IrishEmbassyFinland@IrishEmbFinland

News from the Embassy of Ireland in Finland. Uutisia Irlannin suurlähetystöstä Suomessa. Ambassador Sherlock: @IEAmbHelsinki

 Helsinki, Finland
ireland.ie/helsinki
Joined December 2012
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Paul Sherlock@IEAmbHelsinki
Sep 23
Fantastic few days in Monaghan celebrating the EU Presidency pairing of Finland and the county 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇫🇮 From conversations in schools & libraries, celebrating our culture and discussions with local businesses, there was a real sense of connection and curiosity.
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The 19th edition of the @irishfestoulu kicks off today ☘️ Five days of music, storytelling, dance and much more. This year the Festival also brings a 2-day street festival Cultural Kaleidoscopes to the center of @oulunkaupunki ☘️ Full details: irkku.fi/
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Irish Foreign Ministry
@dfatirl
Sep 17
As the world readies for UN High-Level Week, Ireland’s campaign for a seat on the Human Rights Council from 2027-29 enter its final phase. Find out why the Council matters to Ireland and the world by watching our video and reading more online at ireland.ie/en/un/human-right…
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As part of Irish EU Presidency, the Embassy hosted 🇪🇺 Ambassadors for a 2-day visit to @LappeenrantaFi. Insightful discussions with the city officials, regional authorities, businesses and the university. Special thank you to Minister @Jocke_Strand for joining the border visit!
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Paul Sherlock@IEAmbHelsinki
Sep 4
A highlight of #HelsinkiDesignWeek Thanks to Brett O’Mahony & Ananya Tanttu for a fascinating discussion at our Design Diplomacy event at the Residence. Delighted to see Irish and Finnish designers sharing experiences, exchanging ideas and building new connections. 🇮🇪🇫🇮 🇪🇺
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To celebrate @Ireland2026eu Presidency, the Embassy was delighted to welcome the wonderful @systir_voices to Helsinki last night! 🎶 Thank you to everyone who joined us in the magnificent Temppeliaukio Church for this celebration of Irish culture 💚 #Ireland2026EU 📸Jimmy Doyle
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Central Statistics Office Ireland
@CSOIreland
Aug 26
To celebrate the Irish Presidency of the EU each county in Ireland has been paired with an EU member state. The CSO has developed commemorative infographics highlighting these ties. Each week the CSO showcases a pairing. ⬇ Wk 9: Monaghan + Finland eu2026.cso.ie/en/CountrySpot…
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Did you know that @centralbank_ie has launched a new €2 commemorative coin to mark the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU? 🪙 Make sure to join the #EUCoinChallenge!
 Find out how 📷centralbank.ie/EUCoinChallen… #Ireland2026EU
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Irlanti toimii heinä–joulukuussa 2026 kahdeksatta kertaa Euroopan unionin neuvoston puheenjohtajamaana. Kyseessä on keskeinen EU-päätöksenteon johtotehtävä, jolla on suora vaikutus 440 miljoonan ihmisen elämään 27 jäsenvaltiossa. Lue lisää👉Ireland2026.eu
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✨ Ní neart go cur le chéile 🇮🇪🇪🇺 In July, Ireland took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, making significant progress in its first four weeks. 👉 Here's a recap of the first month's achievements
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In our role as President of the European Council, the Embassy will meet with local organisations to present Ireland’s priorities. This week we hosted European Journalists' Network Finland. Thank you for your visit! More on the priorities ➡️ Ireland2026.eu #Ireland2026EU
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EU Council
@EUCouncil
Jul 1
🇮🇪 🇪🇺 A new chapter starts today as Ireland takes over the Council presidency. We look forward to the next six months! 🔔 More about the presidency programme and priorities: Ireland2026.eu @Ireland2026eu #Ireland2026EU
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To mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, we asked people from every Member State to say an Irish phrase that captures who we are, in their own language. Ní neart go cur le chéile. Strength with unity. One phrase. One Europe.
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Irlanti aloittaa EU-puheenjohtajakautensa huomenna. Lue pääministeri Micheál Martinin vieraskynä kirjoitus seuraavan puolen vuoden teemoista & tavoitteista päivän Hesarista tai alla olevasta linkistä. 🇮🇪🇪🇺⬇️ hs.fi/nakemys/art-2000012105… 📷: @hsfi
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(EN) Ireland's 8th Presidency of the Council of the EU begins tomorrow. Read Taoiseach Micheál Martin's op-ed in today's HS on Ireland’s priorities for the six months ahead, including our ambitions for the Union in the areas of competitiveness, values and security.
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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Happy Pride 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Embassy was proud to walk alongside our diplomatic colleagues in the #HelsinkiPride parade today! Ireland is committed to promoting and protecting human rights for all 🌈 Bród sona daoibh! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 @helsinkipride
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Irish Foreign Ministry
@dfatirl
Jun 26
Minister @HMcEntee will today launch Ireland’s newly designed Irish passport. Rooted in Ireland’s landscapes, heritage and culture, the new design reflects the story of our island while incorporating next-generation security features to protect Irish citizens around the world.
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The ceremonial 🇪🇺 flag was passed on from 🇨🇾 to 🇮🇪 yesterday as Ireland gets ready to hold the Presidency of the Council of EU from 1st July. Special thank you to Minister @Jocke_Strand for support and remarks and to everyone who attended! #Ireland2026EU 📸: Alexis Grigoriou
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The Embassy will be closed tomorrow for Midsummer holiday ☀️🌿🌼 Contact details, for in case of a consular emergency, can be found on our website: ireland.ie/en/finland/helsin…
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Yesterday we celebrated #Bloomsday & Beyond with #GlobalBookGiveaway in the wonderful setting of Rosebud Bookshop Postitalo. Thank you to the James Joyce Society of Sweden & Finland for remarks on Joyce & discussion on Ulysses and Helsinki Harps Folk Group for the music! 🇮🇪📚🎶☘️
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