Ireland in Mozambique

We celebrated #StPatricksDay with a special reception, marked by the official visit of the Minister @nealerichmond . This year, the toast is twofold, we celebrate our culture & three decades of diplomatic partnership between our nations🇮🇪🇲🇿.

A week ago, the Irish band #CnocNaGaoithe gave a special performance for the students of A Luta Continua Primary School in Maputo. Was a joyful moment of cultural exchange & discovery, where the students had the opportunity to experience Irish traditional music up close.

A special message from the Taoiseach, @MichealMartinTD, to people from Mozambique and friends of Ireland 🇮🇪 around the world! #irelandinmozambique #irelandinmoz #StPatricksDay #LáFhéilePádraig

To Irish people and friends of Ireland🇮🇪 everywhere, we wish you a very happy St. Patrick's Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh ar fad! #irelandinmozambique #irelandinmoz #StPatricksDay #LáFhéilePádraig

To Irish people and friends of Ireland, wherever you may be, happy Saint Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪 Do mhuintir na hÉireann agus do chairde na hÉireann pé áit a bhfuil sibh, Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh 🌍

Ahead of St Patrick’s Day and a World Cup play-off against Czechia, Ireland and AZ Alkmaar footballer Troy Parrott has thanked Irish fans around the world for all the good luck messages 🇮🇪☘️   #COYBIG

Today in Maputo, Minister @nealerichmond met with Mozambique’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs & Cooperation, Maria de Fátima Manso, to discuss the 30 years of cooperation & the next chapter of the Ireland🇮🇪–Mozambique🇲🇿 partnership. #diplomacy #irelandInMoz #30years

Engaging with Mozambican civil society today at the Embassy. Vital discussions on the National Dialogue process and Ireland’s🇮🇪 continued support for peace, reconciliation, and democratic consolidation in Mozambique🇲🇿. #PeaceAndStability #IrelandInMoz

A moving visit to the paediatric cancer ward at Maputo Central Hospital. Through our partnership with @CHAI, Ireland🇮🇪 is proud to support the Mozambican🇲🇿 specialists working tirelessly to increase survival rates for children. #HealthEquity #IrelandInMoz

As part of the #StPatricksDay celebrations, we thank everyone who joined us for a special evening of music and friendship between Ireland🇮🇪 & Mozambique🇲🇿. A special thanks to the incredible Cnoc na Gaoithe & Xiquitsi for this memorable moment. #irelandinmoz #30years

Transforming food systems Inhambane! Minister @nealerichmond visited the International Potato Centre in Massinga to see how Irish-supported innovations help farmers increase yields, access markets & improve nutrition across the province. #irelandinmoz #foodsecurity

At 01 de Junho Primary School, in Maxixe, Minister @nealerichmond witnessed how the #FASE fund creates climate-resilient infrastructure for students. Investing in the next generation is investing in the future. #Education #IrelandInMoz

Minister @nealerichmond visited Maxixe Hospital today & witnessed the impact of Ireland's long-standing support for maternal health in Inhambane. From cyclone recovery to resilient healthcare, we are proud to partner with MISAU to improve lives at the local level. #IrelandinMoz

We were honoured to welcome H.E @basiliomuhate & Irish Minister @nealerichmond, to celebrate #StPatricksDay & 30 years of bilateral relations between Ireland🇮🇪 & Moz🇲🇿. With music from Cnoc na Gaoithe & Xiquitsi orchestra, we celebrate 30 years of friendship & cultural exchange.

Moçambique e Irlanda celebram 30 anos de relações diplomáticas. O Ministro da Economia @basiliomuhate participou na recepção do Saint Patrick's Day, destacando a cooperação entre os dois países para o desenvolvimento humano, económico e sustentável. A visita do Ministro irlandês @nealerichmond inclui deslocação à província de Inhambane. #DiplomaciaEconómica #Irlanda #VisitMozambique @IrlEmbMaputo

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.

Minister @nealerichmond has arrived in Moz to begin a 3-day visit.   This visit is an opportunity to take stock of what the Ireland-Mozambique🇲🇿 partnership has built, to strengthen diplomatic ties, & to shape what the next chapter of this partnership will look like.

We celebrated #StBrigidsDay with an event that brought Ireland🇮🇪 & Moz🇲🇿 together to champion female leadership and creativity. It featured a documentary on #MaryRobinson, Ireland’s first female President, and included Iveth Mafundza as keynote speaker.

As part of the #StPatricksDay celebrations, we are proud to present a special evening of musical fusion featuring the Irish band Cnoc na Gaoithe 🇮🇪 & the Mozambican orchestra Xiquitsi 🇲🇿. Date: 12 March 2026 Time: 5:30 PM Venue: Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano Free entry.

4 years on from Russia’s unprovoked & unjustified full-scale invasion, Ireland🇮🇪 stands firm in our unwavering support for Ukraine🇺🇦. Ukraine’s future lies within the EU🇪🇺. We strongly support Ukraine’s ambition to become an EU Member State. #StandWithUkraine