Irish Culture

Culture & Heritage

Embassy cultural Initiatives

The Embassy aims to support cultural initiatives through collaboration with the Irish Community in Thailand, such as the Gaelic Athletic Association Thailand, St. Patrick's Society, and the Irish-Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Your Irish Heritage

Some 70 million people around the world claim Irish roots. If you are one of them, there are a number of ways you can celebrate your heritage and discover more about where you come from.

Get involved in Irish community activities

Over the years, generations of Irish people have made invaluable contributions to all aspects of life in their new homes, in politics, the arts, business and sport. Their patriotism coexists with the contribution they have made in their new communities.

Learn more about our engagement with Irish communities abroad:

• The Emigrant Support Programme
• the Global Irish Network
• the Presidential Distinguished Service Award

Learn more about Ireland

If you want to learn more about Ireland you can read Ireland in Brief.

Visit Ireland

If you are interested in visiting Ireland, get more information from Tourism Ireland.

Trace your Irish roots

To find out more about tracing your Irish heritage, you may be interested in initiatives such as Ireland Reaching Out. 

Our commitment

We are committed to strengthening our relationship with the Irish people and the people of Irish descent worldwide and promoting what is best about our country.

In working together, we will ensure the continued respect and admiration in which Irish people and our culture are held worldwide.