Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago

The Consulate was up in Northbrook this past weekend for the 2026 Comhaltas North America Convention. Such a fantastic display of Irish culture with a variety of workshops for guests to learn about the Irish language, music, dance and more! @Comhaltas

The Chicago art scene was buzzing with activity this past weekend at EXPO CHICAGO. Amazing to meet with and see the artwork of Culture Ireland supported artist Cecilia Danell from Galway who is represented by the Kevin Kavanagh Gallery. @culture_ireland

Last Thursday, the Consulate attended the launch of Irish author Colm Tóibín’s new book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯: 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 with Bookends and Beginnings in Evanston 📚 Great evening and conversation with WBEZ’s Mary Dixon

On this day 28 years ago, the Good Friday Agreement was signed. This remarkable document – made possible by political leadership, vision, and compromise – helped end a cycle of violence that had continued for 30 years on the island of Ireland.

We have been busy this Spring and there is more yet to come! Check out our monthly newsletter today. mailchi.mp/dfa/newsletter…

The Consulate General of Ireland in partnership with Askeaton Contemporary Arts, Limerick, invites you to join us for this lunchtime event during Expo Chicago 2026. RSVP required: …USArtistsAtIrelandHouse.eventbrite.ie @ACA_Askeaton @culture_ireland

Minister James Browne welcomed Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker to Ireland House yesterday as part of the Minister’s programme of business, political, and community engagement in Chicago for St Patrick’s Day ☘️ @JamesBrowneTD @GovPritzker @JBPritzker

Minister James Browne delivered the keynote address at this morning’s Irish American Partnership breakfast ☘️ Thank you to the Partnership for 40 years of investment in our heritage, education, and our communities across the island of Ireland. @JamesBrowneTD @Irishaporg

Minister James Browne started his visit to Illinois with a visit to Kingspan Light + Air’s facility in Lake Forest A great example of Irish investment and innovation creating jobs in the US 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 @JamesBrowneTD

The Consulate General of Ireland Chicago was pleased to welcome the delegation from Cork County Council to Ireland House this morning as we begin our St Patrick’s Day weekend of engagements. @Corkcoco

At a time of global turmoil and great challenge, we look for signs of hope in the everyday. To Irish people and friends of Ireland everywhere, we wish you a very happy St Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh.

From American football to Gaelic games and more, sport continues to bring 🇮🇪 and 🇺🇸 closer together. Proud to see the launch of Ireland’s International Sports Diplomacy Strategy, deepening ties, celebrating our diaspora, and building new bridges through sport. 🏈⚽️⛳️🏉🥇

CG Brian Cahalane delighted to attend mass at Old St Patrick’s Catholic Church, the spiritual home of the Irish in Chicago for generations! Wonderful community, choir and celebrants all contribute to a blessed day. Looking forward to the pre parade breakfast and mass on 14 March.

What a day in Twickenham!! Phenomenal performance by the Boys in Green!! Go Ireland!

Delighted to be at Cambridge University today to mark the establishment of the Childers Chair of Irish History in Trinity College. In Prof Alvin Jackson, Cambridge has chosen a historian of the very highest rank for this professorship.

A privilege to join the Illinois Irish Caucus in Springfield following Governor Pritzker’s State of the State address. Thanks to Caucus Co-Chairs Fran Hurley, Sen Bill Cunningham, Sen John Curran, and Rep Norine Hammond & Irish Caucus Director Chris Lowery for ongoing support ☘️

Consul General Brian Cahalane en route from the Illinois State Capital, Springfield to the great city of Chicago - stopped off at a rest area which is so informative on local and Illinois history including the famous Route 66!

The Consulate's out of hours emergency phone line has been temporarily changed. Irish citizens who are experiencing a genuine emergency and require consular assistance can ring (312) 952-7224. Alternatively, you can ring the Duty Officer at the in Ireland at +353 1 408 2000

Read the Consulate’s article in today’s Chicago Tribune, which looks back on W.T. Cosgrave's 1928 visit to Chicago and charts how the Ireland-Illinois relationship has deepened in the decades since 🇺🇸 🇮🇪

CG Brian Cahalane delighted to speak at Ireland Network Chicago IN Conversation - Guinness - Tradition & the Perfect Pour with Eoghain Clavin of Guinness and Dean Arrowsmith of Soccer in the Community, Chicago Fire FC