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Model Council of the EU debate for secondary school students

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On March 1, 2024, a model debate for secondary school students was held in Dublin Castle, which simulates the proceedings of the EU Council. The Czech Republic was represented at this event by the students of Errigal College from Letterkenny, Co… more ►

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Two years ago, Vladimir Putin launched a massive neo-colonial war against Ukraine, however, Russia's aggression has been going on for 10 years - since 2014, when its army annexed Crimea and sparked the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russia's… more ►

Presentation of Letters of Credence

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On January 23, 2024, Ambassador Pavel Vošalík presented the Letters of Credence to the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. more ►

Opening of condolence book relating to the death of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin would like to inform that in connection with the death of the former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg, a condolence book will be opened to… more ►

Commemoration of Czech national holiday in the Seanad Éireann

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On the occasion of the national day, the Day of the Independent Czechoslovak State (October 28), Leas-Chathaoirleach Mark Daly invited the chargé d'affaires, a.i., Filip Vurm to a meeting of the Seanad Éireann. In his speech before the Seanad,… more ►

Lecture by Ambassador-at-Large for Energy Security Václav Bartuška, for the Institute of International and European Affairs

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On October 5, 2023, a lecture by Ambassador-at-Large for Energy Security Václav Bartuška, took place at the Dublin headquarters of the prestigious Irish think tank Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA). This lecture took place… more ►

Webinar for Czech university students in Ireland

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The Czech Embassy in Dublin organised a webinar for Czech students at universities across Ireland in cooperation with UniLink consulting center. Chargé d'affaires a.i. Filip Vurm informed about the possibilities of student internships at the… more ►

President of the Chamber of Deputies Markéta Pekarová Adamová attended the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament in Dublin

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On September 28-29, 2023, the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament of EU Member States was held in Dublin. The Czech delegation was led by the President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Markéta… more ►

Meeting with the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary

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On July 26, 2023, Ambassador Petr Kynštetr met with the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary. The subject of the meeting was primarily the further development of Czech-Irish relations in the… more ►

National Famine Commemoration

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On May 21st 2023 Donegal County Council hosted the National Famine Commemoration in the town of Milford in Co. Donegal. The event was attended by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack… more ►

Three Seas Initiative Investment Seminar

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On May 17, 2023, the Embassy of the Czech Republic participated in a seminar on the Three Seas region in the Dublin headquarters of Ibec, which presented this project of Central European cooperation and investment opportunities in the countries… more ►

Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of receiving Jewish orphans from Czechoslovakia to Clonyn Castle

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Czech Ambassador-at-large for Holocaust Issues Robert Řehák participated in the commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of receiving Jewish orphans from Czechoslovakia to Clonyn Castle with a lecture in Irish Jewish Museum. The event was organised… more ►

Consultation of Ambassador-at-large for Holocaust Issues Robert Řehák at the DFA of Ireland

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Ambassador-at-large for Holocaust Issues, Interreligious Dialogue and Freedom of Religion Robert Řehák met in Dublin with the director of the human rights department of the Department of Foreign Affairs Jacqueline O’Halloran. The topics of… more ►

Europe Day 2023

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In celebration of Europe Day, on 8 May 2023, chargé d´affaires a. i. Filip Vurm together with the Minister of State of State for Law Reform at Deptartment of Justice James Browne T.D. visited Enniscorthy Community College in Co. Wexford to… more ►

Visit of the Irish-language Scoil Santain

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On May 3, 2023, chargé d´affaires a. i. Filip Vurm visited Irish-language Scoil Santain in Dublin participating in Blue Star Programme to debate with the pupils on the Czech Republic and the European Union. more ►

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on World Press Freedom Day

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The World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3. On this occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic would like to express its gratitude to all brave journalists and media professionals and to reassure them of the… more ►

Model Council of the EU debate for secondary schools

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On 21. 03. 2023, a model debate for secondary school students was held at Dublin City Hall, which simulates the proceedings of the EU Council. The Czech Republic was represented at this event by the students of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk… more ►

President Petr Pavel has taken the presidential oath of office and assumed his duties

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Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel, a former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his… more ►

Humanitarian Aid from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Helped Ukrainian Refugees with Shelter and Medical Care

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The Czech Republic has actively been providing aid to Ukraine since the first day of Russian aggression. In addition to supplying weapons and military equipment and receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees or voluntary collections of citizens… more ►

