Irish Network USA is opening its first chapter … in Ireland.

At chapters in 19 American cities, more than 3,500 IN members connect with their peers to develop business, cultural, sports and social relationships. I belong to Irish Network – DC.

The new Dublin chapter “will provide access for all of its members in Ireland to the larger IN network across the U.S.,” according to a release. “Through mentoring programs, networking, cultural and social events, we will provide a means by which the Irish diaspora are supported while they are living and working in the U.S. and as they return home to Ireland.”

Irish Minister for Diaspora Affairs Jimmy Deenihan, and Deputy Chief of Mission from the U.S. Embassy in Dublin Stuart Dwyer, were to open the new chapter 14 April, according to Irish Central. Deenihan spoke at an IN-DC event earlier this year.