Jerry O'Donovan

Irish Diplomat. West Corkonian.

Personal account so all views my own, particularly the stupid ones. RT≠ Endorsement.

Official account -@IrlCGEdinburgh

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

A hard fought and high scoring pre U-20 World Championship warm up between @IrishRugby and @Scotlandteam in @BmuirSports, Edinburgh.

Well done to both sides and to the hosts for a warm welcome.

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

11 June - Bloomsday in Scotland.
Join us for an evening of readings, discussion and music at the Consulate General of Ireland on Randolph Crescent.
Full details via Eventbrite at https://t.co/KXsiveGdwP

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

Last few tickets! Professor Colin Barr (University of Notre Dame) will deliver this year's Arbuthnott Lecture "Ireland's Pope: Cardinal Paul Cullen and the Making of Irish Catholicism" on 4 June at the Teviot Lecture Theatre. Tickets are free of charge at https://t.co/pYJbALm03D

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

The Consulate will be closed for an Irish Bank Holiday today on Monday 1 June.

If you need help in an emergency, please contact us on 0131 226 7711

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

8 June: Brexit at 10 - the journey to date and the path forward.
The Constitution Society and the Scottish Council on Global Affairs explore what impact Brexit has had on the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe.
Details: https://t.co/lvHaInD4ZZ

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

Professor Colin Barr (University of Notre Dame) will deliver this year's Arbuthnott Lecture "Ireland's Pope: Cardinal Paul Cullen and the Making of Irish Catholicism" on 4 June at the Teviot Lecture Theatre.
Tickets are free of charge at https://t.co/bOyldlBK45

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

🇪🇺🎬 Join us to celebrate #Europe Day exploring humour from different European countries! The event will feature a selection of comedy short films from Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain and France #EuropeDay

8 May at @ifecosse
🎟️ https://t.co/jG3OAy2Xr7

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

📣 Do you want to be an Irish diplomat?
Applications for Third Secretary are now open! 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇺🇳

Diplomacy matters, now more than ever.

For more details on this exciting career opportunity, see: https://t.co/7pPMfOyTpo

[The Irish Voice @TheIrishVoiceUK]

There was a milestone moment for GAA in Dundee recently as @DalriadaGFC founded its youth section!

@irlscotland @ScotlandGAA @GaelicGamesGB @BritainLGFA @BPCGAA @officialgaa

https://t.co/kVXb7CtOtV

[Embassy of Ireland @IrelandEmbGB]

Huge news that @Sport_England, @sportscotland and @sportwales have officially recognised Gaelic games and the Gaelic Games Council of Britain.

This tremendous achievement is the culmination of 20 years of work by @BPCGAA and will transform Gaelic sports’ growth in Britain.

[The GAA @officialgaa]

The recognition of Gaelic games as a sport by Sport England, Scotland, and Wales with @BPCGAA as its national governing body has been hailed as “a game-changer”. #GAABelong https://t.co/wTPouVAmmG

[Jerry O'Donovan @Jerry_odonovan]

A fantastic opportunity - a very busy part of the Department but an incredible place to learn and some wonderful colleagues.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is inviting applications for paid internships in the Communications Unit 👇
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Tá iarratais á lorg ag an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála le haghaidh intéirneachtaí íotha sa Rannóg Cumarsáide 👇

https://t.co/4aKheZON0T

[The Irish Voice @TheIrishVoiceUK]

As @ceanncreigeclub enters its seventh year, there is lots to look forward to and lots to reflect on, Sarah O'Sullivan writes

@ScotlandGAA @BPCGAA @GaelicGamesGB @officialgaa

https://t.co/1oAwTVA8ok

[The Irish Voice @TheIrishVoiceUK]

@irlscotland's Jerry O'Donovan joined us on our Irish Voices podcast this week to talk about: his upbringing; his work with @BICSecretariat, the Irish Diplomatic Service and Scotland's multigenerational Irish community and much more!

https://t.co/MwqCrhoKS9

[Jerry O'Donovan @Jerry_odonovan]

Enjoyed my chat with the Irish Voice this week to talk about the work of the Consulate in Scotland and working for the Department of Foreign Affairs.

[The Irish Voice @TheIrishVoiceUK]

@irlscotland's Jerry O'Donovan joined us on our Irish Voices podcast this week to talk about: his upbringing; his work with @BICSecretariat, the Irish Diplomatic Service and Scotland's multigenerational Irish community and much more!

https://t.co/MwqCrhoKS9

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

Fantastic to see Glasgow represented at a global gathering of Donegal gaelic football teams in Philadelphia.

@GlobalIrish

[Tir Conaill Harps @TirConaillHarps]

NBC's coverage of the Philadelphia Donegal Diaspora Initiative gaelic football tournament. Can you spot the Harps? It's been an absolute privilege for Tir Conaill Harps to be a part of this amazing weekend.
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[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

On 17 March, we remember with deep affection our dear colleague and friend, Ambassador Jim Kelly.

Jim was an outstanding diplomat and a generous colleague who served 🇮🇪 with distinction, including on the UN Security Council 2021-22.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

From all of us at the Consulate, we wish the Irish community and friends of Ireland across Scotland a very happy St Patrick’s Day.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! ☘️

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

"It’s also an important opportunity to promote Ireland and our values in what is undoubtedly a more challenging, turbulent and complex world.”

A St Patrick’s Day message from Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, @HMcEntee