Robin Barnett

Robin Barnett

Former Ambassador to Ireland, Dublin

Part of UK in Poland

30th August 2012 Dublin, Ireland

Paralympics – the greatest show on Earth continues.

I am just about to go on leave out of Poland. One of the things I plan to do is watch lots of the Paralympics live on TV. One of my best experiences thus far was the farewell ceremony for the Polish Paralympics team last Friday.

Mr Pikuś - wearing the official outfit of the Polish Paralympians
Mr Pikuś – wearing the official outfit of the Polish Paralympians

They are a fantastic bunch of dedicated athletes, who are gunning to win lots of medals just as they did four years ago. I think Poland can be very proud of the whole team. My fingers are crossed for all of them, not least Justyna Kozdryk, who spoke so movingly at our Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Birthday Party and is looking to improve on her silver medal of four years ago.

Good luck to all of you!

About Robin Barnett

Robin Barnett was British Ambassador to Ireland from 2016 to 2020. Between 2011 - 2016 he held the post of British Ambassador to Poland and his career has previously concentrated…

Robin Barnett was British Ambassador to Ireland from 2016 to 2020. Between 2011 - 2016 he held the post of British Ambassador to Poland and his career has previously concentrated on Central and Eastern Europe and multi-lateral diplomacy.

Robin began his career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1980 as Desk Officer for Indonesia and the Philippines. In addition to Ireland, he has been posted to Vienna, New York and Bucharest, where he was Ambassador. He has also served as Director of UK Visas and Managing Director of the Business Group in UK Trade and Investment

Robin studied Law at Birmingham University. He has a son and a stepson and is a great admirer of Sir Alex Ferguson and a supporter of Manchester United.

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