Sierra Leonean nationals in and around Bagenalstown can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Sierra Leone in Bagenalstown for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Market Square, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, Ireland |
| Telephone | +353 59 972 2030 |
| joemanning@eircom.net | |
| Head of Mission | Joseph Manning, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Market Square, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bagenalstown do?
This honorary office looks after Sierra Leonean interests in Bagenalstown. The honorary consul listed by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs is Joseph Manning. According to the Irish list, the office covers the whole of Ireland. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. The quickest way to reach the office: call +353 59 972 2030 and e-mail joemanning@eircom.net.
The office is located in County Carlow. Distance to the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Dublin: about 85 km.
Irish citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Department of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Sierra Leone.
Which Sierra Leonean office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Sierra Leonean citizens are issued by the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Dublin; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Ireland, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including St Brigid’s Day in early February, Easter Monday and the October bank holiday. On the Sierra Leonean national day (27 April) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Sierra Leone in Ireland
- Dublin – Embassy of Sierra Leone
- Bagenalstown – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Sierra Leonean honorary consul in Bagenalstown
Where do I renew my Sierra Leonean passport if I live near Bagenalstown?
Sierra Leonean passports are issued through the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Dublin, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Sierra Leonean honorary consul in Bagenalstown?
By phone on +353 59 972 2030 or by e-mail to joemanning@eircom.net.
Who is the Sierra Leonean honorary consul in Bagenalstown?
Joseph Manning, according to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs’ diplomatic list (September 2026).
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – Diplomatic List, Honorary Consular Representatives (7 September 2026), Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – travel advice for Sierra Leone. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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