Congratulations to all Rowing Ireland on these fantastic results at the World Rowing Cup in Lucerne! 👏

We can wait to see acclaimed Irish authors Anne Enright and Paul Lynch during Literaturfestival Zürich next week! It is fantastic to see the strong interest across 🇨🇭 in writing from 🇮🇪. More information and tickets here👉literaturfestivalzuerich.com/en/

Are you Irish living in 🇨🇭or 🇱🇮 or 🇩🇿 or have you Irish heritage?   Help us shape Ireland’s new Diaspora Strategy by sharing your views and experiences in the Global Irish Survey here👇 Global Irish Survey: Consultation for Irish Diaspora Strategy | Ireland.ie

Fantastic to attend the wonderful Literaturfestival Zürich this week which featured two 🇮🇪 authors in their stellar line up - Anne Enright discussing The Wren, The Wren and Paul Lynch discussing Prophet Song and Beyond The Sea. Thank you Nicola Steiner!

For almost 150 years, the GAA has held Irish communities together at home and abroad. Today there are over 500 clubs worldwide, from Buenos Aires to Berlin and Singapore to San Francisco. Discover the best of Irish sport: ireland.ie/en/gaa/ #ThisIsIreland #GAA

Congratulations Ambassador Khelef! We look forward to further deepening the relationship between 🇮🇪 and 🇩🇿 over the coming years.

At #BernPride 2025 🏳️‍🌈, we reaffirmed the values of solidarity, inclusivity and equality which make our societies stronger 💪 🙏 to fellow @DipsForEquality from 🇧🇪 🇨🇦 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 🇱🇺 🇲🇽 🇸🇪 🇬🇧 & 🇺🇦 for joining forces with our 🇪🇺 Delegation! Zäme für Fröid, Widerstand und Liebi! 🌈

It was fantastic to celebrate the 🇨🇭 national day in Bern with an incredible performance by the Swiss National Orchestra, and a reception hosted by Mayor Marieke Kruit. Many thanks International Bern Welcome Desk and Stadt Bern for the hospitality. We hope our Swiss friends had a wonderful August 1st!

Fantastic to attend #DiplomacyDay Locarno Film Festival - connecting through film with friends old and new and reflecting on our shared values and priorities.

The Embassy was delighted to work with Filmfest Liechtenstein on ‘Irische Filmnacht’, featuring documentary ‘Mrs. Robinson’, exploring the remarkable life of Mary Robinson – lawyer, first female President of 🇮🇪, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and member of The Elders (1/3)

A fascinating video interview with Mary Robinson followed the film, before 🇱🇮 Prime Minister Brigitte Haas and former Amb. Claudia Fristche held an insightful conversation discussing its themes, as well as Liechtenstein’s priorities in the face of current global challenges. (2/3)

Closing the evening, Ambassador McGarry was glad to invite guests to a reception, featuring music by harpist Catherine Rhatigan. It was a great pleasure to connect with members of the small-but-mighty Irish community, as well as friends of Ireland in Liechtenstein! 🇮🇪🇱🇮 (3/3)

A great pleasure to celebrate the national day of Liechtenstein in Vaduz today, joining celebrations with the Princely Family on the castle meadow, and attending a lunch hosted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Climate and Culture of 🇱🇮, Sabine Monauni.

A great pleasure to meet National Councillor Laurent Wehrli, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council Parl CH ahead of the Committee’s visit to Dublin next month. Discussed global issues, areas of common interest and strengthening 🇨🇭- 🇮🇪 relations.

Wishing our Women’s Rugby team the best of luck at the Rugby World Cup 🙌 We know you’ll do us proud and answer Ireland’s call 🇮🇪 Let’s go, Irish Rugby! 🔗 Ireland.ie/WRWC2025 #ThisisIreland

Ambassador McGarry was delighted to meet President of the University of Basel Professor Andrea Schenker-Wicki this afternoon for an exchange on higher education links between 🇨🇭 and 🇮🇪.

The Embassy team was delighted to gather this week to celebrate our dear colleague Barbara Burri, who has retired after 34 years of dedicated service at the Embassy. We thanked Barbara for all of her hard work across her career, particularly in support of the Irish community.

Last call to have your say on the new Diaspora Strategy. The Global Irish Survey closes on 31 August. If you are Irish living abroad or recently returned home, take a few minutes over the weekend to share your thoughts. Click here: ireland.ie/en/irish-diasp…