Ireland

Ireland welcomes expanding coop. with Iran: Dáil chair

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Chairman of Irish Parliament (Dáil) Seán Ó Fearghaíl said his country welcomes expansion of relations and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various fields.

Iranian amb. to Dublin:

Ireland determined to boost coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Dublin Masoud Eslami said that Ireland is determined to broaden cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Ireland stress boosting ties, coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Heads of Iran-Ireland parliamentary friendship groups stressed the need to expand bilateral cooperation in a joint statement on Thursday.

14th Intl. Public Relations Symposium kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The 14th International Public Relations Symposium has kicked off on Mon., gathering hundreds of public relations aficionados and executives from Iran and overseas in the Iranian capital Tehran.

‘With Me’ to vie at Ireland’s Kerry Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘With Me’ directed by Azadeh Ghochagh has been accepted into the competition section of 19th Kerry Film Festival (KFF) in Ireland.

‘Like a Good Kid’ goes to 2 Oscar-affiliated festivals

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Like a Good Kid’ directed by Arian Vazir Daftari has been accepted into the competition program of two Oscar-affiliated festivals in Ireland and Albania.

‘Umbra’ goes to 2 film festivals in Italy, Ireland

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Umbra’ directed by Saeid Jafarian will vie at International Cork Film Festival in Ireland and Medfilm Festival in Italy.

‘The Skier’ goes to Irish Film Institute

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘The Skier’ directed by Fereydoun Najafi has made it into the screening program of 2018 Irish Film Institute in Ireland.

Irish president:

Various grounds exist for expansion of Iran-EU coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins highlighted that various grounds exist for expansion of cooperation between Iran the European Union.

Former Arsenal player to play for Iran Tractor Sazi FC

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Irish professional striker Anthony Stokes has signed a two-year contract to play for Iranian club Tractor Sazi in the next Persian Gulf Pro league.

Iran appoints second female envoy in its history

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has appointed Parvin Farshchi as new ambassador of Iran to Finland which is the second female envoy of Islamic Republic in its 40 years history.

‘Alphabet’ goes to Ireland’s ‘Still Voices’ filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Iranian short animation ‘Alphabet’ directed by Kianoush Abedi has been accepted into the screening program of the 4th Still Voices Short Film Festival in Ireland.

Fajr 2018: Complete guide to Main Competition lineup

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The 2018 Fajr International Film Festival has announced the lineup for its Cinema Salvation (International Competition) program, and it is as solid as ever.

Iran, Ireland eyeing expansion of ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) - Iranian and Irish authorities in an expert-level meeting underscored the two countries’ enthusiasm for further development of bilateral relations and cooperation in all fields, especially economic spheres.

‘Retouch’ scoops Best Intl. Short at Ireland's ADIFF

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘Retouch’ directed by Kaveh Mazaheri has won the Best International Short award at the 16th Audi Dublin International Film Festival (ADIFF) in Ireland.

Irish man converts to Islam in Imam Reza Holy Shrine

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – An Irish man, who had got familiar with Islam after travelling to Iran, converted to Islam after studying some Islamic sources and main books.

‘A Few Knots Away’ goes to Ireland filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘A Few Knots Away’, directed by Mansour Forouzesh, will be screened at the 62nd Ireland’s Cork Film Festival.

Irish Senate head:

Ireland not to follow Trump’s orders on N-deal

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Chairman of Irish Senate stressed Wed. that his country attaches great importance to Iran’s nuclear deal and will disregard US President Trump’s calls for scraping the agreement.

Pres. Rouhani:

'Iran can provide for Europe's energy needs'

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – In a Tue. meeting with Chairman of Irish Senate, Iranian President Rouhani stressed that the Islamic Republic can be a reliable source for meeting the energy needs of European countries.

Ireland stresses EU’s resolve for preserving N-deal

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – In a Tue. presser in Tehran, chairman of Irish Senate highlighted the resolve of European Union to take utmost advantage of every capacity of Iran’s nuclear deal for further expansion of relations.

Iran’s President felicitates Ireland on National Day

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the nation and government of Ireland on the country’s National Day also known as Saint Patrick’s Day, 17 March.

Mobile journalism competition 2017 calls for works

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Thomson Foundation has once again teamed up with RTE MojoCon Ireland to launch its third mobile journalism competition.

St. Patrick’s Day to spark Syria-saving activities

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – A core of Irish activists joined by activists from other countries will have launch a campaign We Save Syria on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2017.

CAOI hits first air deal with Irish Rep.

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Civil Aviation Organization of Iran has signed a deal with Irish Republic where the latter will provide registered Airbus planes to Iran.

Ireland plans to re-establish embassy in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Irish government is considering to reopen embassy in Tehran in a bid to expand trading relations with the Middle East’s second-largest economy.

Silk Road Filmfest. hosts Iranian movies

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – I Want to Be a King, directed by Mehdi Ganji, will be showcased at the Silk Road Film Festival in Ireland.

Iran highly regards diplomatic, economic ties with Ireland

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Monday underlined expansion of Iran-Ireland diplomatic and economic relations.

Rouhani calls for Iran-Ireland coop. in private sector

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President receiving the Irish ambassador's credentials expressed hope for expansion of cooperation between the two countries’ private sectors.