Ireland in Hungary
Across culture, commerce, and community, Ireland’s ties with Hungary, centuries old, are remarkably deep.
Half century of diplomatic ties
Explore the exhibition celebrating 50 years of relations between Ireland and Hungary
Szombathely: Hungary’s connection to Ulysses
Learn about how Hungary’s oldest city is connected to James Joyce’s infamous novel, Ulysses
10 years of Irish Studies in Hungary
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Embassy's bursary scheme for scholars
Celebrating Irish-Hungarian collaboration
A new chapter in exploring the rich tapestry of Irish-Hungarian relations
Ireland and Hungary’s ties date back to at least the Middle Ages. Through our long pursuits of freedom, the Hungarian and Irish people often drew inspiration from each other.
The Irish Embassy first opened in Budapest in 1995, and Hungary joined the European Union under Ireland’s Presidency in 2004.
Shared community
Today, as members of that shared community, Ireland and Hungary enjoy remarkably vibrant connections across culture, commerce and peoples. Some 10,000 Hungarians have made Ireland their home, contributing hugely to our society.
Although smaller in scale, the Irish community in Hungary is no less impactful, celebrating our culture through arts and language, and actively supporting our Embassy in promoting trade and tourism.
Enterprise and education
In recent decades, economics and education ties have grown significantly. In 2022, bilateral trade in goods alone totalled over €1 billion for the first time. A growing number of Irish firms have invested in Hungary, collectively employing more than 4,000 people here.
Educational links are only growing, with veterinary science, medicine and music proving popular areas of study for Irish students in Hungary.
€1 billion
in annual bilateral trade between Ireland and Hungary
4000
people employed by Irish businesses in Hungary
1995
Irish Embassy opens in Hungary
Embassy of Ireland, Hungary
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Hungary, 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 Hungary 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.