Great to welcome
@RealHa55an
and
@iaamirjamal
today ahead of a sold out T20I series between
@cricketireland
and Pakistan 🏏
Stephen Walsh of the Emabssy team was on hand to wish Hasan good luck ahead of the first match…but not too much luck! ☘️
The Embassy halls filled with the sound of music last night as we celebrated the 50th anniversary of
@HeritageIrish
& their longstanding partnership with
@B_V_O_F
There were some incredible performances as
@GavanRing
,
@jeankellyharp
and Jayden Lamcellari took to the stage 🎶
The Embassy hosted
@irishinbritain
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.
Last night saw the launch of the
@Failte_Ireland
Global Festival Series 2024 at the Embassy 🌎☘️
Cathaoirligh of
@countykerry
&
@MayoCoCo
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
@UofGlasgow
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
@MichealMartinTD
is in London today for the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference.
The Tánaiste met with the Secretary of State
@chhcalling
, Minister of State
@SteveBakerFRSA
and Under Secretary of State
@JMCaine
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
This evening
@PresidentIRL
will deliver the inaugural John Kennedy Lecture at
@OfficialUoM
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 👇
President Higgins was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Manchester yesterday evening 📜
@PresidentIRL
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
@IrlCGManchester
welcomed
@PresidentIRL
on arrival, as he prepares to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Manchester.
#InShortEurope
comes to
@glasgowfilm
Theatre this weekend, featuring some of the best short films from across Europe, including the great Irish film 'Baby Steps', by
@Hantmam
!☘️
#InShortEurope
🎬
European short film festival this weekend in Glasgow: 🍿
Enjoy a collection of inspiring, award-winning short films from 28 European countries & territories at the
@glasgowfilm
Theatre on 20-21 April.
Get tickets here:
@EUNICLONDON
The Embassy had the pleasure of hosting
@LondonIrishBiz
for a panel discussion titled ‘Finding your place in the world of work’.
@sonyalennon
was our MC for the evening with a great panel including Dr
@KaneSinead
, Chupi Sweetman, and
@niallh
A busy programme for Minister
@McConalogue
as his visit to London got underway this morning!
Minister McConalogue and
@hilarybennmp
addressed a
@businessposthq
&
@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👇
The upcoming
@EUNICLONDON
European Writers’ Festival will take place at the British Library 18-19 May📚
An exciting programme of discussions & events includes
@EmmaDabiri
on the panel 'Changing Gears' on Saturday 18!
Full programme is available here⬇️
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:
The
@HydeParkPH
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👇
Productive and engaging call with UK PM
@RishiSunak
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
@edinharpfest
& join them for a farewell concert last night. Irish harpist/composer
@amofarrellharp
thrilled the crowd with songs ranging from Bach overtures to a butter churning melody.
We closed with some wonderful West Highlands tunes & reels!
🇮🇪🏴🎶