The largest expansion of the European Union in its history took place on this day 20 years ago, during 🇮🇪’s Presidency, when 🇨🇾, 🇨🇿, 🇪🇪, 🇭🇺, 🇱🇻, 🇱🇹, 🇲🇹, 🇵🇱, 🇸🇰 & 🇸🇮 joined our European family.

Today we celebrate how every enlargement has made our 🇪🇺 stronger & more prosperous.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is inviting applications for paid internships in the Communications Unit.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, 13 May 2024.

To find out more, or to apply, visit 👉 gov.ie/en/organisatio…

Today we welcome Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí – Ireland’s first Marine National Park and our eighth National Park.

The Pairc includes the Conor Pass, as well as new sites at Inch Peninsula, Mount Brandon and the Owenmore River in Co. Kerry.

Successful events only happen because of excellent partners! Gratitude to our Irish Foreign Ministry colleagues Julie Connell, David Costello, Emily Flaherty for their hospitality & support & to Canada in Ireland colleagues Suzanne Drisdelle Dave Kyffin carolinedonnelly & Embassy team for everything 🇮🇪🇨🇦

#BiennaleArte2024 | #PreOpening National Participations
18.04, 11:30
IRELAND (Ireland at Venice)
ROMANTIC IRELAND
Arsenale

-2 days to #ForeignersEverywhere
Find out more and buy your ticket → bit.ly/Biennale_Arte2…

'@MickSheldrick draws on his many years of experience & success, which makes his book a credible testimony as to how we can change the🌎for the better, together.' ~Yasmine Sherif

📖From Ideas to Impact: check out Global Citizen ⭕ 's #MickSheldrick 's new book👇
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🚨 The nomination process for the 2024 Presidential Distinguished Service Award is now open until Friday, 10 May.

The award recognises the service given to Ireland or to Irish communities abroad by those who live outside Ireland 🇮🇪

Learn more: ireland.ie/en/usa/losange…

Happy 10th birthday to Ireland’s #WildAtlanticWay 🥳☘️ Over the past decade, this stunning coastal route has captured our hearts and filled us with endless memories of its beauty. Today, we're celebrating by reminiscing about our favourite moments along the #WildAtlanticWay . 💚

10 years on from the #WildAtlanticWay , it's an honour to mark the work of so many. Fáilte Ireland developed the brand and route, collaborating with local authorities and industry partners. Minister Martin joined Miriam Kennedy and our CEO Alice Mansergh in Killarney today.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has announced that Ireland will intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.

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Today, 🇮🇪 delivered its national statement during the 219th session of the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Executive Board 🇺🇳

It focused on:

☑️ Africa
☑️ Gender Equality
☑️ SIDS
☑️ the Ethics of AI
☑️ UNESCO’s contribution to the Summit of the Future
☑️ Support of UNESCO’s work in Ukraine & Gaza

New Flagship “Ireland House” in Toronto🇮🇪🇨🇦

Micheál Martin announced the plan to open ‘Ireland House’ in Toronto

This follows the opening of new Consulates in Toronto & Vancouver as part of the Global Ireland programme

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This is #GlobalIreland 🇮🇪🌍

Ireland today announced its participation in EXPO 2025 at a launch event in Osaka, Kansai, Japan 🇯🇵

Our theme will be 'Creativity Connects People' 🙌

Follow Ireland's #Expo2025Osaka journey on Ireland.ie/expo

This is #GlobalIreland 🌍🇮🇪

Watch 👇

Minister O’Gorman finished his St Patrick’s programme in Japan by meeting the Vice Governor of Osaka and officially launching Ireland’s 2025 Osaka EXPO Pavilion and concept. Great to see work moving so quickly on what will be a fantastic venue to promote Ireland. Expo2025 大阪・関西万博

Today marks two years since the passing of our dear friend, Ambassador Jim Kelly. Jim was an outstanding diplomat and a generous colleague who served 🇮🇪 with distinction, incl. on the UN Security Council 2021-22.

May he rest in eternal peace; suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis.

This St Patrick’s weekend, Tánaiste Micheál Martin visited I/CAN; announced CAD$2 million in funding for the @CanadairelandFd Corleck Centre; and addressed Consulate General of Ireland in Toronto community reception. Thank you to the Irish community for the warm #Toronto welcome!

Happy St. Patricks Day! ☘️ Deep within history lies a bond that transcends continents and cultures. Today, this connection serves as a testament to the power of empathy and human kindness. Learn more at choctawnation.com/irish. #ChoctawIrishConnection #StPatricksDay

Pulling a pint with the Tánaiste. Cheers to your visit to Canada, Micheál Martin — and to the bonds between our two nations.

🇮🇪🇺🇦З Днем Святого Патріка! Lá Fhéile Pádraig - Happy St.Patrick's Day!