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2017 News & Events

September 2017

Visit of South Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Cork Chamber of Commerce to Sydney

20 September 2017

August 2017

Annual Commemoration of the Great Irish Famine

27 August 2017

On the last Sunday of August, the Great Irish Famine Commemoration Committee held their annual commemoration event at the Australian Monument to the Great Irish Famine at Hyde Park Barracks.

June 2017

Minister's travel advice for rugby fans heading to the Lions Tour

06 June 2017

Minister Flanagan gives eight “Top Tips” to Irish rugby fans travelling to New Zealand for the Lions Tour

Lions Tour of New Zealand 2017

02 June 2017

The British and Irish Lions will be touring New Zealand from 3rd June to 8th July 2017.

April 2017

Vacancy: Consular Clerk

03 May 2017

The Embassy of Ireland in Canberra is currently seeking to fill a vacancy for a consular clerk.

March 2017

St. Patrick's Day in Australia

01 March 2017

If you find yourself in Australia on St. Patrick’s Day, there is plenty going on in celebration of our Patron Saint.

St. Patrick’s Day in New Zealand

01 March 2017

If you find yourself in New Zealand on St. Patrick’s Day, there is plenty going on in celebration of our Patron Saint.

January 2017

The Irish Government Emigrant Support Programme

16 January 2017

The Irish Government, through the Emigrant Support Programme, provides funding to non-profit organisations which support and connect the Irish abroad, including in Australia and New Zealand. Applications for the 2017 grant round are now open.