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gareth hargadon

@garethhargadon

Working for Ireland in New York City, formerly in China, South Korea and the UAE. Views my own. RTs don't equal endorsements.

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10 years ago today, Ireland made history by becoming the first country in the world to vote in favour of marriage equality in a referendum. 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈 Watch our video on a landmark day in Ireland, when love, respect and equal rights got a resounding ‘YES!'

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To further celebrate the anniversary of marriage equality in Ireland, the Consulate General of Ireland, New York is curating a month of programming to celebrate marriage equality and pride month. Throughout June, we’ll be counting down to our official participation in the New

To further celebrate the anniversary of marriage equality in Ireland, the Consulate General of Ireland, New York is curating a month of programming to celebrate marriage equality and pride month. Throughout June, we’ll be counting down to our official participation in the New
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How to Tell a Secret 📅 June 2 at 6PM - 21+ | No Entry After 7PM RSVP Here: lnkd.in/eJDqJwQW Directed by Anna Rodgers and Shaun Dunne, this hybrid documentary (99 mins) explores the realities of people living with HIV in Ireland today. A powerful reflection on stigma and

How to Tell a Secret
📅 June 2 at 6PM - 21+ | No Entry After 7PM

RSVP Here: lnkd.in/eJDqJwQW

Directed by Anna Rodgers and Shaun Dunne, this hybrid documentary (99 mins) explores the realities of people living with HIV in Ireland today. A powerful reflection on stigma and
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The 34th 📅 June 9 at 6PM - 21+ | No Entry After 7PM RSVP Here: lnkd.in/ebC4WWMK Spanning a decade of activism, Linda Cullen and Vanessa Gildea’s IFTA-nominated documentary (78 mins) follows the founders and campaigners of the Marriage Equality organization as they

The 34th
📅 June 9 at 6PM - 21+ | No Entry After 7PM

RSVP Here: lnkd.in/ebC4WWMK 

Spanning a decade of activism, Linda Cullen and Vanessa Gildea’s IFTA-nominated documentary (78 mins) follows the founders and campaigners of the Marriage Equality organization as they
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The Queen of Ireland 📅 June 23 at 6PM - 21+ | No Entry After 7PM RSVP: lnkd.in/eXzq2VH2 This vibrant documentary (86 mins) follows Ireland’s most iconic drag queen, Panti Bliss — a beloved figure and accidental activist — as she emerges as a powerful voice in the fight

The Queen of Ireland
📅 June 23 at 6PM - 21+ | No Entry After 7PM

RSVP: lnkd.in/eXzq2VH2

This vibrant documentary (86 mins) follows Ireland’s most iconic drag queen, Panti Bliss — a beloved figure and accidental activist — as she emerges as a powerful voice in the fight
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It was a real pleasure to meet with James Maynard & Shana DiCamillo of University at Buffalo to see the impressive James Joyce collection at UBuffalo & to hear about the fascinating history of the collection, the first instalment of which came to the University in 1950!

It was a real pleasure to meet with James Maynard &amp; Shana DiCamillo of University at Buffalo to see the impressive James Joyce collection at <a href="/UBuffalo/">UBuffalo</a> &amp; to hear about the fascinating history of the collection, the first instalment of which came to the University in 1950!
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As part of our #PrideMonth ‘A Decade of Yes’ screening series, Irish Consulate NYC were delighted to have Shelley Ann Quilty of Irish American Writers & Artists join us & introduce our screening of the moving & thought provoking documentary “The 34th” which explores the journey towards marriage equality in

As part of our #PrideMonth ‘A Decade of Yes’ screening series, <a href="/IrelandinNY/">Irish Consulate NYC</a> were delighted to have Shelley Ann Quilty of <a href="/IrishAmWA/">Irish American Writers & Artists</a> join us &amp; introduce our screening of the moving &amp; thought provoking documentary “The 34th” which explores the journey towards marriage equality in
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The ‘A Decade of Yes’ festival will finish on 23 June when we will be joined by Director of the Capital Irish Film Festival Maedhbh McCullagh to introduce the fantastic “The Queen of Ireland”. Some spaces are still available and can be booked here: eventbrite.ie/e/cgny-present…

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#TBT to this time last week when Irish Consulate NYC was delighted to welcome Minister for Diaspora @NealeRichmond to Pennsylvania during his first visit to the US. Huge thanks to all the business and community leaders who met with the Minister as Ireland begins work on its next

#TBT to this time last week when <a href="/IrelandinNY/">Irish Consulate NYC</a> was delighted to welcome Minister for Diaspora @NealeRichmond to Pennsylvania during his first visit to the US. 

