List of ambassadors of Ireland to China

Ambassador of Ireland to the People's Republic of China
Coat of Arms of Ireland
Incumbent Dr. Nicholas O’Brien since August 2024
Style	His Excellency
Inaugural holder	John H. F. Campbell
Formation	John Campbell
Website	Embassy of Ireland, China

The Ambassador of Ireland to the People's Republic of China is the official representative of the Government of Ireland to the Government of the People's Republic of China and the head of the Embassy of Ireland, Beijing.

History

Ireland established diplomatic relations with China in 1979 and opened its embassy in Beijing in May 1980.

List of representatives

Embassy of Ireland, Beijing

• 1980–1983: John H. F. Campbell
• 1983–1987: Dermot Waldron
• 1987–1991: Gearoid O'Broin
• 1991–1995: Thelma Doran
• 1995–1999: Joe Hayes
• 1999–2004: Declan Connolly
• 2004–2013: Declan Kelleher
• 2013–2017: Paul Kavanagh
• 2017–2020: Eoin O'Leary
• 2021–2024: Ann Derwin
• 2024-present: Dr. Nicholas O’Brien