Embassy of Malta in Ireland

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🇮🇪🇪🇺 In September, the Embassy was pleased to welcome the Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Hon Christopher Fearne, to Ireland. He attended the informal meetings of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) and European Affairs Ministers, while also holding bilateral talks.

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Since Ireland took on the EU Presidency on July 1st, Maltese ministers and delegations have been in attendance at meetings in locations including Dublin, Cork and Ballina. They have debated and discussed issues alongside EU counterparts, with meetings continuing until year's end.

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To mark the twinning of Laois with Malta for the Irish EU Presidency, in July the Ambassador visited Laois County Council for a flag-raising ceremony. The event was attended by Sean Fleming TD and Council members, while the Ambassador also met members of Laois' Maltese community.

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In July, Embassy staff were at the launch of 'Vision', an exhibition showcasing contemporary photography from each EU state. Malta's entry is by Pierre Balzia, titled "A nation forged by visionary martyrs". The exhibition at Farmleigh is open until year's end, and entry is free.

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🇮🇪🇪🇺On June 17th, Ambassador Formosa attended a lunch hosted by the Cypriot EU Presidency, with Foreign Minister Helen McEntee as guest speaker. The Irish EU Presidency programme and priorities were discussed.

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🇮🇪🇪🇺 On June 12th, the Ambassador attended Eurofound's Open Day 2026, which showcased the work carried out by Eurofound in helping to shape better living and working conditions across the European Union. This year's open day celebrated the theme 'Ireland in the European Union'.

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🇮🇪🇪🇺In June, the Ambassador participated in an event marking the beginning of the Irish EU Presidency. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, delivered a keynote speech and discussed the Presidency Priorities and other topical matters.

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🎓In June, the Ambassador met Prof. Dáire Keogh, DCU President, and Mr Leo McNamee, Global Partnerships, Strategy and Relations Manager, to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between DCU and the University of Malta, student mobility, and wider Malta-Ireland relations.

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In June, before Ireland took on the EU Presidency, the Ambassador attended a talk by Minister Thomas Byrne who presented the Presidency Priorities: Competitiveness, Values and Security, under the guiding principle of Ní Neart go Cur le Chéile (There is no Strength Without Unity).

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🎞Malta-produced feature film Ciao Ciao, directed by Keith Tedesco, is now officially streaming on Amazon Prime Video in 🇮🇪!
🎬Ciao Ciao is a dark comedy-drama produced by Lampa Stampa & Roughcut Films, and stars some of Malta's best-established actors, alongside emerging talents

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In May, Ambassador Formosa attended the EU Heads of Mission meeting, hosted by the Embassy of Portugal, at Europe House.
During this meeting, the Ambassadors had an interesting discussion with guest speaker Mr Patrick Hines from the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation.

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🏳️‍🌈On May 17th, the Embassy commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, hoisting the Rainbow Flag and participating in a special event under the theme “An Autonomous Union of Values that Leaves No One Behind.”

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In April, Ambassador Formosa made an official visit to Cork, alongside Deputy Head of Mission Mariel Sacco and Honorary Consul John Minihan. She met with the Lord Mayor, the Cork Chamber of Commerce International Manager, and the Presidents of UCC, MTU & the MTU School of Music.

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Are you a Maltese artist, musician, writer, or involved in the Arts in Ireland?
To create a database for potential projects and networking opportunities, the Embassy is collecting information about the Maltese Arts Community in 🇮🇪.
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In March, the Ambassador and staff of the Embassy organised a get-together for Maltese students studying in Ireland, mostly at Masters and PhD level at the main universities in Dublin. The Embassy wishes all students great success in their academic endeavours. 🎓

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On International Women’s Day, former Irish President Mary Robinson spoke with the Women Ambassadors Group in Ireland, with the Ambassador in attendance. President Robinson provided insight on removing barriers that limit the safety, agency, and empowerment of women and girls.

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In March, the Embassy participated in the launch of the 2026 Francophonie Festival. Ambassadors from various Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) countries were present, with Maltese flavours represented at the cocktail reception through ġbejna cheese.

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In February, the Ambassador attended the annual Ambassadors & Honorary Consuls Meeting in Malta.
Alongside addresses by the President and Prime Minister of Malta, Malta’s Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Honorary Consuls discussed Malta’s foreign policy priorities.