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Embassy of Ireland, Belgium

Christmas 2023 Arrangements

Announcement

20 December 2023

Details of our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

Back for Business: Call for Applications

Announcement

30 November 2023

The Back for Business programme – designed to assist returning and returning emigrant entrepreneurs with business development - has issued a Call for Applications for its seventh cycle beginning in February 2024.

2023 Association Femmes d’ Europe Christmas Bazaar

Event

22 November 2023

The annual Association Femmes d’ Europe Christmas Bazaar returns of Saturday 2 December.

25th anniversary of the Island of Ireland Peace Park

Press release

03 November 2023

The Mayor and the Town Council of Messines, the Embassy of Ireland, the Embassy of the United Kingdom and the Office of the Northern Ireland Executive in Brussels announce a ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Island of Ireland Peace Park.

The Irish Influence Building the League of Nations, ILO by Gerry Finnegan

Event

31 October 2023

In conjunction with the IIEA Brussels, join us on 16 November for a fascinating look at the Irish influence in early international organisations with author Gerry Finnegan.

Meet the Author Event with Jane Clarke and Niamh McNally

Event

31 October 2023

Join us on 22 November for an evening of poetry with Niamh McNally and Jane Clarke.

Cancellation Notice: Meet the Author - Paula Meehan

Announcement

24 October 2023

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Meet the Author event with poet and playwright Paula Meehan has been cancelled.

Embassy Newsletter: October 2023

20 October 2023

Details of upcoming cultural events at the Embassy, the return of Faolán TradFest and more.

Faolán Irish Festival, 18 & 19 November

Event

29 September 2023

The Embassy of Ireland to Belgium is proud to support the return of Faolán Irish Fest this November.

Embassy Newsletter: September 2023

27 September 2023

Details of a 'lunch and learn' on living and working in Belgium, the return of Faolán Irish Festival, grúpaí cultúrtha nua and more.

Irish Young Professionals Network - Living and Working in Belgium

Event

26 September 2023

The Irish Young Professionals Network steering committee is delighted to invite you to a 'Lunch & Learn' event on Living and Working in Belgium.

Irish Times feature on Flanders Fields memorial project

News

25 September 2023

Learn more about the Irish project at the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres/Ieper in a recently published feature in The Irish Times.

Have Your Say: National Centre for Research and Remembrance

Announcement

30 August 2023

Planning is underway for a National Centre for Research and Remembrance, to honour survivors and former residents of institutions, such as Industrial Schools, Magdalen Laundries, Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions, and Reformatories.

Meet the Author: Colin Walsh

Event

30 August 2023

Details of our first Meet the Author event following the summer break.

2023 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards

News

05 July 2023

The nomination period for the 2023 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards scheme will on Thursday, 6 July 2023, with a closing date for submission of nominations of Thursday 17 August, 2023.

Embassy Book Club: July 2023

Event

08 June 2023

Details of the last meeting of the Embassy Book Club before the summer break.

Know Before You Go: Summer 2023 Music Festivals & Events in Belgium

Publication

06 June 2023

Tommorowland, Rock Werchter and the Belgian Grand Prix are among the many major events taking place in Belgium in the coming months that attract many Irish visitors. We've prepared some useful tips and information for those attending.

Meet the Author: Vona Groarke

Event

27 April 2023

The Embassy of Ireland is pleased to invite you to our next 'Meet the Author' event, when we will be joined by Vona Groarke.

Cultuurcentrum Strombeek screening of An Cailín Ciúin

Event

26 April 2023

Details of an upcoming screening of Oscar nominee An Cailín Ciúin at CC Strombeek.

Upcoming Belgium GAA Events

Event

04 April 2023

Details of the Belgium GAA Benelux Football Tournament on 15 April and a fundraising céilí on 22 April.

Embassy Book Club: March 2023

Event

03 April 2023

Details of the next meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Schools run by religious orders

Announcement

27 March 2023

The government has approved the establishment of a scoping inquiry to inform the government response to revelations of historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders.

Dressing of the Manneken-Pis, Brussels

Event

06 March 2023

A Belgian national treasure, the Manneken-Pis will once again be dressed in his Irish costume for Saint Patrick's Day 2023.

