Thelma Doran

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Thelma Maria Doran was the Irish Ambassador to China from November 1991 until November 1995. [1] While in China, she was the non-resident Ambassador to Pakistan and the Philippines. She became Ambassador to Poland in September 2001 (with concurrent accreditation to Lithuania and Latvia). [2] She served as Ambassador to Norway from 8 September 2005 until 14 January 2008. [3] [4] [5]

She has also served as Ambassador to Austria, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations, and non-resident Ambassador to the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Slovenia. [2]

Doran graduated from University College Dublin (UCD) with a BA in 1965 and a H Dip in Education the following year. She taught for five years teaching before joining the Department of Foreign Affairs. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "The Embassy's History". Embassy of Ireland, China. Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Ireland and the EU". The World of English. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "The Embassy's History". Embassy of Ireland, Norway. Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  4. 1 2 "UCD Ruby and Silver anniversary graduates step back on-campus". UCD News. University College Dublin. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  5. ↑ Brennock, Mark (20 April 2005). "Extensive changes planned in diplomatic service". The Irish Times. Retrieved 19 October 2020.


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