August 2015
Team Ireland shines at the WorldSkills competition in São Paulo
17 August 2015
The WorldSkills competition took place in Anhembi Park, São Paulo from 11th – 16th August, and Ireland’s team of 14 competed in areas including Aircraft Maintenance, Automobile Technology, Beauty Therapy, Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Construction Metal Work, Electrical Installations, Industrial Control, Joinery, Plastering and Dry Wall Systems, Plastic Die Engineering, Plumbing and Heating, Restaurant Service and Welding.
June 2015
Official visit to Minas Gerais
8 June 2015
In conjunction with Embassy Brasilia, Enterprise Ireland and Education Ireland, the Consulate undertook an official visit to the State of Minas Gerais, focused on opportunities in education, sport, education, agriculture and trade. In the first official Irish mission to Minas Gerais, Consul General Sharon Lennon, accompanied by Ambassador Brian Glynn, visited the cities of Uberlandia, Belo Horizonte and Juiz da Fora.
Dearbhail Finnegan performs at the 11th Annual Rio Harp Festival
1 June 2015
Dearbhail Finnegan, accompanied by her husband Robin Slater, performed at the 11th Annual Rio Harp Festival. Her participation was supported by the Consulate General of Ireland in São Paulo.
May 2015
Reform of the International Education Sector and Student Immigration System
31 May 2015
The Government of Ireland has approved the implementation of a series of reforms to the student immigration system for international education, in response to concerning practices within certain parts of the sector and a number of English language college closures.
27 May 2015
Consul General Sharon Lennon attended the official opening of an installation designed by Irish artist James Concagh to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Espresso Leste (Eastern Express) rail line.
Europe Day celebrations take place for the first time in São Paulo
9 May 2015
The Consulate General of Ireland in S8o Paulo was delighted to participate in the first Europe Day celebrations in the city.
March 2015
Consulate General of Ireland in São Paulo officially opened
17 March 2015
Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan T.D. was the guest of honour at a reception held to mark the official opening of the Consulate General in São Paulo.
Monuments in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo Go Green for St. Patrick's Day
17 March 2015
As part of Tourism Ireland's campaign, five sites in Rio and São Paulo were "greened" to mark St. Patrick's Day.
Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan T.D. leads a visit to Brazil
15 March 2015
During the St Patrick's Day period, Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan completed a six day trade and education mission to the Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, São Paulo and Campinas. This was the first time an Irish Minister has led a St. Patrick's Day mission to Brazil.