Demonstration Alert: Scheduled Demonstrations in Dublin this Week June 4, 2019 Reports indicate that a number of potentially large demonstrations are planned during the upcoming visit of President Trump to Ireland this week. Three demonstrations are scheduled on Wednesday, June 5, 2019: Location 1: Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Event 1: Reports indicate a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 4 June, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland May 16, 2019 Location: Parnell Square, Dublin Event: Reports indicate a demonstration is scheduled to begin at 1 pm this Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Parnell Square. The demonstration is being organized by Sinn Fein, The Workers Party, Unite against Racism, and the Travelers’ Movement, among others. The event is advertised as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 16 May, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland May 9, 2019 Location: Embassy of Israel, 122 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, and U.S. Embassy Dublin, 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin Event: Reports indicate a demonstration is planned for 3-5 pm this Saturday, May 11, 2019, outside the Embassy of Israel. Protesters are expected to walk from the Embassy of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 9 May, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland April 26, 2019 Location: U.S. Embassy Dublin, 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4, Ireland Event: Reports indicate a demonstration is planned for 12 pm this Sunday, April 28, 2019, outside the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, in support of Julian Assange. The exact duration of the demonstration and number of participants are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 26 April, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert: Two Demonstrations Planned this Weekend in Dublin April 18, 2019 Location 1: The Spire, O’Connell Street and O’Connell Bridge, Dublin 1 Event 1: Reports indicate a large demonstration is planned for 1-5 pm on Friday, April 19, 2019, beginning at the Spire on O’Connell Street and ending at the O’Connell Bridge. The protest ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 18 April, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland March 29, 2019 Location 1: The Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 Event 1: Reports indicate that a demonstration is planned from 1-2 pm this Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Spire on O’Connell Street. The Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign is organizing the protest in recognition of what it is calling ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2019 On March 12, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Government of Ireland signed an amended agreement allowing for preclearance expansion in Ireland. The amended agreement allows for continued expansion of preclearance services in Dublin and Shannon, including extended service ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Ireland
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland March 7, 2019 Location 1: RTE Studios, Nutley Road, Dublin 4 Event 1: Reports indicate that a demonstration is planned for 12:30-2:00 pm Friday, March 8, 2019, outside the RTE Studios on Nutley Road in Dublin 4. The group intends to encourage the boycott of the winning Irish entry in the Eurovision 2019 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 7 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland March 1, 2019 Location: O’Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland Event: A protest against violence and hate crimes is planned for 2-6 pm this Saturday, March 2, 2019, on O’Connell Street in Dublin 1. The exact number of participants is unknown. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas around O’Connell Street, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 1 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland February 21, 2019 Location: U.S. Embassy Dublin, 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4, Ireland Event: Reports indicate that a demonstration is planned for 1:00 pm this Saturday, February 23, 2019, outside the U.S. Embassy in Dublin. The exact duration of the demonstration and number of participants are unknown. Actions to Take: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 21 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Forget the cold and rain here in Ireland – start planning your summer in the USA! Why not spend an unforgettable summer working in an American summer camp? Or go for a J-1 Summer Work Travel visa to work while you explore the States! Whichever J-1 visa option you go for, whether it’s the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 14 February, 2019 | Topics:
News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland January 24, 2019 Location: Embassy of Israel, 122 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin and U.S. Embassy Dublin, 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin Event: Reports indicate a demonstration is planned for 3:30 pm this Saturday, January 26, 2019, outside the Embassy of Israel. Protesters are expected to walk from the Embassy of Israel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 24 January, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
The United States Embassy is recruiting applicants across Ireland for the 2019 Young Leaders Council. The Young Leaders Council is a select group of men and women aged 18-26 the Embassy has identified as leaders within their respective fields. The council provides members with invaluable networking and professional development opportunities, including engagement with senior U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 19 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alumni, Events, Featured Event, News, Public Affairs
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland December 4, 2018 Location: Ireland, countrywide Event: Throughout the holidays, please exercise additional caution in Ireland as criminal activity and common street crime tend to peak during this season, when people carry more cash and other valuable items. Criminals tend to focus on tourist locations, such as Christmas ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2018 President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: Edward F. Crawford of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 23 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassadors, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
This report documents the magnitude of the Islamic Republic’s destructive activities at home and abroad. Many of the activities highlighted have occurred recently, while others date back to the early days of the revolution. As this report makes clear, the one constant is that the Iranian regime will do whatever it takes to maintain its ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Policy
September is passport awareness month, so we’ve come up with some more tips for renewing your U.S. passport to try to make the process a bit easier for you!
