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Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN

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Fergal Mythen, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations/Buanionadaí na hÉireann chuig na NA. 🇮🇪🇺🇳 #IrelandUNSC @irishmissionun

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Delighted to welcome Cavan County Council–including the county’s emergency response teams, firefighters & Gardaí–to the Irish Mission. We discussed 🇮🇪’s longstanding contribution to UN Peacekeeping, which has involved members of Óglaigh na hÉireann & An Garda Síochána.

Delighted to welcome <a href="/cavancoco/">Cavan County Council</a>–including the county’s emergency response teams, firefighters &amp; Gardaí–to the Irish Mission.

We discussed 🇮🇪’s longstanding contribution to <a href="/UNPeacekeeping/">UN Peacekeeping</a>, which has involved members of <a href="/defenceforces/">Óglaigh na hÉireann</a> &amp; An Garda Síochána.
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Oíche den chéad scoth ag ceiliúradh Lá Fhéile Pádraig leis an Tánaiste agus leis an bpobal na Náisiún Aontaithe i Nua Eabhrac. A wonderful evening celebrating St Patrick’s Day with An Tánaiste Simon Harris TD and the United Nations Community in New York.☘️🇮🇪 #LáFhéilePhádraig

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It was our pleasure to welcome Fionn Crombie Angus & Jonathan Angus to the Irish Mission today. We thank fionnathan for sharing their story of advocacy for inclusive education & work, and we congratulate Fionn on moderating the 🇺🇳 #ECOSOC World Down Syndrome Day conference. 👏

It was our pleasure to welcome Fionn Crombie Angus &amp; Jonathan Angus to the Irish Mission today.

We thank <a href="/fionnathan/">fionnathan</a> for sharing their story of advocacy for inclusive education &amp; work, and we congratulate Fionn on moderating the 🇺🇳 #ECOSOC World Down Syndrome Day conference. 👏
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Delighted to welcome members of the 🇮🇪Óglaigh na hÉireann 2nd Infantry Battalion Assoc. who have served in UN Peacekeeping missions around the 🌍 Paul Clarke (3rd from left) & I worked together in Bosnia w/ the European Community Monitoring Mission during the Irish 🇪🇺 Presidency 1996

Delighted to welcome members of the 🇮🇪<a href="/defenceforces/">Óglaigh na hÉireann</a> 2nd Infantry Battalion Assoc. who have served in <a href="/UNPeacekeeping/">UN Peacekeeping</a> missions around the 🌍

Paul Clarke (3rd from left) &amp; I worked together in Bosnia w/ the European Community Monitoring Mission during the Irish 🇪🇺 Presidency 1996
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Wonderful to welcome students from Brooklyn Science & Engineering Academy to Ireland at UN for a day of learning about the history of the UN & 🇮🇪’s impact since we joined 🇺🇳 in 1955. Grateful to return the warm welcome we received from Brooklyn SEA when I visited in June 2024.

Wonderful to welcome students from Brooklyn Science &amp; Engineering Academy to <a href="/IrishMissionUN/">Ireland at UN</a> for a day of learning about the history of the UN &amp; 🇮🇪’s impact since we joined 🇺🇳 in 1955.

Grateful to return the warm welcome we received from <a href="/BrooklynSEA/">Brooklyn SEA</a> when I visited in June 2024.
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Honoured today to pay tribute to the life of Pope Francis. His was a a voice for those with no power or wealth, for the dignity & worth of all human beings, for our planet, & against the “globalisation of indifference.” His legacy is a challenge to build a better world for all.

Honoured today to pay tribute to the life of Pope Francis.

His was a a voice for those with no power or wealth, for the dignity &amp; worth of all human beings, for our planet, &amp; against the “globalisation of indifference.”

His legacy is a challenge to build a better world for all.
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Supporting & sustaining peace is a key priority for Ireland 🇮🇪🕊️ We value the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund’s flexible, responsive approach, its growing focus on regional & cross-border dynamics & its role in advancing 🇺🇳 reform. Learn more about 🇮🇪’s role ➡️ bit.ly/IEforPBF

Supporting &amp; sustaining peace is a key priority for Ireland 🇮🇪🕊️

We value the <a href="/UNPeacebuilding/">United Nations Peacebuilding</a> Fund’s flexible, responsive approach, its growing focus on regional &amp; cross-border dynamics &amp; its role in advancing 🇺🇳 reform.

Learn more about 🇮🇪’s role ➡️ bit.ly/IEforPBF
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Great to welcome Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain + Dublin City Council to the Irish Mission during the delegation’s visit to NY, for an exchange on best practices for the sustainable development of urban areas 🏙️ as well as 🇮🇪’s firm commitment to the #SDGs.

