Ireland in Latvia
From descendants of the Wild Geese who left Ireland at the end of the 17th century to the Latvian pipe shop that is still trading in the centre of Dublin city, the story of our countries is in the connections between our peoples.
With increasing levels of trade, travel, and cultural activity, we enjoy a strong bilateral relationship on the world stage.
Irish dance in Latvia
Meet Rūta Kapustiate’s, the Irish dance teacher in Latvia, and her dance company Ceili Rue
Connections of the heart
Stories of Latvian people who spent time in Ireland
How Irish lace made its mark on Latvian fashion
The uncovered connection discovered between the Guild of Irish Lacemakers and the Interior Museum of Liepaja.
Meet Paddy Lawless
The Irish musician playing folk, traditional and session music, on the fiddle in Latvia
Ireland and Latvia, although on opposite sides of Europe, share a long history of interactions going back centuries.
With growing links in recent years, the Latvian resident Embassy opened in Dublin in 2003, the Irish resident Embassy first opened in Riga in 2005, and Latvia joined the European Union under Ireland’s Presidency in 2004.
We work together for peace and prosperity – through cooperation at the United Nations and at the Council of Europe – where rule of law and respect for human rights form the core of our shared vision for the world.
€147m
Trade in goods – 2023 total trade
€568m
Trade in services – 2022 Total trade
1991
Established diplomatic links
Embassy of Ireland, Latvia
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Latvia, 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 Latvia 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.
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.