Consulate General of Ireland, Atlanta

Last week, Consul General Frank Groome travelled to Kentucky, where he had the opportunity to experience firsthand the strength of the connections between Ireland and the State. The visit began in Louisville, with a warm welcome from newly appointed University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley. From there, CG Groome continued to Frankfort for engaging discussions with senior officials in Governor Beshear’s office, reflecting on the vibrancy of Ireland–Kentucky economic ties. The final stop brought him to Lexington, where the strong cultural and historical ties between Ireland and Kentucky were on full display. CG Groome visited Coolmore America, a standout in the global thoroughbred industry and a proud extension of Ireland’s Coolmore Stud. He also connected with representatives from the Mayor’s Office, Lexington Sister Cities, and the Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) over lunch, met students from University of Kentucky preparing for a summer of study in Ireland, and engaged in a thoughtful diplomatic dialogue with students and professors at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky. A visit to the historic Keeneland Association racetrack capped off a meaningful and memorable trip, underscoring the deep, enduring ties between our two communities.

That They May Face the Rising Sun – in U.S. cinemas from April 11 🇮🇪🎬 Catch the beautifully crafted adaptation of John McGahern’s final novel at Atlanta’s Tara Theatre this Friday. A quiet, powerful portrait of rural Irish life, memory, and belonging — not to be missed. 📍The Tara Theatre, Atlanta 📅 Friday, April 11 🎟️ Get your tickets below! https://lnkd.in/d3R_dc7z

As we look back on a memorable March, we wanted to share with you photos you may have missed of the Irish Government engaging with Governors and high level contacts from right across the USA as we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and our mutually beneficial economic relationship. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEMmGqQ8 Embassy of Ireland, USA | Consulate General of Ireland, Atlanta | Consulate General of Ireland, Austin | Consulate General of Ireland Boston | Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago | Consulate General of Ireland, New York | Consulate General of Ireland, San Francisco

Minister Dara Calleary joined the Savannah Irish Festival Podcast to discuss the vibrant celebrations of St. Patrick's Day in Savannah and the importance of Irish heritage. Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/g7PDT29y

Looking back on Minister Dara Calleary’s St. Patrick’s Day visit to Georgia! 🇮🇪☘️ From Atlanta to Savannah, we were delighted to showcase the vibrant Irish community and the strong Ireland-Georgia relationship. Key moments of the visit included the official opening of Enterprise Ireland’s new office and the launch of the Irish American Chamber Southeast, exciting milestones for Irish business and community ties in the region.

With our friends at the Consulate General of Ireland, Atlanta, we welcomed Minister Dara Calleary back to Atlanta and the Metro Atlanta Chamber to host a business roundtable of Irish companies in Atlanta. Convening these candid meetings helps visiting leaders from the mother country (in this case, Ireland) learn of their companies' progress with their presence in metro Atlanta and discuss opportunities to grow. And it gives us intelligence to fortify our already-strong foundation to support Irish companies in Atlanta and to welcome new ones ... Which leads to a principal reason for Minister Calleary's visit: to cut the ribbon and officially open the new office of Enterprise Ireland USA in Atlanta. We were pleased to be part of the celebration of this tangible indication of the significance of Atlanta - and the US Southeast in general - as a fruitful location for Irish investment. We're here to be EI's partner, and we appreciate our friends, colleagues and partners who've helped bring about the office ribbon-cutting, including Rory Power, Jane O'Sullivan, Anderson Graves, Adam Rooney, Frank Groome, Nicole Sheils, Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir, Eimear Nolan, Katie Kirkpatrick, Stefan Harrigan, Michael Theisen-Jones, Coryn Marsik, Lizann Grupalo, Laurie Prickett, Paulina Guzman

Minister Dara Calleary’s final day in Savannah was a true celebration of Irish heritage! The day began with St. Patrick’s Day Mass, followed by a TV interview with WTOC-TV, highlighting the deep-rooted Irish connections in the city. Thrilled to take part in the iconic Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade, now in its 201st year, one of the largest and most vibrant in the U.S.

Deputy Ambassador Fionnuala Quinlan and Head of Economic & Trade Affairs Brian Dalton met Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey, Chief Protocol Officer Clarke Thompson, and Deuty Director of Glibal Business Development Jon Baggett, CEcD. of South Carolina Department of Commerce to discuss the productive two-way economic relationship between Ireland and South Carolina. South Carolina is home to operations of 47 Irish companies employing thousands. Great discussions on opportunities to collaborate in #lifesciences #biotech and #energy.

Ireland continues to expand in Atlanta! 🇺🇸 🇮🇪 MOIIA joined our partners at the Consulate General of Ireland, Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, and IDA Ireland for the grand opening of the Enterprise Ireland offices in Atlanta as Ireland continues to expand its economic relationship with the southeast United States. Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government’s enterprise development agency, which helps Irish firms expand globally. Atlanta is the latest market for Enterprise Ireland, who currently boasts a network 11 offices in the America's. Ireland continues to be one of Georgia's top 10 importer nations, with over 130 Irish firms employing over 10,000 Georgians. Read more about the opening on Global Atlanta: https://lnkd.in/ePQvyHdC

This year, our St Patrick's Day video paid tribute to Irish people making remarkable contributions to societies in which they live around the world. They are showcasing the very best of what it means to be Irish and we celebrate their achievements and those of all our Irish diaspora. Learn more about some of our featured change-makers here https://lnkd.in/e42pZWQy Visit https://www.ireland.ie/ to find out more about Ireland in the World 🌍 Tá ceiliúradh agus comóradh déanta againn ar na hÉireannaigh ar fud an domhain atá ag cur go mór lena sochaithe mar chuid dár bhfíseán Lá Fhéile Pádraig. Foghlaim tuilleadh faoi chuid de na ceannródaithe seo anseo https://lnkd.in/e42pZWQy Tabhair cuairt ar https://www.ireland.ie/ le tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoi Éire sa Domhan 🌍