Estonian Embassy in Dublin

13/10/2026

🤝 Yesterday Andrea Kivi from ESTDEV ja Michael Gaffey from IrishAid signed a Memorandum of Understanding mapping Estonia- Ireland cooperation in Ukraine for 2027. ESTDEV and IrishAid will continue to support modernization of Ukraine’s health sector via upgrading competency-based curricula and strengthening the skills of academic staff and clinical supervisors.

We are happy to see Estonia-Ireland-Ukraine cooperation thrive! 🇪🇪🇮🇪🇺🇦

12/10/2026

🇪🇪 Täna, 12. oktoobril, astus ametisse Eesti uus president Ülle Madise.

Soovime talle edu uues ametis ning täname Alar Karist viimase viie aasta jooksul tehtud pühendunud töö eest!

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🇪🇪 Today, 12 October, Ülle Madise was sworn in as President of Estonia.

We wish her every success in her new role and thank Alar Karis for his dedicated service over the past five years!

Former justice chancellor Ülle Madise was sworn in as the next president of Estonia on Monday, taking the oath of office in the Session Hall of the Riigikogu.

08/10/2026

🎵Tuletame meelde, et juba varsti toob rahvusvaheliselt tunnustatud Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoor Iirimaale kolm erakordset kontserti.

🎶 Turnee algab 30. oktoobril erilise koostööga Iirimaa Rahvusliku Sümfooniaorkestriga tunnustatud dirigendi Tõnu Kaljuste juhatusel National Concert Halli pealaval. Seejärel tähistab koor legendaarse Eesti helilooja Arvo Pärdi 90. sünnipäeva kahe kontserdiga: 31. oktoobril Corkis Triskeli Keskuses ning 1. novembril kontserdiga National Concert Halli pealaval. Koge ühe maailma juhtiva koori ainulaadset kõla ning avasta Arvo Pärdi ajatu muusika ilu tema loominguga kõige tihedamalt seotud esitajate esituses.

🗓️ 30.10.2026 – Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoor & Iirimaa Rahvuslik Sümfooniaorkester | National Concert Hall Main Stage

Osta piletid siit 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/ecm-2026-estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-nsoi/

🗓️ 31.10.2026 – Arvo Pärt 90 | Triskel, Cork

Osta piletid siit 👉 https://triskelartscentre.ie/events/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir/

🗓️ 01.11.2026 – Arvo Pärt 90 | National Concert Hall Main Stage

Osta piletid siit 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/ecm26-epcc-arvo-part/

🎟 Soovitame piletid kiiresti soetada, kuna kohtade arv on piiratud.

📸 Foto: Kaupo Kikkas

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🎵 This is a reminder that the internationally acclaimed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir soon brings three extraordinary performances to Ireland.

🎶The tour opens on 30 October with a special collaboration alongside the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland under the baton of renowned conductor Tõnu Kaljuste, on the Main Stage of the National Concert Hall. The choir then celebrates the 90th birthday of legendary Estonian composer Arvo Pärt with two dedicated performances: an concert at Triskel, Cork on 31 October, followed by a major celebration at the National Concert Hall Main Stage on 1 November. Experience the unique sound of one of the world's leading choirs and discover the timeless beauty of Arvo Pärt’s music performed by the ensemble most closely associated with his works.


🗓️ 30 Oct 2026 – Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir & National Symphony Orchestra Ireland | National Concert Hall Main Stage

Buy tickets here 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/ecm-2026-estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-nsoi/

🗓️ 31 Oct 2026 – Arvo Pärt 90 | Triskel, Cork

Buy tickets here 👉 https://triskelartscentre.ie/events/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir/

🗓️ 1 Nov 2026 – Arvo Pärt 90 | National Concert Hall Main Stage

Buy tickets here 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/ecm26-epcc-arvo-part/

🎟 Book tickets as soon as possible since capacity is limited.

