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Please be advised that the Embassy of Ireland, Sierra Leone website has moved and this page is no longer being updated. The Embassy website is now available at Ireland.ie/freetown.

The Embassy

  • Embassy Team
  • Directions
  • Opening Hours
  • Closure Dates

Embassy Team

Ambassador:

Claire Buckley

Head of Development:

Vacant 

Second Secretary:

Emma McLoughlin

Directions

Directions

The Embassy is located at 8 St. Joseph’s Avenue, Off Spur Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

From Spur Road, take the exit for the British High Commission. Follow the road past the British High Commission to the right. Around this corner you will be greeted by the Irish and European Union Flags.

It is essential to have an appointment before you arrive. To make an appointment, please call +232 79 250628 or for visa applications by email.

Directions and Google Map.

Opening Hours

Embassy Opening Hours:

Embassy:
Monday to Thursday, 09:00-17:00
Friday, 09.00 – 13.00

Visa and Consular services:
Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00

Please note that you must have an appointment before you arrive.

Closure Dates

Embassy Closure Dates

The Embassy of Ireland in Sierra Leone will be closed on the following dates in 2023:

  • 02/01/2023: in lieu of New Year's Day            
  • 20/02/2023: in lieu of Armed Forces Day
  • 08/03/2023: International Women's Day
  • 07/04/2023: Good Friday
  • 10/04/2023: Easter Monday
  • 21/04/2023: Eid al-Fitr (moveable)
  • 27/04/2023: Sierra Leone Independence Day
  • 28/06/2023: Eid al-Adha (movable)
  • 27/09/2023: Mawlid al-Nabi (moveable)
  • 25/12/2023: Christmas Day
  • 26/12/2023: St. Stephen’s Day

The Embassy will close during the Christmas period from 22/12/2023, reopening on 02/01/2024.