List of ambassadors of Ireland to Canada
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Ireland to Canada. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Ireland and Canada.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Seán Murphy | 1950 | 1955 |
| Leo McCauley | 1955 | 1956 |
| Thomas Kiernan | 1956 | 1960 |
| William Fay | 1960 | 1964 |
| John Belton | 1964 | 1967 |
| William Warnock | 1967 | 1970 |
| Joseph Shields | 1970 | 1973 |
| Paddy Power | 1974 | 1978 |
| Sean Kennan | 1978 | 1983 |
| Sean Gaynor | 1983 | 1988 |
| Edward Brennan | 1988 | 1991 |
| Antóin MacUnfraidh | 1991 | 1995 |
| Paul Dempsey | 1995 | 2001 |
| Martin Burke | 2001 | 2006 |
| Declan Kelly | 2006 | 2010 |
| Ray Bassett | 2010 | 2016 |
| Jim Kelly | 2016 | 2022 |
| Eamonn McKee | 2022 | 2024 |
| John Concannon | 2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 20 December 2025, at 09:58 AM (EST).