The Embassy estimates that there are up to 2,000 Irish citizens resident in Israel.  The vast majority of these are emigrants from Ireland, who came to Israel in the 1960s and 1970s, and their descendents.  There are also Irish citizens married to Israelis or working for Israeli and Multinational companies, primarily in the High Tech sector. 

Irish citizens in Israel are encouraged to register with the Embassy.  The Embassy also maintains an email circulation list for Irish citizens.  This is used to disseminate information on consular developments as well as cultural events of interest to the Irish community.  If you would like to be included on the email circulation list, please contact Sheilah Harris on +972 3 696 4166 ext. 103 or by email here.

Ireland Israel Friendship League (IIFL)

The Ireland Israel Friendship League was established in 1967.  It is very active and holds a wide variety of events throughout the year.  Malcom Gafson is the current President of the League, while the Honorary Secretary is Phillipa Blatt.  The League is always interested in new members.  If you would like to join or be included on their circulation list please call Malcolm on 050 8221732 or email Phillipa here.

Details of forthcoming IIFL events are also included in the News Update section of this website.  

Young Irish in Israel

The Embassy is particularly interested in developing further its contacts with younger Irish citizens (19-35 years) in Israel, including the “second and third generation” Irish.  Special young Irish events are held from time to time.  If you are interested in participating in these events, please contact the Embassy here.