Join us on the 30th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's Nobel Prize in Literature @ Tranströmerbiblioteket - Stockholms stadsbibliotek! Dive into the beauty of Irish poetry with thematic talks, poetry readings and a panel discussion. Register for free here: eventbrite.com/e/171069425556…

We invite all to take part in #GlobalRun2025 this Saturday, 11 October, in solidarity with people who are forcibly displaced and those living in extreme poverty. Run, jog or walk any distance to participate as part of one global team. More info here: Ireland.ie/GlobalRun

Honouring the 30th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's Nobel Prize for Literature. Sharing the beauty of Irish poetry with thematic talks by our guest speakers Gail McConnell and Maria Zirra, with magnificent poetry readings by the pupils. 📍Spånga gymnasium #Heaney2025

Gail McConnell, Irish poet and academic at Queen's University Belfast, spoke on her personal inspiration and read from her award-winning poetry book - The Sun is Open. The book is now also available in Swedish - Solen står på glänt. 📍Stockholm International School Norra Latin

We heard from Maria Zirra about Heaney's relationship with the visual arts, and how this relationship is discernable in individual pieces and develops over time. With a big thank you to all of the schools with their students who welcomed us warmly! 📍Norra Real #Heaney2025

At Tranströmer library, we heard Gail McConnell speak about the friendship between Seamus Heaney and the Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer - the namesake of the library. Highlighting yet another timeless, Swedish-Irish bond. 📍Tranströmerbiblioteket

The Ireland House team in Stockholm joins people around the world🌍who are coming together to show solidarity. Info here: Ireland.ie/GlobalRun We encourage you to do the same, no matter where you are – wear blue🟦& use the shared hashtag to upload your photos #GlobalRun2025

All eyes turn to the Aviva Stadium this Sunday for the 2025 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final, Shamrock Rovers v Cork City! 🏆 If you're following the action from Sweden 🇸🇪, you can watch outside of Ireland on LOITV. 📅 Sun, 9 November ⏰ 16:00 GMT+1 Good luck to both teams!

D’fhreastail an Taoiseach, an Tánaiste agus baill eile an Rialtais ar insealbhú deichiú Uachtarán na hÉireann i Halla Naomh Pádraig, Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath inniu.

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and other members of the Government attended the inauguration of the tenth President of Ireland in St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle today.

Nearly half of the world's women and girls—1.8 billion—have no legal protection from digital violence. This is unacceptable. This year's #16Days campaign demands urgent action #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Read the full press release: unwo.men/ztxI50XtxGJ #NoExcuse

It is nearly time for the annual Christmas Pantomime! Please see details below for registration. Kindly register by Friday 5 December. 🍬🎄✨

💔 Digital violence is not "virtual". From surveillance to stalking, violence in digital spaces can turn into real-world violence, including #femicide. Learn more from UN Women and UN Office on Drugs & Crime: unwo.men/IrJ450Xxgwk #NoExcuse #16Days

The fantastic Swedish-Irish Society choir will be performing at this year's EU Commission Christmas concert! 🗓️Monday, 8 December ⏰18-20:30 📌Adolf Fredrik's kyrka Secure your ticket via link below (they sell out fast!) tomorrow Wednesday 26th at 12:00: sweden.representation.ec.europa.eu/events/eu-julk…

Today, November 25, is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. End violence against women. It starts with bringing awareness and taking a stand. We encourage all to unite in this message by wearing orange today.