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Global Irish Newsletter 14 June 2021 - a Message from Minister Brophy

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14 June 2021

A message from Minister of State for the Diaspora Colm Brophy TD to the Global Irish

Launch of Out in the World: Ireland's LGBTQ+ Diaspora

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10 June 2021

The new exhibition 'Out in the World', which tells the stories of 12 members of Ireland's LGBTQ+ diaspora, has launched at EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs. It will run until 1 December 2021.

Global Irish Newsletter 15 March 2021 - a Message from Minister Brophy

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15 March 2021

St Patrick's Day message from Minister of State Colm Brophy TD

Minister Brophy launches Samaritans Freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia

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20 January 2021

Minister Brophy launches Samaritans Freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia, in addition to the lines already available to Irish people in mainland China and Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Poland

Global Irish Newsletter 16 December 2020 - To Be Irish at Christmas

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16 December 2020

A message from Minister of State Colm Brophy TD for the Diaspora, on the To Be Irish at Christmas initiative

Back for Business 4: Call for applications for entrepreneur mentorship programme

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15 December 2020

Call for applications from returned or returning emigrants for programme to support starting and developing businesses in Ireland

Global Irish Newsletter 30 November 2020 - a Message from Minister Brophy

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01 December 2020

A message from Minister of State Colm Brophy TD on the occasion of the launch of Global Ireland: Ireland's Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025

Launch of Global Ireland: Ireland's Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025

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18 November 2020

Launch of Global Ireland: Ireland's Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025

Min Coveney announces recipients of Presidential Distinguished Service Awards

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06 November 2020

Min Coveney announces recipients of Presidential Distinguished Service Awards 2020

Minister Brophy welcomes increased support for Irish Diaspora Communities

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19 October 2020

Minister Brophy welcomes €500,000 increase to Emigrant Support Programme

Poverty, Chastity and (Dis)obedience: New documentary of Irish Missionaries in South Africa

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13 October 2020

The documentary film Poverty, Chastity, and (Dis)Obedience - the Irish Missionaries in South Africa highlights a previously untold story of the Irish diaspora in South Africa and presents a new aspect of Irish solidarity with South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle.

Global Irish Newsletter 13 October 2020 - a Message from Minister Brophy

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13 October 2020

A message from Minister of State Colm Brophy to the Global Irish for the Newsletter 13 October 2020

The Irish in the USSR: Hidden Histories of the Irish Abroad

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09 October 2020

On Thursday 17 September, Dr Maurice Casey, Historian-in-Residence for EPIC and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, presented The Irish in the USSR, the first in a series looking at the hidden histories of the Irish abroad,

Douglass Fellowships Announced

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30 September 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. has announced the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowships Ireland, which will see scholarships awarded to 10 students from US based Minority Serving Institutions to participate in a 4-week summer programme in Ireland in 2021.

The Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith's Response to COVID-19

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13 August 2020

The Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith's Response to COVID-19

Global Irish Newsletter 16 July 2020 - a Message from Minister Brophy

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16 July 2020

A message from Minister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development, Colm Brophy TD

The London Irish Centre's response to COVID-19

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15 July 2020

London Irish Centre CEO Ellen Ryan describes how the LIC responded to COVID-19, with a focus on keeping the most vulnerable safe, maintaining community connections, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Global Irish Newsletter 26 June 2020 - a Message from Minister Cannon

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26 June 2020

A message from Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon TD, for the Global Irish Newsletter 26 June 2020

EPIC Museum appoints a new DFAT Historian-in-Residence

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26 June 2020

Dr Maurice J. Casey as EPIC Museum's new Historian-in-Residence. In his new role, which is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dr Casey will carry out pioneering research in the field of migration and diaspora studies.

Australia: Seniors Music Sessions serve to connect and reunite

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15 June 2020

Sydney Arts Group and Irish Screen Projects have joined forces with the Irish Support Agency for a fun arts project in support of Irish Seniors in New South Wales.

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann: supporting Irish music around the world during COVID-19

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15 June 2020

Irish traditional musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers, worldwide have risen to the challenge of Covid-19. Harnessing their passion and creativity to lift their communities, they have found alternative ways to continue to nurture links with Ireland and Irish culture in a digital world.