Great to welcome Lord Mayor of Dublin <a href="/EmmaBlain/">Emma Blain</a> + <a href="/DubCityCouncil/">Dublin City Council</a> to the Irish Mission during the delegation’s visit to NY, for an exchange on best practices for the sustainable development of urban areas 🏙️ as well as 🇮🇪’s firm commitment to the #SDGs.
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Pleased to address Day 1️⃣ of the Irish Foreign Ministry Heads of Mission Conference in Dublin. At a time of immense 🌏 challenges, 🇮🇪 is working to ensure that the United Nations remains focused on core principles as the 🇺🇳 reforms to become fit-for-purpose & maximise delivery for those furthest behind.

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Delighted to meet with 🇺🇳 USG for Legal Affairs Elinor Hammarskjöld. Best wishes to USG Hammarskjöld on taking up her new appointment as United Nations Legal Counsel—🇮🇪 looks forward to supporting you in your critical role. 🤝

Delighted to meet with 🇺🇳 USG for Legal Affairs <a href="/ElinorJaneBritt/">Elinor Hammarskjöld</a>. 

Best wishes to USG Hammarskjöld on taking up her new appointment as <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Legal Counsel—🇮🇪 looks forward to supporting you in your critical role. 🤝
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It was a pleasure to host the UCD Symposium on Climate Action and Global Education 🌍📚 at the Irish Mission. 🇮🇪 is actively committed to #SDG4 Quality Education, which has the power to accelerate progress across all of the #SDGs ✏️ ucd.ie/globalengageme…

It was a pleasure to host the UCD Symposium on Climate Action and Global Education 🌍📚 at the Irish Mission.

🇮🇪 is actively committed to #SDG4 Quality Education, which has the power to accelerate progress across all of the #SDGs ✏️ ucd.ie/globalengageme…
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Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - a reminder that LGBTQI+ people continue to face unacceptable discrimination and violence. Ireland affirms its commitment to promote and protect LGBTQI+ rights both at home and around the world. #IDAHOBIT

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - a reminder that LGBTQI+ people continue to face unacceptable discrimination and violence. Ireland affirms its commitment to promote and protect LGBTQI+ rights both at home and around the world.

#IDAHOBIT
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Pleased today to attend the opening ceremony for #WorldFootballDay at the UN General Assembly ⚽️🌎 A reminder of the power of sport to break down barriers & inspire respect, cooperation & some healthy competition and rivalry. Put ‘em under pressure 🇮🇪☘️🥅

Pleased today to attend the opening ceremony for #WorldFootballDay at the UN General Assembly ⚽️🌎

A reminder of the power of sport to break down barriers &amp; inspire respect, cooperation &amp; some healthy competition and rivalry.

Put ‘em under pressure 🇮🇪☘️🥅
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Today on International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we recognise and celebrate the contributions of women to the Irish diplomatic service 🇮🇪. In 2025, over half of Ireland’s diplomatic missions around the world are led by women. #IDWID #WomenInDiplomacy

Today on International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we recognise and celebrate the contributions of women to the Irish diplomatic service 🇮🇪. 

In 2025, over half of Ireland’s diplomatic missions around the world are led by women. 
#IDWID #WomenInDiplomacy
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An honour to call in to Brú na bhFiann Veterans’ Centre in Dublin this week. Great to meet with Óglaigh na hÉireann veterans receiving the support of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE), many of whom served in UN Peacekeeping missions while on active duty. 🇮🇪🇺🇳

An honour to call in to Brú na bhFiann Veterans’ Centre in Dublin this week.

Great to meet with <a href="/defenceforces/">Óglaigh na hÉireann</a> veterans receiving the support of <a href="/OneFuchsia/">Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE)</a>, many of whom served in <a href="/UNPeacekeeping/">UN Peacekeeping</a> missions while on active duty. 🇮🇪🇺🇳
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Honoured to be here today with Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN in the #UNGA Hall for the Ministerial debate of the 🇺🇳 High-Level Political Forum. I will deliver Ireland’s national statement setting out our commitment to Sustainable Development goals.

Honoured to be here today with <a href="/IrelandAmbUN/">Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN</a> in the #UNGA Hall for the Ministerial debate of the 🇺🇳 High-Level Political Forum. 

I will deliver Ireland’s national statement setting out our commitment to Sustainable Development goals.
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A heartfelt thank you to Fergal Mythen, Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and his brilliant team here in New York for a very interesting and informative programme of events and meetings at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

A heartfelt thank you to Fergal Mythen, Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and his brilliant team here in New York for a very interesting and informative programme of events and meetings at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.