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"Outside Ireland itself, there is probably no more Irish place in the world than Newfoundland”, Tim Pat Coogan, Irish Writer

The Ireland Newfoundland Partnership (INP) manages an agreement between the Governments of Ireland and Newfoundland, to recognize the deep historical links between the two Islands and identify new areas for collaboration. 

This Ireland-Newfoundland relationship is rooted in the significant pre-famine migration to Newfoundland primarily from the South East of Ireland. Today, over 50% of Newfoundland’s population is of Irish origin, and these Irish roots are still visible in modern day Newfoundland culture. Contemporary economic relations between Ireland and Newfoundland focus largely on ocean industries, marine and geological resources, and information technology.

The Ireland Newfoundland Partnership is housed within the Department of the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and administers the international agreement in Ireland. Our sister organization in Newfoundland is Ireland Business Partnerships.