Micheál Martin’s New York diplomatic tour announced
The Irish taoiseach arrived in New York for a series of high‑level meetings, including discussions with the state governor and city mayor. He also unveiled funding for a James Joyce museum and visited the Irish Centre in Queens.
Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland, arrived in New York on 23 September to carry out a programme of diplomatic and community engagements linked to the United Nations General Assembly High‑Level Week. He met New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, announcing a €90,000 Irish Government contribution – via the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – to support the development of a James Joyce Museum at the University at Buffalo, a project also backed by the state.
The Taoiseach also sat down with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to reflect on the historic contributions of Irish men and women to the city’s infrastructure, civic life and cultural scene. Following the meetings, he visited the New York Irish Centre in Long Island City, Queens, where he engaged with senior members of the local Irish community.
Later in the evening, Martin attended a dinner hosted by the Ireland Funds, recognising their ongoing work across the island of Ireland. He highlighted the importance of the Emigrant Support Programme, which has already allocated over $4.7 million to Irish organisations in the United States, including a $200,000 grant to the New York Irish Centre for its seniors and cultural heritage initiatives.