Adrian Farrell was appointed as Ireland’s first Consul General in Texas in September 2014. Ireland’s new Consulate is only the second foreign diplomatic representation in Austin.
In his remarks Farrell will discuss Ireland’s strong historic ties with the United States, and how the establishment of the new Irish Consulate in Austin will further strengthen Ireland’s future relations with Texas. As Ireland celebrates the 60th anniversary of its membership of the United Nations, Farrell will also highlight Ireland’s key foreign policy priorities and its global diaspora. Event attendees will also hear about Ireland’s EU membership, current social and political developments in Ireland and why the Irish economy continues to grow at a faster rate than in any other EU state.
The event will take place at the new Ireland House Austin which was opened by Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny last March. (Host Organization Contact & Organizer: Ben Ramirez, VP, World Affairs Council of Austin).
[September 10 – 21 is Global Austin’s WELCOMING WEEK – a series of events throughout Austin that highlights the contributions of international visitors and immigrants to the community. These events will bring together foreign- and U.S.-born community members in a spirit of unity.
Welcoming Week, coincidentally, coincides with Peace Day Austin (9/11-9/21). Because the missions and interests of Global Austin and Peace Day Austin are comparable, several local organizations have come together to facilitate a city-wide celebration of the diversity that is Austin and the International Day of Peace. We are many organizations – with many activities and events.]