Entries are open for the 2024 Embassy of Ireland Youth Council! If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected]. Applications close 5pm Friday 31st May

Yesterday saw the Ministerial Review of the 124 Inf Bn prior to deployment to UNIFIL.

An Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., accompanied by the Chief of Staff Séan Clancy, in reviewing the men and women of the 124 Bn prior to their departure.

An excellent…

Great to have been able to promote #Ireland at the World Tourism Cities Federation Summit in Wellington last week. Many thanks to all to visited our stand Discover Ireland NZ

On 1 May 2004, 🇮🇪 hosted the Day of Welcomes to celebrate the accession of 🇨🇾, 🇨🇿, 🇪🇪, 🇭🇺, 🇱🇻, 🇱🇹, 🇲🇹, 🇵🇱, 🇸🇮 & 🇸🇰 to the 🇪🇺

Watch as ‘Beacons at Bealtaine’, Seamus Heaney's commissioned poem, is performed in the national languages of those 10 States.

ireland.ie/day-of-welcomes

An honour to mark #AnzacDay2024 with my diplomatic colleagues in Wellington today

Our office will be closed Thursday 25th April for ANZAC Day.

The Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad recognises service given to 🇮🇪 or to our communities abroad by those who live overseas.

The 2024 process is now open, with nominations closing Friday 10 May.

Find out more 🔗👇
ireland.ie/en/irish-diasp…

Many thanks to Te Taumata for the invite to present on opportunities for Irish & Māori business collaboration at their quarterly hui in New Plymouth yesterday. A privilege to be in the room with so many innovative Māori businesses. #IrlNZ #EUNZFTA

Delighted that the 2024 call of excellent initiative is open, aimed at supporting the development expertise in a sector that is so important to 🇮🇪 and 🇳🇿 🥼🌱

Such a pleasure to visit Blenheim & Nelson. Great conversations with Mayors Nadine Taylor & Nick Smith, Rachel Boyack MP, Damien O'Connor on shared connections. Many thanks also to Nelson Chamber & Nelson Regional Development for their insights.

Next stops Greymouth & Westport

Last week I had the great honour of presenting my credentials to H.E. The Governor General of Tuvalu. It was a privilege to visit and learn first hand of the severe impacts of climate change that Tuvalu experiencing.

Many thanks to all I met for their warm welcome 🇮🇪💚🇹🇻

Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh

That's a wrap on Polyfest 2024! We loved promoting Working Holidays and catching up with friends from across the region and closer to home!

A great cultural showcase - get along to the next one!

Fa'afetai🇼🇸 meitaki🇨🇰 fakaaue🇳🇺 malo🇹🇴 ngā mihi🇳🇿 GRMA🇮🇪 to everyone who joined us

It's the final day of ASB Polyfest 2024 - yesterday's glorious sunshine has been replaced by a very Irish downpour, but spirits are still high!

Come see us for information on Working Holidays in 🇮🇪

The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme in Ireland is now open.
See here for more information: gov.ie/paymentscheme

Day Two of our Embassy pop-up at ASB Polyfest in Manukau 🇮🇪🇳🇿🇨🇰🇰🇮🇼🇸🇹🇴🇹🇻🇻🇺

Come see us tomorrow and Saturday for information on Working Holidays in 🇮🇪

We've got Irish crisps, teabags and and the occasional hurling/camogie lesson ☘️

Having a fantastic time in the sun at @asbpolyfest_2024, meeting some awesome students! Thanks for dropping by Ponsonby Intermediate, Southern Cross Campus and Massey High School ☘🌞

Our Embassy team are all set up at ASB Polyfest in South Auckland to promote Working Holidays in 🇮🇪 - Irish sweets, tea and crisps will be available on first come, first served basis. Bígí linn! 😀