Global Irish Newsletter 5 June 2020 - a Message from Minister Cannon

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05 June 2020

A message from Minister Ciarán Cannon TD to the Global Irish, for the Global Irish Newsletter 5 June 2020

CARA: Irish Communities Together Through Covid-19

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05 June 2020

Ten Irish organisations across the North West of England have come together to deliver CARA, a dedicated Covid-19 response service to support our communities to stay safe, well and connected).

Boston: Covid-19 Community Update

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04 June 2020

As we work to confront the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, our community organisations are once again providing vital services throughout the Boston area.

Global Irish Newsletter 27 May 2020 - a Message from Minister Cannon

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27 May 2020

A message from Ciarán Cannon TD, Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, for the Global Irish

Connectivity in the Midwest during COVID-19

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21 May 2020

As he comes to the end of his posting in Chicago, our Consul General, Brian O’Brien, reflects on the impact of the Covid-19 on Irish communities in Chicago and across the Midwest.

Irish Embassies in the Gulf - Middle East GAA Webinar Series

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18 May 2020

The Embassies of Ireland in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh and the Middle East Board of the GAA are joining forces to host a short season of webinars aimed at the large GAA community and the wider Irish community across the Gulf states.

The Irish Community in Toronto Response to COVID-19

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14 May 2020

Ireland's Honorary Consul in Toronto, Eithne Heffernan, describes the Toronto Irish community response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Irish in the UK TV – Responding to Covid-19

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13 May 2020

Martin Logan of The Irish in the UK describes some of the great initiatives being undertaken by Irish community across Britain in response to Covid-19.

Global Irish Newsletter 7 May 2020 - a Message from Minister Cannon

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07 May 2020

A message from Minister for the Diaspora, Ciarán Cannon TD

The Irish 30: Irish Community in Australia responds to the COVID-19 crisis

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06 May 2020

Donna McKiernan, President of the Irish Support Agency, NSW, describes the Irish community response to the COVID-19 crisis in Australia

Vancouver : Irish Covid-19 Support Group

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06 May 2020

Jenny Bourke, our Deputy Consul General in Vancouver, describes how the Irish community there have quickly come together to support each other during the current crisis

Global Irish Newsletter 27 April 2020 - a Message from Minister Cannon

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28 April 2020

A message from Minister of State Ciarán Cannon TD from the Global Irish Newsletter 27 April 2020

Leeds Irish Communities response to COVID-19

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24 April 2020

The Leeds Irish community response to the COVID-19 pandemic exemplifies the generosity of spirit which motivates so many Irish community organisations in Britain and beyond.

Sláinte 2020

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24 April 2020

On April 17th 2020, Sláinte 2020 was launched - a partnership between five Irish community organisations in New York to assist families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Support for the Irish Diaspora: Covid-19

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15 April 2020

Support for the Irish Diaspora: Covid-19

Global Irish Newsletter 14 April 2020 - a Message from Minister Cannon

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14 April 2020

A message from Minister Ciarán Cannon TD during the COVID-19 crisis

Global Irish Newsletter 25 March 2020 - a Message from Minister Cannon during the COVID-19 Crisis

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25 March 2020

A message from Minister Ciaran Cannon for the Global Irish during the COVID-19 crisis, 25 March 2020

Global Irish Newsletter Spring 2020 – A message from Minister Cannon

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10 March 2020

An introduction to the March 2020 edition of the Global Irish Newsletter

Ireland celebrates diaspora with special postage stamps

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27 February 2020

A story about An Post's special edition diaspora stamp release

Feature: Ireland Reaching Out

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27 February 2020

A feature on the work of Ireland Reaching Out

Presidential Distinguished Service Award 2020: Call for nominations

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18 February 2020

Opening of nominations for the 2020 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad

St Brigid’s Day 2020

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06 February 2020

St Brigid's Day celebrations 2020

A Message from Minister Cannon – December 2019

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11 December 2019

A Message from Minister Cannon – December 2019

Ireland's Centenarian Bounty Scheme

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06 December 2019

Information on Ireland's Centenarian Bounty Scheme

Back for Business programme opens call for 2020 participants

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29 November 2019

Back for Business programme opens call for 2020 participants

Presidential Distinguished Service Awards 2019

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22 November 2019

Recipients of the 2019 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards are honoured by President Michael D. Higgins in a special ceremony.

Maritime links across the Atlantic

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10 November 2019

LÉ Samuel Beckett visits the USA; Argentine Navy vessel Libertad visits Ireland

Ed Ward 1945-2019

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14 October 2019

A memorial to Ed Ward 1945-2019

A Message from Minister Cannon – August 2019

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16 August 2019

A welcome to the August 2019 edition of the Global Irish Newsletter from Minister of State Ciarán Cannon T.D.

