First in our Pizza & Policy Perspectives series with UT Austin: focus on ☘️Ireland

We are excited for the launch of our Pizza & Policy Perspectives series! This first session will be held at the University of Texas at Austin and will focus on Ireland ☘️

We are very lucky to joined by Consul General John Forde to present the policy positions and perspectives of Ireland.  Join us to learn and engage.

• Thursday, 5 November 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
• Robert L. Patton Building, Room RLP 1.302E, University of Texas at Austin, 305 E 23rd St, Austin, TX 78712
• Event Cost: Free (for all), courtesy of the Consulate General of Ireland.  Register below!
• Parking (own cost): Brazos garage or San Jacinto garage

Register here!

Consul General of Ireland, Austin

John Forde 

Consul General John Forde leads Ireland’s engagement across the states of Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

John’s career began as an army officer in the Irish Defense Forces, attaining the rank of Captain in the Cavalry Corps. He served at tactical, operational, and strategic levels during his 13 years of service, which included five deployments to the Middle East with the United Nations, serving in Lebanon, Syria and Jerusalem. He joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 2020 as Deputy Director of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation and subsequently served for four years as Deputy Head of Mission at Ireland’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi, strengthening bilateral ties and representing the broad range of Irish interests across the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait.

Originally from Newry, County Down, John now happily calls Austin home, where he lives with his wife, Louise, and their four children. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling and swimming in Austin’s beautiful parks, immersing himself in the city’s vibrant live music scene, and following the mixed fortunes of Down’s Gaelic football team.