Humanitarian Aid from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Helped Ukrainian Refugees with Shelter and Medical Care

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The Czech Republic has actively been providing aid to Ukraine since the first day of Russian aggression. In addition to supplying weapons and military equipment and receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees or voluntary collections of citizens… more ►

Czechia sends hundreds of heavy military systems worth tens of billions to Ukraine during the first year of Russian invasion

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In the first year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Czechia has delivered dozens of tanks, combat and armoured vehicles and other heavy military systems to Ukraine. Roughly one third of the material came from the Czech Army, the rest was… more ►

Presentation of the biography on Czech-Jewish choreographer Helen Lewis in the Irish Jewish Museum

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On January 22, 2023, the Deputy Head of Mission Filip Vurm attended the presentation of Maddy Tongue's biographical book at the Irish Jewish Museum in Dublin. The book "Helen Lewis: Shadows Behind the Dance ", discusses the Czech-Jewish… more ►

EU Heads of Mission meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin

On 8 December 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin organised a meeting of EU member state Ambassadors in the premises of the Royal Dublin Society club within the framework of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU. Irish… more ►

EU Heads of Mission meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin

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On 8 December 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin organised a meeting of EU member state Ambassadors in the premises of the Royal Dublin Society club within the framework of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU. Irish… more ►

Czech Embassy participated in the debate with students marking the speech by Ukrainian President V. Zelensky for Irish universities

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On 18th November 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a teleconference speech to students of Irish universities. As part of this event, debates were held among ambassadors of EU member states and students. Deputy Ambassador… more ►

Conference adopting the Declaration on protecting civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) in Dublin

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Ambassador Petr Kynštetr represented the Czech Republic at the ceremonial Conference adopting the Declaration on protecting civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA), which took place on 18. 11. 2022 in Dublin. more ►

Invitation to a seminar-interview on a unique edition of the first English translation of Erben’s Kytice

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Invitation to a seminar-interview with translator Susan Reynolds and artist Míla Furstová, authors of a unique edition of the first English translation of Erben’s Kytice – an iconic 19th-century Czech work, from 6 pm in the Trinity… more ►

Visit of the Standing Commission on the Activities of the Office of the Chamber of Deputies to the Oireachtas

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From October 24 until October 27, 2022, the Standing Commission on the Activities of the Office of the Chamber of Deputies (Stanislav Bláha - chairperson of the Commission, Miloslav Janulík - vice-chairperson of the Commission, Jaroslava Pokorná… more ►

A great success of the concert of Oscar winner Markéta Irglová in Dublin

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On October 13, 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin, in cooperation with Škoda Ireland and the DLR Lexicon cultural center in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, organized a concert by the Czech composer, singer and actress Markéta… more ►

EU Heads of Mission meeting on the cooperation between Ireland and the EU in the field of security and defence.

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On 11 October 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin organised a meeting of ambassadors of EU member states in the premises of the Royal Dublin Society club within the framework of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU.… more ►

EU Heads of Missions meeting on the macro-economic situation of Ireland.

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The Czech Embassy in Dublin organised in the framework of Czech EU Council presidency EU Head of Missions meeting at the Royal Dublin Society. Ambassador Petr Kynštetr invited Robert Kelly, Acting Director of Economics and Statistics of Central… more ►

Presentation of priorities for the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU at the National Ploughing Championships

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On September 20, 2022, Deputy Head of Mission Filip Vurm presented the priorities for the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU to the public at the biggest trade show in Ireland the National Ploughing Championships in the Global Ireland… more ►

The opening of academic year for Czech students at the Dundalk Institute of Technology

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On September 16, 2022, Ambassador Petr Kynštetr participated in the opening of the academic year at the Dundalk Institute of Technology at the invitation of President Dr Michael Mulvey, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Registrar Dr Sheila… more ►

New Czech Language and Literature Courses at Trinity College Dublin

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The Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies, Trinity College Dublin, will run several courses in Czech language and literature in the coming academic year, starting in the week of 26th September 2022. It is our aim to invite one of the… more ►

Ambassador Kynštetr presented the priorities of the Czech Presidency in the Council of the EU together with Irish Minister Byrne

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The Czech Ambassador in Dublin, Petr Kynštetr, presented the key priorities of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU. The event, organized in partnership with European Movement Ireland (EMI), was attended by Minister for European Affairs… more ►

Presentation of priorities for the Czech Presidency to the Diplomatic Coprs and Department of Foreign Affairs

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On 04. 07. 2022 the Czech Embassy in Dublin organised a HoMs meeting in the premises of the Royal Dublin Society. On this occasion, Ambassador Petr Kynštetr presented the priorities of the Czech Republic’s presidency of the Council of the… more ►

Presentation of priorities for the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU in Oireachtas

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On 29 June 2022, Deputy Head of Mission Filip Vurm presented the priorities for the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU to the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs of the Oireachtas. more ►

Ceremony marking the end of the school year at the Czech School Dublin.

