Ireland in Mexico
Ireland and Mexico share a rich, multifaceted relationship, rooted in historical connections and strengthened by ever deepening diplomatic, economic and cultural exchanges.
Trade Horizons Forum
Ireland Latin America and Caribbean Trade Horizons Forum 13 May, Croke Park, Dublin
Building connections through education
Meet Helena Murphy, an Irish woman helping indigenous Guatemalans access education
How Ireland's Samhain and Mexico's Día de Muertos are connected
Culturally rich festivals that share intriguing similarities
Women Writers from Ireland and Latin America
Highlighting the valuable role women play in literature
Historic connections between Ireland and Mexico date back to the Spanish colonisation of Mexico. Several Spanish viceroys, notably the last Spanish viceroy, Juan O’Donojú, were of Irish descent.
During the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), Irish-American immigrants in the US Army, defected to fight on the Mexican side. The Batallón de San Patricio remains a symbol of the bond between Ireland and Mexico.
Economic cooperation between Ireland and Mexico has grown significantly while our shared global outlook has facilitated collaboration in trade, investment and sustainable development.
Today, cultural and educational exchanges play a vital role in the relationship between Ireland and Mexico, promoting mutual understanding and appreciation.
Embassy of Ireland, Mexico
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Mexico, 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 Mexico 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
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.
Research Ireland
Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland is a new, competitive research and innovation funding agency in Ireland.