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Thelma Doran

Thelma Doran

Irish diplomat


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]


References

  1. "The Embassy's History". Embassy of Ireland, China. Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  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. "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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