Irish community in Spain

There are thousands of Irish people living and working in Spain, who continue to make a positive contribution to our country, whether by building economic development, raising awareness of our culture or by creating a positive image of Ireland here in Spain.

Some very successful Irish organisations in Spain include the Irish Club in Marbella, CARA, the official Irish/Basque Association, Irish in Barcelona, Valencia Irish Cultural Association, Asociación Española de Estudios Irlandeses and Irish Community in the Balearics. The are many GAA clubs listed here which may be of interest to you - Madrid Harps, Costa Gaels GAA, Eire Og Sevilla GAA, Galician Gaelic Games Association, Sant Vincent GAA Valencia, Barcelona Gaels GAA Club, Celta Malaga GAA, Gaélicos do Gran Sol GAA and Zaragoza GAA, Gaelic Games Andalucia GAA, Sitges Gaelic Football Club.

Emigrant Support Programme

We provide grants to Irish organisations in Spain and across the world, focusing in particular on the most vulnerable of our emigrants.

Presidential Award

The Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad recognises sustained, distinguished service to Ireland, its communities abroad or its international reputation by those living abroad.

Irish Culture

Promoting Irish culture is an important part of the Embassy's work. We work with key organisations to enhance the opportunities to enjoy Irish culture, including music, poetry theatre and film.

St. Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of what it means to be Irish and the Embassy uses the opportunity every March to showcase Ireland at events across Spain

Visiting Ireland?

Ireland remains a popular tourist location with 6.8 million overseas tourist visits in 2013.

Contact Us

If you have an additional query or question please email us.

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