📸 Picture: Kaupo Kikkas

🎵 Meil on hea meel teatada, et sel sügisel toob rahvusvaheliselt tunnustatud Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoor Iirimaale kolm erakordset kontserti.

🎶 Turnee algab 30. oktoobril erilise koostööga Iirimaa Rahvusliku Sümfooniaorkestriga tunnustatud dirigendi Tõnu Kaljuste juhatusel National Concert Halli pealaval. Seejärel tähistab koor legendaarse Eesti helilooja Arvo Pärdi 90. sünnipäeva kahe kontserdiga: 31. oktoobril Corkis Triskeli Keskuses ning 1. novembril kontserdiga National Concert Halli pealaval. Koge ühe maailma juhtiva koori ainulaadset kõla ning avasta Arvo Pärdi ajatu muusika ilu tema loominguga kõige tihedamalt seotud esitajate esituses.

🗓️ 30.10.2026 – Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoor & Iirimaa Rahvuslik Sümfooniaorkester | National Concert Hall Main Stage

Osta piletid siit 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/ecm-2026-estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-nsoi/

🗓️ 31.10.2026 – Arvo Pärt 90 | Triskel, Cork

Osta piletid siit 👉 https://triskelartscentre.ie/events/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir/

🗓️ 01.11.2026 – Arvo Pärt 90 | National Concert Hall Main Stage

Osta piletid siit 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/ecm26-epcc-arvo-part/

🎟 Soovitame piletid varakult soetada, kuna kohtade arv on piiratud.

Tule osa saama muusikast, mis puudutab südant ja jääb meelde kauaks.


📸 Foto: Kaupo Kikkas

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🎵 We are proud to present that this autumn, the internationally acclaimed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir brings three extraordinary performances to Ireland.

🎶The tour opens on 30 October with a special collaboration alongside the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland under the baton of renowned conductor Tõnu Kaljuste, on the Main Stage of the National Concert Hall. The choir then celebrates the 90th birthday of legendary Estonian composer Arvo Pärt with two dedicated performances: an concert at Triskel, Cork on 31 October, followed by a major celebration at the National Concert Hall Main Stage on 1 November. Experience the unique sound of one of the world's leading choirs and discover the timeless beauty of Arvo Pärt’s music performed by the ensemble most closely associated with his works.


🗓️ 30 Oct 2026 – Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir & National Symphony Orchestra Ireland | National Concert Hall Main Stage

Buy tickets here 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/ecm-2026-estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-nsoi/

🗓️ 31 Oct 2026 – Arvo Pärt 90 | Triskel, Cork

Buy tickets here 👉 https://triskelartscentre.ie/events/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir/

🗓️ 1 Nov 2026 – Arvo Pärt 90 | National Concert Hall Main Stage

Buy tickets here 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/ecm26-epcc-arvo-part/

🎟 Early booking is recommended as capacity is limited.

Join us for a remarkable musical journey of beauty, reflection and inspiration.

📸 Picture: Kaupo Kikkas

07/10/2026

🗓️ On 6 October, Tallinn Deputy Mayor Tiit Terik and Toomas Sarapuu, Member of the Võru City Council, took part in a tree-planting ceremony in Galway together with Honorary Consul Brian Sheridan.

The Silver Birch is a native tree species found throughout Ireland and Estonia and has long been regarded as a symbol of renewal, resilience and regeneration. 🪾

With the planting of the tree, a new symbol of Galway and Estonia has now been added to the Wilde and Vilde bench — creating another meaningful landmark celebrating the friendship and cultural connection between the two countries. 🇪🇪🤝🇮🇪

06/10/2026

The Estonian Embassy in Dublin is delighted to congratulate Silvi O’Brien of Nordic Twist on being named Businesswoman of the Year 2026 in the Creative Professional category at the National Conference & Businesswoman of the Year Awards. 🏆👏

This remarkable achievement is a wonderful reflection of your dedication and courage to making a difference. We are very proud to see an Estonian succeeding and being recognised for her achievements in Ireland. Congratulations, Silvi! 🇪🇪🇮🇪

