Please note that our consular and visa services will be closed exceptionally on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 due to the current weather alert in place.
Les services consulaires et de visa seront exceptionnellement fermés le mercredi 24 juin 2026 en raison de l’alerte météo en vigueur.
Irish Embassy Paris
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News & updates from the Embassy of Ireland in Paris.
- The Embassy is delighted to welcome Ambassador to France and Monaco Alison Milton.
00:00 - La littérature irlandaise occupe une place de choix dans les rayons des librairies du monde entier. Cette année, nous célébrons « Bloomsday » aux côtés de libraires qui nous expliquent pourquoi la littérature irlandaise, issue de cette île d'écrivains, rencontre un tel écho.Irish writing features prominently on bookshelves all over the world. This year we celebrate Bloomsday & Beyond with booksellers who explain why writing from Ireland, the island of writers, resonates so strongly with their readers.
00:00 - L'Ambassadeur Niall Burgess est arrivé à Paris en déc 2021, juste à temps pour célébrer le centenaire de l'Ulysse de Joyce. Sa dernière réception en tant qu'ambassadeur célébrait Bloomsday. Pour un admirateur de Joyce, on ne pouvait rêver de meilleur au-revoir. Merci pour tout !
- As Ambassador Niall Burgess leaves Paris after 4+ years of posting, the relationships he built and the goodwill he fostered will continue to strengthen the ties between Ireland and France for years to come. Go raibh míle maith agat, thank you very much Ambassador!
- 🇮🇪🇫🇷 Productive exchange between Minister of State @ThomasByrneTD and @PA_Anglade, Chair of the European Affairs Committee. Discussions focused on Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency priorities and continued cooperation with France on shared priorities, including enlargement
- Le site officiel de la présidence irlandaise du Conseil de l'UE en 2026 est désormais en ligne en français et en anglais. Découvrez le programme, les priorités et les événements de la présidence irlandaise ici :
- Le 1er juillet, l’Irlande prendra la tête de la présidence du Conseil de l’UE pour la huitième fois. Dans un monde incertain, notre force s’accroît lorsque nous sommes unis. En Irlande, le proverbe « Ní neart go cur le chéile » nous rappelle que « l’union fait la force ».On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the 8th time. In an uncertain world, our strength is reinforced when we stand together. In Ireland, the seanfhocal or proverb “Ní neart go cur le chéile” reminds us that we have “Strength with unity”.
00:00 - Irish Embassy Paris reposted📣 And its live! #Ireland2026EU Proud to join Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD and government colleagues to launch the Irish EU Presidency Priorities. The Irish EU Presidency will be defined by action - action for the betterment of people and businesses across Europe. 🇮🇪🤝🇪🇺
- Irish Embassy Paris repostedIreland is less than three weeks out from the EU Presidency. Our focus will be built around three priorities: competitiveness, values and security. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 ➡️ Growing jobs and investment ➡️ Defending democracy and human rights ➡️ Strengthening Europe's security
- ☀️What’s on? The June community news is now out! This month you’ll find literature events, traditional Irish music and dance, and much more! If you want to be featured in the next edition, just get in touch. ➡️bit.ly/4dZST7b
- Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee met Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans of France Catherine Vautrin, in Paris today to discuss bilateral cooperation, Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities, maritime security, Lebanon and post-UNIFIL support. 🇮🇪🇫🇷
- 🇮🇪🇫🇷Irish excellence shines at Chantilly! Aidan O’Brien completed a remarkable 1-2-3 in the 2026 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club. 🏆 Constitution River, ridden by Ryan Moore and bred in Normandy, delivers a perfect Irish-French success story. bit.ly/4eiBEhf

























