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@DanMulhall
Daniel Mulhall
1 month
As this is behind a paywall, here is the text of my response @WSJopinion “Dominic Green took to these pages not to praise Ireland but to bury it (“Ireland Is a Wounded Tiger,” op-ed, Dec. 8). He wrongly slights a good and prosperous country. His misperceptions are manifold.
@DanMulhall
Daniel Mulhall
1 month
‘Don’t listen to reports of Ireland’s demise’. A link to my contribution to @WSJopinion correcting the falsehoods about #Ireland peddled by British commentator Dominic Green earlier in the week. Thanks to @WSJ for giving me space to set the record straight.
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@IrelandinSerbia
@IrelandinSerbia
3 months
We were delighted to host Ireland’s Honorary Consul Ann Pešić at the new Embassy. Ann has been Honorary Consul since 2004, providing invaluable consular assistance to 🇮🇪 citizens and representing Ireland with distinction.
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@JeanCallanan
Jean Callanan
3 months
Thanks to @eilishor @Independent_ie for featuring research I presented last week at @APCAssociation on Ireland's contribution to development of African palliative care & announcement of an award by @Irish_Aid to recognise work of Dr Anne Merriman in Africa. 🙏@miriamdonohoe
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@footsoja
Mzee Kawato
5 months
By designate to Uganda and Rwanda, does it mean you will serve both Uganda and Rwanda?
@IEAmbUganda
Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda
5 months
Honoured, delighted and excited to have arrived in Kampala as Ireland’s Ambassador designate to Uganda and Rwanda @IrlEmbUganda #Working4Ireland #TeamEurope
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@newvisionwire
The New Vision
5 months
Ireland’s Ambassador to Uganda @IrlEmbUganda, Mags Gaynor, has officially begun her tenure after presenting copies of her credentials to Uganda’s foreign affairs minister, General Jeje Odongo. DETAILS👉 https://t.co/hbpq3ZyFez #VisionUpdates
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@IEAmbUganda
Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda
5 months
My last Rolex this morning on my last day, the breakfast of champions!!!
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@JanetMuseveni
Janet K Museveni
5 months
Thank you, Ambassador Colgan, for your significant contribution to Uganda, especially in education and through Ireland’s strong partnership with us. You laid a brick on Uganda that cannot be forgotten, particularly in advancing human capital development.
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@JanetMuseveni
Janet K Museveni
5 months
Saying farewell to a friend is never easy, but we accept that there is a time for everything. I wish you the very best, Ambassador, in your next assignment.
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@IrlEmbUganda
Ireland in Uganda
6 months
Applications call for Ireland Fellowship Programme –2026 from Uganda and Rwanda. This call is to staff of our partner NGOs and government line departments for Masters degrees in Ireland. See details at https://t.co/TU1gk42lLR or email UgandaFellowships@dfa.ie
irishaidfellowships.ie
The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing...
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@IntelDoge
(Not Elon) Doge
7 months
.@khamenei_ir hey buddy.. you good?
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@dfatirl
Irish Foreign Ministry
7 months
Irish writing resonates all over the world. This June, we’re broadening our celebration of James Joyce and Ulysses to “Bloomsday & Beyond: Celebrating Ireland, Island of Writers” 📝 We hope you enjoy these tributes to Irish writers #Bloomsday https://t.co/8wZBuqQsmU
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@HospiceAfricaUg
Hospice Africa Ug
8 months
The letter from HE @PresidentIRL 🇨🇮 "It is incredible to think that when you established Hospice Africa Uganda in 1993 there were only three countries in Africa with palliative care." Today, 37 African countries have palliative Care🎉 #LegacyOfCompassion #PalliativeCareChampion
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@HospiceAfricaUg
Hospice Africa Ug
8 months
🎁 In honor of Dr. Anne Merriman’s 90th birthday, we invite you to celebrate her life and legacy with a gift that keeps on giving. Tap to donate👇 🇺🇬Uganda https://t.co/uNUfCi7Ifg 🌎🌏Globally https://t.co/ehDYWLtl8n #LegacyOfCompassion #HospiceAfricaUganda #DonateForDignity
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@dfatirl
Irish Foreign Ministry
8 months
Today the #GlobalIreland Summit takes place in Dublin Castle. Watch our video on how #TeamIreland’s global footprint has expanded as we seek to extend our influence, articulate our values and tell the story of 🇮🇪 as a great place to visit, invest, trade and study.
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@dfatirl
Irish Foreign Ministry
9 months
Are you an Irish citizen living abroad and thinking about moving home? The 'Returning to Ireland' portal @citizensinfo supported by @dfatirl has information about returning home including employment, business supports and education. 📽️@nealerichmond https://t.co/N48sFUL9c3
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@IrlEmbUganda
Ireland in Uganda
9 months
Today, we mark Uganda’s triumph over the #SVD outbreak. Ireland stands in solidarity with @MinofHealthUG @WHOUganda and partners, proud to have supported this life-saving response. Together, we are building resilient health systems. #HealthForAll #Uganda #partnership @dfatirl
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@DailyMonitor
Daily Monitor
9 months
PHOTOS: @NUP_Ug principal, @HEBobiwine, receives the sacrament of Holy Eucharist at Lubaga Cathedral during Uganda’s official requiem Mass for Pope Francis. Several dignitaries and members of the Catholic community also participated in the solemn service, offering prayers and
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@EUinUG
EU in Uganda
9 months
In true #TeamEurope spirit, together with @DKinUganda & @IrlEmbUganda, our Team Leader #GreenTransition & Private Sector, Sanne Willems welcomed six new 🇺🇬districts into our 🇪🇺 funded project “Promoting Locally-led Adaptation through Performance Based Climate Resilience Grants."
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@SimonHarrisTD
Simon Harris TD
9 months
On the 2nd anniversary of the conflict in Sudan, I join in the calls from the EU for an end to the fighting, protection of civilians and full humanitarian access.  Ireland will continue to draw international attention to this catastrophic situation
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The EU issued a statement marking two years of war in Sudan, in which it reiterates its strong appeal to the warring parties for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and to seek a peaceful resolution...
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@IrlEmbUganda
Ireland in Uganda
9 months
Great to meet this group of Irish 🇮🇪 cyclists 🚴‍♀️ today, who have completed a 600km journey from Jinja to Kitgum, organised by @kynefoundation to raise funds to build a new medical centre in Lumule, Kitgum for @lumulefoundation led by @dennisokwera. Congratulations to all!
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