Consulate General of Ireland, Sydney

Representative football will feature on the AFLW stage in 2026, with NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland to be held on Saturday, August 1 at North Sydney Oval.

The historic clash will bring together some of the competition’s biggest stars and emerging talent to celebrate the continued growth of women’s football and the strong connection between AFLW and Ireland.

General Public tickets go on sale on Wednesday 24 June at 12pm AEST.

For tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/130064CFDD325976

☘️ Heading to Newcastle for Ireland v Japan on 11 July?

Join the Consulate General of Ireland, Sydney and Jack’s Irish Society for a pre-match gathering at the Cross Keys Hotel, Tighes Hill from 3.30pm–7pm.

Enjoy live music, food and the opportunity to meet fellow supporters before heading to the match.

Whether you’re travelling from Sydney or based in Newcastle, we’d love to see you there as the Irish community comes together ahead of kick-off. 🇮🇪🏉

📍 Cross Keys Hotel, Tighes Hill
🕞 3.30pm–7pm
📅 11 July

⏰ Applications close this Friday

We're still accepting applications for the position of Consular Officer at the Consulate General of Ireland in Sydney.

This part-time role offers the opportunity to support Irish citizens across New South Wales and contribute to the work of the Consulate during a special year as Ireland and Australia celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations. 🇮🇪🇦🇺

Know someone who might be a good fit? Please share with your network.

Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/erXAy9Hz

Nothing brightens a Friday quite like a free book and a Club Milk. 📗 🍫

We spent the morning celebrating Bloomsday and Beyond, sharing books by Irish authors and a taste of Ireland in Sydney’s CBD.

🇮🇪☘️ The countdown is on for the sold-out Ireland v Australia clash in Sydney!

Missed out on tickets? Why not make a weekend of it and turn Newcastle green for Ireland v Japan on Saturday 11 July.

🎟️ Tickets from $40 (Irish Supporter Bay group price – minimum 20 people).
📍 McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Whether you're travelling from Sydney or further afield, it's a fantastic opportunity to come together and support Ireland in the Nations Championship.

Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/43Yi7N6

📸 Passport photo requirements

When applying for an Irish passport, we recommend using your smartphone to take your passport photo, as this allows you to adjust lighting, framing, and positioning until the image meets the required standard.

Please ensure:
✔ Plain white background
✔ Good lighting with no shadows
✔ Head to mid-torso visible
✔ Photo taken by another person (not a selfie)

❌ No selfies
❌ No zoom
❌ No cropping or heavy editing

Some photos taken through alternative methods may not meet Irish biometric requirements delaying your application, so we strongly recommend following these official guidelines.

🔗 Full guidelines are available via the link in our bio https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/photo-guidelines/

A fantastic evening at for the Culture Ireland showcase featuring artists participating in this year’s National Celtic Folk Festival in Australia. 🇮🇪🎶

The evening featured performances from Saltaire, Seamus & Caoimhe and The Bath Street Boys, bringing together contemporary and traditional Irish folk music in a fantastic venue.

Our thanks to the for the invitation and to for supporting these artists to reach audiences in Australia.

If you missed the Sydney showcase, the artists will also be performing at the National Celtic Folk Festival in Portarlington next weekend.

Go raibh maith agaibh to all involved in a wonderful evening!

We are currently dealing with technical difficulties that are affecting our phone lines.

If your query is urgent, please email the Consulate: [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.