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Declan Kelly
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Declan Kelly in 2007
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| Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia | |
| In office 2010–2015 |
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| President | Mary McAleese Michael D. Higgins |
| Prime Minister | Brian Cowen Enda Kenny |
| Preceded by | Eugene Hutchinson |
| Succeeded by | Eamon Hickey |
| Ambassador of Ireland to Canada | |
| In office 2006–2010 |
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| President | Mary McAleese |
| Prime Minister | Bertie Ahern Brian Cowen |
| Preceded by | Martin Burke |
| Succeeded by | Ray Bassett |
| Ambassador of Ireland to Australia | |
| In office September 2002 – September 2006 |
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| President | Mary McAleese |
| Prime Minister | Bertie Ahern |
| Preceded by | Richard O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Máirtín Ó Fainín |
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Declan Kelly
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| Citizenship | Irish |
| Nationality |  Ireland |
| Spouse | Anne Bernadette Kelly |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Declan Kelly is an important Irish diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. He has served as the Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia and Thailand. He held these roles from 2010 to 2015. Before that, he was the Ambassador of Ireland to Canada.
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What Does an Ambassador Do?
An ambassador is a country's main representative in another country. Their job is to help build good relationships between the two nations. They work to solve problems and promote their country's interests. This includes things like trade, culture, and helping their citizens abroad. Ambassadors usually live in the country where they are posted. They work from an embassy, which is like their country's office there.
Declan Kelly's Diplomatic Journey
Declan Kelly has had a long career helping Ireland connect with other countries. He has worked in many different parts of the world.
Early Career and First Postings
Declan Kelly started his diplomatic career early on. From 1985 to 1990, he worked at the Irish Embassy in Ottawa, Canada. He was a First Secretary and also a Charge d’Affairs. This means he was a senior official helping to run the embassy. Later, from 1992 to 1998, he was the Republic of Ireland's Consul General in San Francisco. A Consul General helps citizens from their home country who are living or traveling abroad.
Representing Ireland Around the World
Declan Kelly has served as Ireland's ambassador in several countries. Each role involved working to strengthen Ireland's ties with that nation.
Ambassador to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
From September 2002 to September 2006, Declan Kelly was the Ambassador to Australia. He also represented Ireland in New Zealand and Fiji during this time. This was a big role, covering a large part of the world.
Ambassador to Canada
After his time in Australia, Declan Kelly became the Ambassador to Canada. He held this position from 2006 to 2010. He took over from Martin Burke. While in Canada, he gave a speech at St. Thomas University in 2007.
Ambassador to Malaysia and Thailand
His most recent role was as the Ambassador to Malaysia and Thailand. He served in these countries from 2010 until 2015.
Personal Life
Declan Kelly went to school at St. Vincent's C.B.S. in Glasnevin, Ireland. He is married to Anne Bernadette Kelly.
