US-Irish bond nurtures jobs and growth on both sides of  Atlantic

US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward S. Walsh, reflects upon the role innovation at the core of US-Irish relations

In 2026, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone that offers an opportunity not only to reflect on our founding ideals, but also to look ahead with confidence and ambition. 

The American experiment has always been a living one, shaped by partnership, innovation, and openness to the world. Few relationships embody those qualities more fully than the enduring friendship between the United States and Ireland.