Thelma Doran Explained

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). She served as Ambassador to Norway from 8 September 2005 until 14 January 2008.^{[2] [3] [4]}

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.^[5]

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.

References

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