Just like last year , we’ve taken on board the most common errors we see with passport renewal applications here at the U.S. Embassy Dublin, and want to share our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 September, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services, Passport Awareness Month, U.S. Passport
Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 21 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy Dublin informs U.S. citizens that His Holiness Pope Francis will visit Ireland August 25 – 26, 2018. More than 500,000 people are expected to attend the outdoor Papal Mass scheduled for Sunday August 26, 2018. The U.S. Embassy provides the following information for U.S. citizens visiting Ireland during the Pope’s visit and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 26 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland June 20, 2018 Location: Announced gathering point is in front of the U.S. Embassy Dublin, 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Thursday, June 21, 2018, beginning at 4 p.m. in front of the U.S. Embassy in Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland. The exact ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland May 3, 2018 Location: Embassy of Israel, 122 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland Event: A group called “Humanity for Palestine” plans to protest the presence of the Israeli Embassy and diplomats in Ireland at 3 pm this Saturday, May 5, outside the Israeli Embassy. The exact duration of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Calling all J-1 students! As you passed through our waiting room on the day of your visa appointment, did you notice the amazing photographs of J-1 students, just like you, enjoying their American adventures? Do you want your J-1 summer photos to inspire hundreds of future J-1 students too? We want you to share your ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland March 23, 2018 Location: U.S. Embassy Dublin Event: Reports indicate that a demonstration is planned for 3:00pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018 outside of the U.S. Embassy in Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland. The exact duration of the demonstration and number of participants are unknown. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
Location: U.S. Embassy Dublin Event: Reports indicate that a protest is planned for mid-day on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 outside of the U.S. Embassy in Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland. The exact duration of the protest and number of participants are unknown. The U.S. Embassy has advised personnel to avoid areas where protests and large gatherings are taking place. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Embassy will be closed on Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2 due to severe weather conditions impacting the Dublin area. All Consular appointments will be rescheduled in due course. Please check our Twitter and Facebook feeds for latest updates. Embassy Twitter:
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Emergency Services, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Visas
| Tags: American Embassy Dublin, Closures, Operations, Snow, Weather
Location: Leinster and Munster provinces, Republic of Ireland Event: The U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Ireland cautions U.S. citizens that severe winter weather caused by Storm Emma is expected to cause heavy snowfall and transportation disruptions on Thursday and Friday, particularly in eastern and southern parts of the Republic of Ireland. The
Irish Meterological Service (Met Éireann) issued a red ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Embassy of the United States of America Dublin, Ireland January 25, 2017 Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 25 January, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports, Visas
U.S. Embassy Dublin Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 5, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 5 January, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Dublin reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Reports indicate that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Personal Security Reminder December 7, 2017 The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution December 7, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Ireland established its Youth Council in December 2013 as part of the Global Youth Initiative supported by the U.S. State Department. The Council has up to 75 members, aged 18-25 years old. The new term begins in January 2018 and members serve on the Council for a one year term, with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
News
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert – November 16th, 2017 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy in Dublin advises qualified students who are interested in applying for the J-1 Summer Work Travel (SWT) or Camp Counselor program in 2018 to be proactive and begin the application process as soon as possible.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Ireland cautions U.S. citizens that tropical storm Ophelia is expected to land on the western coast of Ireland on October 16. The Irish Meterological Service (Met Éireann<
https://www.irishtimes.com/topics/topics-7.1213540?article=true&tag_organisation=Met+%C3%89ireann>)has issued a red weather warning for all of Ireland for October 16 from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm. Met Éireann’s most recent statement ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Events, News
Worldwide Caution September 14, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert – August 31st 2017 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 1 September, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
September is Passport Awareness Month in the United States, so we’d like to share some tips for renewing your U.S. passport! The U.S. Embassy Dublin processed over six thousand passport applications in 2016, and we expect this number to rise considerably in 2017. Ten years ago in 2007, over 18 million U.S. passports were issued ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 28 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: American Citizen Services, Passport Awareness Month, U.S. Passport
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests outside U.S. Embassy on August 16, 2017 August 16, 2017 Embassy Dublin informs U.S. citizens that a protest is expected to begin at 6pm on August 16th in front of the U.S. Embassy in Dublin. The duration and exact number of participants is unknown. Even demonstrations ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
(as prepared) A Thanaiste, A Airi, a Ard vhaara, agus a dhaoune uaishe. A dhaoine uaisle, tá fáilte rómhaibh go dti Páirc an Fhionnuisce go dtí ceiliúra Lá na Saoirse! (Tanaiste, Lord Mayor, Ministers, and Distinguished guests, you are very welcome to Phoenix Park to the U.S. Embassy’s Independence Day Celebration!) Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Dublin; Independence Day
