We bid a heartfelt farewell to our Deputy Consul General Katrina Devine, as she leaves Hong Kong following three years of assignment at the consulate. We thank Katrina for her hard work & contribution and wish her every success in the future!👋☘️
Deputy Consul General Katrina Devine was glad to host a pre-departure briefing for students from @CUHKofficial, who will be departing to 🇮🇪 for exchange programmes in the new academic year. We wish them the very best of luck!☘️ @tcddublin@ucddublin
On the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we are so proud that for the first time ever, Ireland’s three Missions in China are all led by women #working4irl@dfatirl @IrlEmbBeijing @IrelandinSH@IrelandinHK
Today is #WorldPressFreedomDay.
🇮🇪 is committed to protecting freedom of expression and press freedom.
This year’s theme is A Press For The Planet and focusses on the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in the face of the global climate crisis.
@HumanRightsIRL
📽️We are happy to support the screening of Irish film “That They May Face the Rising Sun”, as part of the #EUFF2024. Deputy Consul General Katrina Devine was glad to join with her colleagues to attend the festival’s opening on 11 Apr.
Ticketing info👉 https://t.co/ZEbW6DiJAG
Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun will be shown in Hong Kong, as part of the European Union Film Festival 2024.
🎫Ticketing info: https://t.co/ZEbW6DibL8
@SWB_Productions
The Consulate proudly sponsors the @HKIFFS masterclass and career retrospective of director #MartinMcDonagh.
On 31 Mar, McDonagh led a masterclass & screening of his Oscar-winning film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, engaging an audience of over one thousand people.
We were delighted to meet with Dublin-based Irish ACHES, who has travelled to Hong Kong for the @hkwalls Street Art Festival. He is painting a mural at 📍21 Cadogan St, Kennedy Town. We can’t wait to see the finished artwork!
Delighted to welcome 🇮🇪 Minister for Finance, @mmcgrathtd TD, to 🇭🇰 for #StPatricksDay2024.
A productive trip with a variety of events, including our National Day Reception, Ireland Trophy @HKJC_Racing, live interview on CNBC @asiasquawkbox, and a finance roundtable.
Happy #StBrigidsDay!
In #Ireland, 1 February marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid’s Day.
Watch this video on on how female voices and perspectives contribute uniquely to the creative landscape in Ireland in 2024.📽️
The Consulate wishes all our friends and followers a very Merry Christmas🎄 and a joyful New Year🌟! Wishing you a happy and warm Winter Solstice Festival too!
Read Consul General Bourke's Christmas message here: https://t.co/pcJf6JWIxo
Our office will be closed on 25-26 Dec.
Irish people living in HK who need emotional support can contact the following resources👇☘️
📞Samaritans in Ireland
Hong Kong (24-hr freephone): +852 3001 7063
🛜Helplink
Accessible mental health services - 7 days a week
See https://t.co/9DV8HKRZLU for details
#Wellbeing
The Consulate co-hosted an event with 🇳🇱🇫🇮🇪🇺 to mark #HumanRightsDay and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We discussed Ireland’s commitment to human rights globally.
@HumanRightsIRL
To mark International Human Rights Day 2023, the @euinhkandmo 🇪🇺 and three EU Member States 🇳🇱🇮🇪🇫🇮 held a screening of Seven Winters in Tehran and a panel discussion on the vital importance of human rights.
#EuinHKandMO#EU4humanrights#HumanRightsDay
Last week, the Consulate hosted a breakfast briefing on the occasion of the visit of the management team from the National Treasury Management Agency to Hong Kong.
The event provided a comprehensive overview of Ireland’s macroeconomic outlook and investment opportunities.
🎄Thinking of travelling abroad during Christmas holidays?
✈️Don't forget to #LookBeforeYouBook and make sure your passport is in date and valid for the duration of your stay.
ℹ️ If it’s not, you can apply for a renewal online 👉 https://t.co/tSpKcwbeIy
On 5 Dec, Consul General Jennifer Bourke hosted a reception on the occasion of the launch of the Government of Ireland’s updated strategy for the Asia Pacific region. A special evening celebrating 🇮🇪Ireland’s strong partnerships with 🇭🇰 & 🇲🇴. Thanks to everyone who participated!
On 30 Nov, Consul General, Jennifer Bourke, made arrival calls on Ho Iat Seng, the Chief Executive of Macao SAR, and Liu Xianfa, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the Macao SAR. The CG also hosted a luncheon for the Irish community in Macao. 🇮🇪🤝🇲🇴