Embassy of Malta in Ireland

12/10/2026

The Deputy Head of Mission joined other Diplomats for the National Solidarity Run on Sunday 11 October 2026.
The event was opened by Uachtarán nah Éireann, President Catherine Connolly.
The National Solidarity Run is the flagship event of the Global Solidarity Run which enables people to show their solidarity with those who are forcibly displaced and people living in extreme poverty.

06/10/2026

The Embassy of Malta in Ireland, together with the Laois County Council and the Embassy of Ireland in Malta, organised a special event in Co. Laois, marking Malta’s pairing with Laois as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union.

The event was attended by members of the Laois County Council, Maltese citizens living in Laois as well as local school and music groups. During the event, Ambassador Formosa addressed those present and read out the poem Beacons of Bealtaine by Séamus Heaney together with the Ambassador of Ireland to Malta H.E Caroline Whelan.

With thanks to Floriana FC, Ambassador Formosa also presented a Floriana FC jersey to Cllr Barry Walsh, representing Cathaoirleach Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald.

Dr Jean Claude Cachia from the Institute for European Studies - University of Malta delivered an interactive lecture on “The role of small member states in shaping European culture” to teenage students.

Videos depicting Malta and the Maltese lace making tradition, provided by Heritage Malta were on display across Portlaoise Library on the day.

The event came to a close with a taste of Maltese delicacies.

The Embassy of Malta would like to thank the Laois County Council, the Embassy of Ireland in Malta, the Maltese community in Co. Laois, Dr Jean Claude Cachia, Floriana FC, Heritage Malta and the Embassy staff for their cooperation in holding a successful and memorable event.

09/09/2026

As part of the ongoing Irish EU Presidency 🇮🇪🇪🇺, the Embassy of Malta🇲🇹 was last week pleased to welcome the Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Hon Christopher Fearne, who was in Ireland last week to attend both the informal meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) in Wicklow, and the informal meeting of European Affairs Ministers in Dublin. During his visit, Minister Fearne also held talks with the Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence TD Thomas Byrne. He also held bilateral talks with the 🇪🇸Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manual Albares, and 🇲🇩Moldova’s chief negotiator for EU accession, Cristina Gherasimov.

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07/09/2026

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25/08/2026

Since Ireland🇮🇪 took on the Presidency of the Council of the EU🇪🇺 on July 1st, a number of meetings have taken place across the country.
Ministers and delegations from Malta🇲🇹 have been in attendance at meetings in various locations including Dublin, Cork and Ballina, debating and discussing a variety of issues alongside counterparts from fellow EU member states.
After a summer break, meetings will resume on Monday, as Defence Ministers gather in Wicklow, and will continue until the end of the year.

31/07/2026

29/07/2026

Last Monday 27 July 2026, the Ambassador had the opportunity to visit the Laois County Council for a flag-raising ceremony marking the twinning of the Co Laois🇮🇪 with Malta🇲🇹 for the duration of the Irish EU Council Presidency. This event was attended by distinguished guests including TD Sean Fleming, the Cathaoirleach Catherine Fitzgerald, members of the Council and other guests and friends of Malta. The Ambassador was also pleased to meet some members of the Maltese community resident in Laois and to have a brief exchange of views with them.

29/07/2026

24/07/2026

The Ambassador and staff from the Embassy of Malta attended the launch of the exhibition 'Vision' which showcases contemporary photography from the 27 member states of the European Union. Malta's entry by Heritage Malta photographer Pierre Balzia, titled "A nation forged by visionary martyrs" depicts a detail from the monument of the Sette Giugno 1919, symbolising resilient Maltese facing death with pride while embracing the Maltese flag.

The exhibition, being held at Farmleigh Gallery, is organised by the OPW - Office of Public Works and was launched by Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW Kevin 'Boxer' Moran. The exhibition is open until 31 December 2026. Entry is free of charge.

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29/06/2026

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