Ireland's Involvement in UN Peacekeeping in Cyprus
As part of Leitrim's EU Presidency programme and partnership with Cyprus, Leitrim County Council presents a special discussion on Ireland's involvement in UN peacekeeping in Cyprus.
The event will feature a keynote lecture by Dr Michael Kennedy, one of Ireland's leading experts on diplomatic and international history. The lecture will explore Ireland's long-standing contribution to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), examining the historical significance of the mission and the enduring ties between Ireland and Cyprus.
Following the lecture, Dr Kennedy will join moderator Carole Coleman for a discussion and audience Q&A exploring themes of peacekeeping, diplomacy, international cooperation and shared European values.
This event is supported by funding from the Communicating Europe Initiative.
Event Schedule
Date: Friday 4th December 2026Dr Michael Kennedy
Dr Michael Kennedy is Head of the Royal Irish Academy's Documents on Irish Foreign Policy (DIFP) programme. A leading authority on Irish diplomatic, political and military history, he has edited fifteen volumes of DIFP and has published extensively on Ireland's international relations, including works on Ireland and the United Nations, Irish foreign policy, and the League of Nations.
Carole Coleman
Carole Coleman is a journalist, broadcaster and author with more than 35 years' experience. She served as RTÉ's Washington Correspondent and Environment Correspondent and is a lecturer on media courses at the University of Galway. A native of Leitrim, she regularly moderates public and cultural events.
