Consulate General of Ireland, Sydney

Consulate General of Ireland, Sydney We are Ireland's diplomatic representation in New South Wales. The Consulate General of Ireland is Ireland's diplomatic representation in Sydney.

We are located at 1 Market, at the corner with Kent St. The nearest train station is Town Hall. Please note that any offensive or inappropriate comments on this page will be removed. Social media Policy: https://www.dfa.ie/news-and-media/media-services/social-media-policy/

Nothing brightens a Friday quite like a free book and a Club Milk. 📗 🍫 We spent the morning celebrating Bloomsday and Be...
12/06/2026

Nothing brightens a Friday quite like a free book and a Club Milk. 📗 🍫

We spent the morning celebrating Bloomsday and Beyond, sharing books by Irish authors and a taste of Ireland in Sydney’s CBD.

🇮🇪☘️ The countdown is on for the sold-out Ireland v Australia clash in Sydney!Missed out on tickets? Why not make a week...
09/06/2026

🇮🇪☘️ The countdown is on for the sold-out Ireland v Australia clash in Sydney!

Missed out on tickets? Why not make a weekend of it and turn Newcastle green for Ireland v Japan on Saturday 11 July.

🎟️ Tickets from $40 (Irish Supporter Bay group price – minimum 20 people).
📍 McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Whether you're travelling from Sydney or further afield, it's a fantastic opportunity to come together and support Ireland in the Nations Championship.

Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/43Yi7N6

📸 Passport photo requirementsWhen applying for an Irish passport, we recommend using your smartphone to take your passpo...
04/06/2026

📸 Passport photo requirements

When applying for an Irish passport, we recommend using your smartphone to take your passport photo, as this allows you to adjust lighting, framing, and positioning until the image meets the required standard.

Please ensure:
✔ Plain white background
✔ Good lighting with no shadows
✔ Head to mid-torso visible
✔ Photo taken by another person (not a selfie)

❌ No selfies
❌ No zoom
❌ No cropping or heavy editing

Some photos taken through alternative methods may not meet Irish biometric requirements delaying your application, so we strongly recommend following these official guidelines.

🔗 Full guidelines are available via the link in our bio https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/photo-guidelines/

02/06/2026

A fantastic evening at for the Culture Ireland showcase featuring artists participating in this year’s National Celtic Folk Festival in Australia. 🇮🇪🎶

The evening featured performances from Saltaire, Seamus & Caoimhe and The Bath Street Boys, bringing together contemporary and traditional Irish folk music in a fantastic venue.

Our thanks to the for the invitation and to for supporting these artists to reach audiences in Australia.

If you missed the Sydney showcase, the artists will also be performing at the National Celtic Folk Festival in Portarlington next weekend.

Go raibh maith agaibh to all involved in a wonderful evening!

We are currently dealing with technical difficulties that are affecting our phone lines. If your query is urgent, please...
01/06/2026

We are currently dealing with technical difficulties that are affecting our phone lines.

If your query is urgent, please email the Consulate: [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Last weekend, the Consulate, alongside Ambassador Fiona Flood, was delighted to host esteemed Irish writer Roddy Doyle f...
30/05/2026

Last weekend, the Consulate, alongside Ambassador Fiona Flood, was delighted to host esteemed Irish writer Roddy Doyle for dinner during his visit to Australia for the

It was a wonderful opportunity to bring together members of the Irish-Australian community and celebrate Ireland’s rich literary tradition and the strong cultural connections between Ireland and Australia.

Join our team at the Consulate in Sydney 🇮🇪 🇦🇺 We are seeking a part-time Consular Officer to support the delivery of co...
29/05/2026

Join our team at the Consulate in Sydney 🇮🇪 🇦🇺

We are seeking a part-time Consular Officer to support the delivery of consular assistance and citizen services across New South Wales.

The role involves working on a broad range of consular matters, supporting Irish citizens abroad, and contributing to the work of the Consulate during a landmark year for Irish-Australian relations as we celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations.

🔗 Application Form and further info in our bio!

🎬 Win a pair of cinema tickets to see POWER BALLAD! 🍿From the director of Sing Street, John Carney, POWER BALLAD stars P...
28/05/2026

🎬 Win a pair of cinema tickets to see POWER BALLAD! 🍿

From the director of Sing Street, John Carney, POWER BALLAD stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a heartfelt comedy. A charming and feel-good cinema experience you do not want to miss – in cinemas today!

How to enter:
❤️ Like this post
💬 Tag the friend you'd bring along

Credit: Madman Films

❗ Passport reminder❗All passport applications should be submitted well in advance of travel. Processing can take at leas...
28/05/2026

❗ Passport reminder❗

All passport applications should be submitted well in advance of travel. Processing can take at least 16+ weeks, and Australia Post can take 20+ business days to deliver after dispatch from Ireland.

First time applications are the most complex as all documents need to be verified. You should not book travel until you have received a passport as these applications cannot be expedited.

A Celebration of Irish Music comes to Sydney on Saturday, the 30th of May (🪉🎻)Presented by the National Celtic Folk Fest...
26/05/2026

A Celebration of Irish Music comes to Sydney on Saturday, the 30th of May (🪉🎻)

Presented by the National Celtic Folk Festival, the Irish National Association and The Gaelic Club , the showcase brings together contemporary and traditional Irish folk musicians for a special evening of live performance.

Featuring:
✨ Séamus & Caoimhe
✨ The Bath Street Boys
✨ Saltaire

Whether you're Irish, music-loving, or simply curious, this promises to be a memorable night.

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Level 26, 1 Market Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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