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On 18 June 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin attended a ceremony marking the end of the school year at the Czech School Dublin. Attendees were greeted by Deputy Ambassador Filip Vurm. more ►

Final of the 12th Dublin International Pianist Competition with the participation of a Czech pianist

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The grand final of the prestigious Dublin International Piano Competition took place this year after a two-year pandemic break on 24 May at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. This time, a promising young Czech pianist Robert Bílý - a student… more ►

Opening of Renáta Fučíková's double exhibition in Ireland

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On May 17th 2022 an opening of two exhibitions by renowned Czech illustrator, artist and writer, Mrs. Renáta Fučíková, took place in Dún Laoghaire. The exhibitions are organized by the Czech Embassy in Dublin in cooperation with the DLR Lexicon… more ►

Farewell to Apostolic Nuncio

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On 20 May, Ambassador Petr Kynštetr bid farewell to the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okol. The archbishop was appointed the new apostolic nuncio in the Czech Republic and should take office in July this year. more ►

Europe Day 2022

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In celebration of Europe Day, on 10 May 2022, Deputy Ambassador Filip Vurm together with the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon visited St. Colmcille’s N.S. in Moone (County Kildare) to… more ►

Czech – Irish Hops Export Webinar

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On November 18, 2021, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin, in cooperation with the Hop Growers Union of the Czech Republic, organised an export webinar showcasing Czech hop growing to representatives of Irish breweries and distributors. more ►

Online destination workshop "Cheers from the Czech Republic"

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On October 22, 2021, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin, in cooperation with the CzechTourism office in London, organized an online destination workshop "Cheers from the Czech Republic" for Irish travel agencies. The event presented… more ►

Online presentation of Czech luxury bottle manufacturers for the Irish market

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On September 30, 2021, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin in cooperation with ICADA (The Irish Craft and Artisan Association) and ISME (Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association) organized an online presentation of Czech luxury… more ►

Celebration of the 1100th anniversary of the death of St. Ludmila in Dublin

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On the Day of Czech Statehood, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin, in cooperation with the Croatian Catholic Mission, organized a celebration of the 1100th anniversary of the death of St. Ludmila in Dublin's St. Mary´s Church. more ►

Invitation to Czech-language workshops on Culture Night

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There are four Czech-language taster sessions on offer this Friday, 17th September, as part of the programme of Culture Night 2021. The sessions are hosted by the European Commission and Languages Connect and will be taking place between 18:00… more ►

Deputy Minister Aleš Chmelař held consultations in Dublin

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On 9 September 2021, Aleš Chmelař, Minister of State for European Affairs, visited Dublin and held consultations with Irish partners on current EU issues. more ►

REGISTRATION SOON CLOSING for ‘Trailblazer Božena Němcová and Two Centuries of Czech Literature’ at Trinity College Dublin

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The Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies at Trinity College Dublin is offering an evening course on Czech literature, starting on 1st November. For more information and registration go to: Czech - Russian & Slavonic Studies - Trinity… more ►

Virtual exhibition of photographs “Departure of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia”

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On the occasion of 30 anniversary the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin organized a virtual exhibition of photographs titled “Departure of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia” by Dana Kyndrová. more ►

Prague Spring Music Festival 2021

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As last year, the Prague Spring 2021 music festival will take place online. A total of 23 concerts will be presented, which will be available on the Prague Spring 2021 website www.festival.cz. The festival will run from May 12 to June 3. more ►

New option to pay by card at the consular section of the Embassy

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We would like to inform you that it is now possible to pay consular and visa fees at the consular section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin via an electronic payment card. more ►

Czech Census 2021: Begins March 27!