Huge thanks to all the business and community leaders who met with the Minister as Ireland begins work on its next
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Bailiú airgid Chroí na Carraige ag Rosie O’Grady’s‼️🤩 Éist leo siúd ar ghlac páirt👇🏽 Croí na Carraige Fundraiser at Rosie O’Grady’s‼️🤩 Listen to feedback from some of those who spoke and attended the packed-out event👇🏽 Donate here: shorturl.at/iVRnS

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Not even the weather could dampen the spirits at the 4th annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival. A fantastic showcase of Irish and Irish American artists in the Queen’s community and beyond, celebrating the connections of Ireland with the World's Borough. 🇮🇪🎶🇺🇸

Not even the weather could dampen the spirits at the 4th annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival. 

A fantastic showcase of Irish and Irish American artists in the Queen’s community and beyond, celebrating the connections of Ireland with the World's Borough. 
🇮🇪🎶🇺🇸
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Great to join the literary community in Oradell, New Jersey for an impressive array of Joycean readings and musical pieces at Oradell Public Library yesterday as part of their #Bloomsday2025 celebrations. #BloomsdayAndBeyond

Great to join the literary community in Oradell, New Jersey for an impressive array of Joycean readings and musical pieces at Oradell Public Library yesterday as part of their #Bloomsday2025 celebrations. #BloomsdayAndBeyond
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Consul General Helena Nolan and Deputy Consul General Gareth Hargadon were delighted to join our partners in the The IBO New York for their Summer reception yesterday, and were honoured to jointly receive the Sean McNeill award for services to the Irish & Irish American

Consul General Helena Nolan and Deputy Consul General Gareth Hargadon were delighted to join our partners in the  <a href="/IrishBusinessNY/">The IBO New York</a> for their Summer reception yesterday, and were honoured to jointly receive the Sean McNeill award for services to the Irish &amp; Irish American
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Today on #InternationalDayofWomeninDiplomacy, we celebrate the vital contributions of women across Ireland’s diplomatic service — with over half of our U.S. missions led by women. At @IrelandInNY, we’re proud to recognize the talented women on our team who represent Ireland with

Today on #InternationalDayofWomeninDiplomacy, we celebrate the vital contributions of women across Ireland’s diplomatic service — with over half of our U.S. missions led by women.

At @IrelandInNY, we’re proud to recognize the talented women on our team who represent Ireland with
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Another fabulous IBO Summer Party! Thanks to all who joined us. Heartfelt wishes to 2025 Sean McNeill Award recipients Helena Nolan, Consul General of Ireland in NY Helena Nolan & DCGNY gareth hargadon on their next assignments. GRMA, Tara Mór & Murphy's Lawyer 🎶! Gallery at tinyurl.com/3bwdpzvc.

Another fabulous IBO Summer Party! Thanks to all who joined us. Heartfelt wishes to 2025 Sean McNeill Award recipients <a href="/CGNYIreland/">Helena Nolan, Consul General of Ireland in NY</a> Helena Nolan &amp; DCGNY <a href="/GarethHargadon/">gareth hargadon</a> on their next assignments. GRMA, <a href="/TaraMorNYC/">Tara Mór</a>  &amp; Murphy's Lawyer 🎶! Gallery at tinyurl.com/3bwdpzvc.
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As #Pride Month ends, we reflect on the joy we shared this June, marking 10 years since marriage equality & the Gender Recognition Act transformed lives in Ireland. This video shares voices from our diaspora in NYC, sharing what Pride & progress means to them. 🏳️‍🌈☘️🏳️‍⚧️✨

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Always a pleasure to spend time with our friends in the The IBO New York Tara Mór & genuinely so honored to have jointly received the award along with Consul General Nolan.