Scéal Eile Irish Film Festival 2023

Event

06 March 2023

Scéal Eile Irish Film Festival returns this March showcasing the best of Irish film across Belgium in it's biggest offering to date.

Embassy Newsletter: Saint Patrick's Day 2023

06 March 2023

Our March newsletter with details of events taking place in Belgium to mark St. Patrick's Day, as well as other goings-on later in the month.

Brigid in Brussels

News

14 February 2023

A look back at our first in-person St. Brigid's Day celebration in three years.

Embassy Newsletter: January 2023

31 January 2023

Check out our first newsletter of the year for an overview of upcoming events and activities in Belgium.

St Brigid Day 2023

Event

19 January 2023

The Embassy of Ireland to Belgium and the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the European Union, in collaboration with Ibec Global, invite you to join Brigid in Brussels - a lunchtime networking event for Irish women based in Belgium.

Miruna Bouros RIP

Announcement

17 January 2023

The Embassy is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of our colleague and friend Miruna Bouros. The Embassy will be closed on Friday 20 January as a mark of respect.

Emigrant Support Programme 2023-24: Call for Applications

Announcement

17 January 2023

Since its inception, the Emigrant Support Programme has assisted over 530 organisations in 37 countries with grants totalling over €213 million. The Emigrant Support Programme 2023-24 will reopen for applications on Wednesday, 18th January 2023.

Meet the Author: Olivia Fitzsimons

Event

19 December 2022

Details of our first Meet the Author event of the new year.

Save the Date: Irish Ball 2023

News

19 December 2022

A date for your diary in early 2023.

Christmas 2022 Arrangements

Announcement

14 December 2022

Details of our opening hours over the Christmas period.

Embassy Newsletter: December 2022

05 December 2022

Check out our final newsletter of the year for an overview of upcoming events and activities of Irish interest in Belgium.

Meet the Authors: Anne Enright & Lucy Caldwell

Event

26 October 2022

The Embassy of Ireland and the Office of the Northern Ireland Executive in Brussels are pleased to present a special 'meet the author' event with acclaimed novelists Anne Enright and Lucy Caldwell.

Meet the Authors: Mary O’Donnell & Jaki McCarrick

Event

27 September 2022

Join us on 20 October when we will be joined by Irish authors Mary O'Donnell and Jaki McCarrick.

Embassy Newsletter: September 2022

23 September 2022

Check out our September newsletter for an overview of upcoming events and activities in Belgium.

Birth Information and Tracing Act

Announcement

14 September 2022

The Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 was signed into law in Ireland on 30 June 2022. It provides a full and clear right of access to birth certificates, birth and early life information for all persons who were adopted, boarded out, the subject of an illegal birth registration.

Faolán Irish Tradfest - 15-16 October

Event

14 September 2022

The second Faolán Irish Tradfest takes place in Le Rœulx this October.

Flanders Fields Bursary Scheme 2022-23

Announcement

12 September 2022

The Flanders Fields Bursary Scheme will be relaunched in 2022 thanks to the generous support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

European Hurling & Camogie Championship - Saturday 3 September

Event

25 August 2022

The European Hurling & Camogie Championship will take place in Leuven on Saturday 3 September.

Belgium GAA is recruiting

News

25 August 2022

Belgium GAA is the biggest GAA club in Europe, with over 125 members playing in all 4 codes: Hurling, Camogie, Men's and Ladies Gaelic football. New members are always welcome, so why not give it a try!

Embassy Newsletter: June 2022

08 June 2022

A selection of Irish cultural events taking place in June and July, as well as the latest passports and travel update.

Know Before You Go: Summer 2022 Music Festivals in Belgium

Publication

07 June 2022

Rock Werchter, Dour, Tomorrowland and Pukkelpop take place in Belgium this summer and attracts many Irish visitors. We've prepared some useful tips for those attending.

Event: Arán & Im with Manchán Magan

Event

02 June 2022

Arán & Im is a theatrical performance in which Manchán Magan bakes sourdough bread while offering insights into the wonders of the Irish language.

Meet the Author: Louise Nealon

Event

02 June 2022

Details of our first in person Meet the Author event in over 2 years.

