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The Irish Community in Jamaica and across the globe

Learn about the Irish Community in Jamaica and about matters of interest to the Irish people overseas

Please see the following links for further details (Note: links marked ** take you to external websites)

News & Events

Learn more about the Irish community in Jamaica, what its been up to and any events scheduled.
Irish Community in Jamaica

The Irish in Jamaica: A History

Learn about the history of the Irish in Jamaica and about the contribution they continue to make to Jamaica's development
Irish-Jamaican Connections

Irish:Jamaican Connections

Jamaica has many examples of its historical connections with Ireland: from placenames to surnames and lots in between.
Irish Jamaican Stories

Irish:Jamaican Stories

Read about the personal experiences of Irish people living in Jamaica, Jamaicans of Irish descent and those living in Ireland
The Irish-Jamaican Society

The Irish-Jamaican Society

The Irish:Jamaican Society is open to all Irish living in Jamaica, Jamaicans and others of Irish descent and friends of Ireland.
Tracing your Irish Heritage

Tracing your Irish Heritage**

If you are one of the 70 million people around the world who claim Irish roots, there are a number of ways you can celebrate your heritage and discover more about where you come from.
Emigrant Support Programme

Emigrant Support Programme**

The Irish Government Emigrant Support Programme is focused on supporting cultural, community and heritage projects that foster a vibrant sense of Irish community and identity.
Global Irish Network

Global Irish Network**

The Global Irish Network is a network of Irish and Irish-connected people abroad who provide Ireland with valuable international expertise in the pursuit of economic development in Ireland.
Presidential Award

Presidential Award**

The Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad recognises the service given to Ireland or to Irish communities abroad by those who live outside Ireland
The Centenarian Bounty

The Centenarian Bounty**

The Centenarian Bounty is awarded by the President of Ireland to Irish citizens who have reached 100 years of age.