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests outside U.S. Embassy on June 2, 2017 June 2, 2017 Embassy Dublin informs U.S. citizens that a protest is planned from 1pm on June 2nd outside the U.S. Embassy in Dublin. The exact number of participants is unknown. Even protests intended to be peaceful can turn ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 2 June, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert May 1, 2017 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Are you going on a J-1 this summer, to work, travel or be a camp counselor? We want you to share your summer with us! Throughout the summer, please share photos and videos of you and your friends living the American dream! Send us high resolution photos or URLs to 60-second videos throughout your J-1 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
Worldwide Caution March 3, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Promoting human rights and democratic governance is a core element of U.S. foreign policy. These values form an essential foundation of stable, secure, and functioning societies. Standing up for human rights and democracy is not just a moral imperative but is in the best interests of the United States in making the world more stable ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Official Reports
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Irish Americans have made an indelible mark on the United States. From Dublin, California, to Limerick, Maine, from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, to Shamrock, Texas, we are reminded of the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent who contribute every day to all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is delighted to announce that an additional 2,600 J-1 Summer Work and Travel (SWT) slots for 2017 have been allocated by the U.S. Department of State for use in Ireland. This brings Ireland’s SWT allocation to 7,000, which is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 15 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas
Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for federal office. Some states are also holding gubernatorial or other statewide elections this year. The Federal Voting Assistance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests outside U.S. Embassy on February 2, 2017 February 1, 2017 Embassy Dublin informs U.S. citizens that a protest in opposition to the U.S. President’s Executive Order on Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals is planned for the evening of February 2nd outside ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs February 6, 2017 Executive Order on Visas An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 31 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Events, News, Press Releases, Visas
Executive Order on Visas An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to visas and travel for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 30 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
On Monday, December 5, 2016 Assistant Secretary Evan Ryan of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State and Her Excellency, Ambassador of Ireland, Anne Anderson signed a three year extension, lengthening the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the twelve month Ireland Work and Travel (IWT) Program between the Government of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Visas
| Tags: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Exchange Programs, Ireland Work and Travel, IWT, j visa
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert November 22, 2016 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy Dublin informs U.S. citizens that the Irish Police (Garda) may conduct a 24-hour strike beginning at 7:00 a.m. Friday, November 4. Similar 24-hour strikes may also occur on all subsequent Fridays in November. In the event of a strike be aware that the Irish Police have a plan in place for emergency response but ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 3 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
November 2, 2016: Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and fiddler Sara Watkins performed and shared her creative process with moderator Niall Toner, RTE radio broadcaster and bluegrass musician in our Creative Minds series on November 2, 2016. Sara Watkins debuted in 1989 as fiddler and founding member of the award winning
group Nickel Creek . Their fourth album won ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 2 November, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, News
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Ireland on October 30th to meet with Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Charles Flanagan TD and the pair discussed the Northern Ireland peace process, as well as a range of regional and global issues. After the meeting Secretary Kerry said “ I’m deeply appreciative for your ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 1 November, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, TTIP, U.S. & Ireland, Visas
| Tags: Aherlow House Hotel, Charlie Flanagan, John Kerry, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, peace, Tipperary, Tipperary International Peace Prize, Tipperary Peace Convention
On October 24, 2016, the Embassy hosted a Creative Minds event on “Closing the Gender Gap in Film/TV and the Performing Arts,” featuring Madeline di Nonno, CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, alongside Rachel Lysaght, Chair of Women in Film & Television (WIFT) Ireland, and Lian Bell, founder of Waking the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 24 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Events, News
October 17, 2016: This Creative Minds event held October 17, 2016 featured Greg MacGillivray, an Academy Award-nominated documentary maker whose films have grossed over $1 billion at the box office. His film Everest is the second-highest grossing IMAX film in history. Fionn Davenport, host of Inside Culture on RTE Radio 1 was the moderator. MacGillivray ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 17 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Events, News
U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2016 Three original tech platforms to facilitate refugee inclusion took the top honors at the second annual Creative Minds social entrepreneurship hackathon sponsored by the U.S. Embassy and Intel in partnership with the DCU Ryan Academy October 14-16, 2016. During the 48-hour hackathon, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 17 October, 2016 | Topics:
Creative Minds, Events, Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Kevin O'Malley, American Embassy, Creative Minds, DCU Ryan Academy;, Dublin, Eoghan Stack, Ireland, Kevin O'Malley, Refugee Inclusion, U.S. Embassy
Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, News
| Tags: American Citizen Services, Voting
U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2016 Beginning November 1, all individuals must remove their eye glasses for U.S. passport and U.S. visa photos. We are changing our policy to enhance the security of the application process and verify applicants’ identities faster. We also want to ensure you have fewer ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 September, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas
