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Latest Updates

News, milestones, and community stories.

Announcements, member spotlights, partnership news, and stories from across the Friends of Ireland Ghana network.

Recent

Latest from the network.

Diplomatic

Welcoming Ireland's new Ambassador

Friends of Ireland Ghana warmly welcomes H.E. Lesley Ní Bhriain as Ireland's new Ambassador to Nigeria, ECOWAS, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin and Togo. We look forward to working together to strengthen the Ghana–Ireland relationship, and thank H.E. Peter Ryan for his service and support of the network.

Diplomatic

Honorary Consul appointment

Friends of Ireland Ghana welcomes Cillian G. Walsh's appointment as Irish Honorary Consul in Ghana, deepening the official Ireland–Ghana relationship and supporting the work of the resident embassy in Abuja.

Community

A growing trustee network

The board has expanded with trustees bringing experience across enterprise, marketing, social justice, and community organising — broadening the perspectives at the heart of the network.

Launch

New website live

A refreshed home for the network online — easier to find events, learn about programmes, and join the wider Ghana–Ireland conversation.

Year ahead

Looking forward to 2026

Programme plans for the year ahead include cultural exchanges, trade introductions, and educational pathways across Ghana and Ireland.

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