Declan Kelly (diplomat) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Declan Kelly
|
|
|---|---|
Declan Kelly in 2007
|
|
| Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia | |
| In office 2010–2015 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| President | Mary McAleese |
| Prime Minister | Bertie Ahern |
| Preceded by | Richard O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Máirtín Ó Fainín |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Declan Kelly
|
| Citizenship | Irish |
| Nationality |  Ireland |
| Spouse | Anne Bernadette Kelly |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Declan Kelly is an Irish diplomat who has represented Ireland in many countries around the world. A diplomat is someone who helps keep good relationships between their home country and other nations. They work to solve problems and build friendships.
Declan Kelly served as the Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia and Thailand from 2010 to 2015. Before that, he was the Ambassador of Ireland to Canada.
Contents
What Does an Ambassador Do?
An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat sent by one country to another. Their main job is to represent their home country's government. They work to protect their country's interests and its citizens living abroad.
Ambassador's Responsibilities
- They talk with leaders in the host country.
- They help people from their home country who are visiting or living there.
- They promote trade, culture, and education between the two nations.
- They work to solve any disagreements peacefully.
Declan Kelly's Diplomatic Career
Declan Kelly has had a long and interesting career working for Ireland. He has lived and worked in many different parts of the world.
Early Diplomatic Roles
Kelly's career began with important roles in different embassies. 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 diplomat, sometimes even leading the embassy when the ambassador was away.
Consul General in San Francisco
From 1992 to 1998, Declan Kelly was the Republic of Ireland Consul General in San Francisco, USA. A Consul General helps citizens from their home country with things like passports and visas. They also promote business and cultural ties in a specific region.
Ambassador to Australia and Canada
Before becoming ambassador to Malaysia, Kelly was the ambassador to Australia. This role also covered New Zealand and Fiji. He then served as the Ambassador of Ireland to Canada from 2006 to 2010.
Ambassador to Malaysia and Thailand
His most recent ambassador role was in Malaysia and Thailand. He held this position from 2010 until 2015. In this role, he worked to strengthen the ties between Ireland and these Asian countries.
Personal Life and Education
Declan Kelly went to school at St. Vincent's C.B.S. in Glasnevin, Ireland. He is married to Anne Bernadette Kelly. In 2007, he gave a special speech at a graduation ceremony, called a convocation address, at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada.
Images for kids
-
Declan Kelly in 2007
