InterNations – Connecting Irish living in Ethiopia

Are you looking for fellow Irish in Ethiopia? Do you need advice and tips from your Irish countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Irish expats to discover attractions like a land full of natural contrasts, with waterfalls and hot springs together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Ethiopia or still residing at home in Ireland to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Ethiopia provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Irish expats in Ethiopia, hailing from all across Ireland - from Limerick, over Cork to Dublin.

Brian Norris

Brian Norris

We were urgently looking for an English-speaking doctor in Addis Ababa - a fellow expat then gave us a recommendation via InterNations.

Maria Borges

Maria Borges

Expat living here in Ethiopia is hard sometimes, particularly as a woman. The introduction to InterNations made my life a lot easier.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other Irish at our events in Ethiopia

Attend our monthly events and activities for Irish expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Addis Ababa Gala Night
InterNations Addis Ababa Gala Night
Addis Ababa will celebrate the Gala fashion show with participants from more than 10 countries to show their traditional styles. In addition to that this night aimed to give 20% from the enterance to children with special needs and will give them a stage to show their cat walk, help motivate them.
Addis Ababa will celebrate the Gala fashion show with participants from more than 10 countries to show their traditional styles. In addition to that this night aimed to give 20% from the enterance to children with special needs and will give them a stage to show their cat walk, help motivate them.
InterNations Addis Ababa - Let's Celebrate Octoberfest!
Let's meet at Bole Microbrewery to network and share great experiences with our new and old members and let's have fun! Give your international and multicultural friends the opportunity to meet like-minded people and invite them to join us at this upcoming event! Free entrance for everyone!
Let's meet at Bole Microbrewery to network and share great experiences with our new and old members and let's have fun! Give your international and multicultural friends the opportunity to meet like-minded people and invite them to join us at this upcoming event! Free entrance for everyone!
InterNations Addis Ababa 18th Anniversary Celebration
InterNations Addis Ababa 18th Anniversary Celebration
Happy 18th anniversary to our InterNations community worldwide! As an InterNations Ambassador to Addis Ababa Community, I am grateful to organize our official event for free to all members to join and celebrate at "Moseb cultural center " next to Sidera hotel 24 area with Ethiopian cultural music ,
Happy 18th anniversary to our InterNations community worldwide! As an InterNations Ambassador to Addis Ababa Community, I am grateful to organize our official event for free to all members to join and celebrate at "Moseb cultural center " next to Sidera hotel 24 area with Ethiopian cultural music ,
InterNations Addis Ababa August Event
InterNations Addis Ababa August Event
Let’s meet at Radha’s Indian Restaurant and Bar to enjoy a drink and a meal before going to the Jungle Club for the Salsa night.
Let’s meet at Radha’s Indian Restaurant and Bar to enjoy a drink and a meal before going to the Jungle Club for the Salsa night.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Addis Ababa Community Group
Addis Ababa Community Group

Receive Information and Tips about Ethiopia from Irish Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Ethiopia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Irish compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Ethiopian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Irish in Ethiopia, living in Addis\ Ababa, Dire\ Dawa, Mekele and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofIrish in Addis\ Ababa.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Irish food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Irish InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Ireland in Ethiopia.
  • Receive and share advice in our Ethiopia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for Irish\ stew in Addis\ Ababa...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Ethiopia to find institutions like the nearest Irish embassy and many others.

From a\ land\ full\ of\ natural\ contrasts,\ with\ waterfalls\ and\ hot\ springs to some\ of\ Africa's\ highest\ mountains\ and\ largest\ caves, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Irish expats in Ethiopia.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Irish in Ethiopia

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Ethiopia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Ethiopian doro\ wat, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Addis\ Ababa's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the\ largest\ outdoor\ market\ in\ the\ world, the\ stunning\ beauty\ of\ Bale\ Mountains\ National\ Park, and other impressive landmarks across Ethiopia.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Ireland and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Dia\ duit from our Irish living in Ethiopia!