Today, on #WorldPressFreedomDay , we celebrate the relentless pursuit of truth by journalists worldwide. This year's focus on 'A Press For The Planet' represents the crucial role of journalism in addressing the urgent global climate crisis 🌎

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Join us for a special screening of 'An Cailín Ciúin / The Quiet Girl' at Tara Theatre, May 9th, 8pm. Discover the Oscar-nominated Irish gem that captures Cáit's journey in rural Ireland. Don't miss out, book your tickets today 🎟️ 🎥

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

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VC Nolan travelled to Memphis where she attended the Bluff City Brawl. GRMA to Memphis GAA & IN Memphis for the welcome! She also met with Ted Townsend of Greater Memphis Chamber & Dr. Peter Buckley of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center & discussed IRE-TN trade links, 🇮🇪 new Hon Con for TN, Amy Seigenthaler & more.

VC Eimear Nolan & Consular Officer Nejmia Ahmed had a great visit to Nashville this week. They met with Fisk University President and discussed Fisk Jubilee Singers’ 1800s visits to Ireland along with Fisk’s wonderful art collection. They also trained new HC Amy Seigenthaler 🤠

VC Nolan was delighted to catch up with her US counterparts last week in Washington DC at the Deputy Heads of Mission conference. She also met with our good friend Dennis Brownlee, President African American Irish Diaspora Network. GRMA to colleagues in @irelandembusa for organising & hosting 🙏

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📢 The European Film Festival of Atlanta returns to the Plaza Atlanta & Tara Atlanta for its third annual edition, May 8th through 11th, 2024.

🎥 Discover our film selection at EuroFilmFestATL.com

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Don't miss the Irish feature film 'An Cailín Ciúin' at the European Film Festival of Atlanta on Thursday, May 9th at 8pm! The Festival returns to the Plaza & Tara theatres for its third year, May 8th through 11th, 2024. 🎥 🇪🇺🇮🇪

Book tickets here: eurofilmfestatl.com

Happy World Book Day! 📚📚
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What a privilege to meet with Irish Olympic swimmer Mona McSharry as she gears up to compete in Paris 2024 Olympics (English) in July. Mona, from Co. Sligo, is studying kinesiology UT Knoxville 🇮🇪

CG Ní Chonchúir was delighted to offer welcome remarks at the @GatewaytoEurope CEO breakfast Metro ATL Chamber. Inspiring panels featuring Sinead Fitzmaurice, Andrea Reynolds, Daniel Gagnon & Irian Finan sharing their perspectives on the global impact of Irish entrepreneurs.

The Consuls General of Ireland, Belgium, France & Germany are visiting Knoxville, TN. We were delighted to gather with our communities for a European social. Great turnout from the Irish 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙭𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙂𝘼𝘾 Knox Irish Society & Irish scientists working in Oak Ridge National Lab🇪🇺🇮🇪🇧🇪🇫🇷🇩🇪

It was a pleasure to host IrelandGatewayToEurope, a network of IRE C-suite execs, yesterday. We were delighted to showcase the opportunity & potential in ATL & it was an opportunity for the group to connect with the business community in one of the fastest growing regions in the USA.

🚨 The nomination process for the 2024 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad is currently open & will close on Friday, 10 May 2024 🚨

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Great morning at our CEO breakfast at Metro ATL Chamber with speakers Consul General Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir Ireland CG Atlanta John W Woodward Sinead Fitzmaurice Sinead Fitzmaurice TransferMate, Andrea Reynolds Swoop Daniel Gagnon UPS Healthcare Irial Finan Smurfit Kappa Robert Mac Giolla Ph #whyireland #gatewaytoeurope

What a great start to our week in the US! Thanks to Consul General Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir Ireland CG Atlanta for hosting us last night for our first event of the week stateside. Great to meet the local Atlanta Business community and make new connections #whyirleand #investinireland #gatewaytoeurope

It was a pleasure to sit down with Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber, over a cup of Barry’s tea to discuss the opportunity for Cork business in the US Southeast. Fáilte agus fiche! IrelandGatewayToEurope

Come join the Irish Consul General Consul General Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir in Knoxville, TN for a free networking event with our fellow Europeans and Consuls General of Belgium, Germany and France🇮🇪🇧🇪🇩🇪 🇫🇷

🗓️ Tuesday April 16th
⏰ 6:30-8:00PM
📍 Knox Brew Hub, 421 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN