News and events
16 January 2026
Press Release JLF: Island of Ireland
This edition is a landmark three year partnership between the government of Ireland, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Teamwork Arts to bring an all Island edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival to Ireland.
12 December 2025
Ireland at the Hornbill Festival
From 1 to 10 of December every year, the Hornbill Festival transforms the Kisama Naga Heritage Village outside Kohima into a living stage of colour, rhythm and tradition. It is a celebration so rich and diverse it is known as the “Festival of Festivals”.
5 December 2025
Irish Christmas - Boinn
The embassy celebrated an Irish Christmas as Irish band Boinn very brought the festive spirit of Ireland all the way to New Delhi.
18 November 2025
Nagaland Announces Ireland as Country Partner for Hornbill Festival
As the official country partner of Hornbill Festival, the Embassy of Ireland is delighted to bring in a range of very enriching public engagements. Our presence will comprise investment discussions, music showcases, public arts installation, theatre-arts work and a special curation of a dialogue series on Ireland, India and Empire.
14 November 2025
Crofts Scindia Lecture
At the invitation of the Scindia Research Centre, H. E. Mr. Kevin Kelly the Ambassador of Ireland to India, conducted an official visit to Gwalior to deliver the Dr. Aylmer Martin Crofts Lecture at the Jai Vilas Palace, which was constructed in 1874.
10 November 2025
Historic Visit to Bangladesh by Baroness O’Loan
Hosted by the Irish Ambassador to Bangladesh, Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Northern Ireland’s first Police Ombudsman, completed an official visit to Bangladesh on Friday 7th November.
2 November 2025
Ireland Debuts at the Dharamshala International Film Festival 2025
Ireland debuted at the 14th Dharamshala International Film Festival 2025 with the film KNEECAP, comedy-drama film written and directed by Rich Peppiatt, depicting the rise of Kneecap, an Irish hip-hop trio from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
18 October 2025
DP World India Golf Championship
Ambassador Kevin Kelly and Deputy Head of Mission Raymond Mullen cheered on Irish golfers, and Ryder Cup 2025 winners, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry at the maiden edition of the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi.