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Irish Culture

Promoting Irish culture is an important part of the work of an Irish Embassy. We endeavour to showcase Ireland’s rich cultural heritage.

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Our culture & heritage

Ireland’s culture is a unique national strength. It’s one of our greatest competitive advantages, acting as a “door opener” that converts into jobs, trade, investment and tourism. It is also an effective way of connecting with the Irish community.

Learn more about Ireland

If you want to learn more about Ireland, you can read Ireland in Brief.

Visit Ireland

If you are interested in visiting Ireland, get more information from Tourism Ireland.

Trace your Irish roots

Some 70 million people around the world claim Irish roots. If you are one of them, there are a number of ways you can celebrate your heritage and discover more about where you come from.

To find out more, you may be interested in initiatives such as Ireland Reaching Out.

Our commitment

We are committed to strengthening our relationship with the Irish people and people of Irish descent worldwide and to promoting what is best about our country.

In working together, we will ensure the continued respect and admiration in which Irish people and our culture are held worldwide.