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The Embassy

Practical information on where to find us and when we are open.

The Embassy of Ireland in Sierra Leone

 

Ambassador:

Catherine Campbell

Second Secretary:

Niamh Kavanagh

Head of Development (September 2017 - January 2018):

Carol Hannon

Directions

The Embassy is located at 8 St. Joseph’s Avenue, Off Spur Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

From Spur Road, take the exit for the British High Commission. Follow the road past the British High Commission to the right. Around this corner you will be greeted by the Irish and European Union Flags.

Our security guards will be happy to direct you to reception.

We encourage you to have an appointment before you arrive. 

 

Directions and Google Map.

Embassy Opening Hours:

Embassy:
Monday to Thursday, 09:00-17:00
Friday, 09.00 – 13.00

Visa and Consular services:
Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00

Embassy Closure Dates

The Embassy of Ireland in Sierra Leone will be closed on the following dates in 2017:

02/01/2017 New Year's Day

08/03/2017 International Women's Day

14/04/2017 Good Friday

17/04/2017 Easter Monday

27/04/2017 Independence Day

26/06/2017 Eid al-Fitr (moveable)

01/09/2017 Eid al-Adha (moveable)

01/12/2017 Mawlid al-Nabi (moveable)

25/12/2017 Christmas Day

26/12/2017 St. Stephen's Day

 

The Irish Aid office in Liberia will be closed on the following dates in 2016:

02/01/2017 New Year’s Day

08/03/2017 Decoration Day

15/03/2017 Joseph Jenkins Roberts Birthday

14/04/2017 Fast and Prayer Day

15/05/2017 National Unification Day

26/07/2017 Independence Day

24/08/2017 National Flag Day

02/11/2017 Thanksgiving Day

25/12/2017 Christmas Day

26/12/2017 St. Stephen’s Day

Out of hours Emergency Contact Details

If you require emergency assistance while the Embassy is closed, you can contact the Duty Officer at +232 79 250623. Please be aware that this is an emergency line only. All non-emergency calls will be redirected. General enquiries can be made to the main Embassy reception line at +232 79 250628 during opening hours.