Kara Owen
@karaowen
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British Ambassador to Ireland. Former HC to Singapore. Proud Cumbrian. Mother. LFC fan. Food, history, hiking.
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Joined March 2009
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What a bonus! As I arrived at RTE for my interview I heard the orchestra warming up. I get an immediate flash of nostalgia for a happy childhood..! Lovely to meet them, including to say "comhghairdeas" to Shaun. Lovely to meet two other Brits too...👇🏻
New British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen met RTÉ Concert Orchestra musicians in Studio 1 this morning. She’s a former trumpet player herself and one of those she met is our Principal Trumpet Shaun Hooke, who recently became an Irish citizen.
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A pleasure to be put through my paces by @olivercallan....!
📢Listen Back: Newly appointed UK Ambassador to Ireland @karaowen joined @olivercallan to share her vision for the role and why she’s excited to get started. ⬇️ https://t.co/dDN3xEbH3e
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My friend @UNReliefChief (Tom Fletcher) is in Dublin today to discuss humanitarian and peace support after 16 days on road as UNSG for humanitarian with key role in peace/life in Gaza. Tom's experience of Mid East, Africa and peace in N Ireland all relevant. Proud to support him
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* * * Gold Bull Takes a 6% Breath. Why? * * * In early trading, Monex Spot Gold was down $260/oz to $4,100, which was a 6% correction on the day, for this raging gold bull market. The ‘Gold Bull’ takes a breath, so to speak. Why? Like we said in our last post, ‘gold
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BIPA provides space where parliamentarians can talk. In a week when I will hand my letter of credence to Pres Higgins I thank them for inviting me. With 30 new members and in context of shared 2030 vision of UK-Ire govts, clear renewal and motivation to do more together.
Her Excellency @karaowen CMG, Ambassador-designate of the UK to Ireland says she is fortunate to start her new role at a really positive time for the UK-Ireland relationship and paid tribute to her predecessor Paul Johnston. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪
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Today I arrive in Dublin to take over as British Ambassador. Until I have the honour of presenting my letter of credence to the President, I am just "designate". But I am delighted to get started and work to build on the excellent legacy of @PJohnstonFCDO.
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Good luck, Alicia Herbert. You are a hugely respected colleague and I know how motivated you are to take on this role.
“I saw a glimpse of the world and its complexities and I thought… I want to be a part of that.” Alicia Herbert is the first Caribbean person to be a UK High Commissioner in the Caribbean. From family roots to career moves, here's what happened when she met with @DavidLammy.
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I take over from the excellent @PJohnstonFCDO in September as British Ambassador to Ireland. My future team is recruiting for two new roles: one to support the many visits and events; the other to create digital content. If you are Dublin-based, check this out 👇🏻
📢 British Embassy Dublin are hiring! Join our collaborative team by applying for one of two exciting roles: 🔹Digital Content Creator 🔹Visits & Events Officer 📍 Dublin 📅 Deadline: 25 Aug 2025 🔗Apply: https://t.co/y5ZoXN34Fz
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Working to explain to the world how and why Bioshield works. T cells and NK cells kill cancer, that’s irrefutable. Low NK cells and T cells means cancer grows, that’s irrefutable. So if there is a drug available to boost NK and T cells then there is better chance to kill
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Before I start in Ireland I have the pleasure of leading for UK Government on the UK-France summit. A chance to return to all things French, to work with @MennaRawlings and colleagues like @CTurnerFCDO - golden.
Dream team. Heading to @francediplo for talks on 🇬🇧🇫🇷 Summit. With @karaowen and @CTurnerFCDO. Lucky to work with such brilliant colleagues. 🙌
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For years I have wanted to work on the UK-Ireland relationship, one that is absolutely central to the UK’s past, present and future. I am therefore delighted to share that I’ve been appointed as the UK’s next Ambassador to Ireland. Big shoes to fill, replacing @PJohnstonFCDO
We are pleased to announce that @karaowen has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland in succession to @PJohnstonFCDO. Ms. Owen will take up the position in September 2025. Learn more about the next Ambassador here: https://t.co/6o3w2OvjyM
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Our foreign policy is powering the Plan for Change at home through progressive realism abroad. Boosting growth and climate action while smashing the gangs and tackling irregular migration. Read the Foreign Secretary’s Locarno Speech: https://t.co/BGykDHS5iB
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Best of luck to the super @NikmehtaFCDO as he takes on this brilliant job, team and relationship. As for me, I will be moving to another diplomatic appointment in 2025 and will be busy with a range of projects focused on growth and security before that. Please follow Nik!
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Today @DavidLammy is visiting Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories for the first time as Foreign Secretary. Find out the UK’s priorities ⬇️
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I am appalled by the shocking scenes at President Trump's rally and we send him and his family our best wishes. Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.
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Russia's strike on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv is an appalling attack on Ukrainian civilians. My thoughts are with all the victims and their loved ones. The UK's support to Ukraine is iron-clad. We must hold those responsible for Putin's illegal war to account.
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The Embassy is responding to the emergency landing of a Singapore Airlines flight in Bangkok and are in contact with the local authorities. If you are in need of assistance, you can contact the FCDO 24/7 in the UK on +44 (0)20 7008 5000 or in TH on +66 (0) 2 305 8333
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Great… another step forward….,
📣 This a strong signal of our commitment to the Indo-Pacific Businesses in the CPTPP: get ready to take full advantage of opportunities when the deal is expected to enter into force for the UK at the end of the year, including greater access to 🇬🇧, the 🌏’s 6th largest economy
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The UK has ratified its accession to #CPTPP. HC @karaowen said: “I’m delighted that the UK has now ratified its accession to CPTPP. This brings us a step closer to the point where businesses from the UK & other member states can reap the new benefits it offers.”
We’ve completed the next key step needed to secure UK’s accession to CPTPP. After three more countries have ratified, the countdown to entry into force can begin 👇 Read about more exciting outcomes for businesses from @GregHands visit to Peru 👉 https://t.co/GAMzRqYT2U
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