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An Irish envoy to revolutionary Russia, 1921
Thursday, 13 September 2018Who was Patrick McCartan, and why did Dáil Éireann send him to Russia during the War of Independence?
An Irish diplomat in London during the Blitz, 1941
Tuesday, 28 August 2018In a sequel of sorts to our last blog post on the 'Emergency', what did an Irish diplomat see and hear while in London during the Blitz of 1941?
Éire signs and the 'Emergency'
Wednesday, 8 August 2018The recent hot weather saw a number of archaeological remains come to light across the country, but a gorse fire on Bray Head revealed a remnant of the more recent past: a World War Two vintage 'Éire' sign.
Discovering Irish-Japanese relations
Thursday, 5 October 20172017 marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of formal diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan. Over the last year DIFP has been exploring the sixty years since 1957.
Ireland and India: Shared Connections
Thursday, 1 December 2016On 1 December Kate gave a talk to the members of the Chester Beatty Library.
DIFP X (1951-7)
Thursday, 24 November 2016Launched by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charles Flanagan TD
DIFP Outreach work
Wednesday, 26 October 2016On 26 October Kate also gave a DIFP outreach workshop to Dr Jennifer Redmond’s students at Maynooth University who are studying Ireland and post-war Britain.
Commemoration the international impact of the 1916 Rising
Sunday, 9 October 2016Kate was asked by the Scottish 1916 Rising Centenary Committee to be a keynote speaker at an event which looked at the impact that the 1916 Rising had on India.
DIFP’s role in Casement Humanitarian Day
Wednesday, 3 August 2016To mark the centenary of Roger Casement’s execution on 3 August 1916 and to analyse his multi-dimensional career, particularly his humanitarian work, a special day of commemoration was held at Casement Aerodrome.