Embassy of Ireland, Canberra

09/06/2026

05/06/2026

We were delighted to see that our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence Helen McEntee TD met her Australian counterpart, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell at the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) in Paris this week.



Irish Foreign Ministry Helen Mc Entee Don Farrell OECD

02/06/2026

Ambassador Flood and Consul General, Marie-Claire Hughes were delighted to attend the Ireland Funds Melbourne Race Day on Saturday 30 May, held to raise funds for community level projects in Ireland and Australia.

26/05/2026

During her visit to Fiji, Ambassador Flood was delighted to meet members of the Irish diaspora in Suva.

We are looking forward to deepening the ties between Ireland and Fiji in the coming years.

26/05/2026

Ambassador Flood was delighted to host Assistant Minister Senator Nita Green - Senator for Queensland at the residence to discuss how Ireland and Australia can work together on sporting events, particularly ahead of Ireland’s match against the Wallabies in Sydney in July.

In addition to sports diplomacy, Senator Green also discussed her recent visit to Nauru ahead of the Ambassador-designate’s presentation of credentials this week. The Government of the Republic of Nauru

21/05/2026

Ireland is an active member of the Governing Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). As an island nation, Ireland’s focus is on supporting a precautionary approach to commercial deep-sea mining. We advocate for robust marine ecosystem protections, international law, and science-based decision-making.

While in Suva, it was a particular pleasure for Ambassador Flood to meet the Secretary-General of the ISA, Leticia Reis de Carvalho, who was visiting the Pacific region for the first time since assuming her leadership role.

21/05/2026

During her visit to Fiji, Ambassador Flood was delighted to meet the Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Desna Solofa, to discuss Ireland’s application to become a strategic partner of the PIF.

Ireland was proud to pledge €3million to the Pacific Resilience Facility last year, and we will work closely with Managing Director Finau Soqo to help secure more funding for the PRF.

21/05/2026

Ambassador Flood was honoured to present her credentials to His Excellency President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as Ireland’s Ambassador to the Republic of Fiji.

The Ambassador also met Prime Minister the Hon Sitiveni L. Rabuka, and Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr Raijeli Taga, to discuss the long-standing relationship between our two countries.

Ireland and Fiji have a long shared history, whether that is on the rugby pitch or serving together as peacekeepers. We are looking forward to writing a new chapter in our relationship in the coming years, starting with the appointment of a new Honorary Consul in Suva.

Fiji Government Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs

13/05/2026

Sporting connections are an important dimension of Ireland’s relationship with Australia. With over 100,000 Irish born residents in Australia, the Irish community here has always used sport as a bridge between two cultures and a connection to home. Ireland’s first International Sports Diplomacy Strategy acknowledges sport as a vehicle for soft power, people-to-people connection, connecting with our diaspora and the promotion of Irish values internationally.

From Cora Staunton and Vikki Wall in Aussie Rules to cricketers Isobel Joyce and Kim Garth, the sporting connections between Ireland, Australia, and our respective diasporas is remarkably rich.

Meet some of the strong Irish female athletes in the Australian sporting industry.

Read the article here:

https://www.ireland.ie/en/australia/upping-our-game-irish-women-in-australian-sport/

11/05/2026

2026 marks the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Australia, the opening of a new Consulate in Melbourne, and Ireland’s first woman Ambassador to Australia.

Last week we had Secretary General, Joe Hackett and other senior officials from the Department visiting Australia for bilateral consultations between our two countries. These talks are ever more vital in today’s climate.

Ireland’s historical links with Australia are strong and positive. This is underpinned by extraordinary people-to-people links.

You only have to look around Australia to see the impact of Irish people across so many areas offering solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time. The Irish diaspora are doing great work across the country, and they carry with them the resilience and creativity that are a key part of our Irish identity.

Now, with our Embassy in Canberra, our two Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne, and our Honorary Consul in Perth, we will be better able to serve Irish people living across this beautiful country.

Watch: Ireland’s Ambassador to Australia, Fiona Flood, on Ireland in Australia 2026

Read the article here:

https://www.ireland.ie/en/australia/ireland-in-australia-2026-celebrating-80-years/