Consulate General of Ireland San Francisco

Tomorrow, we'll celebrate Bloomsday throughout our consular region. Take a look at the activations and Global Book Giveaways happening in Portland and Seattle, thanks to our partners Corrib Theatre and Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum.
Celebrate Bloomsday with us as we celebrate the very best in Irish literature.

Announcing Bloomsday and Beyond 2026 | Ireland.ie Ireland’s global footprint is growing. Explore the breadth of Ireland’s relationships with countries around the world:

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, we invite you to join us as we traverse San Francisco in collaboration with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and the San Francisco Public Library.

Our mobile event will connect James Joyce’s legendary "Ulysses" with the legacy of Michael O’Shaughnessy, the Irish-born city engineer whose visionary work created Muni and shaped the everyday lives of San Franciscans.

Join us for Irish book giveaways and talks along the L Taraval Line, connecting the Consulate General of Ireland and the United Irish Cultural Center, Inc. (with some fun stops along the way).

For more information, see here: https://www.ireland.ie/en/usa/sanfrancisco/news-and-events/news-archive/bloomsday-and-beyond-2026/

For the full schedule, see here: https://www.sfmta.com/blog/join-us-bloomsday-and-beyond-june-16-irish-literature-meets-transit-and-civic-history

For Library offerings, see here:
https://sfpl.org/books-and-media/read/bloomsday-and-beyond

Join us on Wednesday, 24 June for the San Francisco Giants' annual Irish Heritage Night at Oracle Park! We have a blast every year and look forward to seeing you there.

For anyone interested, there is a special discounted ticket link here: www.gofevo.com/event/GiantsIrishHeritage26

Secure your tickets now, as they are limited! See you there!

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.