to Ireland's foreign policy since we joined in 1955.

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Ireland at the EU

Ireland plays a central role in Europe. We help to shape the EU through our input into economic and social policies.

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Support for Irish diaspora

Ireland is committed to recognising and supporting our people abroad, through practical engagement to make a lasting difference.

Discover Ireland's impact around the world across key areas

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Life and Culture

Ireland ranks highly in quality of life indices globally, and its rich culture and arts appeal internationally.

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Nature and Sustainability

Ireland is committed to protecting the natural environment at home and globally.

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Creativity and Innovation

Ireland's creativity and innovation are driven by its history, geography, and education systems.

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Global Citizenship

Ireland claims a diaspora of over 70 million worldwide, creating a natural network of affinity and influence.

Explore stories of Ireland from across the globe

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The Stockholm Art Exhibitions bridging Irish and Swedish culture

The “Arrivals” exhibition created a space where Irish creatives in Stockholm could meet and share inspiration

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If I Fall, Don’t Pick Me Up – A New Film on Samuel Beckett in Germany

The film explores the relationship between iconic Irish author Samuel Beckett and renowned German theatre director Walter D. Asmus

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Celebrating 20 years of the Cáceres Irish Fleadh

Discover the origins of the successful Irish music and cultural festival in a medieval city in western Spain

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Spotlight on Ireland’s ‘affinity’ diaspora in China

Get to know the Chinese musicians, academics and linguists contributing to Irish culture

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How Irish lace made its mark on Latvian fashion

A special collaboration between the Guild of Irish Lacemakers and the Interior Museum of Liepaja explores the influence of Irish lace in Latvia

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Reindeer Bodhráns

Discover Bjarne Stensrud’s Norwegian take on a traditional Irish instrument

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Irish Tech Challenge South Africa

Meet the innovative start-ups fostering change and innovation across the tech sector

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German chefs are fans of Irish food

Chef Philipp Vogel of the Chefs Irish Beef Club explain why he loves Irish produce

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Irish innovators making their mark in Great Britain

Irish founders are revolutionising the personal care, finance, food and floral sectors in the UK

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Meet the Embassy of Ireland Youth Council 2024

Building a bridge between the rangatahi of Aotearoa New Zealand and Ireland

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The Irish Festival Fribourg

Irish author Clare O'Dea is putting Irish culture on the map in Switzerland

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Irish scientists in Germany

From marine conservation to green hydrogen, discover 7 Irish scientists working in Germany

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Jordan Young Scientist Programme

The annual exhibition and competition has become a cornerstone of STEM education

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Cross-border creative programme Cinemagic

On bringing youth filmmakers to Hollywood

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Sounds of Ireland

Four maestros showcasing Ireland’s musical heritage

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Ireland's first Olympic medal: an artistic victory

Dr Caroline Campbell of the National Gallery, tells us why 'The Liffey Swim' was medal-worthy

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Global Irish Famine Way

Explore the longest heritage trail in the world, commemorating the Great Irish Famine

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From Donegal to Rome: Tweed meets Italian fashion

An immersive journey through Irish heritage

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  • Italy
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Pathways to Peace

Reflections on the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement in the Middle East

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  • Jordan
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In their own words

Five Poles share memories of their time living in Ireland

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  • Poland
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Irish Nurses in the NHS

Telling the story of Irish people who emigrated to Britain to work as nurses in the NHS.

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Nordic Inspiration → Irish Design

2023 marked 60 years since the establishment of the Kilkenny Design Workshops (KDWs)

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  • Finland
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A new chapter

Women writing Northern Ireland now

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Green and Gold ventures

Irish companies developing solutions for a sustainable future in Australia

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  • Australia
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Irish design in France

The impact Irish designers have made in France

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Bioconstruction using recyclable materials

Promoting environmentally friendly building solutions in Mozambique

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