Ireland in Norway
Ireland and Norway share enduring historical connections, dating back to the 10th century when Vikings established settlements in Ireland.
Many of these grew to become Ireland’s modern day cities and towns, such as Dublin and Waterford. Fittingly, Tønsberg is twinned with Waterford, as the oldest cities in Norway and Ireland respectively.
A growing Irish network in northern Europe
Meet Ireland's new Honorary Consuls in Norway and Iceland, Gavin Colins and Jens Thordarson
Prisons of Note
Learn how an Irish researcher is looking at the role of music in the lives of persons in prison in Ireland, Iceland and Norway
How Norway helped Ireland bring back the white tailed eagle
Learn about how 200+ Norwegian sea eagle chicks were rehomed in Ireland
Irish women shaping Norway’s peace and non-profit landscape
Meet three Irish women driving impact across Norway’s peace and non-profit sector.
Today, the relationship between Ireland and Norway is very strong. There are many similarities as two small countries with open, outward looking, progressive and stable economies.
We work together on shared priorities and the promotion of our values, including human rights, international humanitarian law and the critical importance of development aid.
Ireland and Norway share share a stable trading relationship, with bilateral trade in goods and services totalling over €5 billion annually.
Norway is now home to 2,000 Irish citizens who are making their mark in business and culture throughout the country.
Discover Ireland in Norway
Embassy of Ireland, Norway
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Norway, 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 Norway 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.