Ireland Ambassador to Jordan visits Irbid

AMMAN — Ambassador of Ireland to Jordan Marianne Bolger visited educational and community institutions in Irbid on Sunday, accompanied by staff from the embassy and the Jordan Young Scientist (JoYS) project.اضافة اعلان

The first stop on the visit was Deir Abi Said School, where the envoy met with the director of the Ministry of Education’s Legal Department, the director of education for the Koura District, and the principal, teachers, and students of the school, according to a press statement.

Youth projectsThe students showcased their projects to the ambassador, one of which was awarded second place in the first Jordan Young Scientist Exhibition, which was held last year.

The project is based on the concept of recycling cigarette butts and involved a technique for turning cigarette butts into erasers through the use of chemicals and physical materials, in order to reduce the environmental impact of cigarette waste.

JoYS is based on a partnership model. In Jordan, it brings together the government, the Embassy of Ireland, the private sector, the Crown Prince Foundation, the Queen Rania Foundation, and multiple educational institutions that oversee the effective implementation of this important initiative, according to the statement.

“The role of community leaders in mentoring the local community, including supporting orphans and refugees, is a positive example of the genuine altruism of the Jordanian people”

Window for future collaborationFollowing the school visit, Bolger stopped at Yarmouk University, where she met with the President of the University, Islam Massad, and other colleagues to discuss future collaboration between Jordanian and Irish universities.



The last stop was at “Al Tal” Family Guesthouse, where the ambassador met with local community leaders and participated in a discussion on the importance of culture and education.

‘Inspirational’ visit“I was delighted to pay my first visit to Irbid, in northern Jordan,” Bolger said in the statement. “I met with the inspirational students at Deir Abi Said School, who showcased impressive creativity and innovation through all the projects displayed.”



“The visit to Yarmouk University highlighted many opportunities to build on the existing links, including in the medical field,” she continued. “Finally, the role of community leaders in mentoring the local community, including supporting orphans and refugees, is a positive example of the genuine altruism of the Jordanian people.”


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