05/10/2026

Täname südamest kõiki, kes osalesid eelmisel laupäeval meie kogukonnamatkal! 🌳🤍

Eriline tänu Tiina Murule matkaraja planeerimise eest ning Silvile (Nordic Twist) imemaitsvate hõrgutiste eest! 🥧🍰

📸 Tiina Muru (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tGN5QYgbpS4n9Sm87)

01/10/2026

Täna, 1. oktoobril andis Eesti suursaadik Iirimaal Kairi Saar-Isop üle oma volikirja Iirimaa presidendile Catherine Connollyle.

Volikirjade üleandmisele järgnenud kohtumisel rääkisid suursaadik Saar-Isop ja president Connolly Eesti ja Iirimaa suhetest, Euroopa julgeolekust ning Ukraina toetamisest.

„Eestil ja Iirimaal on lähedased suhted ning näeme Euroopa ees seisvaid väljakutseid paljuski ühtemoodi. Praegu on vaja teha otsuseid, mis annavad Ukrainale rohkem tuge ja muudavad Euroopa tugevamaks,“ ütles Saar-Isop. „Eesti ja Iirimaa saavad siinkohal teha koostööd.“

Saar-Isopi sõnul näitab kahe riigi tihedat koostööd ka Iirimaa hiljutine otsus panustada miljon eurot Eesti juhitavasse tervishoiu- ja haridusprojekti Ukrainas. „See on väga konkreetne näide sellest, mida Eesti ja Iirimaa saavad koos teha. Soovin suursaadikuna leida meie koostööks veel rohkem selliseid võimalusi,“ ütles ta.

Suursaadik Kairi Saar-Isop töötab välisministeeriumis 1997. aastast. Ta on töötanud ministeeriumi välismajanduspoliitika valdkonna osakondades ning pressi- ja infoosakonnas. Saar-Isop on olnud lähetuses Eesti saatkondades Pariisis ja Washingtonis. Aastatel 2022–2026 oli ta välisministeeriumi arengukoostöö ja humanitaarabi osakonna peadirektor.

Foto: Maxwell Photography

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Today, 1 October, Estonian Ambassador to Ireland Kairi Saar-Isop presented her credentials to President of Ireland Catherine Connolly.

During the meeting following the presentation ceremony, Ambassador Saar-Isop and President Connolly discussed relations between Estonia and Ireland, European security and support for Ukraine.

“Estonia and Ireland have close relations and we see many of the challenges facing Europe in much the same way. It is now necessary to take decisions that provide greater support for Ukraine and make Europe stronger,” Saar-Isop said. “Estonia and Ireland can work together to achieve this.”

According to Saar-Isop, Ireland’s recent decision to contribute one million euros to an Estonian-led healthcare and education project in Ukraine is another example of the close cooperation between the two countries. “This is a very concrete example of what Estonia and Ireland can achieve together. As ambassador, I would like to find even more such opportunities for cooperation between our countries,” she said.

Ambassador Kairi Saar-Isop has worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1997. She has worked in departments responsible for foreign economic policy and in the Press and Information Department. Saar-Isop has served at the Estonian embassies in Paris and Washington. From 2022 to 2026, she was Director General of the Ministry’s Department for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid.

Photo: Maxwell Photography

23/09/2026

🗓️ 25. septembril toimub Galways kohtumine, mis toob kokku Eesti ja Galway poliitikakujundajad, eksperdid ja valdkonna juhid, et arutleda ühiste kestlikkuse ja hea valitsemise väljakutsete ning koostöövõimaluste üle.

Päeva jooksul keskendutakse muu hulgas:
🌱 vesinikuorgudele ja taastuvenergiale
⚡ energiasüsteemide tulevikule
🏙️ kestlikele linnadele ja valitsemise väljakutsetele
💻 andmekeskustele ja tehisintellektile

🤝 Arutelude eesmärk on jagada teadmisi ja kogemusi ning leida uusi võimalusi Eesti ja Galway koostööks teadusuuringute, poliitikakujundamise ja majandusarengu vallas.

