Ireland in Chile
Chile and Ireland share an intertwined history, with a number of remarkable Irish and Chilean people forging connections over centuries.
Meet David Nash
Irish/Chilean poet and artist, winner of 2024 Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize
Jim Mendoza Mac Ray
Unveiling the forgotten genius of this Irish-Chilean visual artist
GAA in Chile: Meet Bainisteoir Paddy Coary
Learn about manager and founding member of Chile’s first Gaelic Athletic Association club
Women Writers from Ireland and Latin America
Highlighting the valuable role women play in literature
Ireland’s links with Chile date back to the 1500s with the first Irish arriving to the country. Today, a sizeable number of descendants of these first Irish migrants remain.
It is currently estimated that there are between 250 and 300 Irish people in the country, while there are around 120,000 Chileans of Irish descent.
As part of the recent 'Discover your Irish roots' project, more than 500 Irish descendants were brought together to share their stories and those of their ancestors. Read testimonies from the project here.
Embassy of Ireland, Chile
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Chile, strengthen political and economic relationships, support the Irish community and promote cultural ties and the Irish arts.
Our partners
The Embassy works closely with Irish State Agencies in Chile and at home, to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
IDA Ireland
Promoting foreign direct investment into Ireland through a wide range of services.
Tourism Ireland
Marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business tourism destination.
Bord Bia
The role of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is to act as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers, and existing and potential customers throughout the world.
Research Ireland
Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland is a new, competitive research and innovation funding agency in Ireland.
Culture Ireland