| Tags: eye glasses, U.S. Passport, U.S. visa photos
September 26: In this Creative Minds event Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and composer Jimmy Webb performed songs on piano and shared his creative process and career journey in an interview with Irish broadcaster and music journalist John Kelly. During his 30 year musical career, Webb is the only artist to ever receive Grammy awards for music, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 27 September, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
WORLDWIDE CAUTION September 10, 2016 As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
September 7, 2016: At this Creative Minds event on “Airline Innovation – Flying into the Future” held September 7, 2016, Michael O’Leary, CEO, Ryanair and Sheila Remes, Vice President of Strategy, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, discussed the future of the aviation industry, U.S.-Irish aviation ties, and how both Boeing and Ryanair have successfully innovated in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Events
Planning a trip abroad in the coming months? September marks our annual Passport Awareness Month, and we want to encourage U.S. citizens and dual citizens in Ireland to apply for your passport well in advance of your planned travel! Processing times are greatly reduced during our off-peak months of September, October, and November, so it ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 1 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
| Tags: American Citizen Services, Passport Awareness Month, U.S. Passport
Did you have an unforgettable J-1 summer this year? Share your J-1 summer with us! Email us a high resolution digital photo of you and your friends in front of an iconic U.S. city or landmark to
DublinJ@state.gov . UPDATE!!: The closing date has been extended to midnight on Sunday September 18, 2016! The winning ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 22 August, 2016 | Topics:
News, Non Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
| Tags: Ambassador Kevin O'Malley, Creative Minds, Creative Minds Series, J-1, J-1 Visa, U.S. Embassy
U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that members of the Congolese community have scheduled a protest for June 30, 2016 between 12 Noon and 3pm. The local police “Gardai” reports that approximately 100 people plan to participate. The protest will begin at the French Embassy and end at the U.S. Embassy. Even protests or demonstrations intended ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 30 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Dublin, Security Message
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 1 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
| Tags: travel alert
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to Arrive in Dublin, Ireland – Public Invited to Take Free Tours – The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, America’s Tall Ship, is scheduled to arrive in Dublin, Ireland on Thursday, May 26th at 1:30 p.m. Eagle will moor up at Sir Rogerson’s Quay Wall and be open for free public tours ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Our Ocean
| Tags: American Tall Ship, Barque Eagle, Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, Dublin, Ireland, Public Tours, Sir Rogerson’s Quay
U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2016 With the
changes to the J-1 Summer Work Travel (SWT) program taking effect in 2016, the U.S. government has worked actively with applicants, the Irish government, and independent U.S. and Irish implementing institutions to ensure Irish students continue to benefit from the J-1 program. For the 2016 season, two independent program sponsors that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Visas
| Tags: Ambassador Kevin O'Malley, American Embassy, American Work Adventures, Dublin, Ireland, J-1, J-1 Visa, Travel Bug, U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Embassy Dublin encourages all U.S. citizens in Ireland to vote in the upcoming 2016 election cycle, and the Embassy provides non-partisan assistance online and through our American Citizen Services unit at
VoteDublin@state.gov U.S. citizens can now request their blank ballots electronically. Depending on your state or county, you can get your ballot by email, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 January, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2017 The U.S. Department of State and Department of Homeland Security are reviewing the President’s Executive Order on Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States and working to implement it immediately. The U.S. government’s national security visitor screening and vetting procedures ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 28 January, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, Visas
The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers arriving to the United States every day and is committed to facilitating legitimate travel while maintaining the highest standards of security and border ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 21 January, 2016 | Topics:
Visa Waiver Program, Visas
The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers arriving to the United States every day and is committed to facilitating legitimate travel while maintaining the highest standards of security and border ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 21 January, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Speaking to the world following the historic COP21 agreement in Paris, President Obama said, “Together, we’ve shown what’s possible when the world stands as one.” The President connected our country’s future with a future he could now foresee with prospective grandchildren. Having become a grandparent myself last year, I feel a profound kinship in this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 18 December, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
As part of our Creative Minds series, the Embassy sponsored the 2015 Other Voices festival to highlight the announcement of a new partnership between Other Voices and the Austin City Limits (ACL) public television music program, and to feature popular young U.S. musician Shakey Graves. Other Voices is one of Ireland’s most unique music events. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 9 December, 2015 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Events, Featured Event
Restaurateur Danny Meyer, the CEO of the Union Square Hospitality Group in New York participated in the Embassy’s Creative Mind Series when he spoke in conversation with renowned food critic Ross Golden-Bannon on Nov 13th, 2015. Danny’s first business book, Setting the Table (HarperCollins, 2006), a New York Times bestseller, examines the power of hospitality ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 8 December, 2015 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Events, Featured Event
