Embassy of Ireland, Ottawa explained

The Embassy of Ireland is Ireland's embassy in Canada. It is located in the city's downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Dr. Eamonn C. McKee has served as Ambassador since October 2020.^[1]

Ireland has consulates-general in Vancouver and Toronto, as well as honorary consulates in the provinces of Alberta (Calgary) and Edmonton), Québec (Quebec City), Nova Scotia (Halifax) and Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's).

Ambassador's residence

The Irish Ambassador's official residence in Canada is located at 291 Park Road in Ottawa's upscale Rockcliffe Park neighborhood.

Originally constructed in by Canadian architect Henry Gordon Hughes, the building was purchased by the Irish Government on for a total of .^[2]

The building underwent extensive renovation in which added two new wings, at both the east and west ends of the original building.^[3] This renovation expanded the property to 12000square feet for a total cost of .^[4]

See also

• List of ambassadors of Ireland to Canada

External links

• Web site: Diplomatic, Consular & Other Representatives in Canada .  , Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Canada), August 2007
• Embassy of Ireland in Canada

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ambassador - Department of Foreign Affairs. 2021-11-01. www.dfa.ie.
2. Web site: Oireachtas. Houses of the. 1984-04-10. Written Answers. - Irish Embassies. – Dáil Éireann (24th Dáil) – Tuesday, 10 Apr 1984 – Houses of the Oireachtas. 2021-11-01. www.oireachtas.ie. en-ie.
3. Web site: Report Template. 2021-11-01. app06.ottawa.ca.
4. Web site: The Irish residence: A home and a harp : Diplomat Magazine. 2021-11-01. en-US.