This is Ireland

Make 2026 the year you discover Ireland’s open community – where you can live, learn, create and innovate at the heart of Europe.
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Welcome to ireland.ie

The official international website of the Irish Government.

St Brigid's Day

1 February marks the beginning of spring in Ireland and the celebration of St Brigid’s Day

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Human Rights Council

Ireland and the Human Rights Council Campaign 2027 - 2029

Irish athletes at the winter Olympics walking in the snow

Ireland at the Winter Olympics

Meet the 4 athletes competing for Ireland in Milano-Cortina 2026

Ireland at the Grammys 2026

From global pop to contemporary opera, Irish talent is well represented

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Ireland in the world

Global Ireland Strategies

Embassies A-Z: Diplomatic and consular information for our missions

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Ireland at the United Nations

Our membership of the UN has been central to Ireland's foreign policy since we joined in 1955.

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Ireland in the EU

Ireland plays a central role in Europe. We help to shape the EU through our input into economic and social policies.

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Support for Irish diaspora

Ireland is committed to recognising and supporting our people abroad, through practical engagement to make a lasting difference.

Explore stories of Ireland from across the globe

Images of the history of Irish Zambian relations are in a collage in the shape of Zambia

Ireland and Zambia: Over 60 years of friendship

Celebrating 60 years of Zambian independence

The Thoroughbred Connection

Ireland and Japan’s shared racing legacy

Tommy Garnett stood in front of a mural of a tree where the leaves are all children's handrpints

Tommy Garnett’s biodiversity campaign and UNESCO World Heritage success

Meet COO of Copenhagen Fashion Week: Isabella Rose Davey

Meet the Dublin native COO of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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GAA in Chile: Meet Bainisteoir Paddy Coary

Meet the founding member of Chile’s first GAA club, Los Andes de Santiago

Meet Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe: 2025’s Heaney-Miłosz writer-in-residence

Irish poet, pacifist and fabulist is the 2025 Heaney-Miłosz writer-in-residence in Krakow, Poland.

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Enterprising Irish: Irish entrepreneurs thriving in Los Angeles

Learn about five Irish entrepreneurs who used their Irish backgrounds to find success in LA

Dr Mike Zaworotko Bernal wears a white lab coat and holds a test tube to the light examining it

Tackling some of the world's biggest challenges

Crystalline solutions for water and carbon sustainability

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Spotlight on Ireland’s ‘affinity’ diaspora in China

Get to know the Chinese musicians, academics and linguists contributing to Irish culture

The North American Gaeltacht

The first Gaeltacht outside of Ireland and the story of Irish speakers in Canada.

"Doors opened for me in Ireland"

Professor Valeria Nicolosi gives her account of how Ireland supported her at every stage of her career

bookshelf featuring Irish literary journals and books by Irish authors

Ireland, Island of Writers

What’s behind Ireland’s literary spark

Illustration of Rome highlighting iconic landmarks like the colosseum and the Parthenon

Map of Ireland’s religious and historical connections in Rome

Walk through the Holy See and Rome while tracing Ireland's history and heritage

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Meet the Irish thriving in Austria’s arts scene

Kenya Young Scientist Programme

Empowering the next generation of STEM innovators.

Helen Espey standing in front of fabrics with a sign reading 'Handmade in Tanzania' behind her

Handmade in Tanzania: reviving a dying craft

Meet Helen Espey's Handmade in Tanzania works with local artisans to craft sustainable cotton fabrics

German chefs are fans of Irish food

Chef Philipp Vogel of the Chefs Irish Beef Club explain why he loves Irish produce

Discover Ireland's impact around the world

Life and Culture

With a rich culture and arts that appeal internationally, Ireland ranks highly in quality of life indices globally.

Nature and Sustainability

Ireland is committed to protecting the natural environment at home and globally.

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Creativity and Innovation

Creativity and innovation in Ireland are driven by its history, geography, and education systems.

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Global Citizenship

Ireland claims a diaspora of over 70 million worldwide, creating a natural network of affinity and influence.