Ireland in Colombia
Ireland and Colombia share a rich and deep-rooted bilateral relationship. Our connections began over 200 years ago when over a thousand Irish volunteers travelled to assist Simón Bolívar in Colombia’s fight for independence.
Today, Colombia is home to a growing community of Irish people, and Ireland is also enriched by the presence of over 1,000 Colombians.
Trade Horizons Forum
Ireland Latin America and Caribbean Trade Horizons Forum 13 May, Croke Park, Dublin
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Ireland’s Strategy for Latin America
This strategy envisions a stepping-up of engagement with the 33 LAC countries
Gaelic football, Colombian heart
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Ireland and Colombia cooperate closely on peacebuilding. Ireland has been as a strong supporter of Colombia’s 2016 Peace agreement since the time of negotiations in Havana between the Colombian Government and the FARC, where there was strong interest in the lessons learned from the Northern Irish Peace Process.
Irish music and dance has a growing presence in Colombia, home to a strong Comhaltas group and several Irish music groups. Irish-Colombian musicians like Katie James have made a name for themselves on the world stage.
Tourism between our two countries continues to grow. Over 7000 Irish tourists visited Colombia in 2023, while almost 1,000 Colombians crossed the Atlantic to visit Ireland.
Embassy of Ireland, Colombia
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Colombia, 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 Colombia 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.