Kicking off the day in the shadow of the Chugach Mountains in Anchorage!

Arctic Encounter #ArcticEncounter

Tune in for the latest African American Irish Diaspora Network Black, Brown & Green Voices interview with Leon Diop and Briana Fitzsimons, the authors of the award-winning book, Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers, & Everyday Heroes.

The Embassy is delighted to support this excellent lecture series!

Join Black, Brown & Green Voices April 24 @ 12.30pm ET (5.30pm IST) for a Zoom with authors of Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes, Leon Diop & Briana Fitzsimons! Leon Diop Black and Irish miriam9grey Kimberly M DaCosta New York University SchomburgCenter Irish Consulate NYC

Excited to be in Anchorage, Alaska.

Starting the day Arctic Encounter with important discussions on Arctic policy, ocean protection, food and energy security, and the blue economy to continue over the next few days!

#ArcticEncounter

The United States can take pride in the role it played in the Northern Ireland Peace Process.

This ongoing support continues to make a real difference in Northern Ireland.

We acknowledge our shared commitment to peace and prosperity on this #GFA26 anniversary.

Heading north today to Anchorage, Alaska with EU colleagues for an important Arctic symposium.

Looking forward to meeting the Irish community there too!

🗓️Irish Theatre in Washington, D.C!

Join Solas Nua for a performative journey which takes you to the Irish bog landscape through scent!

Book your tickets for this limited run at solasnua.org.

So happy to join in toasting the incomparable Maureen Dowd The New York Times last night: the 2024 Awardee for Excellence in Journalism at the American News Women's Club.

Maureen is iconic and we are proud to have her as the latest member of the Mná na hÉireann club!!

My good friend Ambassador Melanne Verveer co-authored this thought-provoking piece in the @WashingtonPost about the brutal suppression faced by women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

Women’s rights are human rights.

Today is Int’l Day for Mine Awareness.

🇮🇪 supports mine action programmes across Africa, Latin America, SE Asia & the Middle East.

🇮🇪 empowers communities to stay safe & avoid the dangers of landmines through awareness, knowledge & preventive measures.

Wonderful meeting with Lonnie G. Bunch III Lonnie G. Bunch III this morning.

I wished him well for his upcoming visit to Ireland where he will hopefully learn more about his Irish heritage ☘️

Distillation Locations:
📍 Eaton DC: April 11- May 12
Use the code NHOUSE for 20% discount on Eaton DC hotel room reservations (promo code can be applied at eatonworkshop.com)

📍Round House Theatre: May 15-19

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS SOON! ➡️ @ solasnua.org

Deeply shocked by the tragic events in neighbouring Baltimore overnight.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this terrible disaster.

Remembering some highlights from last week’s St Patrick’s celebrations which we marked with great heart and more than a little help from our friends!

Cork County Council sister of Cook County, Irish Hotels Federation & Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago celebrate success of new Working Holiday program to #Cork for culinary students at Cook County Government mtg w/ Mayor O'Flynn, Toni Preckwinkle, Joe Kennedy, Cork IHF Bridget Gainer Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas corkcoco.ie/en/news/workin…

It was a privilege to speak today at the White House History wreath laying ceremony honouring James Hoban, the Irish architect who designed the White House.

I was touched to see so many people turn out to remember a Kilkenny man who left an indelible mark on America.

A great green tie dinner in Pittsburgh IrelandFundsAmerica in the iconic home of the Pittsburg Pittsburgh Steelers.

Thank you to the Rooney family for all that you do to support The Ireland Funds and for carrying on the legacy of Ambassador Dan and Patricia Rooney.

A creative token of friendship from breakfast with Vice President Kamala Harris Kamala Harris during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations last week.

Chocolate coins to commemorate 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States.

Thank you, Vice President Kamala Harris!

The Scheme provides financial payments & health supports to eligible people who spent time in Mother and Baby & County Home Institutions in Ireland. It’s a key element of the Government’s Action Plan for Survivors & Former Residents of Mother & Baby and County Home Institutions

A special St. Patrick’s Day at the The White House with President Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar ☘️

Celebrating the unique bond between our two countries with so many great friends of Ireland here in the United States.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir!