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⏳One week left. Applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme — a fully funded master’s in Ireland — close on Monday 27 July.

If you’ve been meaning to apply, now’s the time.

https://t.co/ja75aKOdGS

[Ambassador Austin Gormley @IrlAmbRSA]

Many thanks to HE Sandra Kramer from EU Ambassadors for her outstanding tenure in Pretoria and her tireless advocacy for stronger EU-RSA relations. We wish her “veel succes” in Brussels. #IrishEUPresidency

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Ulysses "journey into isiZulu reminds us that literature travels most powerfully when it crosses linguistic and cultural boundaries and returns us to the urgent questions of our own time"

@tinsmush from @HarvardAAAS on Emb's translation of Irish classic:
https://t.co/me62HYa7Sv

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

📢We're hiring!

We are looking for a Public Diplomacy and Information Officer to strengthen Ireland's engagement in South Africa and the region through communications, media, and cultural and sports diplomacy.

📍Irish Emb, Pretoria
🗓️Apply by 31 July

https://t.co/y6lpAXHUtc

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Interested in a fully funded Master's study in Ireland?

We are hosting an info session with @HigherEduGovZA on the Kader Asmal Fellowship — eligibility, study fields, application tips.

Wed 08 July 2026, 12:00 SAST, on Teams.

Click here to register: https://t.co/Qh7wPy0GGp

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"Ireland’s Presidency will ensure a focus on development cooperation"

Minister for International Development and the Diaspora, @nealerichmond writes as Ireland takes on the EU Presidency today.

Full article on Ireland's official EU Presidency website: https://t.co/cKcJrkssaL

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Applications for the 2027-2028 Ireland Fellows Programme (IFP) are now open!

The IFP offers the opportunity to undertake a fully funded master's programme in 🇮🇪, in areas linked to the SDGs, and promotes gender equality, equal opportunity and diversity.

https://t.co/r56O8HbAwg

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📢 We're hiring!

The Embassy of Ireland in Pretoria is recruiting a Head of Administration.

Lead our administrative and operational team while supporting Ireland's diplomatic mission in South Africa.

Apply here:
https://t.co/SrjCdyIYQK

#Hiring #Jobs #Pretoria

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Applications for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme open on Monday 29 June.

A fully funded master's in Ireland for South Africa's emerging leaders — tuition, flights, accommodation and living costs all covered.

🇮🇪 Details: https://t.co/ja75aKOdGS

[UNDP Zimbabwe @UNDPZimbabwe]

"From digging for water in riverbeds to simply turning on a tap." This is the reality for communities in Hurungwe today.
Access to clean, reliable water has reduced the burden on women and girls, improved household health and sanitation, strengthened food security through nutrition gardens, and created new income opportunities that are helping families build resilient livelihoods and a brighter future.

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

💼Ireland is appointing a new Honorary Consul in Botswana! 🇧🇼🇮🇪

Help support the local Irish community and strengthen bilateral business & cultural ties.

📌To apply email CV and expression of interest to [email protected] by 29 July 2026.

Full details: https://t.co/luMwg2petH

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🇪🇺 🇮🇪 Ireland will hold the Council presidency from July until the end of December 2026.

Ireland’s presidency website was launched today, unveiling its programme and priorities.

Curious to learn more? Visit the website now 👉 https://t.co/zZZUb86jRO

@Ireland2026eu

[Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 @Ireland2026eu]

On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the 8th time.

In an uncertain world, our strength is reinforced when we stand together.

In Ireland, the seanfhocal or proverb “Ní neart go cur le chéile” reminds us that we have “Strength with unity”.

[Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 @Ireland2026eu]

The official website of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 is now live! 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Discover the programme, priorities and events of Ireland’s Presidency and much more here!

🔗 https://t.co/YxqsqM552n / https://t.co/CLbxBUN4pm

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Best of ☘️ Irish Luck 🇿🇦 #BafanaBafana
From Team 🇮🇪Ireland in PRETORIA
Revive the magic of TSHABALALA
As you begin your #WorldCup in the cauldron of the AZTECA
🇿🇦 Zeeeeeembee indaba madoda…
#WorldCup2026
@SportArtsCultur

[Department of Sport, Arts and Culture @SportArtsCultur]

@bafanabafanaofficial can you feel the gees ? We backing you 🇿🇦

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❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Thank you @eThekwinipride for “Beyond Waves, Pride in Action” for #Pride2026

🇮🇪 is #proud to support and participate in the march and festival.

We continue to support #PRIDE around the world 🌍 with #LGBTQI+ communities promoting rights, dignity equality for all💪

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

️‍🌈 This #PrideMonth2026 IE is #proud to support and participate in #eThekwiniPride under the theme “Beyond Waves, Pride in Action” 

In Durban we stand with LGBTQI+ communities, activists and allies, and reaffirm our commitment to dignity, equality and human rights for all💪

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Ireland 🇮🇪 is proud to support the eThekwini Pride Recognition Awards 🌈🏳️‍🌈 for a second consecutive year.

The Awards celebrate the activists, orgs, artists, community leaders and allies whose work is advancing equality, dignity and inclusion

#eThekwiniPride #PrideAwards

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

In #Ulysses readers discover Dublin as a living, breathing place.

That is the kind of portrait of Joburg we want to promote - just as worthy of literary focus, just as complex, and poetic.

Join us 👉https://t.co/ylvoctW288

Readings from Ulysses in English, isiZulu and more.

[EU in SA @EUinSA]

They visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation and its historic archives, and held discussions on global issues at SAIIA and ISS