Ireland’s presence in Uruguay spans centuries. The country’s navy was founded by an Irishman, while Uruguayans of Irish Descent include the world-famous footballers Diego Forlan and Fabián O’Neill. Today, the Irish in Uruguay are represented by an embassy in nearby Buenos Aires. There are also several Irish Cultural Groups based throughout the country.

Irish in Uruguay History

SILAS

• Articles
  • Bibliography of the Irish in Uruguay and Paraguay
  • Irish Place Names and Landmarks in Uruguay
  • “The Irish in Uruguay and Paraguay”
  • “Christian Brothers in Carrasco, Uruguay”
  • “Review of Susana Taurozzi’s Los Pasionistas en Argentina y Uruguay: Cien años de historia”
• Profiles
  • Peter Campbell
  • Fernando O’Neill Cuestas
  • Fabián O’Neill
  • Robert Gore

Irish in Uruguay News

2016

• El País: “15 años de onda irlandesa”
• El País: “Medio siglo con el genio irlandés”

2015

• El Observador: “Irlanda en Uruguay: un recorrido por los pubs de acá”
• Irish Independent: “‘Distinctly average’ Ireland hold off Uruguay”
• Irish Rugby: “Match Video: Emerging Ireland 33 Uruguay 7”
• Star Sports: “Hockey World League Semi-Final”

2014

• ESPN: “Uruguay 1 – 0 Northern Ireland”
• Uruguay XXI: “Uruguay XXI invitó a expertos irlandeses en atracción de inversiones”