Jim Morris, President of Pixar Animation Studios participated in a Creative Minds event at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in partnership with The Walt Disney Company Ireland. This discussion was moderated by renowned broadcaster Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh. Morris oversees the production of the studio’s features, shorts, DVD content and theme park activities. He additionally manages Pixar’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 25 November, 2015 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Events, Featured Event
| Tags: Animation, Jim Morris, Kevin O'Malley, Pixar
On Friday, November 20, the U.S. Embassy and Ambassador Kevin O’Malley hosted a Creative Minds event with U S. banjo duo Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, which included a discussion and performance, moderated by Newstalk’s Tom Dunne. There are some who say Bela Fleck is the premiere banjo player in the world. The recipient of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 25 November, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: Abigail Washburn, Ambassador Kevin O'Malley, Banjo, Bela Fleck, Creative Minds Series
Listen to a podcast of the event on Arena With Seán Rocks, RTE Radio 1 On Tuesday, October 27, the U.S. Embassy and Ambassador Kevin O’Malley hosted a Creative Minds Event with Oscar and Grammy winning singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham, which featured a collaboration with Irish musician Mundy. The performance and discussion was broadcast live on the RTE ‘Arena’ program hosted by Sean Rocks. Grammy and Oscar- winning singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 25 November, 2015 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Events, Featured Event
| Tags: Ambassador Kevin O'Malley, Creative Minds Series, Mundy, Ryan Bingham
Podcast of Rufus Wainright in Conversation with RTE Radio 1 presenter Vincent Woods in the Model Arts Centre, Sligo, as part of Sligo Live 2015 The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with Sligo Live, hosted a Creative Minds event with U.S. singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, which featured a discussion moderated by RTE Presenter Vincent Woods. Rufus Wainwright has been affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” and praised by the New York Times for his “genuine ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 25 November, 2015 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Creative Minds, Culture, Featured Event
| Tags: Ambassador Kevin O'Malley, Creative Minds Series, Rufus Wainright, Sligo Live
The United States welcomes the announcement today of an agreement among Northern Ireland’s political parties to strengthen Northern Ireland’s devolved institutions. Northern Ireland’s party leaders deserve credit for the considerable work and political courage they demonstrated to resolve difficult budgetary issues, implement institutional reforms outlined by the Stormont House Agreement, and develop a framework to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 17 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The Consular Section at U.S. Embassy Dublin will be closed from November 23, 2015 – December 4, 2015 due to extensive renovations. The Consular Section urges anyone who has upcoming travel plans in late November or early December and will need a visa to travel, to please schedule an appointment for early November 2015. If ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 10 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Over 120 participants from Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United States took part a social entrepreneurship hackathon this weekend at DCU’s Ryan Academy organised in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, and sponsored by Intel, IBM, Kerry Group and Pepsico. The inaugural event formed part of the Embassy’s Creative Minds series which aims to spark new ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 9 November, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
U.S. Embassy Dublin sponsored poet Saul William’s headline performance at the LINGO Spoken Word Festival September 18. As part of his participation in the Creative Minds Series, Saul also led a masterclass for young poets at the Fighting Words Creative Writing Centre. An interview and reading by Saul was also featured on RTE’s ‘Arena’ program ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 28 October, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
Former U.S. Senator Gary Hart, the Personal Representative of Secretary of State John Kerry stated: “The United States Government strongly supports the cross-party talks led by the UK and Irish governments. We again encourage all of Northern Ireland’s political parties to engage constructively in these negotiations in order to strengthen the devolved institutions. Northern Ireland’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 10 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Ambassador O’Malley hosted a Creative Minds event with U.S. singer/songwriter Patty Griffin, which featured a discussion and performance moderated by Jim Lockhart, radio personality and member of Celtic rock band Horslips. The programme will be aired on RTE’s “Arena” on September 11.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 9 September, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
Statement from Senator (Ret.) Gary Hart Personal Representative of Secretary Kerry “The United States welcomes the announcement by UK Prime Minister Cameron and Irish Taoiseach Kenny that the governments will convene urgent talks next week with the parties that subscribed to the Stormont House Agreement. In recent conversations with Northern Ireland party leaders and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 4 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Irish businessman and media personality Bobby Kerr, host of Down to Business on Newstalk radio moderated a Creative Minds event entitled The Keys to Business Innovation with CEO and entrepreneur Jim McKelvey at the U.S. Embassy.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 24 August, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
On Monday, July 14th, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Kevin O’Malley hosted a Creative Minds Event with Pixar’s Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera in partnership with The Walt Disney Company at this residence in the Phoenix Park. Pete Docter is the Oscar-winning director of ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and ‘Up’ and vice president, creative, at Pixar Animation Studios, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 24 August, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
On Monday, August 17th, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Kevin O’Malley hosted a Creative Minds Event with American country/folk singer-songwriter John Prine which featured a discussion and performance moderated by Radio personality John Creedon, host of RTE’s “The John Creedon Show.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 18 August, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
Ambassador Kevin O’Malley hosted a Creative Minds Event with Paul Williams and Glen Hansard entitled “A Conversation on Songwriting Craft and Music Copyright” on On Tuesday, July 14th. The event in partnership with the Irish Music Rights Organization (IMRO) will highlight U.S.-Ireland music industry linkages through a discussion of songwriting craft and music copyright.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 18 August, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
