2014
Mongolia
Netherlands
Altangerel Bulgaa Spouse: Chuluuntsetseg Erdenee Embassy: 2833 M St. NW, 20007 Telephone: 202-333-7117 Residence: 1021 Iron Gate Rd., Potomac, MD 20854 Ambassador:
Anne Anderson Ireland
Rudolf Simon Bekink Spouse: Gabrielle de Kuyper Sheshunoff Embassy: 4200 Linnean Ave. NW, 20008 Telephone: 202-244-5300 Residence: 2347 S St. NW, 20008 Ambassador:
Something surprising people don’t know about you? That poetry is my first love. I turn to it at all the important moments — a refuge and resource. But then I’m Irish...
New Zealand
Monaco
Michael Kenneth Moore Mrs. Yvonne Moore Embassy: 37 Observatory Circle NW, 20008 Telephone: 202-328-4800 Residence: 27 Observatory Circle NW, 20008 Ambassador:
Maguy Maccario Doyle Embassy: 4000 Connecticut Ave. NW, 20008 Telephone: 202-234-1530 Residence: 2315 Wyoming Ave. NW, 20008 Ambassador:
Something surprising Americans don’t know about your country? How good our food is. Ireland tends to be associated with “Irish stew” but it has become a foodies’ paradise in recent years.
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Montenegro
Nicaragua
Srdan Darmanovic Aneta Spaic Embassy: 1610 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 20009 Telephone: 202-234-6108 Ambassador: Spouse:
Favorite vacation spot in your country? Connemara in the west of Ireland. It has such a rugged beauty, and still feels like a place apart.
Francisco Campbell Hooker Spouse: Miriam Hooker Embassy: 1627 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 20009 Telephone: 202-939-6570 Residence: 6434 Brookes Lane, Bethesda, MD 20816 Ambassador:
Morocco Mohamed Rachad Bouhlal Spouse: Fatiha Bennani Embassy: 1601 21st St. NW, 20009 Telephone: 202-462-7980 Residence: 9109 Clewerwall Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817 Ambassador:
Niger Maman Sambo Sidikou Fatima Djibo-Sidikou Embassy: 2204 R St. NW, 20008 Telephone: 202-483-4224 Residence: 3100 Argyle St. NW, 20011 Ambassador: Spouse:
Mozambique Amélia Matos Sumbana Adriano Fernandes Sumbana Embassy: 1525 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 20036 Telephone: 202-293-7146 Ambassador: Spouse:
Nigeria Adebowale Adefuye Spouse: Catherine Adefuye Embassy: 3519 International Court NW, 20008 Telephone: 202-986-8400 Ambassador:
Namibia Martin Andjaba Caroline Andjaba Embassy: 1605 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 20009 Telephone: 202-986-0540 Residence: 10108 Iron Gate Rd., Potomac, MD 20854 Ambassador: Spouse:
Norway Kare Reidar Aas 2720 34th St. NW, 20008 Telephone: 202-333-6000 Residence: 3401 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 20007 Ambassador: Embassy:
Nauru Marlene Moses 800 2nd Ave., #400-D, New York, NY, 10017 Telephone: 212-937-0074 Ambassador:
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Nepal Chargé d’affaires: Rishi Ram Ghimire
Kamala Ghimire 2131 Leroy Pl. NW, 20008 Telephone: 202-667-4550 Residence: 2730 34th Pl. NW, 20007 Spouse:
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Favorite resort/hotel in your country? The “Hidden Ireland” hotels are a lovely collection of independent hotels of charm and character.
Oman Hunaina Sultan al-Mughairy Spouse: Fuad al-Hinai Embassy: 2535 Belmont Rd. NW, 20008 Telephone: 202-387-1980 Residence: 2000 24th St. NW, 20008 Ambassador:
Charity or cause closest to your heart? My father died (Photo courtesy Embassy of Ireland) from motor neuron disease; the urgency of finding a cause and cure is something I feel deeply about. Historical figure you most admire? Eleanor Roosevelt. She was a ground-breaker at a time when it was particularly difficult for women to carve out these roles. Favorite quote? I admire Elie Wiesel tremendously. I try to remind myself every day of something he said: “The opposite of love is not hate; it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness; it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy; it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death; it’s indifference.” Historical figure with whom you most identify? As I work on immigration issues, I’m often reminded of Annie Moore, a young Irish woman who was the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island. She symbolizes the bravery and determination of so many, and the privilege of being welcomed into a new world. Languages you speak? English, French and the Irish (Gaelic) language. Dish you miss the most when you are away from home? I miss the special flavor and succulence of grass-fed Irish beef. Happily, our beef is about to re-enter the U.S. market. Top issue on your agenda? Doing everything possible to advance Ireland’s economic relationship with the U.S.: promoting trade, investment and tourism. @IrelandEmbUSA
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