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Andrew Byrne

@aqbyrne

Working for Ireland in New York. Personal account - views are my own.

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Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On Saturday, our colleague Aidan joined the Village of RVC for their 2024 St Patrick’s Day Parade. This year, proceeds raised were distributed to 3 Charities, including BeyondTheBadgeNY the Limb Kind Foundation Foundation and Crocus Monaghan, a cancer support centre in Co. Monaghan.

Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're excited to announce registration is live for May's #FirstFriday Networking Breakfast, on May 3rd at 8am. ☕️ Joining us is special guest Laura Weber - founder of LW pearl & designer of the #TeamIreland 2024 Olympic kit! 🥇 Register Here: eventbrite.ie/e/may-first-fr…

We're excited to announce registration is live for May's #FirstFriday Networking Breakfast, on May 3rd at 8am. ☕️

Joining us is special guest Laura Weber - founder of LW pearl & designer of the #TeamIreland 2024 Olympic kit! 🥇

Register Here: eventbrite.ie/e/may-first-fr…
Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month's sold out #FirstFriday! This month, we hosted Laura Weber, the designer behind #TeamIreland's Olympic kit. We're thankful for her insightful discussion regarding the creation & inspirations behind the official uniform. 🥇🇮🇪

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month's sold out #FirstFriday!

This month, we hosted Laura Weber, the designer behind #TeamIreland's Olympic kit. We're thankful for her insightful discussion regarding the creation & inspirations behind the official uniform. 🥇🇮🇪
Governor Kathy Hochul (@govkathyhochul) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you to Simon Harris TD for the warm welcome to Dublin!  Today we discussed shared challenges & opportunities, including tackling the housing crisis & growing our economies.    New York & Ireland share a special bond. I'm proud that we’re continuing to strengthen it.

Thank you to <a href="/SimonHarrisTD/">Simon Harris TD</a> for the warm welcome to Dublin! 

Today we discussed shared challenges &amp; opportunities, including tackling the housing crisis &amp; growing our economies.
  
New York &amp; Ireland share a special bond. I'm proud that we’re continuing to strengthen it.
Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Privileged to join hundreds of Malachy McCourt’s friends and admirers at a celebration of the extraordinary man’s life and his glorious contribution to New York and the United States. So many wonderful memories of a big-hearted man who made a lasting impression on everyone he

Privileged to join hundreds of Malachy McCourt’s friends and admirers at a celebration of the extraordinary man’s life and his glorious contribution to New York and the United States. 

So many wonderful memories of a big-hearted man who made a lasting impression on everyone he
Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Minister Ossian Smyth met NYC’s Chief Climate Officer Rit Aggarwala and NYC International Affairs Deputy Commissioner Kristen Edgreen yesterday. 🇮🇪 is pleased to exchange best practices & lessons learned on water management, climate adaptation and carbon emissions reduction with New York

Minister Ossian Smyth met NYC’s Chief Climate Officer <a href="/Rit_Aggarwala/">Rit Aggarwala</a> and <a href="/globalnyc/">NYC International Affairs</a> Deputy Commissioner Kristen Edgreen yesterday.

🇮🇪 is pleased to exchange best practices &amp; lessons learned on water management, climate adaptation and carbon emissions reduction with New York
Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were pleased to host Minister Peter Burke for a working dinner in New York as part of his US East Coast Trade Mission, in partnership with IDA Ireland & Enterprise Ireland, to boost trade relationships and promote Irish companies in the US. Irish exports to North America reached a

We were pleased to host Minister <a href="/peterburkefg/">Peter Burke</a> for a working dinner in New York as part of his US East Coast Trade Mission, in partnership with <a href="/IDAIRELAND/">IDA Ireland</a> &amp; <a href="/Entirl/">Enterprise Ireland</a>, to boost trade relationships and promote Irish companies in the US.

Irish exports to North America reached a
Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin officially opened Ireland House in the MetLife Building, New York. Following a tour of the new premises & ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Tánaiste held a roundtable discussion with Irish community leaders before

Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During President Michael D. Higgins’ visit to New York, President of Ireland was honoured by the Irish American Writers and Artists with the Eugene O’Neill International Public Service Award at Irish Arts Center. There, he delivered remarks and met people from across New York Irish

Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Taoiseach Simon Harris TD had a successful visit to New York this week for #UNGA2024.   His bilateral engagements included meeting Governor Kathy Hochul, connecting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and discussing Ireland’s priorities with CNN and Bloomberg. He also toured Ireland House

Andrew Byrne (@aqbyrne) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Two formidable Irish-American journalists hosting this evening’s Vice-Presidential debate: you love to see it! 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 👏🏻 Norah O’Donnell & Margaret Brennan 👏🏻

Two formidable Irish-American journalists hosting this evening’s Vice-Presidential debate: you love to see it! 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 

👏🏻 Norah O’Donnell &amp; Margaret Brennan 👏🏻
Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason (@irelandambusa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Heartening to find these beautifully designed stamps from An Post marking the Centenary of Irish-US relations. They symbolise not only our shared history but the enduring friendship, spirit, and hope that bind our nations. May they travel the world carrying our story forward 🇮🇪🇺🇸

Heartening to find these beautifully designed stamps from An Post marking the Centenary of Irish-US relations. They symbolise not only our shared history but the enduring friendship, spirit, and hope that bind our nations. May they travel the world carrying our story forward 🇮🇪🇺🇸
Adrian Weckler (@adrianweckler) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Outrageous efficiency from Passport office. Renewing it online is REALLY easy and fast. Like, every bit of the process — including a selfie of yourself. Zero friction. And then it came in three days. What is this?

Irish Consulate NYC (@irelandinny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Reflecting on a memorable year, one of the highlights was the opening of our new Ireland House in New York 🇮🇪✨. Tánaiste Micheál Martin officially opened this dynamic hub in September, bringing together Ireland’s state agencies, partners and the Consulate under one roof. It’s a

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@zelenskyyua) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I sincerely congratulate Micheál Martin on the appointment as Taoiseach of Ireland. I value the solidarity, unwavering support, and financial & humanitarian aid provided by the Government of Ireland to Ukraine. I also appreciate assistance for our citizens who have found

Simon Harris TD (@simonharristd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today’s Agreement marks the beginning of an ambitious and productive new phase of 🇪🇺-🇬🇧 cooperation that is to the benefit of people and businesses across our continent and across the island of Ireland. I welcome this new strategic partnership. Good for 🇮🇪 , the 🇪🇺 & the 🇬🇧.

Today’s Agreement marks the beginning of an ambitious and productive new phase of 🇪🇺-🇬🇧 cooperation that is to the benefit of people and businesses across our continent and across the island of Ireland. 

I welcome this new strategic partnership. Good for 🇮🇪 , the 🇪🇺 &amp; the 🇬🇧.
Thomas Byrne (@thomasbyrnetd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new chapter for EU-UK relations 🇪🇺🇬🇧 I welcome the announcement of the new agreement between the EU and UK. We all benefit from this agreement and wider cooperation whether British or European. Let’s continue to face challenges - and work through them - together.