Robert O'Driscoll

Ireland & the United States share a rich history. A relationship strengthened by investment and innovation benefiting both economies. This St. Patrick's Day, we highlight the Irish contribution to the foundation of the USA, and its political & economic development over 250 years.

@IrlCGMumbai Comhghairdeas mór Patrick - best wishes for a super posting!

I am honoured to be Ireland’s new Consul General in Mumbai. Looking forward to contributing to our warm and special ties 🇮🇪🤝🇮🇳through our important work on citizen services, economic, cultural and people to people links #TeamIreland

Ireland’s support for Ukraine is unwavering. 🇮🇪🇺🇦 Today we delivered 34 vehicles & 3 de-mining robots to support Ukraine’s defence and humanitarian needs. Ireland will keep providing practical, non-lethal aid for as long as it takes. My full statement:

@SSIFS_MEA @rajks73 @KellyinDelhi Thank you for hosting us! Delighted to meet with Amb @rajks73 and to hear about his innovative approach to training diplomats and international engagement! Looking forward to staying in touch!

An Irish delegation comprising of Mr. Robert O’Driscroll @odriscor, Director of Global Ireland; Mr Pat Kelly, Director, South Asia & H.E. Amb Kevin Kelly met Amb Raj Kumar Srivastava @rajks73, Dean SSIFS on 16 September to discuss the India-Ireland Diplomatic Exchange Programme

The Global Talent Ireland initiative, managed by @Researchirel, aims to attract exceptional mid-career and established researchers from across the globe to Ireland 🌎 🇮🇪 The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 28 August, 2025. More info: Ireland.ie/research @DeptofFHed

An occasion not to be missed ☘️

Sport is a universal language that can build relationships across cultures, fostering deep connections and greater understanding. Our panel discussed sports diplomacy as a means to express our identity on the international stage. #GlobalIreland

When change is the only constant, we need to be agile and seek out opportunities. Our panel of experts discussed how Team Ireland can support businesses, workers and consumers as we navigate global economic uncertainty. #GlobalIreland

Today the #GlobalIreland Summit takes place in Dublin Castle. Watch our video on how #TeamIreland’s global footprint has expanded as we seek to extend our influence, articulate our values and tell the story of 🇮🇪 as a great place to visit, invest, trade and study.

On this day 27 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. Learn more: ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-po…

As we look back on a memorable March, we wanted to share photos you may have missed of the Irish Govt engaging with Governors & high level contacts from right across the USA as we celebrated #StPatricksDay & our mutually beneficial economic relationship ireland.ie/en/usa/celebra…

Watch: St Patrick’s Day @RTELateLateShow Special ☘️ Thanks to the fantastic dancers who participated, and Ireland’s diplomatic network who helped put this together! 🙌 Happy #StPatricksDay Lá Fhéile Pádraig 🇮🇪 This is #GlobalIreland 🌍

Comhghairdeas mór to colleagues in @dfatirl on this St Patrick’s Day video - excellent representation of the Global Irish! #GlobalIreland #StPatricksDay

Fantatic to host the signing of a mobility agreement between Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology and the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW, further deepening the already excellent partnerships between leading third-level institutions in 🇨🇭 and 🇮🇪!

Ireland is participating in the G20 this year. As a dynamic and outward looking country with a proud record of supporting sustainable development, Ireland will be a voice for partnership and prosperity. Find out more: ireland.ie/en/southafrica…

Maidin fhuar anseo i @RTERnaG i nDoirí Beaga. Bígí cúramach ar na bealtaí má tá sibh ag dul amach ❄️

Team Ireland in Canada 🇨🇦🇮🇪 It was fantastic to have all #TeamIreland partners from across Canada for “Irish Night on the Hill”, incl @IDAIRELAND Enterprise Ireland, Tourism Ireland, & our diplomatic teams in Ottawa, Toronto, & Vancouver #GRMA 🙏🏻 This is #GlobalIreland 🌏🇮🇪

The buzz that Irish Design Week has been generating on the ground and online is palpable, engaging people from all quarters with design - in celebration of it, provoked to thought by it, and importantly, coming together through it. Important event that took place yesterday afternoon @RIAMDublin convened by the Department of Foreign Affairs on Diplomacy in Design. Speakers and audience members from government, state bodies, industry and design discussed Irish design overseas, building our global reputation and the importance of international collaboration. This is progress, this is DCCI Irish Design Week. Sincere thanks to @dfatirl for its support throughout this week. @dfatirl | @entirl | @irlembdenmark | @DeptEnterprise Pictured: Robert O’Driscoll; Teri Smith, Enterprise Ireland; Tom Watts, Head of Design, DCCI; Ambassador Elizabeth McCullough; Eugene Downes, Cultural Director, Department of Foreign Affairs. #IrishDesignWeek

📢 President Michael D. Higgins @PresidentIRL, Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD and Tánaiste @MichealMartinTD are in the #UNGA Hall for the opening of the General Debate!🎙️ Over the next week, all 193 🇺🇳 Member States will deliver statements on their priorities for #UNGA79. Ireland 🇮🇪 is due to speak on Monday 30 September.

Next Tuesday, the UN General Assembly High Level Week begins! 🇺🇳 Leaders from 193 Member States will gather at @UN HQ to discuss the greatest challenges facing our 🌎. 🇮🇪’s delegation will be led by President Michael D. Higgins, Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Minister Eamon Ryan. @IrelandAmbUN explains #UNGA79 ⬇️