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Embassy of Ireland in Latvia marks St. Brigid's with a bookclub

06 February 2023

As part of our celebrations for St. Brigid’s Day, the Embassy team in partnership with the National Library of Latvia hosted a Book Club event to read and discuss some modern Irish Literature.

Embassy hosts an Garda Síochána and Women's Aid at Marta Centre Conference

28 November 2022

News article of the Embassy's contribution to the Marta Centre Conference.

Embassy of Ireland attends Riga Conference

01 November 2022

News event of Embassy Riga's attendance at the Riga Conference 2022.

Embassy marks International Translation Day with discussion amongst Irish poets.

29 September 2022

News on an event held by the Embassy of Ireland in Latvia, the National Library of Latvia, and Literature Ireland with poets, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and Martina Evans to discuss poetry and translation.

Embassy joins Riga Pride events

19 June 2022

Riga Pride 2022 took place from June 13 to June 18. The Embassy team joined several Pride week events including the central event “March for Freedom” which this year was organised together with Kyiv Pride in solidarity with LGBTQ+ community in Ukraine.

Bloomsday celebration in Riga

19 June 2022

To celebrate Bloomsday and the 100th anniversary of Ulysses by James Joyce, the Embassy organised the first Bloomsday Bike Ride and Picnic in Riga.

Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence visits Riga

27 May 2022

On 26 May 2022, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence of Ireland, Simon Coveney, T.D., visited Riga and met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs.

'From the Ground Up' an exhibition showcasing timber innovation in Irish architecture

09 May 2022 - 10 May 2022

Venue: The Atrium Space, Faculty of Architecture, Riga Technical University, Ķīpsalas iela 6, Rīga.

'From the Ground Up' an exhibition showcasing innovative Irish timber architecture

World Book Day marked with Pop-up Book Club ‘Nora’

25 April 2022

On 23 April, to mark the World Book Day, the Embassy in partnership with the National Library of Latvia, Robert’s Books and Literature Ireland organised a Pop-up Book Club discussion dedicated to the book Nora by Nuala O'Connor.

St Brigid's Day 2022

10 February 2022

A panel discussion with voices from Ireland and Latvia: "Sharing Experiences: Women in Publishing. Does it really matter?"

Minister for Finance and President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe visits Latvia

12 January 2022

Minister for Finance and President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe visits Latvia

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne visits Latvia

07 September 2021

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne visits Latvia

Baltic Pride 2021

07 August 2021

Baltic Pride 2021

Ambassador of Ireland HE Eimear Friel presents credentials to President Levits

29 June 2021

On 29 June, HE Eimear Friel, Ireland’s Ambassador to Latvia presented her credentials to the Latvian President Egils Levits at Riga Castle.

Bloomsday 2021 Book Giveaway

16 June 2021 - 19 June 2021

Venue: Roberts Books, Dzirnavu iela 51-1 (courtyard), Riga, LV-1010 and The National Library of Latvia, Mūkusalas iela 3, Rīga, LV-1423

To celebrate Bloomsday 2021 The Embassy of Ireland in Latvia, in conjunction with Irish embassies around the world, is organising a global Joycean book giveaway.

Request for Tender - Managed Payroll Services

14 April 2021

The Embassy of Ireland in Latvia invites submissions for the Provision of Managed Payroll Services

St. Patrick's Day 2021 Day 3 -17 March

17 March 2021

Programme of Events

St. Patrick's Day 2021 Day 2 - 16 March

16 March 2021

Programme of Events

St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2021 Day 1 - 15 March

15 March 2021 - 17 March 2021

Launch of the 2021 Programme of Greenings in Latvia to celebrate St Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day Online Discussion: Connecting Cities

17 March 2021 - 17 March 2021

Connecting Cities - Transport Links in the next 25 years: online discussion with Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Ms. Hildegarde Naughton and Latvian Minister for Transport Mr. Talis Linkaits

St Brigid's Day Celebration 2021

01 February 2021 - 01 February 2021

In celebration of St Brigid's Day, the Embassy of Ireland in Latvia is pleased to present a virtual Literary Reading featuring Sara Baume, Irish author and visual artist and Inga Gaile, Latvian poet novelist and playwright followed by a video montage featuring inspirational female leaders in Latvia.

Online Discussion to mark World Aids Day 2020

01 December 2020 - 01 December 2020

The Embassy of Ireland in Latvia, in conjunction with our colleagues at the Embassy of Ireland in Estonia and The Embassy of Ireland in Lithuania are delighted to host an online presentation and discussion to mark World Aids Day on 1 December 2020