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On this day,13 June 1865, William Butler Yeats was born in Sandymount, Ireland. He went on to become one of Ireland's most well-known poets and writers. To mark his birthday, here is one of his poems "When You Are Old"
#YeatsDay2026
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Join us next Tuesday for #Bloomsday & Beyond celebrations at @RosebudBooks in Postitalo in #Helsinki
⏰ 17:30 Welcomes and #GlobalBookGiveaway 📚
⏰ 17:45 Reading circle 🗣️
⏰ 18:30 Irish music 🎶
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RT @Ireland2026eu: On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the 8th time.
In an uncertain world, our stre…
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Today we launch the programme and priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Join us to watch live at 14:30 🇮🇪/15:30 CEST
youtube.com/live/0Lhu3S7rGs4…
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Today is International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
🇮🇪 proudly celebrates those serving, including members of our @defenceforces & @GardaTraffic, as part of UN Peacekeeping operations.
We are grateful for the contribution of 🇮🇪 personnel to the UN’s peace efforts across the world.
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Ambassador Sherlock was delighted to host participants of the XIX International Symposium of Societas Celtologica Nordica at the Residence. The Symposium was hosted in Helsinki by the Finnish Society of Celtic Studies and gathered attendees from around Europe 🇮🇪🤝🇫🇮
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It is unacceptable that LGBTIQ people continue to face discrimination, harassment, and violence for being who they are. Ireland will continue to call for further steps to realise the full equality of LGBTIQ persons at home and globally.
#IDAHOBIT
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Authorities have now lifted the warning.
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The Embassy is aware of an alert from the Finnish authorities in relation to a drone sighting in the Helsinki area. The advice is to move indoors. Please follow advice from local authorities.
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The Embassy is aware of an alert from the Finnish authorities in relation to a drone sighting in the Helsinki area. The advice is to move indoors. Please follow advice from local authorities.
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Celebrating Europe Day in Oulu, European Capital of Culture 🇪🇺
Musicians from all 27 member states performing together was a fitting symbol of what Europe is about: partnership, culture and unity.
Great to meet Irish viola player Shane Quinn. 🎶
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Thank you to @EMFinland for organising and everyone who visited 🇮🇪 stand yesterday at Oodi Library in #Helsinki Happy #EuropeDay 🇪🇺
Today we celebrate #EuropeDay in Helsinki 🇪🇺
Embassy is delighted to be part of today's Europe Day event at the Oodi Library. You can find our stand this afternoon on the ground floor 🇮🇪🇪🇺
More on: eurooppapaiva.fi/
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RT @dfatirl: Today we celebrate Europe Day.
From July to December 2026, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European U…
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Today we celebrate #EuropeDay in Helsinki 🇪🇺
Embassy is delighted to be part of today's Europe Day event at the Oodi Library. You can find our stand this afternoon on the ground floor 🇮🇪🇪🇺
More on: eurooppapaiva.fi/
Huomenna juhlitaan Eurooppa-päivää Oodissa Helsingissä 🇪🇺🇫🇮 Lämpimästi tervetuloa!
Katso ohjelma ja tapahtumat:
eurooppapaiva.fi
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The Embassy will be closed tomorrow for Vappu holiday 🎈
Contact details, for in case of a consular emergency, can also be found on our website: ireland.ie/en/finland/helsin…
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Apr 24
Today, marks the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy in Peace. As a member of the UN for 70 years, and the EU for over 50, Ireland remains committed to these twin pillars of multilateralism, and to the UN Charter and International Law which underpin them both.
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Nominations for the 2026 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad are now open.
Recognising outstanding contributions by the Irish diaspora around the world. 🇮🇪📜🌍
Details & the nomination form: ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora…
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Tänään, 28 vuotta sitten, allekirjoitettiin pitkänperjantain sopimus. Tämä merkittävä dokumentti auttoi lopettamaan 30 vuotta jatkuneen väkivallan kierteen Irlannin saarella.
Lue lisää sopimuksesta ja Suomen roolista: ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-polic…
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The Embassy is closed for Easter holidays 3-6 April 2026.
Contact details, for in case of a consular emergency, can be found on our website: ireland.ie/en/finland/helsin…
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Following our #StBrigidsDay event. You can now learn more on the 4 🇫🇮 climate activists, their thoughts on the significance of women’s voices in climate justice, cooperation across generations, inspiration by Mary Robinson's trailblazing leadership & more:
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On Monday the Embassy marked #StBrigidsDay with an insightful panel discussion on climate justice and inspiring screening of the film Mrs Robinson - about 🇮🇪 first female president and champion of equality and climate justice. Thank you to all the attendees and panellists! 🌼
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The Ireland–Finland bond runs deep. The Embassy was proud to support Taoiseach @MichaelMartinTD visit to Helsinki. Good discussions with @PetteriOrpo ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency later this year 🇮🇪🤝🇫🇮
📸Lauri Heikkinen @valtioneuvosto
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