December 2015
Meeting with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
3 December 2015
Ambassador Colm Ó Floinn and Deputy Head of Mission Caoimh Kett met with the General Manager of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO), Gita Kadambi, and HPO Orchestra Manager, Jere Siukola, in advance of the HPO’s concert at the National Concert Hall (NCH) in Dublin on 12 December.
October 2015
OECD Public Governance Ministerial
27 to 28 October 2015
The Embassy of Ireland was delighted to welcome Minister of State at the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Marine and Transport, Tourism and Sport with Special Responsibility for Rural Economic Development and Rural Transport, Ann Phelan TD, to Helsinki where she led the delegation of Ireland to the OECD Public Governance Ministerial and Youth Dialogue for Inclusive Growth on 27 and 28 October.
Launch of Yeats Translation 'Torni ja kierreportaat'
15 October 2015
In 2015, Ireland celebrated the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Nobel Prize-winning poet, William Butler Yeats. On 15 October, Ambassador Colm Ó Floinn hosted a reception at his residence to mark the launch of the new Finnish translation of Yeats’s poetry 'Torni ja kierreportaat' by Jyrki Vainonen, published by Basam Books.
Demonstrating Minds: Disagreements in Contemporary Art
8 October 2015
Ambassador Ó Floinn met with artist Tom Molloy at the pre-opening event of the international group exhibition Demonstrating Minds: Disagreements in Contemporary Art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, part of the Finnish National Gallery, on 8 October. The exhibition of Tom Molloy’s work at the exhibition was supported by Culture Ireland.
The Chieftains to Oulu in October!
The 10th anniversary Irish Festival of Oulu,
September 29th to October 4th, 2015
Tickets and hotel-ticket packages already on sale through Lippupalvelu. For more information www.irish.fi.
September 2015
The 30th Irish Festival of Finland
17 to 30 September 2015
The Embassy of Ireland (Ambassador Ó Floinn and Deputy Head of Mission Caoimh Kett) was delighted to attend the highlight event of the 30th Irish Festival of Finland at Virgin Oil Helsinki on 18 September.
Helsinki International Film Festival
17 to 27 September 2015
Three Irish films were screened at the Love and Anarchy Helsinki International Film Festival 2015: Song of the Sea, You’re Ugly Too and Kiss Me Quick, I’m Irish! The Embassy of Ireland was delighted to support the Director of You’re Ugly Too, Mark Noonan, to attend the festival and give a Q&A after the screenings of his film.
17 September 2015
Ambassador Ó Floinn attended the opening of the Art Fair Suomi ’15 international contemporary art event on 17 September.
Gaming the System
17 September 2015
The Embassy of Ireland attended the launch event for the exhibition Gaming the System at Hakaniemi Metro Station which was organised by These Animals. These Animals is a collective of four artists; Pii Anttila, Anastasia Artemeva, Alan Bulfin and Steve Maher, with roots in Limerick who are currently based in Helsinki. The project ran from 17 to 27 September and was supported by Culture Ireland.
Unveiling of Winter War Memorial
7 September 2015
On 7 September Ambassador Ó Floinn together with the British Ambassador H.E. Sarah Price, unveiled a monument “to the memory of those British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens who volunteered to serve in the Finnish Army during the Winter War of 1940”.
Ireland’s New Ambassador Presents Credentials to Finnish President
3 September 2015
Ireland’s new Ambassador, H.E. Colm Ó Floinn presented his letters of credence to President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the Presidential Palace Helsinki on 3 September 2015.
Irish Theatre at The Lainsuojattomat International Festival, Pori
3-4 September 2015
Bigger Picture Projects (Dublin) presents Charolais and Small Plastic Wars. ‘Charolais‘ is an age old tale of female rivalry with a new twist: the other woman is cow, a literal one, a purebred Charolais heifer! A dark comedy of love and longing.
August 2015
Wild Geese Golf Competition, Nevas Golf Course
7 August 2015
The last Irish golf competition of the year! Tee times 15.00-16.30. Scramble. €38 including green fees and meal.To register please email Raimo as soon as possible: raimo.ahonen@dlc.fi
Tampere Theatre Festival – Belfast Boy
Monday 3 August 19.00 & Tuesday 4 August 15.00
Irish play, Belfast Boy is a poignant, emotionally charged monologue based on a true story about a professional dancer Martin who has sought the help of a therapist for insomnia.
For tickets and further information see Tampere Theatre Festival website.
May 2015
30 May - 28 August 2015
Eve Parnell studied painting at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, leading to a BA degree in fine art in 2002. She has exhibited in London, Dublin, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Berlin, Burgwedel and Rome.
April 2015
Helsinki Irish Studies Seminar
15 April 2015
Helsinki Irish Studies Seminar is pleased to present a talk by Marie-Luise Theuerkauf from the Department of Early and Medieval Irish, University College Cork.
Ciorcal Comhrá – Irish Conversation Circle
14 April 2015
Ciorcal Comhrá - Irish speakers of all levels welcome.
W.B. Yeats Performance - 'Around the fire at the Club'
7 April 2015
'Around the fire at the club' - An entertainment based on the life and poetry of W.B. Yeats.