Paul Johnston
@PJohnstonFCDO
UK Ambassador to Ireland: formerly in London, Paris, Stockholm, and UK missions to the UN, NATO and the EU
The UK-Irish relationship has probably never been comparable to a cloudless sky but come rain or shine it’s a privilege to support it and to do so in such a special place, 70 years old as the Ambassador’s residence.
Paul Johnston: The UK has decided it’s time to regulate for growth – Ireland can be a partner businesspost.ie/analysis-opini…
Came across this by chance - a wonderful summary of his brilliant “Sleepwalkers” - the diplomatic steps and mid-steps that led to WWI. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b0…
A forerunner in his way of Larry David and @JerrySeinfeld - intelligent, irreverent, bitingly funny, and set to music, too. RIP #TomLehrer
Anyone mystified about the fuss over brilliant Tom Lehrer, who gave up 60s fame for maths - just dead at 97 - Times obit here - should hear his “We’ll All Go Together When We Go” on YouTube. Darkly funny for the zeitgeist. Snowflake warning: some lyrics may offend you. Good
Kerry Gold - Brothers in arms - father to son - David and Paudie - and Oigi - Clifford deservedly lift the Sam Maguire. Wonderful to see greatness in person. #allirelandfinal #KerryGAA
A privilege to be @CrokePark to witness @Kerry_Official masterclass. Commiserations @donegalGAAres - a great atmosphere and a memorable victory for the Kingdom #allirelandfinal
On the way to @CrokePark - at that other great Dublin cathedral @cccdub this morning the preacher was @Kerry_Official man! #DonegalGAA #KerryGAA
@BritEmbDublin practices positive neutrality in all things #GAA so while the team worked out @MacGillSchool Mrs J and I explored the Kingdom. Now all prepared for Sunday…. #KerryGAA #donegal @Kerry_Official @donegalGAAres @DonegalNoel @CrokePark @officialgaa @MartyMofficial
Britain’s rebalancing act from restrictive regulation towards reasonable risk-taking. My oped in today’s @businessposthq @biztradegovuk @hmtreasury
British-Irish cooperation goes from strength to strength! Huge congratulations to Andy Farrell and all the squad, not least Gary Ringrose. #Lions2025
INCREDIBLE! 🤯 The Lions win the series with a match to spare after an epic comeback and a last-minute try! 😱 #BBCRugby
@BritEmbDublin practices positive neutrality in all things #GAA so while the team worked out @MacGillSchool Mrs J and I explored the Kingdom. Now all prepared for Sunday…. #KerryGAA #donegal @Kerry_Official @donegalGAAres @DonegalNoel @CrokePark @officialgaa @MartyMofficial
A delight to visit @RHAGallery summer exhibition. A welcome reminder in the age of AI that nothing can fully replace human creativity, insight & expression. As Ruskin said, only by “the book of their art” can we understand great nations.
Only connect. @DarraghOBrienTD and @KerryMP sign an MOU expanding UK/Ireland energy cooperation. @DESNZ_stats @DeptCEE @BritEmbDublin
With @UKDefenceDublin & @WalesinIreland honoured to represent the UK @PoppyLegion Somme Remembrance Ceremony @Islandbridge @defenceforces @lawlessj @opwireland @BritEmbDublin @IRLDeptDefence
“The deep blue air that shows nothing and is nowhere and is endless…”
Delighted to meet @RobertTroyTD @IRLDeptFinance today, following his visit to London @hmtreasury last week. UK and Ireland have deep shared interests in economic security and resilience and we look forward to Ireland’s EU presidency. @Paschald
Engagement with @OireachtasNews and @iiea has been a highlight of my time here. Delighted to discuss 🇬🇧 🇮🇪 relationship with the GFA committee and with the Institute in the course of the morning. Thanks @CormacDevlin and Alex White & your teams.
Our first Sunday in Dublin five years ago was spent on Portmarnock beach, marvelling at having arrived here safely during COVID. We returned today, looking to the future again, this time buying furniture (not on the beach…) for our new home.
Rebel yell @CrokePark as @OfficialCorkGAA overwhelm @DublinGAALive - congratulations @MichealMartinTD and all of a Cork persuasion @CorkChamber !
Magnificent win for Cork in a contest full of attacking intent and spectacular skill. Hurling of the highest level to secure an All-Ireland final ahead of a valiant Dublin side.
That night in Turin was the eve of my graduation - I drove to Glasgow with my mum, listening to this on the radio. We sat in the car park thru extra time and penalties.
On This Day 1990 BBC1…LIVE From 6:35pm World Cup Semi Final A night of passion, tears, penalties and heartbreak for England in Turin. Peter Shilton off his line, Gary Lineker’s goal, Gazza’s tears and Pearce and Waddle’s penalty misses…that’s England! Commentator John Motson
Great to see this - huge opportunities for further growth & co-operation @ThomasByrneTD @SDoughtyMP @ieBritish @BritishIrishPA 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇬🇧
We have reached a positive new chapter in Ireland-UK relations 🇮🇪🇬🇧 Delighted to welcome my UK counterpart, Minister @SDoughtyMP, to Dublin today. The relationship shared between our two nations, along with EU-UK relations, has vastly improved to our mutual benefit. 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇬🇧
We have reached a positive new chapter in Ireland-UK relations 🇮🇪🇬🇧 Delighted to welcome my UK counterpart, Minister @SDoughtyMP, to Dublin today. The relationship shared between our two nations, along with EU-UK relations, has vastly improved to our mutual benefit. 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇬🇧