Ireland in Italy
The threads of Irish and Italian people’s histories have been interwoven for centuries, with our cultural, food and economic ties still going from strength to strength.
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Ireland’s diplomatic relations with Italy were established in 1937, but the threads of our peoples’ history have been interwoven for centuries.
In 1849, Giuseppe Garibaldi’s forces defended the Roman Republic from Villa Spada. This building, which holds great significance in the history of Italian reunification, is home today to the Embassy of Ireland.
Ireland will open a Consulate General in Milan in 2024, joining Irish state agencies including Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia, and Tourism Ireland, operating from branches in Milan.
Economic and cultural connections
Italy is Ireland’s eighth-largest goods export partner. Food and cooking are one of the many dimensions of our relationship, and several Italian chefs are part of the Chef’s Irish Beef Club.
Irish cultural influences in Italy can be found in a wide variety of fields. One of the most notable, for example, the Isola Maggiore of Lago Trasimeno in the Umbria region is renowned for its use of Irish lace.
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year across the Italian peninsula at local fairs, events, and an Ireland Week is organised annually in Milan and Rome.
Embassy of Ireland, Italy
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Italy, 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 Italy 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.
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.