Concert 1 June: Pomes Penyeach - James Joyce Set to Song

Event

09 May 2022

Composed by Adrian Crowley & Matthew Nolan, Pomes Penyeach is a unique and thrilling project comprising the poetry of James Joyce reinterpreted into song.

Events Bulletin: May 2022

Event

03 May 2022

The Embassy is pleased to share a wide variety of Irish cultural events taking place in Belgium in the weeks ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions: Embassy Services

News

25 April 2022

This page provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions the Embassy is currently receiving.

Frequently Asked Travel Questions

Publication

25 April 2022

Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions related to travel received by the Embassy of Ireland in Brussels.

Embassy Newsletter: April 2022

07 April 2022

Upcoming meetings of the Embassy Book Club, details of how you can join Darkness into Light Belgium 2022, Éigse na Bruiséile and more.

Embassy Book Club: March 2022

Event

22 March 2022

Details of the first in-person meeting of the Embassy Book Club in 2 years.

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium: Saint Patrick's Day 2022

Event

16 March 2022

The Embassy of Ireland to Belgium would like to request the pleasure of your company at a virtual reception to celebrate Ireland's National Day on Thursday 17 March at 18:00 CET.

Embassy Newsletter: St Patrick's Day 2022

14 March 2022

Details of our virtual St Patrick's Day reception, how to support the people of Ukraine, the line-up for the third Scéal Eile Irish Film Fest and more.

Scéal Eile Belgian Irish Film Festival 2022

Event

28 February 2022

Scéal Eile returns on 23 March to bring the best of Irish cinema to Brussels and Ghent.

Embassy Newsletter: February 2022

21 February 2022

Details of events in the coming weeks as Belgium moves from Code Red to Code Orange.

Online Embassy Book Club: February 2022

Event

07 February 2022

Details of the February meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

Video: St Brigid's Day 2022

Event

04 February 2022

Watch our discussion of women’s history in independent Ireland which took place to mark Saint Brigid’s Day 2022.

Embassy Newsletter: January 2022

17 January 2022

This month we welcomed Ambassador Conmy to Belgium and look forward to a number of exciting events to kick off 2022. Find out more in our first newsletter of 2022.

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium St. Brigid's Day 2022

Event

17 January 2022

Details of a webinar to mark Lá Fhéile Bríde 2022.

Meet the Author: Séamas O’Reilly

Event

10 January 2022

Details of our first meet the author of 2022.

Christmas 2021 Arrangements

News

22 December 2021

Details of our opening hours over the Christmas period.

Embassy Book Club 2022 Reading List

Event

20 December 2021

Details of our selection for the Embassy Book Clun in early 2022.

Draw ‘an Irish Christmas’ with Don Conroy

Event

05 December 2021

Details of a festive event with the beloved Irish artist and TV legend Don Conroy.

Online Embassy Book Club: December 2021

Event

02 December 2021

Details of the December meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

Embassy Newsletter: Winter 2021

02 December 2021

Details of upcoming events, the latest travel news and an overview of recent Embassy activity.

Upcoming Irish Theatre Group Performance

Event

15 November 2021

Details of an upcoming performance of "Augustus Does His Bit" by the Irish Theatre Group.

Online Embassy Book Club: November 2021

Event

11 November 2021

Details of the November meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

Embassy Newsletter: October 2021

08 October 2021

Chargé Eddie Brannigan recounts a busy first month as our new Acting Head of Mission, details of Faolán Irish Tradfest and more.

Online Embassy Book Club: October 2021

Event

06 October 2021

Details of the October meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

Faolán Irish Tradfest – Saturday 23 October

Event

05 September 2021

Details of a day of Irish traditional music taking place in Le Roeulx this October.

Online Embassy Book Club: September 2021

Event

26 August 2021

Details of the September meeting of the Embassy Book Club and our reading list for the coming months.

Online Embassy Book Club: July 2021

Event

13 July 2021

Details of our last Book Club meeting before the summer break.

Panel discussion on disarmament, negotiation and female leadership

Event

20 May 2021

Details of an upcoming virtual conversation on disarmament, negotiation and female leadership.

