Ireland in the Slovak Republic
While the Slovak Republic may be a young State, Ireland’s relationship with its people stretches back millennia, and continues to flourish.
Slovak Shamrocks: A rising star in central European sports
The Slovak Shamrocks fly the flag for GAA in Slovakia, where they run men’s and women’s gaelic and handball teams to much success.
In conversation: John Minahane
Cork-born, Bratislava-based writer talks about his passion for Irish and Slovak literature
Ireland and the newly independent Slovak Republic established diplomatic relations in January 1993, but we have historical links stretching back as far as 1000 BC.
Today Ireland and the Slovak Republic are close partners, committed to working together for peace and prosperity – both in the United Nations and in our shared home in the European Union.
With both countries operating within the EU single market, trade in goods and services are on an upward trajectory, facilitated also by our common membership of the Eurozone and good connectivity.
People-to-people connections
Around 15,000 Slovak citizens live in Ireland, and many Irish-born children are now living in Slovakia after their parents returned home.
Alongside the small Irish community living in Slovakia, we foster connections to Ireland and its culture. Irish literature, music and dance are immensely popular in Slovakia, and the Slovak Shamrocks GAA Club provides an important focal point for the community.
With regular direct flights between Dublin and Bratislava, Slovakia is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Irish visitors.
€1 billion
per year in bilateral trade between Ireland and the Slovak Republic
15,000
Slovak people living in Ireland
1993
The year diplomatic relations were established between the Slovak Republic and Ireland
Embassy of Ireland, Slovak Republic
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Slovakia, 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 Slovakia 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.
Tourism Ireland
Marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business tourism destination.