Pride 2019

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27 July 2019

Embassies and Consulates join the Pride celebrations

Consultation for Ireland’s New Diaspora Policy Draws to a Close

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09 July 2019

Consultations have taken place in Ireland and overseas

Returning Emigrants are Back for Business

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04 July 2019

Entrepreneurs mark the completion of the successful Back for Business programme’s second cycle

Minister of State Cannon visits Australia and New Zealand

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25 June 2019

Local Irish community helps to shape Ireland’s new diaspora policy

Bloomsday 2019

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18 June 2019

Communities around the world celebrate the life and works of James Joyce

A Message from Minister Cannon – April 2019

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08 April 2019

A welcome to the April 2019 edition of the Global Irish Newsletter from Minister of State Ciarán Cannon T.D.

St Patrick’s Day 2019

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20 March 2019

Events have taken place around the world to celebrate St Patrick's Day 2019

Exhibition Launch - Across the Waves: The Seafaring Irish

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13 March 2019

The Launch of Across the Waves, a collaborative project between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and EPIC: The Irish Emigration museum

International Women’s Day 2019

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12 March 2019

Events were held around the world to mark International Women's Day 2019

St Brigid’s Day 2019

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08 February 2019

Events marking St Brigid's Day 2019 took place at Irish embassies and consulates around the world.

Minister of State Ciarán Cannon, T.D. to visit Vietnam and Thailand

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13 November 2018

Minister of State Ciarán Cannon, T.D. to visit Vietnam and Thailand

Dr Angela Byrne - Blazing a Trail Exhibition

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30 October 2018

‘Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women’ is a free exhibition running at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin from 12-25 November.

Irish in France Research Project

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31 August 2018

Irish in France Research Project

Irish Network USA National Conference, 18-21 October

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30 August 2018

Irish Network USA National Conference, 18-21 October New Orleans

Cultúr Club: Acmhainní Gaeilge agus cultúir do pháistí an diaspóra ar-líne

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23 August 2018

Cultúr Club: Acmhainní Gaeilge agus cultúir do pháistí an diaspóra ar-líne

New Global Irish Festival Series to Celebrate Diaspora

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21 August 2018

New Global Irish Festival Series to Celebrate Diaspora

SFI St Patrick’s Day Science Medal

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20 August 2018

Launch of Science Foundation Ireland St Patrick’s Day Science Medal Nomination window

A Message from Minister Cannon – July 2018

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20 July 2018

A Message from Minister Cannon – July 2018 for the Global Irish Newsletter

Report of Irish In Asia Diaspora Survey

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19 July 2018

Report of Irish In Asia Diaspora Survey

World Meeting of Families - Diaspora Photographs

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19 July 2018

World Meeting of Families - Diaspora Photographs

Irish Educated, Globally Connected Event

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04 July 2018

Irish Educated, Globally Connected Event in Washington D.C. on 4 June 2018, diaspora, DFAT, Global Irish, Alumni

DFAT Historian-in-Residence appointed at EPIC

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27 June 2018

DFAT Historian-in-Residence appointed at EPIC

Development of Global Irish Diaspora Directory – Business Edition

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25 June 2018

Development of Global Irish Diaspora Directory – Business Edition. Submit your suggestions.

Irish Olympic Handball Association’s “Ireland’s Call” Campaign

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25 May 2018

Irish Olympic Handball Association’s “Ireland’s Call” Campaign

Irish Educated, Globally Connected

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18 May 2018

Invite to Irish Educated, Globally Connected Alumni Event on 4th June 2018

The Irish in France – Making their Voice Heard

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17 May 2018

Irish in France Article on their recent and upcoming activities

EPIC launches campaign to collect emigrant stories

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15 May 2018

Article from EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum on their new initiative to collect diaspora and emigrant stories

Ellis Island Family History Day

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13 April 2018

Today Annie Moore is honoured by two statues sculpted by Jeanne Rhynhart — one at Cobh Heritage Centre, her port of departure, and the other at her port of arrival.

Survey on the Views of the Global Irish in Asia

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16 March 2018

Survey on the Views of the Global Irish in Asia

Minister Cannon’s St Patrick’s Day Message

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16 March 2018

Minister Cannon’s St Patrick’s Day Message

Bliain na Gaeilge 2018

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22 February 2018

Tá 125 bliain caite ónar bunaíodh Conradh na Gaeilge agus ónar cuireadh tús le hAthbheochan na Gaeilge in 1893.