IDAHOT 2021

Statement

17 May 2021

Ambassadors in Brussels support International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia and reaffirm their commitment to defend and advance the human rights of LGBTI people around the world.

Bloomsday Meet the Author event with Nuala O’Connor

Event

12 May 2021

Details of our second virtual Meet the Author event.

Irish Theatre Group Virtual FEATS 2021

News

07 May 2021

Details of an upcoming performance by the Irish Theatre Group as part of the Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies.

Embassy Events Bulletin: May 2021

07 May 2021

Details of the 2021 Darkness into Light in Brussels and some upcoming Embassy events.

Online Embassy Book Club: May 2021

Event

06 May 2021

Details of the May meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

Online Embassy Book Club: April 2021

Event

13 April 2021

Details of the April meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

COVID-19 Travel Alert: Mandatory Hotel Quarantine

News

12 April 2021

From 04:00 on April 15, a legal requirement to enter Mandatory Hotel Quarantine will come into effect for any passenger arriving into Ireland from or via Belgium.

Online Embassy Book Club: March 2021

Event

22 March 2021

Details of the next online meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

St Patrick’s Day performance at BOZAR Brussels

News

16 March 2021

In addition to the Global Greenings across Belgium for Saint Patrick’s Day 2021, we are delighted to add an extra splash of green to this year’s very different festivities.

Embassy Newsletter: Saint Patrick's Day 2021

16 March 2021

Our 2021 Saint Patrick's Day newsletter featuring details of our virtual reception, the Global Greening and more.

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium: Saint Patrick's Day 2021

Event

12 March 2021

The Embassy of Ireland to Belgium would like to request the pleasure of your company at a virtual reception to celebrate Ireland's National Day on Wednesday 17 March at 18:00 CET.

St Patrick's Day 2021 Global Greening Belgium

Event

12 March 2021

The Embassy of Ireland is proud to participate, in conjunction with Tourism Ireland, in the 2021 Global Greening.

Irish Tenor Gavan Ring Performs at La Monnaie

News

10 March 2021

Irish tenor Gavan Ring is currently in Brussels to perform in La Favorita at La Monnaie Brussels, which will be live-streamed for a week from 12 March.

Online Embassy Book Club: February 2021

Event

08 February 2021

Details of the next online meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

Webinar: Women in Science and Medicine - Saint Brigid’s Day 2021

Event

04 February 2021

Watch our webinar on Irish and Belgian women in science and medicine which took place to mark Saint Brigid’s Day 2021.

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium St. Brigid's Day 2021

Event

22 January 2021

Details of a special online webinar to mark Lá Fhéile Bríde 2021.

Online Embassy Book Club: January 2021

Event

13 January 2021

Details of our first Embassy Book Club of 2021.

Embassy Newsletter Christmas 2020

22 December 2020

Our final newsletter of the year features a festive message from Ambassador Nolan and we bring you the stories of some of the Visible Mná na hÉireann here in Belgium.

Visible Women 2020: Introduction

Publication

22 December 2020

Ambassador Helena Nolan presents an overview of our Visible Women 2020 programme and a seasonal message looking back on an extraordinary year as we look forward to brighter days ahead.

An Irish Garland

Publication

21 December 2020

A selection of music and poetry for the festive season.

20 years after UNSCR 1325: Charting progress on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Publication

21 December 2020

A report by Miruna Bouros on two events which took place in 2020 on the issue of women, peace and security that were supported by the Embassy of Ireland to Belgium.

Investing in Women is Simply Smart Economics

Publication

21 December 2020

Founder and Secretary General of LadyAgri Impact Investment Hub Hilary Barry writes of how the smallest investment in women can have a far reaching and sustainable impact.

A Time to Talk: Friendships, Connections, Kindness

Publication

21 December 2020

Sarah Ironside writes about nearly 40 years as an Irish emigrant, the value of friendship and describes what inspired her decision to bring Darkness into Light to Belgium three years ago.

Making Visible the Invisible

Publication

21 December 2020

Historian Dr Antonia Hart highlights how official records have understated the influence of the businesswomen of yesteryear and brings us the story of one famous daughter of an Irishman with a Brussels connection.

