04-07-2025
US Ambassdor settles into new role with 4th of July party
The new American Ambassador to Ireland took office with a bang this week, hosting a celebratory Fourth of July party at his new residence in the Pheonix Park last night (Thursday)
Edward S. Walsh hosted the celebrations on the lawn of the Deerfield Residence, marking the 249th anniversary of the Independance of the United States of America and with over 2,500 people mingling for 4th of July fun from the worlds of politics, business, culture, sport and media in attendance, including Táiniste Simon Harris and Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. US ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh with Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy at the US Embassy's 4th of July celebrations. Pic: Conor McCabe
Posting on X, Ed Walsh introduced himself and thanked his friend President Donald Trump for giving him the honour of being US Ambassador to Ireland and in his first public event since presenting his credentials to President Higgins on Tuesday, he thanked the crowd for their warm welcome as he settled in to his new job and life in Ireland.
The New Jersey native said joyously pointed out that that he had been told some great things about being Ambassador adding, 'I have been told that this is the best job in the entire world, and judging by this past week, and especially tonight, I already believe it' Michael Flatley performing at the US Embassy's 4th of July celebrations. Pic: Conor McCabe
Commenting on his new role, he added ' I stand before you as a businessman, a family man, and someone who deeply values the ties that bind communities together, from the boardroom to the golf course'
'As the new US Ambassador to Ireland, I look forward to building lasting relationships, communicating openly and embracing all that brings our peoples together'
On the menu last night at the Ambassadors residence, were good old American classics like hot dogs and hamburgers washed down with bourbon and beer, while entertainment included performances by Una Healy and Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats, The Controversial Allstars, and Michael Flatley, who performed a tune on his flute. Una Healy and Luke Thomas at the US Embassy's 4th of July celebrations. Pic: Conor McCabe
The evening concluded with a spectacular fireworks display set to songs favoured by President Donald J. Trump, including 'America the Beautiful' and of course, 'YMCA.'