On Friday, July 3, 2015, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Kevin F. O’Malley welcomed nearly 3000 guests to his residence in Phoenix Park for the Embassy’s annual Independence Day Celebration. This year’s ‘Picnic in the Park’ music festival theme showcased emerging Irish bands inspired by U.S. musical genres. “Today we honor the signing of the Declaration ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 July, 2015 | Topics:
Events
June 18, 2015 Dear J1 Student, Earlier this week, our flag at the U.S. Embassy in Dublin flew at half-mast in remembrance of the J1 students who lost their lives in the June 16 Berkeley tragedy. These six young people had much to offer each of our countries, and my thoughts and prayers are with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 18 June, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathy and condolence to the families, loved ones, and friends of the Irish students who lost their lives this morning in Berkeley California. All of us at the United States Embassy are greatly saddened by news of this tragic incident and are ready to do whatever we can ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 15 June, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
On Wednesday, April 8th, Ambassador O’Malley hosted a Creative Minds Series Event: The Moth “True Stories Told Live. The Moth is an acclaimed non-profit founded in New York dedicated to the art of storytelling.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 May, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin was among several American music composers who attended a Creative Minds Reception hosted by Ambassador O’Malley on April 1st.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 May, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
Ambassador O’Malley and his wife Dena
paid a visit to the townland of Carna, Co. Galway on Sunday, 26 April 2015 where they met with the Emigrants Commemorative Centre committee and Carna Nursing Home Some eminent politicians past and present in the United States are descendants of the Carna area.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 May, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Kevin O’Malley welcomes an audience from across Irish society to the Embassy’s annual economic conference, held this year at his residence, Deerfield in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 May, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
“This partnership is an investment in future global relationships, providing a unique opportunity to showcase our higher education system now ranked in the top twenty worldwide according to IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014” – Minister Jan O’Sullivan, T.D. Ireland’s Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan T.D. along with the US Ambassador to Ireland Kevin F. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 6 May, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Ambassador O’Malley hosted the Embassy’s
Annual Economic Conference on April 23rd, 2015 at his residence in the Phoenix Park. The focus this year was on “The Impact of the Creative Economy on U.S. – Irish Relations.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 5 May, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Ambassador Kevin O’Malley hosted a Creative Minds South by Southwest (SXSW) Send Off on Feb 24. Through a panel discussion with SXSW alumni and a stunning performance by Irish pop-rock band Walking on Cars (one of the outgoing bands), the Send Off showcased the story of Irish musicians and companies who have found success in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 25 February, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
American singer songwriter and acclaimed pianist Ben Folds performed in the Ambassador’s Pheonix Park residence on February 13. President Michael D. Higgins was in attendance along with representatives from the Irish arts and cultural sector. The hour-long performance was broadcast to RTE Radio 1 with an interview by RTE Arena host Sean Rocks.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 18 February, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
On January 29th Ambassador O’Malley hosted “The Sopranos” creator David Chase at his residence as part of the Embassy’s “Creative Minds” series. David spoke to RTE Broadcaster Dave Fanning about his life and work.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 January, 2015 | Topics:
Featured Event
The U.S. Embassy & Foreign Commercial Service Office supported a
USA Pavilion at the Holiday World Show in Dublin on January 23-25 and welcomed more than twenty exhibitors for destinations, attractions, airlines, hotels from the United States. U.S. Ambassador Kevin O’Malley performed the official opening of the USA Pavilion and toured the booths along with Senior Commercial Specialist, Finola Cunningham.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 23 January, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Ambassador Kevin O’Malley held his inaugural forum with the U.S. Embassy’s Youth Council on Saturday, January 18th. The Youth Council was launched by former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton in December 2012 and consists of over 70 members, aged 18 – 25, from all over Ireland.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 20 January, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
WORLDWIDE CAUTION January 10, 2015 The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 10 January, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador O’Malley met with young scientists and presented awards to finalists of the This Is Not A Game: Ocean Challenge at the 51st edition of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. The initiative was a collaboration between the US Embassy, Coder Dojo, and university partners. It challenged students to create video games that raise ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 9 January, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley, in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the American Chamber of Commerce, hosted a CEO Summit on Sustainable Energy on December 11, 2014. The high-level business gathering explored connections between global climate issues and local strategic responses, as seen by the CEOs of US ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 11 December, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Ambassador O’Malley visited Dublin City University on Thursday 4th December to attend the book launch of ‘An Irish-American Odyssey: the Remarkable Rise of the O’Shaughnessy Brothers’ by DCU academic and journalist, Professor Colum Kenny. The book chronicles the life of James, Francis, Martin and John and Thomas O’Shaughnessy, whose impoverished parents emigrated to the US ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 5 December, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
