Consulate General of Ireland San Francisco

Join us at the Marin Irish Festival today until 6! We're partnering with the United Irish Cultural Center to bring the best of consular service and cultural programming to the North Bay and beyond.

On Wednesday, Vice Consul Naoise Kenny traveled to Seattle, Washington, to meet with the Irish Abroad Unit and local Irish community leaders to discuss and promote the Emigrant Support Programme (ESP).

In Seattle, Vice Consul Kenny met with key ESP partners, including the Irish Heritage Club, Seattle, the Irish Network Seattle and the Seattle Gaels. These organizations are foundational to the vibrant Irish diaspora in Seattle and act as vital resources for the Irish community there.

To learn more about the Emigrant Support Programme, visit:

Emigrant Support Programme | Irish Diaspora | Ireland.ie The Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) supports Irish communities and groups abroad. Funding application 2024/25 is now closed.

Consul General Micheál Smith was delighted to visit Butte, Montana, for a series of engagements focused on the connections between Ireland and Montana, and highlighting the strong economic reciprocity between Ireland and the United States.

It was especially fitting that the Montana World Trade Center’s World Trade and Investment Day 2026 took place in Butte, one of the most Irish places in the United States. The event brought together business, government and community leaders for training sessions, panel discussions and keynote remarks on international trade and investment in a rapidly changing global landscape.

During the forum, the CG spoke about Ireland’s commitment to deepening trade and investment links with Montana, working with both public and private sector partners, and Ireland’s role as a bridge between the US and Europe. The forum also featured an address by Governor Greg Gianforte.

Thanks to Brigitta Miranda-Freer, Executive Director of the Montana World Trade Center; Sarah Quigley, Consul General of Canada; Marta Bertoglio, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce; Jillien Streit, Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture; and H. Delano Roosevelt, among others.

While in Butte, he also met with J.P. Gallagher, CEO of the The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow; Con Sullivan and Aubrey Jaap at the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives; State Senator Mike Cuffe; and former Montana State Senator Jim Keane. Their discussions focused on the deep Irish heritage of Butte, the continuing strength of the local Irish community, and opportunities to build new partnerships between Ireland and Montana.

The visit also provided a welcome opportunity to meet many members of the local Irish-American community, including representatives of the Wolfe Tones Na Sionna GAA Club, the Ancient Order Of Hibernians, those building links with Allihies in Cork as well as a visit to Shawn O’Donnell’s, a much-loved local favourite, owned and run by Armagh man “Irish Johnny.”

Attention Portland and Denver! Expressions of interest are now OPEN for Honorary Consul positions in Portland, Oregon and Denver, Colorado.

This is a new role, as there is currently no Honorary Consul in Oregon. The new Honorary Consul will provide consular assistance and services to Irish citizens and will assist the Consulate in San Francisco in developing economic, business, and cultural relations within the state of Oregon and Colorado.

Expressions of interest, along with a CV, should be sent to the Consulate General of Ireland in San Francisco via email at [email protected] by close of business on Monday, 18 May 2026. In your subject line, write either “Portland Honorary Consul Expression of Interest - 2026” or “

Portland Honorary Consul Expression of Interest - 2026.

For more information about the position in Portland, visit:
https://www.ireland.ie/en/usa/sanfrancisco/news-and-events/news-archive/seeking-expressions-of-interest-honorary-consul-portland-oregon/

For more information about the position in Denver, visit:
https://www.ireland.ie/en/usa/sanfrancisco/news-and-events/news-archive/seeking-expressions-of-interest-honorary-consul-denver-colorado/

We were so pleased to partner with the United Irish Cultural Center Sunday evening for a screening of "From That Small Island" and welcomed Dr. Jane Ohlmeyer, Professor of Modern History from Trinity College, Dublin and co-producer of the documentary. Spanning 10,000 years, FTSI brings to life the extraordinary story of the Irish people, at home and abroad.

Join the Consulate General of Ireland on Sunday April 26th at 6:00pm for an exceptional evening at the United Irish Cultural Center as we welcome associate producer, Dr. Jane Ohlmeyer, Professor of Modern History Trinity College Dublin, to a special screening of "From That Small Island".
This sweeping documentary brings to life the extraordinary story of the Irish people, from the island's very first inhabitants to the global diaspora that now numbers over 80 million people.
Before the screening, Dr. Ohlmeyer will take part in an exclusive pre-screening conversation with Catherine Barry, founder of Irish Culture Bay Area as they explore the global connections between Ireland and her diaspora, and the enduring legacy of the Irish people abroad and at home.
REGISTER HERE:

Film Screening & Special Pre-Screening Conversation: From That Small Island Hosted by the United Irish Cultural Center in partnership with the Irish Consulate

Nominations are now OPEN for the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards, which recognises the service given to Ireland by communities abroad by those living outside Ireland.

While the scheme is primarily aimed at Irish citizens, those entitled to Irish citizenship, and persons of Irish descent, it is open to all people living abroad.

Nominees must have:
- Given distinguished service to Ireland and/or its reputation abroad
- Contributed to Ireland and/or its international reputation and/or Irish communities abroad in at least one of the categories listed below
- Supported and engaged with Ireland and/or its international reputation and/or Irish communities abroad for at least five years, or have made a sustained and distinguished service on a global or international issue of importance.

The categories under which individuals can be nominated are:
- Arts, Culture, and Sport
- Business and Economic Development
- Charitable Works and Advocacy
- Climate Action and Food Security
- Education, Science, and Innovation
- Inclusion and Equality
- Irish Community Support
- Peace, Reconciliation, and Development.

For more information, see: https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora/presidential-distinguished-service-awards/

To nominate someone, complete this form:https://assets.ireland.ie/documents/PDSA_Form_2026.pdf

and send it to : [email protected]

Tonight! Join author Gemma Whelan at the The Magic Theatre in Fort Mason for a reading of the screenplay she wrote based on her novel “Painting Through the Dark”, about 21-year-old Ashling O'Leary, a young woman from an Irish convent, driven to explore the world—and her past.
Gemma’s reading is part of the Magic Theatre’s new Rainbow Zebra/Magic Theatre Reading Extravaganza!, a 9-month series of new play readings taking place at Magic Theatre, located at Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, on the 3rd Floor in San Francisco. RSVP here: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229/register/new/select-tickets

We were honoured to welcome Mrs. Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland (1990-1997), and globally recognized Human Rights advocate to the McLaren Conference Center at the University of San Francisco yesterday.
Joining her in conversation was award-winning writer Kim Stanley Robinson, author of "The Ministry for the Future".
Their mutual commitments to the struggle to secure global justice for people vulnerable to the impacts of climate change created a fascinating, in-depth exchange of ideas, and a clear-eyed yet hopeful assessment of the future.
Many thanks to the University of San Francisco and SF in SF for partnering with us!