Irish International Business Network and Irish in Britain networking event

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20 February 2018

Irish International Business Network and Irish in Britain networking event

20th Anniversary of the Luton Irish Forum

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16 February 2018

20th Anniversary of the Luton Irish Forum

St. Brigid’s Day – Celebrating the Creativity of Women

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14 February 2018

St. Brigid’s Day – Celebrating the Creativity of Women

Wearing Irish

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12 February 2018

Calling all Irish Fashion Designers - Have you got what it takes to make it in the Big Apple?

Historian-in-Residence at EPIC Museum

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26 January 2018

Historian-in-Residence at EPIC Museum

Diaspora Postage Stamp Appeal

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18 January 2018

Diaspora Postage Stamp Appeal

Message from Minister Ciaran Cannon

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14 December 2017

Message from Minister Ciaran Cannon

Announcement of opening of new Consulate in Vancouver

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11 December 2017

Announcement of opening of new Consulate in Vancouver

Second Edition of the Global Irish Diaspora Directory launched by Minister of State Cannon

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27 November 2017

Second Edition of the Global Irish Diaspora Directory launched by Minister of State Cannon

The New Irish in Berlin

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09 November 2017

The New Irish in Berlin

2000th Centenarian Abroad Recognised

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25 October 2017

2000th Centenarian Abroad Recognised

Launch of Back for Business

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12 October 2017

Launch of Back for Business

Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad 2017

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09 October 2017

Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad 2017

Minister Cannon's visits to New York and Leeds

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09 October 2017

Minister Cannon's visits to New York and Leeds

Online Passport Renewals

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26 September 2017

In March of this year the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launched online renewals for passports. For this first time online passport renewal is accessible no matter where you are in the world.

Launch of Global Irish Diaspora Directory

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22 September 2017

Following on from commitments at the second Global Irish Civic Forum, Irish Abroad Unit have launched the first edition of the Global Irish Diaspora Directory.

SFI St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal 2018

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15 September 2017

Science Foundation Ireland welcomes nominations for the SFI St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal 2018

Cruinniú Domhanda le plé a dhéanamh ar Dhiaspóra na hÉireann

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24 July 2017

Fearann UCD fáilte mhór roimh thaighdeoirí as tíortha ar fud an domhain chuig an chéad teacht le chéile idirnáisiúnta de Chomhdháil Dhomhanda Dhiaspóra na hÉireann.

The Global Irish Civic Forum

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20 July 2017

The second Global Irish Civic Forum took place on 4-5 May 2017 in Dublin Castle, with the theme "Communities, Connections, Conversations"

The Irish in Japan

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18 July 2017

Few occasions bring the overseas Irish community together like an opportunity to watch the national team in action, and the visit of the Irish rugby team to Japan in June 2017 was no exception

Welcome Message from Minister of State Ciarán Cannon

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17 July 2017

Welcome Message from Minister of State Ciarán Cannon

Options paper on voting rights

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13 July 2017

Options paper on voting rights

Líonraí Gnó Éireannaigh an Domhain

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13 July 2017

Ba mhian le muintir na hÉireann thar lear riamh anall, nuair a d'fhéadfaí é, a bheith ag obair i gcomhar le chéile chun cuspóra éigin ar nós soláthar leasa, cur chun cinn an chultúir nó cúrsaí spóirt.

An aip TravelWise

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13 July 2017

I gcás saoránaigh a bhfuil sí íoslódáilte acu, is í an aip TravelWise an uirlis ghéarchéime is sofaisticiúla atá ag an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála chun teagmháil a dhéanamh ar an bpointe le hÉireannaigh atá gafa i ngéarchéim thar lear.

Podchraoladh 80 Day

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05 July 2017

Le buíochas mór le Joe, Luke agus Mark. Leis an gcur chuige úr atá acu i leith foghlaim faoin domhan agus a léargas féin air a chomhroinnt, tá sampla iontach againn den nuálaíocht agus den cheangal a théann thar theorainneacha agus thar ilchríocha. Is saintréithe iadsan a bhíonn go mór le sonrú i measc dhiaspóra na hÉireann agus is breá an rud é iad a fheiceáil á léiriú sa phodchraoladh seo.