List of ambassadors of the United States to Ireland
| Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Ambasadóir Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá go hÉirinn | |
Seal of the United States Department of State | |
Flag of a United States ambassador | |
since TBD | |
| Residence | Deerfield Residence |
| Nominator | The president of the United States |
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
| Inaugural holder | Frederick A. Sterling (envoy) George A. Garrett (amb.) |
| Formation | 1927 (envoy) 1950 (ambassador) |
| Website | U.S. Embassy - Dublin |
The United States ambassador to Ireland is the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary from the United States of America to Ireland. It is considered a highly prestigious position within the United States Foreign Service. The current ambassador is Edward Walsh.
The chief of mission for the United States in Ireland held the title of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from 1927 through 1950, and six people served in the role. Since 1950, the title has been ambassador, and 23 people have served in the role. Only the first envoy, Frederick A. Sterling, was a career Foreign Service Officer – other envoys, and all ambassadors to date, have been non-career appointees. The first four envoys were commissioned to the Irish Free State, prior to the formation of the State.
The ambassador and embassy staff at large work at the Ballsbridge Chancery of the Embassy of the United States, Dublin. Deerfield Residence is the official residence of the ambassador, located in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.