Ireland House Newsletter
July 2017 Edition
Irish Museum of Modern Art - Willie Doherty exhibition in Seoul
Willie Doherty, one of Northern Ireland’s most celebrated artists, will have his first solo show in Korea from 8 July to 6 August. Doherty is a native of Derry, Northern Ireland, and has twice been nominated for the Turner Prize. Basing much of his work around Derry, he uses photography, video and sound installations to explore the fallibility of human memory and recollection.
North Asian Gaelic Games
The 2017 North Asian Gaelic Games take place in Namyangju Sports Culture Centre on the east side of Seoul on 8 July. The games will take place between 9:00am and 5pm, with mens and womens competitions. As well as our own clubs in Seoul, Daegu, and Busan, players from clubs in China and Japan will be competing. The post-tournament event will be in the Wolfhound in Itaewon, and there will also be a post-tournament get-together in Dillinger's on Sunday. For further details check out the Facebook Event: http://bit.ly/2sOpkLN
Korea Queer Festival 2017 - Irish booth
The Embassy will have some booth space at the Korea Queer Culture Festival 2017 (www.kqcf.org). Do you want to join us? We will be telling the story of the 2015 historic marriage referendum and sharing info on Ireland's LGBT scene. The festival takes place on Saturday, July 15, on Seoul Plaza, all day. If you would like to help tell the Irish story for an hour or two (Korean speakers especially welcome!) send us a mail to embassyseoul@dfa.ie
Ceoltoiri Soul sessions
TV shows about Ireland
JTBC's hit show "Begin Again" is currently coming from Ireland. Two episodes have aired already, and it will be on again Sunday 9 July at 10.30pm. http://m.post.naver.com/viewer/postView.nhn?volumeNo=8092569&memberNo=11773044
On Sunday morning 9 July at 10.10, tune in to KBS for a "Romantic Odyssey" through the Irish music scene. More info and a trailer here: http://www.kbs.co.kr/1tv/sisa/roman/view/vod/2557259_133029.html?dataType=501
Travelling this summer? Download Travelwise
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched TravelWise, the new smartphone app designed to help Irish citizens to stay safe and informed while travelling, living or working overseas. TravelWise has been developed by the Department to provide travel advice and consular information to these citizens to keep them informed and aware. It covers over 200 countries including South Korea and North Korea. More info on how it works at www.dfa.ie/travelwise/ Download it now!
Please also remember to register with the Embassy. The link is at the bottom of the newsletter.
Embassy Facebook Page
If you want updates on public events, Embassy events, and what we are doing in Korea, like us at www.facebook.com/embassyofirelandkorea
Online passport renewal!
This new service will allow adults to renew their passport books and cards online wherever they are in the world. Irish Citizens who are over 18, and have held an Irish Passport can now apply for their Passport Book and/or Passport Card at www.dfa.ie/passportonline/.
The target turnaround time is ten working days plus postage. The fee if you apply online is €80 for a standard passport book. Fees for applying through the embassy can be found on our website: https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/republic-of-korea/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/