The following op-ed appeared in the Irish Daily Mail on Friday, November 28, 2014. In a heartfelt tribute, the new US Ambassador says America and Ireland can be grateful for their very special relationship Yesterday was the great American holiday of Thanksgiving and as the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Ireland, I have a lot ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 1 December, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Prior to the Republic of Ireland v USA friendly, the US Embassy and the Football Association of Ireland partnered to facilitate a ‘cross-border / cross-community’ fun football Event at the YMCA Sports Ground, Sandymount. Emanating out of Penn State University’s UNESCO-Chair Conference on the importance of sport in youth’s civic development (held prior to Penn ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 21 November, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Video
Ambassador O’Malley attended the first day of the
Dublin Web Summit and helped ring the NASDAQ bell with Taoiseach Enda Kenny. He also got around to meeting social entrepreneurs, CoderDojo, Eva Longoria and many more people throughout the day.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 14 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
On Thursday November 13 2014 Ambassador Kevin O’Malley visited the University of Limerick. While there he stopped by the World Irish Music Academy and heard some traditional Irish music.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Ambassador O’Malley and his wife embarked on a four-day trip to the west and southwest of Ireland where they engaged with local officials, educational/cultural contacts and U.S. multinationals. On November 12, the Ambassador visited Cork, home to 150 major multinational companies and after Dublin, the highest recipient of foreign direct investment into the country. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 Effective today, those seeking to travel to the United States from countries in our Visa Waiver Program (VWP) will be required to provide additional data fields of information in the travel application submitted via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The new information sought includes additional passport data, contact ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 3 November, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
CMR Housewarming.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors, Video
On October 28, 2014 Ambassador O’Malley joined George Hook for his drivetime show on Newstalk to talk about St Louis, being U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Irish ancestry and many other topics. Follow
the link and the interview begins at 05:50.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 29 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Ambassador O’Malley and his wife Dena invited a gathering of people from across the worlds of politics, business, music, literature, the arts, charity and academia to their residence in the Phoenix Park for a welcome reception on October 14th.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 16 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Ambassador O’Malley presented his credentials to Irish President Michael D. Higgins on October 8, 2014. Ambassador O’Malley spoke of his immense pride in his Irish roots and his honour in being appointed by President Barack Obama to the post.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 15 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
“How fortunate I feel to
take up my new role as US Ambassador to Ireland at this auspicious moment – and at a time when the relationship between our peoples and our governments holds such great promise. I am greatly honoured President Barack Obama asked me to represent the United States to a country I hold so dear.”
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 15 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
On Sunday, October 11, 2014
Ambassador O’Malley joined Marian Finucane in studio on RTE Radio 1. The Marian Finucane Show is Ireland’s most popular weekend radio programme.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 15 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
The Consular Section at U.S. Embassy Dublin will have reduced services the week of November 17, 2014 – November 21, 2014, and will be closed entirely to the public November 24, 2014 – November 28, 2014 due to extensive renovations. The Consular Section urges anyone who has upcoming travel plans in late November or early ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 14 October, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
WORLDWIDE CAUTION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 14 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Kevin O’Malley’s first few days in Ireland involved presenting his credentials to Irish President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin and then later in the week meeting Taoiseach Enda Kenny at his offices.
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 10 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors, Video
Say hello to new U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Kevin O’Malley from St. Louis, Missouri. Where should he visit in Ireland? Tweet @usembassydublin with your suggestions!
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 8 October, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors, Video
The US Embassy is inviting anyone who ever went on a J1 Summer Work and Travel Program, or any other US exchange program, to take the experience one step further and join the J1 Connect event on September 25, 2014 at the RDS in Dublin. More than 150,000 Irish have participated in the J1 program ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 8 September, 2014 | Topics:
Events
Do you have a great photo from your J1 summer in the U.S.? Send them to us and win a new GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition! We want to see what makes a J1 summer a truly unforgettable experience. We will announce the winner of the contest at the J1 Connect event in the RDS on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 8 September, 2014 | Topics:
Events
A Lebanese man admitted in immigration court Monday he entered the United States without proper documentation and thereafter lied to obtain lawful immigration status in the country. The admission paves the way for his removal from the United States. This case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 12 August, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Assistant Public Affairs Officer Angie Smith, Chief Irish Government Whip, Paul Kehoe and the President of the Enniscorthy Chamber of Commerce spoke at the launch of Ireland’s only 1950s Rock & Roll Festival in SW Ireland. The event was a new fringe activity for the Riverside Jump Festival, which featured sixteen rock n roll bands ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 25 July, 2014 | Topics:
Events
This is Not a Game, a video game production challenge for students, will launch at the Festival of Curiosity on 24 July. But this is not just a game. The goal is to help to use the popularity of games to raise awareness of issues like over fishing, ocean pollution and ocean acidification. The challenge ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 24 July, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
