Embassy information
Address and contact details
Embassy of Ireland, Sierra Leone
8 St. Joseph’s Avenue
Off Spur Road
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Off Spur Road
Freetown
Sierra Leone
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Embassy team
Ambassador:
Patrick McManus
Head of Development:
Carol Hannon
Second Secretary:
James Brandon
Development Specialist:
Wendy Jacobs
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Closure Dates
2025
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| January 01 | New Year's Day |
| February 18 | Armed Forces Day |
| March 10 | International Women's Day |
| March 20 | Eid Al Fitr (tbc) |
| April 03 | Good Friday |
| April 06 | Easter Monday |
| April 27 | Independence Day |
| May 27 | Eid Al Adha (tbc) |
| August 25 | Maulid-un-Nabi (tbc) |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 28 | Embassy Closed |
| December 29 | Embassy Closed |
| December 30 | Embassy Closed |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve |
| January 01 (2027) | New Year's Day |
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Opening hours
Embassy:
Monday to Thursday, 09:00-17:00
Friday, 09.00 – 13.00
Visa and Consular services:
Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00
*Please note that you must have an appointment before you arrive.*
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Directions to the Embassy
The Embassy is located at 8 St. Joseph’s Avenue, Off Spur Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
From Spur Road, take the exit for the British High Commission. Follow the road past the British High Commission to the right. Around this corner you will be greeted by the Irish and European Union Flags.
It is essential to have an appointment before you arrive. To make an appointment, please call +232 79 250628 or for visa applications by email.
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