The Embassy hosted Irish in Britain today as they launched the final report of their 2021 Census Analysis project 📊

The report tells the story of the significant Irish community here, enabling organisations across the country to plan their services, supports & activities ☘️

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

Last night saw the launch of the Fáilte Ireland Global Festival Series 2024 at the Embassy 🌎☘️

Cathaoirligh of Kerry County Council - Comhairle Contae Chiarraí & Mayo County Council invited our diaspora to reconnect with Ireland and their counties, while Hugh Cutting & Tara Viscardi provided a fantastic performance 🎶

We were delighted to join a packed theatre at University of Glasgow for the Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture by former President Mary McAleese.

A wide ranging discussion on her career as a politician, the deep bonds between Scotland & Ireland and how to address climate change and extremism.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin is in London today for the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference.

The Tánaiste met with the Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Minister of State Rt Hon Steve Baker MP FRSA 🗽 and Under Secretary of State Jonathan Caine for constructive discussions on a range of issues

Deputy Ambassador Orla Mc Breen today attended #ANZACDay commemorations, laying a wreath to remember those who lost their lives in the Gallipoli landings.

You can read more about the Irish involvement in Gallipoli here ireland.ie/en/greatbritai…

This evening President of Ireland will deliver the inaugural John Kennedy Lecture at The University of Manchester

The first in a series of major lectures that President Higgins will give in the coming period, you can watch live here from 18:00 👇

youtube.com/watch?v=4MmJFN…

President Higgins was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Manchester yesterday evening 📜

President of Ireland Higgins spoke of his strong family & personal connection to Manchester, and the contribution of the Irish community to the city over many generations ☘️

President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins have arrived in Manchester! ☘️

Ambassador Fraser and Consul General of Ireland, Manchester welcomed President of Ireland on arrival, as he prepares to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Manchester.

#InShortEurope comes to GFT Theatre this weekend, featuring some of the best short films from across Europe, including the great Irish film 'Baby Steps', by Hannah Mamalis !☘️

The Embassy had the pleasure of hosting London Irish Business Society for a panel discussion titled ‘Finding your place in the world of work’.

Sonya Lennon was our MC for the evening with a great panel including Dr Dr. Sinead Kane, Chupi Sweetman, and Niall Horgan

A busy programme for Minister Charlie McConalogue as his visit to London got underway this morning!

Minister McConalogue and Hilary Benn addressed a Business Post & IrelandFundsGB breakfast event, discussing the strength and importance of Anglo-Irish relations 🤝

The nomination period for the 2024 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards (PDSA) is now open!

The PDSA recognises service to Ireland & Irish communities by those who live abroad.

More info on the awards & nomination process👇
ireland.ie/en/irish-diasp…

The upcoming EUNIC LONDON European Writers’ Festival will take place at the British Library 18-19 May📚

An exciting programme of discussions & events includes Emma Dabiri on the panel 'Changing Gears' on Saturday 18!

Full programme is available here⬇️
europe.org.uk/magazine/europ…

We're hiring for Graduate Policy Officers!🎓

Are you a recent grad interested in politics, comms & international affairs? We want to hear from you!

Successful candidates will start August 2024. Deadline: 17:00 on April 29th.

More info & to apply: bit.ly/JoinEmbassyLon…

The Hyde Park Picture House will host a screening of 'STOLEN' on 20 April.

STOLEN tells the story of several Irish mother and baby home survivors. A Q&A with director Margo Harkin will follow after the screening.

All info & tickets here👇
hpph.co.uk/films/stolen

Productive and engaging call with UK PM Rishi Sunak this afternoon.
The British-Irish relationship is of huge importance and I will continue to develop the strong links that exist between both nations.

A pleasure to support Edinburgh Harp Fest & join them for a farewell concert last night. Irish harpist/composer Anne-Marie O'Farrell thrilled the crowd with songs ranging from Bach overtures to a butter churning melody.

We closed with some wonderful West Highlands tunes & reels!

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Today we celebrate 26 years of the Good Friday Agreement, a landmark moment.

2024 also marks 25 years of North-South cooperation. With the Agreements’ institutions up and running across 3 strands, our shared focus is on stability, prosperity and hope for the future 🕊️ #GFA26

‘Dances like a Bomb’ comes to The Place London April 12 & 13!

Following their success at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Dublin-based Junk Ensemble bring their powerful, uplifting show to London, exploring themes of ageing & care.

Info & 🎟️ 👇
theplace.org.uk/events/summer-…