Embassy information
Embassy team
Ambassador:
Aidan Fitzpatrick
Head of Development:
Carol Hannon
Second Secretary:
Emma McLoughlin
Address and contact details
Embassy of Ireland, Sierra Leone
Off Spur Road
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Closure dates
2023
Date | Day |
---|---|
January 2 | in lieu of New Year's Day |
February 20 | in lieu of Armed Forces Day |
March 8 | International Women's Day |
April 7 | Good Friday |
April 10 | Easter Monday |
April 21 | Eid al-Fitr (moveable) |
April 27 | Sierra Leone Independence Day |
June 28th | Eid al-Adha (movable) |
September 27 | Mawlid al-Nabi (moveable) |
December 25 | Christmas Day |
December 26 | St. Stephen’s Day |
Opening hours
Embassy:
Monday to Thursday, 09:00-17:00
Friday, 09.00 – 13.00
Visa and Consular services:
Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00
Please note that you must have an appointment before you arrive.
Directions to the Embassy
The Embassy is located at 8 St. Joseph’s Avenue, Off Spur Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
From Spur Road, take the exit for the British High Commission. Follow the road past the British High Commission to the right. Around this corner you will be greeted by the Irish and European Union Flags.
It is essential to have an appointment before you arrive. To make an appointment, please call +232 79 250628 or for visa applications by email.