🇮🇪 Üritus toimub Iirimaa ELi Nõukogu eesistumise raames ning on üks eesistumise Associated Events üritustest. Eesti ja Galway koostöö lähtub eesistumise County Pairings Initiative'ist, mille raames on Galway maakond seotud Eestiga.

📍 O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance, Galway
🗓️ 25. september
🕘 9.00–16.00

🎟️ Broneeri piletid siit 👇

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🗓️ On 25 September, a full-day event in Galway will bring together policymakers, experts and leaders from Estonia and Galway to explore shared sustainability and governance challenges, as well as opportunities for cooperation.

The programme will focus on:
🌱 Hydrogen Valleys and renewable energy
⚡ The future of energy systems
🏙️ Sustainable cities and governance challenges
💻 Data centres and artificial intelligence

🤝 The event will provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences, while exploring new possibilities for joint research, policy development and economic growth between Estonia and Galway.

🇮🇪 The event is taking place as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and is recognised as an Associated Event of the Irish Presidency. It builds on the County Pairings Initiative, which pairs County Galway with Estonia.

📍 O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance, Galway
📅 25 September
🕘 9:00–16:00

🎟️ Book tickets here 👇

Join us as policymakers and leaders from Estonia and Galway tackle sustainability and governance challenges through knowledge exchange.

22/09/2026

🌍 Global Estoniani septembrikuu uudiskiri on ilmunud! The September issue of the Global Estonian newsletter is here, with stories, news and opportunities around the world.

🇨🇦 Toronto Eesti KESKUSE uudised
🇪🇪 intervjuu üleilmse eestluse eriesindaja Marti Mätasega
🎓 noorsaadikute suvekooli värske video
🌏 eestlaste lood ja tegemised üle ilma
📚 Üleilmakool alustab uut õppeaastat
🍞 Kus maailmas saab osta Eesti toitu?
Ja palju muud!

👉 Loe ja jaga/read and share:

Eesti keeles https://bit.ly/GE-09-2026-EST

In English https://bit.ly/GE-09-2026-ENG

18/09/2026

🎥 Täna, 18. septembril toimub Kultuuriöö – õhtu, mil tähistatakse kunsti ja kultuuri üle kogu Iirimaa. Sel puhul teevad Cork International Film Festival ja Eesti Filmi Instituut koostööd, et tuua vaatajateni eriprogramm Eesti lühifilmidest.

Kavas on kaks hoolikalt valitud filmiprogrammi, mis tutvustavad Eesti rikkalikku filmipärandit – argielu kujutavatest dokumentaalfilmidest kuni fantaasiarikaste animatsioonideni. 🎞️

🗓️ Kõik filmid on tasuta, kuid vajalik on pilet. Filme saab veebis vaadata kõikjal Iirimaal alates tänasest, 18. septembrist kell 17.00 kuni pühapäeva, 20. septembri kella 23.59-ni.

🎟️ Piletite broneerimine ja programm 👇

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🎥 Today, 18 September, Culture Night celebrates arts and culture across Ireland. As part of this year’s celebrations, Cork International Film Festival joins forces with the Estonian Film Institute for a special free online showcase of Estonian short films.

The two specially curated programmes offer a glimpse into Estonia’s rich cinematic heritage – from beautiful documentary portraits of everyday life to imaginative vintage animation for all ages. 🎞️

🗓️All films are free but ticketed and available to watch online nationwide from 17:00 today until 23:59 on Sunday, 20 September.

🎟️ Book your tickets and explore the programme here👇

Two special online programmes celebrating Estonia’s documentary, animation and short film heritage – available to watch for FREE online as part of Culture Night 2026. Curated together with the Estonian Film Institute, this special online Culture Night presentation celebrates the richness of Esto...