Ireland in the United States of America
The United States of America has been a steadfast friend to the entire island of Ireland.
It is this friendship that, over many decades, has contributed to the process and peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland the Good Friday Agreement. This leadership and support for peace by the United States has transformed the lives of the people of this island – most especially in Northern Ireland and created an important legacy for both countries.
Engagement by successive US Administrations and Congress, and the support of the Irish diaspora in the United States, have been indispensable over the last three decades. This will continue to play a critical part in ensuring peace and economic progress on the island of Ireland.
Ireland and the USA at a glance

Irish heritage
32 million Americans claim Irish heritage

Irish companies
Over 100,000 people are employed by Irish companies across all 50 states

Pennsylvania and Mayo
President Biden's ancestral home, Ballina, Co. Mayo is twinned with his hometown, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Shared commitment to multilateralism
Irish and American values are most vividly expressed in our shared commitment to multilateralism.
For both countries, multilateralism derives from a deeply held belief in the shared humanity of people everywhere, and the interdependence of all nations for security and human progress.
Two-way investment
The United States has long been, and remains, one of Ireland’s most steadfast economic partners.
Two-way investment between the United States and Ireland is strong and growing. Ireland’s foreign direct investment in the United States was approximately $343.5 billion in 2019 and supported 336,400 U.S.-based jobs.
Irish companies are significant investors in the United States across a wide range of sectors: Ireland is now the ninth largest source of FDI to the United States, with 700 Irish companies directly responsible for employing 110,000 people across all 50 states.

Visit
Appreciate the charm of traditional music, lush valleys and the rugged Atlantic coastline in Ireland.

Invest
Ireland is home to global leaders across an array of sectors.

Trade
Irish companies are delivering competitive advantage in key industries.

Study
12,000 American students choose to study in Ireland each year.
St Patrick’s Day 2023
Each year, on the 17 March St Patrick’s Day, we come together as a global community, to mark Ireland’s values and extend the bonds of friendship.
This year's St Patrick's Day celebrations marked '100 years of Ireland in the world'.
Watch St Patrick's Day greetings from your local Embassy and Consulates.
Embassy
Consulates
Greetings from the Embassy in Washington
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from Ireland's Ambassador to the USA and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Embassy of Ireland, Washington
Find out more about the work of the Embassy and Team Ireland in the USA.
Greetings from the Consulate in Atlanta
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from the Consul General in Atlanta and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Ireland's Consulate in Atlanta
Visit the website of Ireland's Consulate in Atlanta.
Greetings from the Consulate in Austin
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from the Consul General in Austin and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Ireland's Consulate in Austin
Visit the website of Ireland's Consulate in Austin.
Greetings from the Consulate in Boston
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from the Consul General in Boston and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Ireland's Consulate in Boston
Visit the website of Ireland's Consulate in Boston.
Greetings from the Consulate in Chicago
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from the Consul General in Chicago and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Ireland's Consulate in Chicago
Visit the website of Ireland's Consulate in Chicago.
Greetings from the Consulate in Los Angeles
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from the Consul General in Los Angeles and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Ireland's Consulate in Los Angeles
Visit the website of Ireland's Consulate in Los Angeles.
Greetings from the Consulate in Miami
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from the Consul General in Miami and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Ireland's Consulate in Miami
Visit the website of Ireland's Consulate in Miami.
Greetings from the Consulate in New York
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from the Consul General in New York and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Ireland's Consulate in New York
Visit the website of Ireland's Consulate in New York.
Greetings from the Consulate in San Francisco
Happy St Patrick's Day
Watch a St Patrick's Day greeting from the Consul General in San Francisco and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD.

Ireland's Consulate in San Francisco
Visit the website of Ireland's Consulate in San Francisco.