Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Castletownbere helps Spanish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Mediterranean House, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland |
| Telephone | +353 83 8852748 |
| oliver_odonovan@yahoo.com | |
| Head of Mission | Diarmuid Oliver O'Donovan, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | South West Cork, Kerry |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Mediterranean House, Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Castletownbere do?
Spain is represented in Castletownbere by an honorary consul. According to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs’ diplomatic list (September 2026), the post is held by Diarmuid Oliver O'Donovan. The office is responsible for South West Cork, Kerry, according to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. Meetings take place by appointment. The quickest way to reach the office: call +353 83 8852748 and e-mail oliver_odonovan@yahoo.com.
Castletownbere is in County Cork. Distance to the Spanish Embassy in Dublin: about 310 km.
Which Spanish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Spanish citizens are issued by the Spanish Embassy in Dublin; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Irish public holidays such as St Patrick’s Day (17 March), the bank holiday Mondays and St Stephen’s Day (26 December). On the Spanish national day (12 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Spain in Ireland
- Dublin – Embassy of Spain
- Castletownbere – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Galway – Honorary Consulate
- Kilmacthomas – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Limerick – Honorary Vice Consulate
Common questions about the Castletownbere office
Where do I renew my Spanish passport if I live near Castletownbere?
Spanish passports are issued through the Spanish Embassy in Dublin, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Spanish honorary consul in Castletownbere?
By phone on +353 83 8852748 or by e-mail to oliver_odonovan@yahoo.com.
Who runs the Spanish honorary office in Castletownbere?
Diarmuid Oliver O'Donovan, according to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs’ diplomatic list (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Spain with a Irish passport?
No. A valid Irish passport or passport card is enough.
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 Spain. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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