Clare Timoney Nel

Chairperson Irish South Africa Association, Cape Town. Views my own

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Today, Minister @nealerichmond visited Robben Island, a @UNESCO World Heritage Site synonymous with resilience & reconciliation. Stepping into Nelson Mandela's cell & touring the Irish Cemetery with it's distinctive Celtic Cross serve as powerful reminders of enduring 🇮🇪🇿🇦 ties.

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Welcome to Cape Town, Minister @nealerichmond! Africa’s biggest #StPatricksDay ☘️fest is underway in South Africa’s Mother City. 🇮🇪Ireland’s vibrant community in 🇿🇦 helps nurture heartfelt connections that bridge our two nations. What’s your 💚favorite St Patrick’s tradition?

[Clare Timoney Nel @ClareNel]

Still feeling the magic from our St. Brigid’s Day celebration ☘️
Our sincere thanks to Consul Cathal Digan, @IrlEmbPretoria, our inspiring main speaker @JulieAnnMcDowe2, @thenala.collective and all who joined us!
#chefswharehouse @JamesonWhiskey
#cloverfieldwinery

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

WELCOME CEREMONY

🇿🇦His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa arrives at Áras an Uachtaráin and is received by 🇮🇪His Excellency President Michael D Higgins of Ireland and First Lady Sabina Higgins during Official Visit in Ireland.

#SAinIreland 🇿🇦🇮🇪
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍

[Ambassador Austin Gormley @IrlAmbRSA]

Thank you to Hope Town in Ocean View for the warm welcome and fascinating visit to your project today. Beir Bua!

[Ambassador Austin Gormley @IrlAmbRSA]

Fantastic evening of music, creative and design conversations @ChefsWarehouse1 in Cape Town yesterday to mark St Brigid’s day. Thank you @NelClare and ISAA for a wonderful event.

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Marking 30 years of the opening of the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa Wednesday, @IrlAmbRSA Austin Gormley said 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦 relations is best captured in the African concept of #Ubuntu : ‘I am because you are,’ and that we will always be there for each other. #Partnership

[Ambassador Austin Gormley @IrlAmbRSA]

Delighted and honoured at South Africa’s invitation to Ireland to join the G20 as guest country over the next year. Particularly fitting as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Embassy of Ireland Pretoria. Go raibh maith agaibh. Siyabonga! Kea Leboga!

[Ambassador Austin Gormley @IrlAmbRSA]

A great honour to participate at the unveiling of the statute to the late Prof Kader Asmal in Cape Town today. Tributes, song and dance as befits the legendary anti-apartheid activist and former Minister. He will be long remembered in Ireland.

[Cycling on TNT Sports @cyclingontnt]

"Thank you very much and good luck my friend."

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray pay tribute to Rafael Nadal's incredible tennis career. ❤️

(via @DavisCup)

[Clare Timoney Nel @ClareNel]

One of those inspirational afternoons! Delighted to meet Prof. Margaret Kelleher - enthralling speaker, such clarity. Thank you for the invitation and interesting comparative discussion Profs. Grunebaum & Rassool @kellehmv @UWConline

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Please see a short update from Consul of Ireland to South Africa, Evan Cunningham, as the new visa requirement for South African and Botswana nationals comes into effect from today.

South Africans can now apply for a visa to Ireland at:

https://t.co/nFFxsWBV4x

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

“Our people have spoken. Whether we like it or not, they have spoken. We have heard the voices of our people and we must respect their voices and their wishes.” President Cyril Ramaphosa at the official 2024 🇿🇦 #ElectionResults 🗳️announcement in Midrand.

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

#Elections2024🇿🇦. @IrlAmbRSA Austin Gormley (r) and Trade & Education Sec. Paul Deane visited some polling stations in Gauteng and NW this morning to observe the voting process. A privilege to see South African #democracy in action on election day 🗳️#30yearsofdemocracy

[Roland-Garros @rolandgarros]

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[Clare Timoney Nel @ClareNel]

Irish Assoc out on Thursday for a 🇮🇪Diaspora evening welcoming New Members & introducing Affiliate Organisations! Thanks to our engaging speakers Heidi Grunebaum, Aisha Hamdulay, Frank Gormley & John O’Sullivan @BictTown #KaderAsmalFellowship
#Irishdiaspora #capetown

[Ambassador Austin Gormley @IrlAmbRSA]

A wide ranging exchange on all things Ireland / South Africa @SAIIA_info WC branch last night. We are a partner of 🇿🇦 for the long haul. Thank you for the warm welcome. #globalIreland #working4ireland

[Clare Timoney Nel @ClareNel]

The Irish Association enjoyed a wonderful St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Cape Town!
Fantastic music and dancing!
Our Thanks to Evan Cunningham @IrlEmbPretoria 🇮🇪 for joining us in our celebration ! ☘️
#GlobalIreland #StPatricksDay
#JamesonsSA #CapeTown #TheRange

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

What a way to round off an incredible St Patrick’s Week!

An incredible event held by ISSA Cape Town today, with over 600 in attendance!

A massive well done to Clare Nel and her team on a wonderful day’s entertainment.

Also a pleasure to meet football legend Pat Jennings ☘️

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Celebrating #StPatricksDay in the spirit of Ubuntu — I am because you are.