Women in diplomacy in changing times

Publication

21 December 2020

Former Ambassador Marie Cross reflects on her career with the Department of Foreign Affairs, including her posting to the all-female ‘3 man mission’ at the Embassy of Ireland to Belgium in the 1970s.

‘The time is past when a female ambassador was thought extraordinary’: Her Excellency Mary Tinney

Publication

21 December 2020

Dr Ann Marie O'Brien explores the career of trailblazing diplomat Mary Tinney, Ireland's first ever woman appointed as Ambassador and appointed as Irish Ambassador to Belgium in 1978.

Christmas 2020 Arrangements

News

21 December 2020

Details of our opening hours over the Christmas period.

Visible Femmes d’Europe

Publication

17 December 2020

A look at the work of the Femmes d'Europe Association, a philanthropic non-political, independent organisation based in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Embassy Book Club 2021 Reading List

Announcement

03 December 2020

Our 2021 Embassy Book Club reading list and a message from Ambassador Nolan.

Online Embassy Book Club: December 2020

Event

27 November 2020

Details of our final Book club of the year.

Webinar: Irish Women in Leadership in Peace, Security and Diplomacy

Event

16 November 2020

Watch a joint event organised by the Embassy of Ireland, Department of Foreign Affairs and IIEA online event as part of #VisibleWomen2020.

Launch event - Gender & Inclusivity in Peace & Security

Event

10 November 2020

An online event on the launch of an Economic and Social Research Council funded project on gender and inclusivity in peace and security, including an expert panel discussion on the topic, supported by Embassy of Ireland to Belgium.

Online Embassy Book Club: November 2020

Event

06 November 2020

Details of the November meeting of the Embassy Book club.

Embassy Newsletter Halloween 2020

30 October 2020

Our ghoulish Halloween newsletter is now online

Embassy Newsletter October 2020

14 October 2020

Details of our Meet the Author event with award winning Irish writer Orla McAlinden, the latest COVID-19 measures in Belgium and Ireland and more.

Meet the Author: Orla McAlinden

Event

08 October 2020

Details of how you can join us for our first online meet the author event.

Online Embassy Book Club: September 2020

Event

03 September 2020

Details of the return of the Embassy Book Club.

Embassy Newsletter, 31 July 2020

31 July 2020

Ambassador Nolan's latest blog, news of the latest COVID-19 measures in Belgium and find out how you can take part in a very different Fleadh 2020.

Summer 2020 Recommended Reading

03 July 2020

A message from Ambassador Nolan featuring some recommended reading for the summer.

Online Embassy Book Club: July 2020

Event

17 June 2020

Details of the final Embassy Book Club before the summer break.

Bloomsday 2020

Event

16 June 2020

A special Bloomsday message from Ambassador Nolan featuring our Belgian Blooms with thanks to the Irish Theatre Group.

Bloomsday 2020

Event

16 June 2020

A special Bloomsday message from Ambassador Nolan featuring some wonderful Belgian Blooms with thanks to the Irish Theatre Group.

Online Embassy Book Club: June 2020

Event

04 June 2020

Details of the next meeting of the Embassy Book club.

Embassy Newsletter, 20 May 2020

25 May 2020

Ambassador Nolan's latest blog, news of the latest COVID-19 measures in Belgium and important information on traveling to Ireland.

IDAHOT 2020

News

17 May 2020

Ambassador Nolan joins Ambassadors in Brussels support the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia

A Moment of Togetherness, Saturday 9 May

Event

06 May 2020

Details of a coming together virtually in support of those with mental health issues.

Embassy Newsletter, 30 April 2020

30 April 2020

Ambassador Nolan's latest blog, another Poirot adventure, an important update on travelling to Ireland, Culture Corner and more in our latest newsletter.

Friday Letter, 17 April 2020

17 April 2020

Our latest Friday Letter with details of #IrelandPerforms, a message from Minister for the Diaspora Ciarán Cannon T.D. and a look at how the Irish diaspora in Belgium participated in the #ShineYourLight initiative in support of those affected by COVID-19.

Easter Letter, 9 April 2020

09 April 2020

An Easter message from Ambassador Helena Nolan and the Embassy of Ireland team in Brussels.