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All citizens of the Czech Republic, who have a permanent residence in the Czech Republic, are obliged to enumerate themselves. more ►

Conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Czech Republic's membership in the OECD

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The Czech Republic will celebrate 25 years since joining the OECD. We invite you to look back on a quarter of a century of the Czech Republic's activity in this international economic organization and let's discuss its future together. more ►

Current conditions for travelling to the Czech Republic

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Please find below conditions for travelling to the Czech Republic valid from 15th February 2022. more ►

CRISIS MEASURE: Only essential travel to the Czech Republic possible

Due to the critical epidemiological situation, the Czech Republic has instituted a crisis measure banning free movement of persons on the territory of the Czech Republic, effective October 22. more ►

The Czech Embassy in Dublin launched a new Facebook page

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin launched a new Facebook page: more ►

Evening course of Czech literature at Trinity College Dublin

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On the occasion of this year's 200th anniversary of Božena Němcová's birth, an evening lecture course entitled "Božena Němcová and Key Moments in Czech Literary History" will take place at Trinity College. See below for more information. more ►

Candidacy of Mr. Vladimír Dlouhý for the position of Secretary General of the OECD

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On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the Czech Republic officially submitted the nomination of its candidate Mr. Vladimír Dlouhý for the position of Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). more ►

Visa services at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin - information on reopening

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin is resumimg the visa services as of 1st July 2020. Due to the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic and the current travel advice to avoid all the non-essential travels put in place by the Irish… more ►

Limited functioning of the consular section, instructions for arranging a meeting and hygienic standards

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Due to the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic and the current restrictive measures put in place by the Irish government, the functioning of the consular section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin is limited. A personal visit is only… more ►

Model Council of the European Union debate, Dublin Castle

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The Model Council is an annual debate for secondary schools organised by the European Commission Representation in Ireland in conjunction with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland. It is a simulation of a meeting of the Council of… more ►

MEASURES RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND IRELAND

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In connection with the current threat of coronavirus / Covid - 19 spread worldwide and the state of emergency declared by the Czech Government, we draw attention to information published on the website of the Ministry of Health of the Czech… more ►

Presentation of the Czech Republic in Dublin Central Library

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On 25 November 2019, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Dublin organised another successful presentation of the Czech Republic to the Irish public at the Dublin Central Library. more ►

Award ceremony for the winner of the Prague trip competition

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On November 22, 2019, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ireland, H. E. Petr Kynštetr, presented the main prize to the winner of the competition held on RTE’s Ray D´Arcy Show. more ►

The Czech - Irish Green Building Conference contributed to the development of bilateral company cooperation

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On 30 October 2019, the Embassy of the Czech Republic organized an extremely successful event called the Czech - Irish Green Building Conference in the framework of projects supporting economic diplomacy PROPED. The conference, organized in… more ►

A visit of the delegation from the Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs of the Czech Republic to Ireland (2nd to 5th September 2019)

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On the days of 2nd to 5th September 2019 a delegation from the Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs of the Czech Republic visited Ireland. Chairman Marek Benda led the four-person delegation along with, Vice-chairmen Jan Chvojka and… more ►

The President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament Radek Vondráček visited Ireland

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From 20 to 22 January 2019, a delegation from the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic led by the Chairman Radek Vondráček, visited Ireland. The purpose of the visit was to attend the celebrations of the 100th anniversary… more ►

Contemporary Czech illustrations – invite to the „12 Worlds“ exhibition in Dún Laoghaire

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The Czech Embassy organized an exhibition titled “12 Worlds”, showcasing twelve current Czech illustrators of children’s books. The exhibition took place in the Library and Cultural Center LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire on March 2018… more ►

Consultations of Deputy Minister Dürr in Ireland

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Deputy Minister for Europe Jakub Dürr held consultations in Ireland on November 27, 2017. During his stay in Dublin he met with Second Secretary General of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Rory Montgomery and with Second… more ►

A successful seminar on ‘Prohibited Czech Literature and Charter 77’

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The Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies, Trinity College Dublin organized a successful seminar on ‘Prohibited Czech Literature and Charter 77’ with Tomáš Vrba, Chartist and editor of samizdat in Dublin on Monday 20 November… more ►

National days of the Czech Republic

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The Czech Embassy in Dublin is closed during the Czech national days in 2018 as follows: more ►

Czech Participation in the SEAI Energy Show 2016

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This year’s Energy Show Exhibition, organised by the Irish government agency the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland), was held on the 6 and 7 April 2016 in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS). This was the third year where the Czech… more ►