United States Embassy Dublin, Ireland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Scheduled Protests Wednesday, July 23, 2014 A protest related to the conflict in Gaza is scheduled to take place outside the Department of Foreign Affairs on St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at 1730 hoursbefore moving to Grafton Street. During the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 23 July, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 19, 2014 We are deeply concerned by the Russia-backed separatists’ refusal to allow OSCE monitors safe and unfettered access to the crash site of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. Yesterday, the monitors were allowed only 75 minutes at the site. Today, they were allowed less than three ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 19 July, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
On Tuesday July 1st at the Port of Cork, Custom House St, the US Embassy in partnership with the Sea Education Association (SEA) hosted a “One Ocean” public event to coincide with the visit of the American marine research tall ship the SSV Corwith Cramer, from Woodshole, Massachusetts. “One Ocean” featured 15 minute “lightening” presentations ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 3 July, 2014 | Topics:
Events
On June 18th, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Ireland as part of a European trip. Secretary Vilsack met with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny (Prime Minister) and Irish Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney. They discussed the expansion of agricultural trade, the importance of agriculture’s role in the U.S.-European Union (EU) Transatlantic Trade and Investment ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 19 June, 2014 | Topics:
Events
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2014 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kevin F. O’Malley – Ambassador to Ireland, Department of State Jessie H. Roberson – Member, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 5 June, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: Barack Obama
Leading Venture Capitalist Bill Tai delivered an inspiring address at a reception in the Ambassador’s residence for participants in the Start App Competition. The Startapp Competition is a competition to identify the most ambitious, hardworking and amazing Irish start-ups. The competition aims to find those diamonds in the rough, take them to Silicon Valley, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 5 June, 2014 | Topics:
Events
The Yale University Spizzwinks, America’s first underclassman a cappella group, delighted invited guests at Embassy Dublin with a performance of new and classic songs. The name Spizzwink comes from a Yale University freshman, who in the winter of 1913, decided to name the group after a fictitious insect that was blamed for the Great Iowa ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 13 May, 2014 | Topics:
Events
On May 7th 2014, Jason Furman who is the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers visited Dublin and made a speech at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA). Five years after the outbreak of the economic crisis, creating and sustaining economic growth remains one of the most significant policy challenges in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 7 May, 2014 | Topics:
Events
Embassy of the United States of America Dublin, Ireland April 28, 2014 Scheduled Protest in Dublin City on Thursday, May 1, 2014 A protest and march organized by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions (DCTU) is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, at 6:30pm at Parnell Square in Dublin 2. The U.S. Embassy has no information on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 1 May, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On Wednesday, April 23rd Chargé d’affaires of the United States of America Stuart Dwyer hosted a reception to honor U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono, Congressman and Civil Rights Leader John Lewis, and Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley as part of a delegation who were in Dublin for the Faith and Politics Institute’s 2014 “Ireland and Northern Ireland ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 23 April, 2014 | Topics:
Events
U.S. Embassy Dublin held an annual economic conference, “Smart People for a Smart Economy; Technology, Education and Closing the Skills Gap” that took place at the Marker Hotel in Dublin’s Docklands on April 3. The conference brought together tech leaders, policy makers, educators, entrepreneurs and business leaders from the U.S., Ireland and Northern Ireland to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 8 April, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Video
On March 5th, 2014 Tom Strodtbeck, Director of International Programs for the National Business Incubation Association, addressed an audience of entrepreneurs and business people at the U.S. Embassy. He spoke about the opportunities for soft landings in the U.S. for growing Irish companies looking to expand in North America. Tom Strodtbeck is the Director of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 5 March, 2014 | Topics:
Business, Events
On March 5th, 2014 Tom Strodtbeck, Director of International Programs for the National Business Incubation Association, addressed an audience of entrepreneurs and business people at the U.S. Embassy. He spoke about the opportunities for soft landings in the U.S. for growing Irish companies looking to expand in North America. Tom Strodtbeck is the Director of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 5 March, 2014 | Topics:
Events
In recognition of Computer Science Education Week, the U.S. Department of State’s Global Partnership Initiative together with CoderDojo and the LIONS@FRICA partnership, launched a new initiative today called afriCoderDojo to teach youth in Africa 21st century computer technology skills. afriCoderDojo is a pan-African effort to teach young people the ability to understand and build fluency ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 7 February, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Video
Jonas Singer, Co-founder of Union Kitchen in Washington, D.C., provided an informative insight into collaboration in the start-up food sector during a panel discussion at the Embassy on February 4th. Ross Golden-Bannon, Restaurant Critic with the Sunday Business Post chaired the discussion which included Colum O’Sullivan, Co-Founder, Cully & Sully and Stephen Flynn, Co-Founder, The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 4 February, 2014 | Topics:
Events
On January 24th, U.S. Embassy Dublin welcomed President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, Robert Lynch, to deliver a talk on ‘Global Trends in Arts Funding’ to a diverse audience comprised of representatives from the major artistic and cultural sectors within Irish life. Over 70 professionals gathered to discuss diversification in funding for arts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ireland | 24 January, 2014 | Topics:
Events