Embassy Book Club feature in Le Chéile Newsletter

News

07 April 2020

A feature on our Embassy Book Club from the Crosscare Migrant Project's April 2020 Le Chéile Newsletter.

Friday Letter, 3 April 2020

Blog

03 April 2020

Ambassador Nolan's latest Friday Letter as we all try to stay connected while apart.

Online Embassy Book Club: April 2020

Event

30 March 2020

Our first virtual Book Club takes place this Thursday, 2 April at 17:30. Find out how to join here.

Ambassador Nolan's Friday Letter

Blog

26 March 2020

A Friday letter from Ambassador Nolan as we adjust to new ways of doing things.

St Patrick's Day 2020 Message

Blog

17 March 2020

A message from Ambassador Nolan and the Embassy team on a very different Saint Patrick's Day for us all.

Postponement of upcoming embassy events

Statement

12 March 2020

The Embassy of Ireland has taken the decision to postpone all public events at the embassy.

Darkness Into Light Brussels 2020

Event

05 March 2020

The launch event for Darkness Into Light 2020 took place at the Embassy of Ireland on Tuesday 3 March.

St Patrick's Day 2020 Global Greening Belgium

News

05 March 2020

The Embassy of Ireland is proud to participate, in conjunction with Tourism Ireland, in the 2020 Global Greening.

Embassy Book Club: Spring Reading Suggestions

Blog

03 March 2020

A message from Ambassador Nolan featuring some recommended reading for Spring.

Embassy Newsletter February - March 2020

28 February 2020

Our newsletter ahead of St. Patrick’s Day 2020 features news of where in Belgium is participating in Tourism Ireland's Global Greening, Seachtain na Gaeilge 2020 sa Bheilg and much more

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2020 sa Bhruiséil | Irish Language Week 2020 in Brussels

News

21 February 2020

Imeachtaí sa Bhruiséil - Events in Brussels

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2020: Boicíní Bhothar Kilburn

Event

20 February 2020

Beidh dráma “Boicíní Bhothar Kilburn” sa Warehouse Studio Theatre An Bhruiséil ar 6-7ú Márta.

Irish short films awarded in Ghent

News

12 February 2020

Three Irish films were recognised at an awards ceremony held in Ghent, Belgium, as part of the Scéal Eile Irish Film Festival Belgium.

Irish short films awarded in Ghent

News

12 February 2020

Three Irish films were recognised at an awards ceremony held in Ghent, Belgium, as part of the Scéal Eile Irish Film Festival Belgium.

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium St. Brigid's Day 2020

Press release

31 January 2020

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium marks St. Brigid's Day 2020 with a celebration of Irish and Belgian female creativity, entrepreneurship and design.

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium St. Brigid's Day 2020

Press release

31 January 2020

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium marks St. Brigid's Day 2020 with a celebration of Irish and Belgian female creativity, entrepreneurship and design.

Embassy Book Club: February Meeting

Event

28 January 2020

The Embassy Book Club returns in February. Find out more here.

Embassy Events Bulletin January 2020

17 January 2020

Our first events bulletin of the year features news of the return of Irish film festival Scéal Eile, our plans for St. Brigid's Day 2020 and much more.

Scéal Eile returns to showcase the best of Irish film in Belgium

Event

15 January 2020

Scéal Eile, Belgium's Irish Film Festival, return this January and is bringing the best of Irish film to 3 Belgian cities.

Inaugural Conference of Irish Honorary Consuls

Blog

12 December 2019

A guest blog from our Antwerp based Honorary Consul of Ireland Yves Rombouts on attending the inaugural Honorary Consul conference held in Dublin in September.

Embassy Book Club: Message from Ambassador Nolan #VisibleWomen2020

Blog

11 December 2019

A message from Ambassador Nolan on what's in store for 2020.

Meet the Author Event: Catherine Dunne

Event

10 December 2019

Details of our first Meet the Author Book Club event of 2020.

Embassy Book Club: December Meeting

Event

08 November 2019

The Embassy Book Club returns in December. Find out what we will be reading here.

Launch of online access to 17th century Irish manuscripts

News

24 September 2019

Original 17th century Irish manuscripts held in the Royal Library of Belgium have been digitised and can now be viewed online.

Reading with Niamh Boyce

Event

17 July 2019

On 15 October, the Embassy will have a special Book Club Reading with award-winning author Niamh Boyce.

Tomorrowland 2019: Travel Tips

News

10 July 2019

Tomorrowland takes place in Belgium this July and attracts many Irish visitors. We've prepared some useful tips for those attending.

Embassy Book Club: September Meeting

Event

09 July 2019

The Embassy Book Club returns in September. Find out what we will be reading here.

Bruges Library Nominee wins Dublin International Literary Award

Blog

27 June 2019

Ambassador Nolan visits the Brugge library that nominated the winner of the 2019 Dublin International Literary Award worth €100,000.

Embassy Book Club: Message from Ambassador Helena Nolan

Blog

25 June 2019

A message with some reading suggestions and a preview of what we have in store for Autumn/Winter 2019 as the Embassy Book Club takes a break for the Summer.

Ambassador Nolan visits the Aarschot Peace Carillon

News

03 June 2019

On May 24, Ambassador of Ireland Helena Nolan visited the Peace Carillon in the Church of Our Lady in Aarschot, Belgium.

Bloomsday Brunch at the Embassy of Ireland

Event

20 May 2019

The Embassy of Ireland will be hosting the second Brussels Bloomsday Brunch organised by the Association Femmes d’Europe Irish Group.

#IWD2019 From the Archives: Interview with Mary Tinney, Ireland’s first female Ambassador

News

08 March 2019

To mark International Women’s Day 2019, we’re sharing an interview which was published on 15 December 1978 in The Bulletin with Mary Tinney, Ireland's first ever woman appointed as Ambassador and our first woman Ambassador to Belgium in 1978.

Ireland/Belgium Diaspora Consultation – March 2019

News

01 March 2019

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is currently developing a new Diaspora Policy and wants to hear from the Irish Diaspora in Belgium.

Embassy Book Club: April, May & June meetings

Event

28 February 2019

The Embassy Book Club returns in April. Details of the next 3 meetings can be found here.

Notice of changes to opening hours from March 2019

Announcement

19 February 2019

The Embassy of Ireland in Brussels wishes to advise of upcoming changes to our public counter opening hours, with effect from Monday, 04 March 2019.

Embassy World War I Commemorations Newsletter

12 February 2019

A review of the Embassy's participation in Belgian Commemorations to mark the centenary of the World War I Armistice.

Book Club Special with Nessa O'Mahony

News

31 January 2019

Embassy Book Club Special: Reading with Nessa O'Mahony

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium St. Brigid's Day 2019

Press release

30 January 2019

Embassy of Ireland, Belgium St. Brigid's Day 2019 Event: Who are the women who shaped Ireland and the world?

The Long Gaze Back - One City One Book

Event

21 September 2018

The Embassy of Ireland in conjunction with Passa Porta are delighted to announce The Long Gaze Back, a special event as part of the Dublin One City One Book initiative.

Return of the Embassy Book Club

News

26 July 2018

Details of the September, October and December meeting of the Embassy Book Club.

Female Lines: New Writing by Women from Northern Ireland

News

14 June 2018

Female Lines: New Writing by Women from Northern Ireland

Book club update - message from Ambassador

News

08 June 2018

Book club update - message from Ambassador

In a Changing Light - Phil Lynch poetry talk

News

06 June 2018

In a Changing Light - Phil Lynch poetry talk

June Book Club

News

25 May 2018

Details of the next meeting of our Book Club and registration information.

The Queen of Ireland comes to Belgium

News

22 May 2018

The Embassy of Ireland was delighted to team up with the United Nations to bring ‘The Queen of Ireland’ to Brussels on 22 May 2018.

Notice of changes to opening hours from May 2018

News

30 April 2018

The Embassy of Ireland in Brussels wishes to advise of upcoming changes to our opening hours.

Embassy Book Club – April Meeting

News

19 April 2018

Embassy Book Club – April Meeting

Changes to visa services at Embassy Brussels

News

19 February 2018

Changes to visa services at Embassy Brussels